Dental - December 2006

I have a huge fear of the dentist.

Haven't been for a couple of years ( because of my fear )

Meant to be going for a check-up tomorrow. BUT am petrified, and panicking. Been sick with anxiety.

Please help me. What do i do ? Really don't want to go !!!

Can i take anything to keep me calm ??

really thinking about cancelling. PLZ HELP. Thankyou

2006-12-11 09:43:16 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Im getting my bottom 2 wisdom teeth pulled, how do they give you the anesthesia, is it a pill, shot, drink ,etc?

2006-12-11 09:24:53 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-11 09:24:22 · 5 answers · asked by Michael D 1

2006-12-11 09:10:35 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

i got my tongue pierced like 3 days ago and my tongue didn't swell at all. the problem is the ball at the bottom. it is irritating the area in which it is laying. will this eventually stop or do i need to remove it?

2006-12-11 08:50:27 · 10 answers · asked by Sam C 1

My dentist took off too much tooth structure when preparing my lower left molar (the furthest back one) for a crown. In addition, the top surface is slanted down rather than straight across. My crown has not stayed glued on. I am left with a little stump for a molar now. Is there some sort of material (if so, what kind?)that can be added to my molar to make it high enough for a crown and to make the top surface straight? Is this material reliable? I was told to get a gingevectomy done to remove gum tissue to expose more tooth structure, but I wonder if I can avoid this by getting material applied on top instead. Which is more reliable-core build up/adding material to a tooth or gingevectomy for keeping a crown glued onto a short molar?

2006-12-11 08:15:06 · 10 answers · asked by Citygirl 2

Is the Listerine that changes your teeth blue so you can see the plaque good for your teeth? OR is the cloring damaging?

2006-12-11 08:03:19 · 2 answers · asked by seeotterdee 2

The left side of my head hurts and I can't decide if it is a sinus problem and ear ache or a thooth ache. I would like to go to a doctor and get this fixed but which do I see, dentist or doctor. I kind of suspect that the tooth ache is secondary, caused by the ear or sinuses, but would like to hear what you think. Any advise will be greatly appreciated.

2006-12-11 06:50:46 · 4 answers · asked by htierney61 2

I recently had aches, severe temperature changes (to cold) in my body, and the want to sleep constantly. I went to my physician and a trusted RN several times througout the week and no one knows what it is. I also have had severe pain in my lower left wisdom tooth that is already in. Could my wisom tooth be the cause for my illness?? I am no longer achy, cold or sleepy but my wisdom tooth hurts a lot more than it did.

2006-12-11 06:12:51 · 16 answers · asked by bkah83 1

Okay so I have a swollen gland so we will call it next to my ear but above my jaw line almost where you would put your finger to cover ur ear, it does have a little discomfort and it does hurt if i try to eat anything really hard or chewwy is this my wisdom teeth or is it having to do with my jaw. I was told it could be TJS or something in that range, pretty much means i grind my teeth without knowing. So is this swollen gland being cause by my wisdom teeth or could it be something else??

2006-12-11 06:12:31 · 3 answers · asked by tluckie313 2

2006-12-11 05:59:44 · 9 answers · asked by ? 2

or you can tell me what foods i can't eat

2006-12-11 05:26:13 · 10 answers · asked by Julie 2

2006-12-11 05:23:34 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm willing to go to other cities in my area

2006-12-11 05:19:58 · 2 answers · asked by kjacobs1971 2

2006-12-11 05:11:23 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-11 04:52:30 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-11 03:51:10 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

its not chronic it just happens different times.when it gets dry it really hurts and it is also white.at first i thougt i was sick,but im not i found that out when i went to the doctor about four times for other mouth problems that the doctor doesnt know why are happening.the doctor said he doesnt know why this could be happen with my tongue.the roof of my mouth is also a little white in some spots. i drink water alot it doesnt seem to help. i havent even touch coffe or cokes for a month.

2006-12-11 03:19:11 · 5 answers · asked by ryan 1

Does anyone know a good oral surgeon in Phila, Pa who uses IV sedation for extractions? How good is IV sedation as far as comfort and not feeling, or remembering anything?

2006-12-11 03:18:16 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi.
i am 12 and i love swallowing gum.
My mom says i shouldnt swallow gum as it will stick my guts together.

Is this just an old wives tale?

Pleeez give me the truth...

yours,

naomi

2006-12-11 02:56:56 · 16 answers · asked by zaza 1

i used to gnash my teeth when i was a kid but i thought istoped after i grew up how ever my roommate told me that she heared me a clouple of time doing that while i was sleeping. can any one tell me why i do that?

2006-12-11 02:52:47 · 3 answers · asked by lilly 2

i feel that it doesn matter if i brush or floss i still have a bad breath. i have mercury fillings and i dont know if that's causing a bit of a bad smell. are there any type of gum or mint i could use to lessen the odor until i go to the denstis? i ahvent been tot he dentist because i hae no money to pay for it. im not insured nor i have money to spend on an entire dental work. attime sits hard for me to talk because im afraid my breath might not be good for the nose of others. please help.

2006-12-11 02:43:23 · 8 answers · asked by amy_s03 1

Well, a friend of mine has bad teeth he wants to get pulled out, but dosen't have Medical Insurance. He's willing to pay in small amounts every month if needed. He's just in major pain. Any help would be appriciated. I live in Dania/Miami Florida.

2006-12-11 02:21:09 · 7 answers · asked by icepeten 1

No dentist answers!

2006-12-11 01:38:00 · 7 answers · asked by chacha_waha 2

I was in the supermarket the other day trying to find a simple tube of toothpaste w/o whitening and was shocked. Finally I found aquafresh, but like Mentadent and ExtremeClean are now only being sold with whitening. Have toothpaste companies converted with dentist's for more $ by selling us products that will eventually eat away the enamel on our teeth?

2006-12-11 00:31:58 · 6 answers · asked by Nikki 4

any homemade recipe that i can use to make them whiter?oh, and better if its all naturaL

2006-12-11 00:05:36 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-10 23:35:46 · 2 answers · asked by InvisibleWar 2

2006-12-10 20:26:46 · 6 answers · asked by StOrMY 1

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2006-12-10 19:50:47 · 12 answers · asked by CJL18 1

I believe that my third molars are coming in, the teeth have already broken the surface but im only having pain or the left side of my mouth. Theres some gum pain and small amount of tooth pain associated with small bouts of nausea. YES I NEED TO SEE A DENTIST WHICH I WILL BUT ITS 334am HERE. Should I take some asperin to numb the pain? What about an ice cube to numb the pain? Im at work so I dont have alot of options. Basiclly Im looking for anything to kill the pain for the next 4 hours till I get off of work. Serious inquiries only please

2006-12-10 19:39:07 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous