Dental - August 2006

I researched it online and it looks scary. I have never been terrified of dentists but I am very, very nervous about this. I need to have it done on one tooth before I get my bridge done.

2006-08-28 19:13:02 · 3 answers · asked by lifesong0622 3

i brush my teeth for 2 in some people say that is too much and some say too less i dont know how to believe so can you help me out on this one?

2006-08-28 18:51:18 · 10 answers · asked by Deli Tunbucket 2

2006-08-28 18:31:21 · 9 answers · asked by iggwad ™ 5

2006-08-28 18:13:58 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-28 17:52:24 · 5 answers · asked by LvYahooAnswrs 2

I am thinking of doing crown for my front teeth (top). However, I am lost over which is a better option...i.e. Porcelain Crown vs. Empress Crown. What's the pros & cons ? Costs ?Is it true that veneers can create alot of problems vs. crown ? I noticed that most dentists in Singapore would prefer to do crown instead of veneer.

2006-08-28 17:30:32 · 7 answers · asked by trennache 2

I have thin gums that are receding. From the advice of other people on Yahoo! Answers, I have started to floss regularly, and brush with a softer toothbrush as well as a toothpaste that is not abrasive. I have started to use Listerene Cool MInt Antiseptic Mouthwash. Is this bad for my gums? I am really concerned about them and I dont want to take any chances.

2006-08-28 17:21:20 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Bc I'm very interested in a career in dentistry but am weak in the stomach in terms of smells (I feel like puking and running far far away).

2006-08-28 16:19:36 · 6 answers · asked by LvYahooAnswrs 2

2006-08-28 16:14:25 · 11 answers · asked by imadiva4life 2

I am having my top teeth extracted and getting a plate. The procedure is Thursday and I am doing with conscience sedation. It take a pill Wed night and 1 an hour before the appointment. They tell me I will be awake but won't care what is going on. I'm a little nervous. Hasve yopu or someone you know been sedatged like this? Does time fly? Will I really be aware of my surroundings?

2006-08-28 15:44:24 · 4 answers · asked by Lady in Pink 3

makes u sleep and others say it just makes u relax? which is it???

2006-08-28 15:40:43 · 11 answers · asked by micrensoi 2

How long does it last? How effective is it? Do you remember anything during it and if there is anything else you can tell me about it?

2006-08-28 15:23:29 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I had all 4 of my wisdom teeth out today and they were impacted. Not much pain now. But my question is that i have a sorta big black hole on the bottom right side, probably where the doc took the tooth out, ect. but on the bottom left i dont have this black hole. is this normal? could i have maybe ripped it open?

2006-08-28 15:04:58 · 12 answers · asked by Teddy 2

both of my upper ones are severely impacted so what does that mean? my dentist also said he never seen them up that high and that they are big well i am going to get them (4) out i think they are all impacted i was having tmj discomfort. my question is .. is it going to hurt while getting them out i am getting just numbed in the mouth i will be awake do they put a mask on you to calm you down? and would they put me under iv sedation if they find out they are really bad? my aunts roots were in here sinus cavitey ouch... well any info would help my nerves... i have them done september 28th. thank you

2006-08-28 15:04:05 · 6 answers · asked by hoodratjj 2

i only have three more days til extractions of broken wisdom tooth down to gumline almost with no middle and the tooth next to it..i am so nervous..comes and goes..i think calm then get freaked out..most of you have made me feel better about it but still nervous of feeling pain during procedure..hopefully after i will be able to help someone else as i hope it will be over before i knowit..he gave me meds to clear up infection before and had a reaction to pennicillin and then got sick on clinmamycin..

2006-08-28 14:10:49 · 11 answers · asked by micrensoi 2

2006-08-28 13:54:00 · 27 answers · asked by Hope 1

I'm on my way of getting braces, and I have to wear a palet expander. Its been almost a week (on Tuesday it will be a week) and my Mom will stop turning it. But while I was eating it came off, I popped it back in but it's loose. Is it a good thing, meaning it expanded or should I talk to my orthodotist?

