Dental - December 2006

To move my lower jaw forward 4mm will cost me $15,300 in sugeon fees and $10,000 in hospital sugery fees i am at a loss. I have had my braces on for almost 3 years now and am just now being told I need this sugery. I am a full time student going into the dentistry field, hence I need this done. Insurance won't pay because they say it's pre-existing so I'm looking for more options. I am very scared to go abroad but am willing to consider the most credited, reputable, experienced Dr. I can find. I know here there is American Board Certified Dr.'s, but what kind of accredited Dr.'s would I look for in maybe Mexico? Any info or referals would help.
Thanks,
Misty

2006-12-27 07:28:28 · 8 answers · asked by heather 2

any one know about how much it cost to get your teeth whitened top and bottom or just top teeth?? and whitened at a dentist

2006-12-27 06:48:51 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

My fiance fell on the 22nd December and broke his three front teeth, I tried numerous dentists, local hospital emergency departments etc and i could not find one that worked until the 3rd January. The dental service should be ashamed!!!

2006-12-27 06:31:17 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I also have to get my cavities removed does that hurt?

2006-12-27 05:50:31 · 11 answers · asked by lizzalicious 2

I am getting all 4 of my wisdom teeth pulled in a few days, any tips or suggestions on keeping the pain away or healing faster?

2006-12-27 05:47:57 · 23 answers · asked by sciontcgrl 1

My friend and I are debating if drinking coffee through a straw will help prevent our teeth from turning yellow and stained. Is it a dumb idea?

2006-12-27 05:43:23 · 4 answers · asked by katie4882 2

I have become a BIG coffee drinker. I don't want to quit drinking coffee, but i want to because it is staining my teeth. What is the best toothpaste to use to that i wont have to give up something i love and can't live without.

2006-12-27 05:38:03 · 7 answers · asked by Sandy 2

I pulled 3 of my wisdom teeth about 20 hours ago. When I woke up recently my face has been swollen. Im using an ice pack right now and I'm suppose to use a heat pack in 24 hours. Is there any fast results where I can reduce swelling as fast as possible?

2006-12-27 05:25:40 · 2 answers · asked by mrxxbrian 2

Please help somebody!! my front tooth has just come out after biting into an apple, its not a real tooth it has a rod attached to it, does any one know of any good glues or dental cements to stick it back in please, I cant get to my dentists for another 2 weeks!!! and I just daren't think to go out of the door with the gap in my teeth.

2006-12-27 05:09:47 · 12 answers · asked by Caroline O 1

I've taken to eating a lime every day for the vitamin C content, and as I like sharp tastes. However, as they're quite acidic, is this any worse for the teeth than eating any other fruit? This is presuming, of course, that all normal dental hygiene is carried out.

2006-12-27 04:58:22 · 7 answers · asked by new_transmission 1

2006-12-27 04:47:26 · 10 answers · asked by Justin 1

2006-12-27 04:34:29 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

1) What are the phisical signs that you have a cavity ?
2) What causes sensitivity to cold and hot food ?

2006-12-27 03:37:41 · 4 answers · asked by Bachelor boy 2

1) Do you feel pain due to cold or hot food once you extract a tooth ?
2) Does the gun close up the cavity left after extracting a tooth and how long would it take ?
3) What other caises can there be for tooth sensitivity once a tooth has been extracted ? Any experiences ?

2006-12-27 03:19:28 · 6 answers · asked by Bachelor boy 2

2006-12-27 03:14:15 · 4 answers · asked by OlgaBJ 2

My old dentist used a water drill not the old style metal drill for fillings - that would be perfect if this dentist used the new technology. I am not a great patient so I need laughing gas - well..... want laughing gas. Plus I want someone that uses the white fillings, sealants, and can do teeth whiting. Needs to take BC/BS of florida or is a Shands provider. Any referrals?

2006-12-27 02:50:17 · 4 answers · asked by Diane A 5

I've heard that if you floss rarely, you will die younger.Is this true?Can you please explain me why?

2006-12-27 01:45:31 · 5 answers · asked by sunnysideup 2

Actually it's not as bad as it sounds, I just want to know how to go about telling him that he needs to take care of his teeth because they have plaque build up and bleed when be brushes them. It even gets to the piont when he drinks a RED drink it stains on to his teeth..... Any suggestions??

2006-12-27 01:24:57 · 16 answers · asked by ITS_ME82 1

my teeth most days and I floss once a week.
I used Asda brand mouth wash at least 3 times a week.
I cant afford one of these posh toothbrushes that can clean your tongue but I use a nail brush on my tongue at least once a week.
what else can I do?
advice please as its starting to affect my love life.

2006-12-27 00:45:14 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-27 00:36:03 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

How old were you when you got braces?

hi there, im 15 and i still havent got my braces although i have had a couple of appointments with my orthodontist. the only thing that is causing me not to have them yet is that i still have 2 baby teeth left..is this normal? i am a slow grower (small height, my nails /hair grow slow e.t.c.) and could this be the reason why my teeth stages move on slowly? how old were you when you had braces? thank y

2006-12-27 00:00:00 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is fruit bad for your teeth? I'd imagine they're similar to sweets and I can't think of a reason why natural sugar would be better for your teeth than proccessed sugars.

Do you know?

2006-12-26 23:45:34 · 8 answers · asked by Jacob R 2

i feel very dry in the morning? im not sick . very healthy.. active

2006-12-26 21:32:42 · 5 answers · asked by a_cute_stranger 1

I am a 30 years old male and still have a front baby tooth (never replaced by adult tooth), for cosmetic purposes i want to ask is it possible if i can put a crown on my small teeth to make it look normal like other teeths, or is there any better procedure availabale ??? please help...

2006-12-26 21:03:56 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

OMG I hate braces, i just gotten mine tighten today and it will hurt like heck tommorrow mornoing and for a week afterwards, everytime i get them tighten i always don't eat much....(they were supposed to take my top off, but it was a mix up)
but its unhealthy....
Any ideas?

2006-12-26 18:36:24 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Alright, I have been looking it up, and what are ways of eliminating white tongue? I think I'm going to have to change my diet cause I drink a lot of soda. But what can I do to get rid of it?

2006-12-26 18:18:42 · 8 answers · asked by Jon 1

if YES, then from where 2 get Peroxide? i askd a medical practitioner, he questioned me wat sort of peroxide[eg. - hydrogen-peroxide, or wat?] !! plz help & lemme informed in detail .

2006-12-26 18:06:57 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-26 17:32:58 · 10 answers · asked by Ogemom 1

not only in the morning .it is all the time asnd i beecoming ashamed of it .

2006-12-26 17:01:29 · 14 answers · asked by Ogemom 1

a dentist i went to while travelling found vertical cracks in my two lower front teeth, probably acquired by my lifelong nail-biting habit. (the cracks, not the teeth, obviously...)

she advised putting on a sealant when i got home, not having time to do it at the time. my home dentist said this would be wasted effort, that nothing could be done unless the cracks progressed, and of course told me to stop biting my nails.

extra info - the tops of those teeth are transparent - you can see a darkish area behind the enamel. my teeth are sensitive to cold, air, and pressure, but only sometimes.

thanks

2006-12-26 16:56:18 · 3 answers · asked by h 3