Dental - November 2006

I know this is kind of a gross question, but I'm sick - flu-ish and I just ate and I'm fighting to keep vomit down. I feel like I'd feel a lot better if I could throw up but I'm scared of how it will effect the hole in my mouth that is healing from when I got a molar removed yesterday.

2006-11-17 10:54:21 · 7 answers · asked by sarahjaniepoo 4

I've been on hydro's for my wisdom teeth extractions, today I went and "fake n baked". I waited until my pain pills had worn off so I'd be okay to drive, but I was just wondering if there are any bad side effects when you combine the two?

I'm on day 3 of no wisdom teeth. I want to use my crest whitestrips but don't know if it is safe to do so yet. When can I use them again?

2006-11-17 10:48:47 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

My dentist told me that I have to get my wisdom teeth removed. My concern is that he told me that “ It will hurt a lot after “ I checked this with others who have told me they were out for a week. The wisdom teeth are enflamed and a cause of bad breath and some pain. The dentist also told me that I did not have to be put to sleep because he could not guaranty if I would wake up. How can I be awake while he cuts all four of them out? Can someone shed some positive light on this dilemma? I also have to come up with $ 1000 to get this done witch is roughly a one months salary. Can OHIP cover some of it? Thanks to all who answer.

2006-11-17 10:33:38 · 9 answers · asked by Roger89 3

My dentist told me that my wisdom teeth were going to come in nicely and I was going to have enough room for them on my last checkup (it's time for me to go again soon). Unfortunately, he warned me that it's like a baby cutting teeth, they'll be in a lot of pain and get fevers even though they have enough room for the teeth.

So...I've had pain in the very back of all 4 corners of my mouth for the last 2 weeks. My jaw is stiff and I've been getting fevers. I can even see a little bit of white on my bottom right. There's no doubt in my mind that it's my wisdom teeth.

How much longer will it take for them to grow in, just on average? Any advice you can give me to ease the pain?

2006-11-17 09:54:38 · 8 answers · asked by Courtney 3

So far i have spacers. They hurt very badly. If u have any information please, give it to me or tell me a website i can visit to help me!!! ouch!

2006-11-17 09:42:24 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have to have a Root Canal , an i'm scared ... are they as bad as people make them out to be ?

2006-11-17 08:27:08 · 12 answers · asked by lilredhead 6

I had a really mean dentist when I was little so now in my 30's I am still terrified of the dentist. Whenever I have major work done I have them use the gas. I would rather have a baby than go to the dentist. Anyone else feel the same way?

2006-11-17 08:04:47 · 6 answers · asked by angelk 3

2006-11-17 07:55:05 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

the gingiva and the alveolar mucosa are damaged (9mm cut toward the distal) i described to her antibiotic 250mg three times and analgesics and dismissed her and i will see her tommoro what can i do for her in the next visit ,is it necessaryto make stitch or not ?

2006-11-17 07:21:50 · 3 answers · asked by mostafa ghareeb 1

WHERE TO BEGIN.

ALL I NEED IS ONE SET OF BRACE FOR THE TOP SET.
IAM A 19 YR OLD STRUGGLING COLLEGE STUDENT. I HAVE A PART TIME JOB MAKING A LITTE ABOVE MINIMUM WAGE JUST TO KEEP SOME POCKET CHANGE IN MONEY.

I HAVE ABOUT 2 GRANDS IN MY ACCOUNT N THOUGHT MAYBE THAT WOULD BE ENOUGH FOR ONE SET. IS THAT ENOUGHT TO WORK WITH?

ALSO IS THERE SOME DENTAL NUMBER I CAN CALL THAT'LL GUIDE ME THROUGH THIS,TELL ME HOW MUCH FINANCE I NEED AND IF I'M QUALIFIED TO BUY ANY?

PLS HELP THNKS SO MUCH

2006-11-17 06:52:21 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-17 04:21:35 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-17 03:49:41 · 9 answers · asked by LIZ 3

I drank before I took antibiotics and I wanted to know if that would effect the treatment and also how long do you have to wait after taking antibiotics to drink

2006-11-17 03:26:08 · 7 answers · asked by crazy 1

Is the Insurance company obligated to pay the dentist for work contracted in August/06, or could they now refuse to pay.

2006-11-17 02:22:13 · 7 answers · asked by rumbaking 1

2006-11-17 01:33:53 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

I woke up this morning and as I was laying in bed, the bottom of my front tooth felt rough and like the enamel was flaking off. I looked in the mirror and a little piece of it was chipped off. How could this have happened as I don't remember hitting my mouth or anything. Is it important to have this fixed or anything? I don't have dental insurance, and the appearance doesn't bother me as much as the worry that it could cause something more serious.

2006-11-17 01:30:04 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

My third grade sister has just fallen and snapped her two upper incisors badly. There's no blood but the teeth are literary broken!!! HELP WHAT SHOULD WE DO? The broken pieces aren't whole!!! PLEASE HELP QUICKLY

2006-11-16 23:57:29 · 17 answers · asked by Pichka 2

My little boy, who has just turned 6, has just been told that he needs to have a primary molar taken out (it is crumbling away), and his dentist intends to do this with a local anaesthetic today. We have already been warned that when he is older he will need some secondary teeth removing and to wear braces. He is rather nervous and I am worried that this extraction is going to set him up with a fear of future treatment. Friends are recommending that he would be better off having it done under a general anaesthetic. What do you think? I could really do with some advice!!

