Dental - August 2006

I went for my six month check up today. This is a new dentist who has been practicing in my neighborhood for 33 years with his Dad.

He was very informative, giving me hygiene tips during the cleaning.

The enamel near my gumline is being worn away because I use a firm toothbrush! All these years, I thought they were teh good ones to use. He told me to use the soft or extra soft, because they won't erode the enamel and they are more pliable so they can get in the nooks and crannies.

Go figure!

2006-08-19 13:27:15 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just got 4 filings done, and am wondering is it normal that i feel a sharp pain shooting through my mouth at times??

2006-08-19 13:21:41 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am just look for round figures, how much per tooth?

2006-08-19 13:02:54 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-19 12:33:46 · 15 answers · asked by Action Jaxon 2

I had my four wisdom teeth out yesterday (the 18th @ 9am). I am still having blood in my mouth all though it is not heavy bleeding. When I rinse with salt water I have seen some very small chunks come out with my saliva. Is it normal to still have blood at this time after my extractions?

2006-08-19 11:42:14 · 12 answers · asked by R. 3

I have a loose and it is bothering me badly. I want to pull it but I do not want to do it painfully. Help me!

2006-08-19 11:36:07 · 15 answers · asked by TruSouljaz 1

2006-08-19 10:58:44 · 14 answers · asked by LvYahooAnswrs 2

2006-08-19 10:09:01 · 20 answers · asked by firered 2

2006-08-19 10:03:29 · 5 answers · asked by LvYahooAnswrs 2

2006-08-19 09:29:38 · 7 answers · asked by marlene d 1

I have a cavity that is kind of big but it doesn't hurt. I'm really nervous about it, because I'm not sure what kind procedure I'm going to need when I go to the dentist. Does anyone have any idea?

2006-08-19 09:19:45 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I heard that u can damage the enamel and there4 get even more cavities if u brush too much...

2006-08-19 09:19:22 · 4 answers · asked by LvYahooAnswrs 2

What does it mean if the tip needs sealed after a root canal?
THanks.

2006-08-19 09:01:20 · 2 answers · asked by Raquel N 1

it is worse than fingernails on a chalkboard to me....

2006-08-19 04:57:59 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-19 04:47:02 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Im interested in mercury free fillings are those also called "white fillings?

2006-08-19 04:40:59 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

why do we have normal taste/breath when we go to sleep then we wake up all gross?

2006-08-19 04:23:36 · 6 answers · asked by kellyduhhh 3

I have a sensitive tooth and I dont know what it is. I have never had a cavity and there is no hole/discoloration on the tooth. It only hurts sometimes. If it was a cavity, it would hurt after eating sweets right? Well after I eat sweets my tooth doesnt even bother me. What could the problem be?

2006-08-19 03:38:16 · 5 answers · asked by Sally 3

How does this thing work? Why does it release less amount of X-ray than the traditional X-ray thing? Is it 100% safe?

2006-08-19 03:20:51 · 5 answers · asked by Kanda 5

2006-08-19 02:51:52 · 20 answers · asked by jao j 1

2006-08-19 02:27:32 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have got 6 in my back teeth, I went to a drill and fill NHS dentist as a kid and he did them, not sure if they were needed. I have since had them changed to composite white ones, which look a lot better.

2006-08-19 00:44:06 · 22 answers · asked by Bob 3

2006-08-18 23:56:36 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-18 22:22:24 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

To move a tooth back? I ask this because I have two canine teeth, for lack of a better term, that look like fangs because they came in too early. I'm not asking for an exact time, just a rough estimate if I were to use traditional or invisalign braces.

2006-08-18 21:11:30 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-18 20:39:25 · 4 answers · asked by so sick of being broke 2

2006-08-18 19:12:08 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-18 19:08:01 · 7 answers · asked by go UCLA bruins! 3

I know the guidelines of American Dental Association (after) and I disagree as when you floss after then the bacteria again are dug out... Flossing before has even more votes against.

2006-08-18 18:51:31 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-18 17:21:37 · 12 answers · asked by Action Jaxon 2