Dental - September 2006

Hello,

I am a FT college student who also works FT that doesn't have a lot of money. I don't have medical or dental, but am in need of dental work (cavities, root canal, etc.) and even if I could afford the insurance plans out there, they don't cover much if anything.

I have searched the internet over and over but can't find anything that leads me to a phone number for low income dental care for people like me. I keep finding stuff that states that the programs exist here, but no names or contact information.

2006-09-21 18:52:18 · 8 answers · asked by Jamal J 1

Just wondering if anyone has had a tooth veneered,and if the procedure is ok. I go to my dentist regular so my teeth are good but he said one of my teeth wont come clean properley anymore due to staining,although there is nothing wrong with the tooth,so he offered me tooth veneering so it will blend in with the rest of my teeth. Would you advise having it done or just leave it?

2006-09-21 18:50:04 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was told I have gum disease and that flossing daily will help. Ive been flossing and it hurts really bad and when I wake up in the morning my gums are all puffy, is this normal? When I floss I push the floss down as far as I can which causes pain already and bleeding. ALSO I hate flossing, im afraid that when I pull the floss my tooth will come out with it, anything to kill that anxciety feeling?

2006-09-21 18:43:43 · 7 answers · asked by Tabbitatt 3

its because in commericals and on the bottle it saids that Listerine is as effective as flossing. So do i replace flossing with Listerine or do i still have to floss???

2006-09-21 16:42:04 · 26 answers · asked by Phatazn216 3

just looking for a cheap way to whiten my teeth!

2006-09-21 16:26:08 · 11 answers · asked by Staci 1

I went to the dentist for a routine extraction of a molar. When the dentist pulled it some of the root stayed in. He ended up having to put stiches where he pulled the tooth. Now I am in agonizing pain. It hurts so bad that I can hardly even talk. He gave me Vicodin ES for the pain but they aren't even close to killing it. I haven't smoked so it can't be a dry socket. I have developed a sore throat and pain into my ear. I called the dentist but he hasn't returned my calls. Any advice from anyone?

2006-09-21 15:24:33 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

This condition causes tooth pain and sensitivity

2006-09-21 15:24:06 · 5 answers · asked by MellyG 3

I have these white spots on my teeth
they bug
i know its not a stain but how
can i get rid of it???

2006-09-21 14:23:39 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-21 13:48:14 · 8 answers · asked by sara m 1

I read online from many sources that root canals can make your health worse and that it is better/more healthy to have it pulled. I have an appointment in about a week to do a root canal but I'm wondering what to do. Has anyone reading this had a root canal and did they get sick after?

2006-09-21 13:29:54 · 10 answers · asked by Valerena 4

by the time they are 12?

2006-09-21 12:00:31 · 14 answers · asked by . 5

My friend went to a dentist several years ago and had some dental work done. Shortly afterwards, she began to notice excessive salivation building up in her mouth as she spoke. Since then...it has only gotten worse. What could be the cause and is there treatment?

2006-09-21 10:32:53 · 3 answers · asked by Twirly Birdy aka Ginger Snap 2

2006-09-21 09:58:43 · 14 answers · asked by Daniel H 2

2006-09-21 09:54:11 · 7 answers · asked by Beautiful Disaster 2

2006-09-21 09:47:30 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-21 08:46:13 · 0 answers · asked by Anonymous

when i have a tooth out or filling and the dentist numbs my mouth, it never numbs straight away even after 15 to 20 mins waiting and sometimes the dentist has to stop and give me more numbing injections.

does anyone else have a high tolerance like this? im starting to dread the dentist because i know these injections have trouble working on me.

why does it do this and can i ask to be put to sleep in future?

2006-09-21 08:44:51 · 15 answers · asked by english_latina 1

i have a wisdom tooth that is impacted and its so painful it makes me feel sick.

is there anything i can do to ease the pain until i get it taken out? paracetamol doesnt work. it keeps me up all night as i cant lie down from the pain in my mouth and face.

also if its really impacted, does the normal dentist take it out or hospital?

can anyone help me please!!!! its the worst pain ever!

2006-09-21 08:38:47 · 15 answers · asked by english_latina 1

and do you know how much they cost? they are trying to charge $200.. is it worth it??!!!! i saw it online for like $98....is it even necessary?

2006-09-21 08:34:09 · 3 answers · asked by sasmallworld 6

okay so i have this tooth that is loose and it been that way for two months should i get it pulled it isn't getting any looser so what do i do it kinda hurts to get it cold and water sometimes get underneath it and stays there it is the second to last molar from the back bottom

2006-09-21 08:25:01 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

I had one today and i was just wondering how many people actually knew what it was.

2006-09-21 08:19:49 · 14 answers · asked by Amy D 2

Is there anything other than using a mouthpiece splint and heating pads. Ive had it for about 25 years now and my jaw pops bad every time i open my mouth and it feels weak. I told my dentist about it but he just said we might could make a splint. I just dont think that it will fix the problem. I was wondering if I may have to have surgery on it to fix it. I heard of chropracters helping it puting it into place but it seems like it would be to loose to do that now after so long.

2006-09-21 07:25:36 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-21 07:09:01 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-21 07:03:14 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-21 06:57:03 · 10 answers · asked by sweet_poetic_fire 3

2006-09-21 06:23:18 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am in pain from my tooth, along the jaw line and up the side of my head. I can see a slight crack. I dont see any infection. but the problem is I am from wyandotte, mi and am currenly laid off, no money, no Insurance. My question is does anyone know a home remendy treatment until I can get hep?

2006-09-21 05:03:43 · 15 answers · asked by SisterAlice 2

After my son lost his two front teeth, they have grown in very crooked. I know he will have to get braceS eventually. What's the earliest age I can have them put on and what would be one of the "better" types(invisaline, metal, clear, etc). I should also let you know that he is 7 and has lost most if not all of his baby teeth with the exception of his molars and has not grown any "wisdom teeth" as of yet. I don't thimk our insurance(hoosier health), would cover them(the braces), so we would have to probally pay payments.

Thank~ you so much for your input.

2006-09-21 05:01:51 · 8 answers · asked by SB's cafe 3

I took my husband yesterday to the dentist because he is having terrible tootache pain, well, the doctor said that they have to wait until the infection clears up in order to pull the teeth out.They gave him some antibiotic and pain medicine, but the pain medicine is not strong enough.They scheduled him for 10-11-06, like two weeks from now.He says that he does not think that he will be able to wait that long, and believe me, he is in intolerable pain.What else can a dentist do to help in this case?Any way of putting him asleep to do it?

2006-09-21 04:57:12 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

He is 38 yrs old. had his wisdom tooth removed 10 days back due to wrong path of its growing.since he was not treated properly after operation, developed very severe infection around the area. so got admitted to a hospital and underwent a small surgery yesterday.he is having a tube running into his mouth thru' jaw, now, to remove the exess puss. adviced to stay in hospital till 3rd day.he was talking a lot today afternoon in the hospital.kindly provide me with the required medication.

2006-09-21 04:41:15 · 15 answers · asked by geebalsri 2