2006-08-28 13:05:41 · 5 answers · asked by Priscilla 3

2006-08-28 12:52:56 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I had a root canal done on #30 and I was prescribed Amoxicillin 500MG capsules. My father told me that it is not a good idea to take antibiotics just because he believes so. I googled my question and the result was a 1999 article where two endodontist said that antibiotics should never be taken after Root Canal Therapy because the antibiotics would not even reach the tooth since no blood reaches the canals making it useless and dangerous to take antibiotics. At the time, I am afraid to take the pills and I am afraid of what might happen if I dont take the pills.

2006-08-28 12:39:38 · 10 answers · asked by Deviouslysilver 1

how many days did the pain last? what about the 2nd time? and did it hurt as much when you got rubber bands put in? how many days did the pain for rubber bands last?

2006-08-28 11:41:15 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-28 10:47:49 · 8 answers · asked by Jumanji 1

My mom's tooth chipped, and it is causing her lots of pain...She used this ointment called Anbesol (I think that's how you spell it...but now sure...)...Anyway, any suggestions on what to do to make the pain go away?????

2006-08-28 10:46:17 · 13 answers · asked by L 1

I have a lot of porcelain crowns that I've had for about 8 years. Now they are beginning to give me problems. I have spent sooooo much money on my teeth throughout my life, and have always taken good care of them, but I still have problems constantly. My teeth are just brittle and now the crowns are starting to loosen. I am seriously thinking about dentures. My question is: Will they look like my normal teeth used to look or will they make me look totally different. I don't want it to be obvious to everyone and I don't want it to change my appearance other than just having pretty white teeth. Any advice or info?? I'm scared to do it, but I'm tired of constantly worrying about my teeth.

2006-08-28 10:36:16 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

What kind of pain medication can I take { im 14} after i get a root canal? I heard it hurts. But heres my situation I have to go to one place so they can do the rooot canal but I have to wait 4 days to get it filled and its two different doctors. So what medication could i take for pain?

2006-08-28 10:07:16 · 6 answers · asked by ? 4

im 13 and i have slightly yellow teeth cuz i was spoiled when i was little... so i'm trying to have whiter teeth, but my mom won't let me do whitening... cuz it eventually becomes yellower and you gum gets weaker if not taken care of properly.. so and ideas please??

2006-08-28 09:27:03 · 10 answers · asked by jennthedork 2

I had some dental work done, two teeth side by side - one with a root canal, and the other with a very deep filling. Ever since, I get a metalic tang that tastes bad every now and again, and sometimes it tastes a bit like the spices in mulled wine. It is coming from the area of the filled teeth. Will this go away on its own, or do I need to go back to my dentist?

2006-08-28 08:26:26 · 3 answers · asked by Loulabelle 4

Can anyone recommend a home product for whitening the teeth that actually works. I've tried some and they seem to be an expensive waste of money.

2006-08-28 07:35:20 · 11 answers · asked by Joe M 1

i feel sorry for him bacouse he brushes his teath and the teachers have been saying the same and keep on phoning me at home about it bacouse i love him and i feel sorry that he has bad breath all the time can someone help me with my son thank you

2006-08-28 07:10:40 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

At age 76, I have now joined the 'toothless brigade'!

I have a real job, keeping my lower dentures in place, especially when I am eating things like a steak, a toffee, an apple, a stick of celery, etc.

I've tried using those preparations that keep ones dentures in place, but honestly, they don't work all that well.

My dentist has said that I may need to have my dentures remodelled (or was it relined?).

However, do you know of any other way, that will help me cope, when I eat 'hard' food?

(I don't really fancy being out and about, with no bottom denture, during the three to four days required, for remodelling (relining) my plate.)

Please advise me sensibly.

2006-08-28 07:10:19 · 11 answers · asked by ? 2

I just broke a piece of my tooth...it hurts BAD...my problem is, my dentist is no longer accepting my Insurance after Aug 31st, and has no appointments until after then anyway. The new dentist that my ins company changed me over to will not accept me as a new patient until after the 31st because "technically" I am still a patient at my old dentist...any suggestions??

2006-08-28 06:53:29 · 5 answers · asked by Niffer 6