Dental - January 2007

2007-01-26 14:48:58 · 14 answers · asked by Abby 1

I just got a new retainer and just like when i got braces it somehow gave me a sore in my mouth and it hurts like a biotch. i occasionally put some baking soda on it but it burns really bad. are there any remedies to make it heal faster?

2007-01-26 14:42:46 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

how do you whitten your teeth, i am 14

2007-01-26 14:39:46 · 23 answers · asked by Minnie 1

Several bumps upon bumps

2007-01-26 14:28:41 · 5 answers · asked by allisen_82 1

2007-01-26 13:38:34 · 6 answers · asked by Ty D Bol M 1

When immediate dentures are placed, it is less likely to develope dry socket. due to extraction sites being covered? I know no straws

2007-01-26 13:32:38 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I fell on my face last night and now I have FOUR broken teeth on the front, upper-row.... Does anyone know how long it will take for me to have these repaired and look normal again?... I'm just looking for a rough estimate on how long I can expect to look like a freak... My heart truly goes out to anyone who has suffered through this ordeal. It really hurts your self-esteem more than anything....

2007-01-26 13:22:49 · 8 answers · asked by ThinkinDifferently 2

I was talking to a family member about wisdom teeth and she said that everybody gets them removed because that's what you're "supposed" to do. I disagreed. I still have mine and I don't think I'm alone. So.....do you have yours or did you get them removed? Add detail if you want to, but you don't have to.

2007-01-26 13:09:47 · 18 answers · asked by Jack 5

2007-01-26 12:40:17 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

A family member of mine with sinus problems, has an extremely dry mouth. She drinks water off and on all day, uses hard candy, etc., but nothing seems to help for very long.

Does anyone have any suggestions? Thank you for any comments.

2007-01-26 12:21:24 · 4 answers · asked by Barbra 6

"Dry Socket".

2007-01-26 12:06:48 · 4 answers · asked by +bookish+ 3

2007-01-26 11:23:22 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

It's been so cold, last Friday it was -30 C with the wind factor and I had a hot chocolate. I guess that I have burned my tongue. It was a bit sensitive after, but not much. Monday morning I was already having cold sores, inflamation of the gums, and my tongue is cracky. It's so painful evey time I eat something, I feel my tongue is burning! Can anybody suggest something?

2007-01-26 11:23:14 · 9 answers · asked by Liz 2

I just had two wisdom teeth pulled today. I need help with the clotting... at first it wasnt too bad, but then i put another gauze pad on and all of a sudden it was bleeding worse than it was. I was using the gauze and then a teabag until about 4:00... hour for each. I stopped using anything for about 2 hours. I had my surgery at around noon and now it is 6:20 and its bleeding really bad again. What do I do? Maybe I am confused on the whole process... any help is appreciated. Thank you!!

2007-01-26 11:22:49 · 5 answers · asked by Belle 1

My friends and I were looking at pictures and noticed that the people who previously had braces looked like they had teeth that were bigger than those that didn't. Does wearing braces push your gums back?

2007-01-26 11:11:36 · 7 answers · asked by -Bibee- 3

can someone tell me specifically what a root canal is? what happens during one and how much does an average one cost?

2007-01-26 10:54:54 · 5 answers · asked by hilariouslol 1

when you have crooked theet an a overbite or something like
thath do you have to have just braces or something else??
if u answer with agood answer I will give you 10 points

2007-01-26 10:34:34 · 9 answers · asked by (: 2

I have alot of issues with my mouth and i was wondering if the Government would help me pay for my braces. It is not for vanity, I DESPERATLY NEED BRACES...If i dont get them i will be toothless..Please help me...
Sincerely,
Phil

2007-01-26 09:32:17 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm wondering what brand teeth whitener is most effective and is averaged price....and which one is quickest?

2007-01-26 09:32:04 · 9 answers · asked by V i P b A b Y 1

2007-01-26 09:26:50 · 9 answers · asked by JJ 2

2007-01-26 09:20:40 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Please tell me your experience after getting a Maryland Bridge, the cost, the comfort level, the pain involved in putting the bridge in.

