Dental - August 2006

2006-08-17 11:31:49 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've had bad teeth my entire life. For the past 10 yrs. or so I've had regular cleanings twice a year and even though I'm hopelessly addicted to Pepsi, I do rinse my mouth out with water after I eat and drink, plus I chew sugarless gum after every meal as well. I don't get much calcium because dairy gives me bad stomach aches and I'm also a vegetarian who doesn't particularly like vegetables, so I eat a lot of pasta, salad and fruit. What else should I be eating to make my teeth stronger?

cheers,
Shauna!

p.s. I KNOW Pepsi is bad for me, I really do. But I'm addicted to it and I get bad headaches anytime I try to give it up. Plus I absolutely LOVE the stuff and I don't want to give it up. I don't like diet Pepsi so that's not an option. And I rinse my mouth out with water and chew sugarless gum EVERY time I drink one, so I think my teeth issues have more to do with what I'm not eating rather than what I am.

2006-08-17 11:14:03 · 8 answers · asked by Shauna Kasey 4

i use scope and it only lasts about an hour.
and also i brush my teeth [of course]
and i floss 3 times a week or so.

help!


thanks!

2006-08-17 10:42:46 · 16 answers · asked by Gabby 2

I'm operating under the assumption that all dentists are not equal - that some are more skilled and more ethical. How do I go about choosing the best dentist? What I mean by skill should be obvious. What I mean by ethical is someone who will not tell the patient that he or she needs an unnecessary service / someone who will not overcharge for their services / etc. Do those dentists who charge less for their services possess less skill? If a practice has multiple dentists, are you able to request a specific one?

2006-08-17 10:32:32 · 6 answers · asked by Bryan E 2

I go to the dentist every six months and have no gum issues or cavities of which I am aware...any ideas?

2006-08-17 10:09:59 · 4 answers · asked by Mod M 4

2006-08-17 10:02:16 · 13 answers · asked by lucky 4

my tooth was being prepared for a crown & while drilling the pain was excruciating the further the dentist drilled despite the fact she had to give 3 injections to try & numb it. The dentist filled it temporarily it but I have to go back next week. As i've always experienced pain & discomfort even when 'numbed' i'm beginning to think dentistry is never painless. Am I correct??

2006-08-17 09:08:41 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-17 08:52:05 · 36 answers · asked by Anonymous

I don't understand what a surface is. I know I need to have fillings and am shopping for dental insurance.

2006-08-17 08:52:05 · 2 answers · asked by QAnickname 1

Lots of blood!!! Maybe a quart.

2006-08-17 08:41:06 · 14 answers · asked by arabslayer34 3

Do clear braces turn yellow or stain?? If so, how do i get rid of it? wat kind of foods do i have to avoid in order for it not to stain or turn yellow? Im getting the clear brackets. =] please answer my question =]
thank yew<33

2006-08-17 08:39:26 · 7 answers · asked by classy.chic 3

2006-08-17 08:36:44 · 6 answers · asked by monet 2

i just want to no because i have to get one

2006-08-17 08:17:35 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know that when you wake up in the morning your breath is just WOAAAAH nasty. So you brush your teeth and your mouth is feeling real tinglie and minty fresh. Your like ok im still tired im going to take a NAP for maybe an hour. Why is it that when you wake up again your breath goes back to the stage of off the wall KICKIN.

2006-08-17 08:07:04 · 4 answers · asked by Miss Dimplez 1

2006-08-17 07:45:30 · 7 answers · asked by racheal200754 1

I've recently had major dental work done, scaling & root planing and a root canal. I'm under the care of a periodontist who recommends regeneration surgery at a cost of almost $6,000! On top of this, my dentist says I need two crowns with my portion after insurance at over $1,000. I've already forked over a hefty chunk for the previous work and don't think I can afford the surgery at this point and probably the crowns too. Do you think it's ok to put off the surgery and get the crowns done first or do the surgery first and wait on the crowns? My periodontist said that if I elect not to have the surgery now, I should come in for 3 month cleanings, which I am sure is a lot more financially managable. Also, anyone ever gone abroad and had dental work done? I may be out of the country for 3 months or more and I know it is much less expensive where I'll be going than here. Prices here are outrageous and I don't live in a high cost of living area either!!!

2006-08-17 07:22:28 · 6 answers · asked by kroshka 1

2006-08-17 07:20:52 · 14 answers · asked by Man of christ 3

The Sonicare brush manual recommends brushing for 3 seconds on the front of each tooth at a 45 degree between teeth and gum line. However, putting the brush at that position doesn't clean the entire tooth crowth. So that means another 3 seconds on the crown surface. The brush needs to be at 3 different positions in order to cover the entire outside of a quadrant. Here's the math.

Cleaning outside of one quadrant = 3 positions x 2 (gum + crown) x 3 seconds = 18 sec
Cleaning inside of one quadrant = 3 positions x 2 (gum + crown) x 3 seconds = 18 sec
Cleaning the cutting surface = 2 positions x 3 seconds = 6 sec
Total for a quadrant = 42 sec

And there's a timer that would turn off the brush after 2 minutes. So how exactly can I finish brushing all four quadrants in 2 minutes?

2006-08-17 07:12:44 · 6 answers · asked by cookie 3

2006-08-17 07:05:45 · 4 answers · asked by somebody 3

Why is it if someone just has an infected tooth, has the BAD TASTE in their mouth that even when their mouth is closed people can still smell their bad breath?

2006-08-17 06:46:46 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

i was wondering, does rinsing your mouth with hydrogen peroxide make your teeth whiter over time? my cousin said that it worked for her. she also said that she got the idea from her friend who was in the army and she said that they used it to keep their teeth clean.

2006-08-17 06:22:38 · 10 answers · asked by boricua82991 3

Is it a good idea?

2006-08-17 04:58:01 · 18 answers · asked by Meru B 1

I want to know where he nearest NHS dentist is to Hanworth Road, Hounslow Middx.

2006-08-17 04:47:45 · 8 answers · asked by blablabunny 1

I'm looking for temporary,prosthetic teeth services that can be done from home.

2006-08-17 04:36:57 · 7 answers · asked by kahalani myers 1

2006-08-17 04:17:30 · 15 answers · asked by Eleanor 2

2006-08-17 03:50:10 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

Can a fever blister cause your lymph glands to swell?

2006-08-17 03:49:14 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I read the post about melanin, but my gums are actually darker than my skin. And it's not like I sit smiling at the sun all day.

Please no "Be happy with wat God gave you" replies, if I wanted that I'd have asked my pastor

2006-08-17 02:38:09 · 9 answers · asked by S_star 1

what is the best and permanent way to whiten teeth? to have a smile like stars?

2006-08-17 02:16:03 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

When they put a crown on, they give you the temp crown. Then you come back to get the perm crown. Now the temp was on, my tooth was fine. But now after they put the perm on, my tooth is little sensitive. Is this normal and will this go away?

2006-08-16 20:01:20 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous