Dental - October 2006

About 5 or 6 months ago, I went to the dentist because my gums had started bleeding. As I brush my teeth twice a day and always at least rinse with water, I was just told to brush my gums more, or floss or use mouthwash. The symptoms went away, but now the bleeding is back (mainly when I floss) and 2 days ago I noticed my gum in between my two front teeth had swelled and was slightly red. Since yesterday, I have noticed another area of gum swelling and thin redness around about 3 or 4 more teeth. I don't understand as it has all happened so quick. I am worried. If it is only Gingivitis then what stage does it sound like? Also, my dentist appointment is 5 days away. I have went to get Corsodyl mouthwash to try and last me until then and have just started my first treatment. I can make an emergency appointment, but I don't know how necessary and appropriate it would be as I don't really know how bad it is...any advice?

2006-10-18 07:00:43 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I want to get them, but I hear it's very high, I'm not much in the pocket book but I would love to get them, I'm in the Dallas area, what is a resonable price for them, and can anyone give me testimony on the lumineers?

2006-10-18 06:57:04 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

He is willing to do what it takes to get it back. How long will he have to wait?

2006-10-18 06:56:10 · 13 answers · asked by Millermom M 2

2006-10-18 05:56:42 · 8 answers · asked by waltbaby73 1

Novocaine (procaine) is rarely if ever used in dentistry.

2006-10-18 05:41:37 · 8 answers · asked by nighttrain551 4

please be specific, thanks

2006-10-18 04:46:54 · 10 answers · asked by curious2know 1

2006-10-18 04:35:47 · 16 answers · asked by curious2know 1

I've seen from the internet and in here that people say it can last 10, 20 years or more depends if the person take good care of it.

So why they won't last? Is it after many years the veneers material worn down(so it chipped or break)? Or the cement between teeth and veneers not strong enough that after many years it will just pop out or fall off? Anyone know which case occurred the most that the veneers won't last or need to be replace?

Also regarding color, the internet said u can choose the color that match your teeth but I like to know how they do the color? Do they just paint it on the veneers so it match? If I choose it wrong, then can I ask them to change it during the last appointment?

I've chipped teeth and if I do veneers then it will look maybe half or more than half will be veneers. Will it still be strong enough?

I hope someone will understand what I'm saying and can answer me.

Thank you.

2006-10-18 04:34:10 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have my upper right side wisdom tooth and it is visible in my mouth, but the weird thing is, when I touch it, it feels like it is broken. I cant feel the half of it. I dont know what or how it happened. It doesnt bother me all the time. I know I have to see a dentist but I'm being a little bit chicken about it :)
Would it be easy to extract and do you have any idea how much it would cost?

Thanks

2006-10-18 04:00:59 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have been qouted £450 at local dentist for guard whitening and replacement of veneers included £2,100. I have receeding gums which I am worried about with the whitening process.

2006-10-18 03:43:03 · 9 answers · asked by jayney 2

I have had immediate dentures for a week now and my stitches have been removed. I have some sore spots on my gums but the dentist fixed the dentures so they shouldn't be rubbing the gum area. Just want some more info on wearing them and sleeping with them. I have had to remove them at night in the past week just so I could get some sleep.

2006-10-18 03:03:48 · 8 answers · asked by slwe03 2

2006-10-18 01:33:17 · 32 answers · asked by Jenie 2

A conference or Symposium on Dentistry

2006-10-18 01:19:20 · 1 answers · asked by Zoraline 1

In my 32 years, most without insurance, I have managed to keep my teeth healthy. I have only a couple fillings and my teeth are strong. Yesterday I went to the dentist because I had been experiencing discomfort from what I thought was my wisdom teeth. They took x-rays only to discover I have only one wisdom tooth that shouldn't be causing me pain (and that side isn't bothering me) but one of my fillings has a small hole/chip in it that he feels is my problem. My options are 1) root canal 2) pull it. Is there a 3rd option at all? I have no insurance and I really don't want a hole in my mouth-even if it is in the back. Thoughts from dentisis appreciated as well as personal experiences. Thank You.

2006-10-18 01:13:20 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have a rotten tooth but the dentist wont remove it for me

2006-10-18 01:07:38 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous

i keep getting terrible toothache but can't get an appointment at the dentist for another two weeks, does and one know of a good way of getting rid of toothache in the mean time?

2006-10-18 01:06:59 · 42 answers · asked by craftybabe_2000 2

where i could get the ingredients at home? thanks!

2006-10-17 21:45:26 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-17 21:07:46 · 4 answers · asked by Lullllaaa........... 1

I have a really bad toothache! how do i see a dentist in an emergency? i am not registered to my local dentist and i am in pain. will i have to pay as i am working?

2006-10-17 20:29:02 · 15 answers · asked by Fbfbfbfb 2

2006-10-17 19:01:31 · 9 answers · asked by Zane Chaos 1

2006-10-17 18:40:55 · 8 answers · asked by kitten 2

2006-10-17 18:26:20 · 14 answers · asked by Hueglet 1

My gums sting for about 20 minutes usually a couple of times a day, mid-afternoon and mid-evening. The dentist said he didn't see anything wrong. That was last July. But this has been going on now for about 9 months. My wife thinks it is because I use listerine for longer than 30 seconds at a time, but I disagree because it doesn't do it during or shortly after rinsing with listerine, it is hours later. Any ideas?

2006-10-17 17:01:44 · 6 answers · asked by beaufamille 1

Exactly how long will I have these toothaches after getting braces? And are you still able to chew surgar free gum at least after getting braces? Plus, is it true that eating popcorn with braces is the biggest pain in the neck?

2006-10-17 16:28:20 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-17 15:51:10 · 9 answers · asked by Tiffany H 1

2006-10-17 15:48:59 · 1 answers · asked by green-ed 2

2006-10-17 15:38:19 · 13 answers · asked by MICK D 1

2006-10-17 15:28:37 · 8 answers · asked by workinclassman 1

I just got my braces tightened for the first time and it hurts so freakin bad. I have already taken pain medication, but it does seem to be helping much. Is there any way to ease this horrible PAIN?

2006-10-17 14:02:56 · 3 answers · asked by Barrel_Racing_Cowgirl 3

I'm an 18 year old male and have been looking into Invisalign. I was told today that it would cost $7000 for me to have them done. I believe the dentist was trying to rip me off. I would need only very minor work such as closing a very small gap, a small touch up if you will. I went to see another orthodontist about 2 months ago and told me he could use OrthoClear on me for $4200. He also said the process would only take 9 months as opposed to this other lady that told me it would take a year with the $7000 invisalign. She also mentioned that some "invisible", thin tooth colored braces were much cheaper and time would also be a year. She did not provide a price.

I'm a college student and cannot afford $7000. The $4200 is still much but more plausible. What would you recommend? The less treatment time overall is a plus but finance is the big factor.

Should I keep visiting orthodontists for consultations? I'm in southern cali in Norwalk.

2006-10-17 13:35:35 · 5 answers · asked by Legionnaire 1