2007-01-26 08:56:46 · 6 answers · asked by simple 2

it feels like a really bad cut and hurts everytime i move my mouth
its small but it hurts plezz help i heard that it from eating fried food is that trrue help

2007-01-26 08:28:25 · 2 answers · asked by MixedPrincess 1

I had a root canal done 2 days ago, and even though it has only been 2 days, this was not my first rodeo. I have had at least 3 root canals done over the past 10 years. I do not remember having any pain after any of the previous procedures and that's why I am concerned about the severe pain that I am experiencing now. I am reluctant to go to an endo since my insurance will not cover it and I know that the procedure can be very costly. I am taking Ibuprofen, prescribed by my dentist. What I am wondering is, whether this pain will subside or if the root canal failed since the nerves should be dead, right?
I would appreciate any input.

2007-01-26 08:13:45 · 4 answers · asked by Madison W 1

I had the back lower two molars pulled (teeth #18) My dentist recommended implants or my teeth may shift and eventually fall out.

I can't afford them now ($5500) , but could save up for them in about a year and a half.

How long can you go without a tooth being present and still implant one?

2007-01-26 07:56:25 · 12 answers · asked by bjmarchini 2

I know you can use Baking powder to whiten your teeth but how, just poof it on your teeth?

2007-01-26 07:12:13 · 10 answers · asked by Sarah 1

Toothpaste like Aquafresh - it is stripey on the toothbrush even if you squash and almost destroy the tube. What is the secret?

2007-01-26 06:17:16 · 5 answers · asked by redhead 3

I asked this question earlier this month and the answers went into voting before I got a chance to thank the people who helped me with their replies. I wanted to let you know the outcome to my situation. To summarize my original question: My dentist stated I needed a porcelain crown that would cost $1900. I asked if there were any alternatives, and he said no because the silver amalgam was leaking. My insurance would cover $390. The office manager said I should not delay too long to get the crown done or else I could end up needing a root canal.

I decided to look for more affordable dental treatments, and considered the dental school where the crown would cost $780. I asked for a copy of the x-rays, and the office manager at the dentist’s office seemed upset and asked me if I was going for a second opinion, and also didn’t want to give me the copy, but to directly send the x-rays to the second dentist. I told her I didn't have a second dentist set up yet.

2007-01-26 05:33:25 · 5 answers · asked by snowybostonchicken 3

I was down for a week with a really bad case of the flu and decided I was well enough to get out last night. While standing in line at the bowling alley, I became hot and disoriented and then I proceeded to pass out. When I fell, I landed on my mouth, thus breaking four teeth on the upper row between my canines. I went to the emergency room where they ran some tests and told me that I passed out from being dehydrated. The doctor figures I lost a lot of fluids during the past week while I had been sick. Anyway, here I am with no medical/dental insurance and four broken teeth. I MUST repair them.. as long as they are broken, I'll never get a good job and I can say goodbye to ever having a date. I am a musician, so I depend on my voice to make a living.... now I don't even have that. The way my teeth are sitting currently, it's hard to sound normal when I sing.... Anyway, has anyone out there been through this before?... What can I do?... Please help, I could certainly use some good advic

2007-01-26 05:09:32 · 6 answers · asked by ThinkinDifferently 2

Does anyone know of anywhere (I'll pay if I have to) where I can get an alternative such as gas to dental injections? I have a serious needle phobia and am completely unable to let anyone inject in my mouth. Up to now I have been lucky and have no fillings (i'm 26) but have had to have treatment for gingivitis without injection which is agony. The dentist originally refused to do it and couldn't believe I went through with it, but frankly I'd take a whole load of pain to invoid an injection. My concern is that if I need root canal work or deeper gingivitis treatment I won't be able to cope... Will anyone give me gas in the UK?

2007-01-26 04:45:28 · 8 answers · asked by Madam Rosmerta 5