Dental - December 2006

i've had them for only three days so far and the wire at the back keeps scratching the inside of my cheek, causing sores. two of my friends say i'll get used to it eventually and not even feel it's there..is this true?

2006-12-20 12:08:05 · 10 answers · asked by sPiLtsunshine 3

I had a dream that I was in the dental chair. He was discussing my teeth and in front of me was a huge mouth with lot of gum and teeth. I was very scared. When I got up a man kissed me on the cheek and another man I know who is an electrician just observed this. I was wondering because the man who kissed me I admire a lot and there was a lot of electricity in the room when we met.

2006-12-20 11:07:02 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

we were brushing our teeth the other day and i noticed them he says hes never seen them before

2006-12-20 11:07:01 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Were (or are) you a brace face? Okay sorry that is a little harsh...do you have braces? Or did you when you were younger? Did you enjoy them? Do you have to wear a retainer now?
I don't have to get braces, or so the doc. says, because I got PERFECT teeth. hehe.
Merry Christmas!

2006-12-20 11:05:06 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've never taken care of my teeth and this is what I get:

Today I went to the dentist. ( I need braces) I went in for a check up and this is what they told me:

I have to have 5 teeth pulled for braces
I need 3 root canals
I need to get 2 cavities filled
Braces on all of my teeth
An implant
I also need my wisdom teeth out (all 4 of them and get this: they are ALL impacted)

And OMG this is what they said, "We can do it all in one visit!" (in a cheerful voice. Like this is a happy thing?)
They are going to do it ALL on January 5, 2007. Lucky me. My teeth already hurt

Any experiences. What do you think? And yes, I'm DEFENETLY taking better care of my teeth in the future

2006-12-20 10:52:39 · 14 answers · asked by Patrick Dempsey's #1 fan!! 1

only hurts at night. Im going to dentist first of the month what can i do til then.

2006-12-20 10:51:24 · 2 answers · asked by Ashley S 1

2006-12-20 10:45:45 · 9 answers · asked by sexysmartspontaneous 1

my tooth just starting hurting recently and i know it isn't a cavity because i know a cavity only hurts when you chew or drink on the affected area and i been taking motrin and using anbesol and the pain doesnt go away im not saying it is a root canal but i just wanna know that way i will be prepared honestly i rathe have the dentists pull it out so the pain can just be over with

2006-12-20 10:41:34 · 5 answers · asked by sexysmartspontaneous 1

The ones you get at the very back of your mouth, Is it normal for a 12 year old to be getting them in now?

2006-12-20 10:23:00 · 6 answers · asked by happy 2

2006-12-20 09:56:33 · 10 answers · asked by Kim J 2

My top left wisdom tooth has deep decay so i'm definitely having that one taken out. The oral surgeon then told me that there is a nerve somewhere near my lower jaw and that there is a chance the bottom wisdom teeth could get bigger and touch the nerve. He said thats the nerve for feeling of the chin, jaw, tongue. Also, my lower wisdom teeth are not fully impacted, that is, they are partially stuck inside my gums. And the dentist said that can also cause an infection later on b/c you can't clean that area. But Its only the top left wisdom tooth that is causing me discomfort. So, is it a good idea to have all 4 taken out at the same time? Do the benefits outweigh the possible risks in the future? Is there a higher risk for complications during the surgery? I'm 21 years old, btw.

and my insurance is paying for everything except the anaesthesia. some people said that some dentists just want the money so they advise you to take out all of them, so thats probably not the case here.

2006-12-20 08:47:55 · 14 answers · asked by Medina M 1

over christmas break i'am doing a major transformation. i'am getting invisalign and contacts. Does invisalign work just as well as metal braces and how long do I have to keep them?

2006-12-20 08:27:06 · 8 answers · asked by bluejunebug_23 2

My dentist is saying that I should have all 4 of my wisdom teeth pulled because they will cause problems later. They are coming in okay and only hurt (mildly) occasionally for a few days and then stay dormant for months (like a volcano) . Thy are a little hard to brush (I could do better there). I don't have any problems right now. What should I do.