2006-11-16 21:35:56 · 21 answers · asked by anchan 4

2006-11-16 21:16:05 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have one of those permanent wire retainers behind the bottom front row of my teeth. I feel like there's something stuck in the middle of it. I tried taking it out with floss and even a toothpick, but I can't get it out. I have no idea how long it's been there... but I just now noticed it.

Does anybody else have this problem?

And I could've sworn that my orthodontist said this retainer would be moved when I'm 18. But then again, I was only 12... so I probably don't remember right. I had it put on right after I my braces were taken off.

Is this retainer supposed to be in my mouth forever? My teeth are straight, and I really don't think it will move and get crooked again if I DON'T have a retainer... I don't know anybody else who has a permanent wire retainer like I do...

2006-11-16 18:42:02 · 3 answers · asked by ( Kelly ) 7

the month after i get it done i have to go to the doctor for a check up and after that i have to go to the dentist. what should i do i need help

2006-11-16 17:38:44 · 29 answers · asked by fiftycentzbabigurl 2

Now i want to know whether my teeth under crown are safe from bacterial infection or not.It has been 3 years and i don't have any problem.But i have high point teeth which does not look nice ,can i change my crown?Is this safe? Please tell me.

2006-11-16 16:49:54 · 4 answers · asked by SUMIRA 2

i have clear skin, but i have a huge zit on my chin. i heard that you put a dot of toothpaste on it, it will reduce in size. does that work? any one try it?

2006-11-16 16:18:18 · 7 answers · asked by melelisi 3

As I understand it, a dental patient in CA can make a written request for a copy of his records, and that there is a copying charge, (which I do not dispute.) Does this include a "copy" of the jaw study models?
Since I am going to have several consults for Implants, I would like to be prepared.

2006-11-16 16:03:21 · 4 answers · asked by joan 1

I have a tooth coming In and It hurts alot. I cant afford to see a dentist, any suggestions on a pain reliever? It's been hurting for 3 days now. My gums are sore and If I touch It with my tongue, It hurts worse.

2006-11-16 16:01:59 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

I took my own set of x-rays (paid for at a General Dentist's office in CA) to an Implant Consult (in CA). Now the Implant guy will return them only if I pay him for copies. I purchased my own set, as I want 3 different implant consults, using my own set at the different consults.Why can't I do this without paying over and over for the same x-rays?

2006-11-16 15:57:21 · 4 answers · asked by joan 1

I have been for two visits to my primary dentist and he has refered me to a oral surgeon to have a wisdom tooth taken out, I ahd the consultation with my oral surgeon and he took x rays and it came to $85 each one total 170. I got a thing from aetna insurnace saying the x-rays was denied, I called them up and questioned them about it and they said it was becasue i already had x rays done this year with my primary dentist. I had called like two weeks before THe insurance, and i talked to a guy and he said that a specialist visist would be covered at 100% and not counted in the two visits, However i said WEll why did you cover the visit but not the x rays when i called today, SHe then says well I think we made an error, I"ll need to process this one again, I said well i was told that i have a specialist benefit, SHe looks for a while and then says "oh yeah i guess you do. Do you think i just screwed myself out of the office visit, Or do a lot of ins. comp. have this unadvertised benifit?

2006-11-16 15:53:12 · 3 answers · asked by the d 6

2006-11-16 15:38:35 · 14 answers · asked by admit_believe_confess 1

i have asked a simular question a couple of times lately but still havent really got an anser to help me so sorry 4 asking again. anyway i have braces and am getting reverse pull headgear aswell which i only have to wear at night. what will my braces look like during the day when i have the headgear off? will there be weird wires and other stuff all in my mouth even when it is off? could someone who has had reverse pull headgear or even other headgear or a dentist please answer my question because i have a job and everything and i dont really wana go to work with all weird wires and stuff in my mouth

2006-11-16 15:17:20 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi, I'm still in the process of determining if I should get a dental bridge. I did lose a front tooth, and I'd like to ask anyone out there in YahooAnswersLand that might have lost a front tooth and gotten a bridge:

Question : Can you tell the difference, with a dental bridge, that it's not your own tooth? This is hard to put into words, but does it feel normal, once you get the bridge in, or does it feel strange?
I know I'd have to be careful with it, and floss it all around, forever.

Question #2.. What about teeth whitening? Has anyone out there had their teeth whitened, and if so, which method is the best ?

I saw on the Net that I can send for the same basic system the dentist will use, for about 1/3rd the price.. But I don't know what strength of solution to buy? 16%, 22 % or 40 %, or the potential damage it could do to my teeth vis a vie sensitivity? Is there an on line whitening site that you trust?
Thanks everyone...

2006-11-16 14:56:54 · 8 answers · asked by Golfcarmel 3