Dental - January 2007

I got retainers after my braces got off to keep them in there place and was told to keep them on 24 hours/7 days a week. For the first 2 months i kept them on all the time but after i started only wearing them at night now its been like 4 months since i went to go last see my orthadontist and I have an appointment one week from today Ive kept them on the whole day today and except to untill tuesday what harm have i caused my self if any and will the orothodontist notice? please help

2007-01-30 13:15:02 · 2 answers · asked by home town hero 4

like is it the tightness or the spaces between your teeth!

2007-01-30 13:12:29 · 9 answers · asked by kitty 1

Does anyone know of a website where I can try different rubber band colors on braces? I know there is one because I found in on the web, but I forgot to save it as one of my favorites and now I can't seem to find the exact website. Or what color would look good for Valentine's Day?? What about Smoke and Fushia??? Thanks!!!

2007-01-30 12:37:15 · 9 answers · asked by it's_me!! 2

SO i recently got braces and i have a overbite and i was wondering why i dont have rubberbands/? and also when i go for my monthly checkup it doesnt seem like they tighten it.

2007-01-30 12:12:17 · 15 answers · asked by vincent 1

2007-01-30 11:57:12 · 2 answers · asked by Nels 1

1. When you got your braces (fixed) on, were you unhappy with your image? Were you more satisfied with your looks?

2. What colors bands did you like best on your braces?

3. If you've had them removed, was it worth the trouble in the end?

4. Did you have any difficulties or setbacks with braces? If so, what were they? Can these be prevented?

Just curious; getting braces in 2 days =]
Thanks!

2007-01-30 11:55:39 · 3 answers · asked by JJ 4

2007-01-30 11:50:51 · 4 answers · asked by tmunnn 1

I had a filling last week on 1 of my bottom teeth, everything is fine except I have noticed a weird sensation in it, or rather, on the side of my tongue. If I clench my teeth together I get a feeling rather like if you accidently touched a filling with a piece of foil, on my tongue. It doesn't hurt but it feels odd and I wondered why it's happening and should I mention it to my dentist next time I go?

Thank you.

2007-01-30 11:48:33 · 8 answers · asked by Willow W 1

Had a molar and a wisdom tooth extracted yesterday. The clots are both gone and I can see bone. There's no pain yet, but I'm worried that it will start soon. Any advice on this?

2007-01-30 11:37:24 · 2 answers · asked by Pete 3

I went in to get root canal therapy earlier today and now I am in a lot of pain (temporary fillings and I have to go back in in two weeks to finish up). I took some prescribed penicillin and vicodin and they help, but my molar is still extremely sensitive and I get that constant, painful nerve feeling. Is it ok to take some advil with it too?

2007-01-30 11:30:40 · 8 answers · asked by axlvtt 2

Back in December, I came across the concept of "Oil Pulling", or oil swishing. Basically you swish or 'pull' oil through and in and around your mouth, and then spit it out.
I began swishing sunflower oil in my mouth for 10-15 minutes in the mornings...

I noticed a change within 3 days, but I was skeptical and wanted to be absolutely certain.

I started doing this December 15th. I can honestly say that the plaque and tartar are gone and my teeth are whiter.
They're also much thicker and feel more solid in my mouth. Plus my gums are improving quite a bit.

Six months ago, I was looking at having all my teeth pulled and getting dentures. I don't have to do that anymore. :)

Oil pulling is DEFINITELY worth a try, imo!!!

2007-01-30 11:30:02 · 4 answers · asked by WORD UP G 1

2007-01-30 11:24:05 · 8 answers · asked by Kelly B 1

2007-01-30 11:11:09 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

There doesnt seem to be any obvious reason why they occur. Can you suggest any causes? If you can suggest any solutions too, that'd be great!

(Im 21 years old, quite healthy generally, NOT overweight and I believe that I exercise more than the average person my age)

I used to get ulcers more frequently (once a month maybe) about a year ago, but it has been about 4-6 months since I last had one and then WHAM! Two at once.

To make matters worse, one is in the top right of my mouth on the inside of my lip, and the other attached to the underside of my tongue on the left side - so I my mouth is pretty much impassable when it comes to eating. I still eat (who doesnt?!?!) but it is bloody painful when I do.