2006-12-20 08:19:44 · 8 answers · asked by Ryan 1

I need emergency dental work tomorrow at 8:00 a.m. and am not supposed to take blood thinners. The pain is so great that over the counter meds no longer help. Will it hurt my dental visit tomorrow if I take a left over vicodine from prior dental work?

2006-12-20 08:05:51 · 5 answers · asked by Squirtle 6

2006-12-20 08:04:57 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've seen this person brush their teeth on a regular basis, chew gum, mints, everything! I've even confronted them about it before, not aggressively, but casually. They are aware of the problem as well. What can we do about it? It's sort of unpleasant to make out with them when their breath is bad. Even right after they brush, it smells! I'm so frustrated!

2006-12-20 08:04:55 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

The dentist said that over time there will be wearing and chipping of the anterior and that I will need a bite splint. He said that I can wear the splint to bed. I was just wondering how much it would cost for this procedure?

2006-12-20 08:00:54 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I need to know some helpfull hints on how i can still enjoy Christmas without breaking a braket while still enjoy Christmas sweets like candy canes har cookies and all that other good stuff?this is my first time going trough christmas with braces and i dont want a broken bracket during all the fun... if you know what i mean. any advise will be greatly used!

2006-12-20 07:49:39 · 6 answers · asked by Jessica T 1

2006-12-20 07:49:38 · 9 answers · asked by classof07 1

2006-12-20 07:23:03 · 4 answers · asked by pete7992000 2

2006-12-20 07:18:08 · 6 answers · asked by abs of steel 3

I Heard You Het Blisters On Your Lips And Gums?

2006-12-20 06:07:38 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-20 05:58:06 · 9 answers · asked by luke 2

Okay I am having a complete panic attack.
I have got the straightest natural teeth I have ever seen on my top row, but my bottom teeth are bad and they already have braces on them what do you think will happen.
Will I need to get top braces too. I am only 12 but am worried, because if I am not so fond of the bottom braces I know I will hate the top ones too. please help me. I need to know if I need top ones, but since I have bottoms some people have already said I need top ones. I have perfectly straight top teeth but the top and bottom incisors don't line up, plus I have a bad overbite (I could fit my pinky through it before the brackets were placed.) DO I NEED TOP BRACES :(

2006-12-20 05:55:36 · 14 answers · asked by Yoho P 1

i want to stick to toothpaste instead of trying the teeth whitening brushes and stuff like that. what brand should i use? please include the line too cuz brands usually carry many different types of toothpaste. thanks!

2006-12-20 05:53:07 · 6 answers · asked by one&only<3 4

Hi all,

On Monday (2 days ago) I went to the dentist complaining of severe toothache. She didn't even x-ray me and prescribed me Amoxicillin (250g). I persume she thought it was an infection or absess.

Anyway, now I'm taking Ibuprofen and it bloody hurts every now and then especially after I have food or drink. Feels like I have teeth made of ice. Whats even worse is that its bloody cold outside! Talk about bad timing.

Is this the normal antibiotic effect and will I have to wait another 3 or 4 days before this blows over?

More importantly, will I be good in time for Christmas Dinner (5 days from now)?!

Thanks muchly,
Tom

2006-12-20 04:40:52 · 0 answers · asked by Tommy H 2

2006-12-20 03:58:26 · 6 answers · asked by Manju S 1

Is an amalgum filling actually made out of porcelin? or some sort of plastic? Should these fillings hurt a week after the filling? It's still very sensitive.

Do dentists prefer to do silver filings because they are easier and faster? I chose the amalgum and he had no trouble with it since he was actually replacing an amalgum filing anyways in it's place. Why would he have wanted to use a silver at first though? I chose not to have the silver filling, because of it holding cold longer. thanks for any help.

2006-12-20 03:48:30 · 2 answers · asked by thumperingss 2

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The image in the left is of 2001. The image in the right is of this year.

2006-12-20 03:48:03 · 20 answers · asked by Super Engenheiro 4

my husband had 2 teeth pulled yesterday he has an infection in his gums the doctor game him some vicodin for the pain but its not taking the pain away he is also putting ice in a ice bag and putting in on his face he said it feels like someone broke his jar hes in alot of pain is there anything else he can do to help the pain? thanks!!!

2006-12-20 02:58:29 · 13 answers · asked by marieanddave2@sbcglobal.net 2