Any help is much appreciated, thanks.

2007-01-30 11:10:41 · 13 answers · asked by oOmaundOo 1

I had braces for three years and I wore my retainer every day for 14 months, just as my orthodontist had said. But, because I was afraid something would come "undone," I still wore it for 18 months LONGER than my orthodontist said I needed to wear it. I only slowed down from wearing it every day to every other day and at night this past summer and I am noticing that my teeth are spreading back apart. So, I was hoping there was some way to fix it without having to wear braces again. Thanks for your help!

2007-01-30 11:04:42 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

the gums gon like a really light pink, is this ok? also ive been told its infected so im on antibiotics. i started monday. will it be ok to stop taking them sat so i can drink on the night and take them sunday?

2007-01-30 10:52:06 · 10 answers · asked by x_blondebimbo_x 1

I brush my teeth 3X a day and floss and use mouthwash, but when I eat I can't do that because I'm at school.

2007-01-30 10:47:12 · 10 answers · asked by ineedanswers 1

omg, i just chipped my tooth when i fell off my bike. can anyone help me? anything i can do? can this be fixed? thanks in advance!

2007-01-30 10:26:26 · 8 answers · asked by LaLaLand 2

2007-01-30 10:13:19 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was wondering what antibiotics to take before doing some dental work? I need the name of the antibiotic because I have to tell the doctor in the drugstore. (I don't live in a place where I need to get prescription for medicine and people just buy medicine in the drug stores.. so I'll need the name.) Thanks

2007-01-30 10:03:48 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

i got an abecess today and it id KILLING me! I need it gone now! is there anything to do without seeing a dentist?

2007-01-30 10:02:42 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have been trying to figure out what my outcome may be. I have an apmt on Friday but meanwhile I am very scared. 10 years ago I had a root canal...never had any problems with it. As of October when I had my last root canal (next to the 10yr old RC), both teeth have been tap sensitive. Dentist took xrays 2 times. See's no infection or problem other than the old RC appears too blurry to see if it was done correctly. Is it possible that there is an infection occurring due to the trauma from the RC but not the root it'self? I mean, bruising? What could be wrong? One has a post and one does not. I would really rather avoid oral surgery.... I have spent all my savings on this last RC. Any advice would be appreciated. That old RC is 10 years old. From what I can see it doesn't look infected....neither does the other RC. I see no abcess at all. But, putting pressure on my face in that area is a bit tender. Please can a pro please advise. Thank you.

2007-01-30 09:55:20 · 3 answers · asked by Angel Eyes 1

Hey, when dentists give you laughing gas (Nitrous Oxide), is the feeling it gives you what it feels like to be high? Just wondering...

2007-01-30 09:53:05 · 8 answers · asked by Just Another Guy 2

If you read my last 3 questions, I have been worried about 2 of my teeth that I got fillings in not more than 2 months ago.

One tooth is sensitive to cold or hot and lingers for about 3-5 seconds.

The other tooth, when I bite down on something hard and/or crunchy, I get a quick minor pain in my tooth.

No pain at night, no pain when I am not eating.

So I told my dentist all of this and he simply had me bite down on carbon paper. Then he used one of those tools to even it out I guess. Will doing something this simple get rid of the little pain and the sensitivity my two teeth have? I read that my fillings may have been too "high." I am going back in two weeks to check on them but I am wondering when and if I will notice a difference.

2007-01-30 09:39:48 · 7 answers · asked by His Angel 4

How do braces feel? Do they hurt? I am supposed to be getting them in two or three weeks.

2007-01-30 09:37:11 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

uncomfortable to kiss someone with braces? does it taste like metal? does it hurt?

2007-01-30 09:26:04 · 5 answers · asked by vera 2

I am just a kid and this thing hurts!!!!!! I have an expander and every time I go to eat it hurts...PLUS I get food stuck up in the top of it. ALSO I sound so weird when I talk and keep having to suck up the spit!!! Help! I hate this thing! I have cried like 7 times today and I'm so hungrey because I can't eat!!!!

2007-01-30 09:25:09 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-30 09:22:15 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

afterwards?

2007-01-30 09:18:34 · 5 answers · asked by A Person 2

alergic to novocain

2007-01-30 09:10:49 · 6 answers · asked by copewithit2 1