Dental - January 2007

I hate the dentist - I play hockey, rugby and football so I don't mind getting smacked, punch or kicked but for some reason I get anxiety even thinking about going to the dentist. That drill sends shivers down my spine!
Now I need a root canal then crown - people I tell always go "ohhh, better you then me!"
Is it really as bad as it sounds and as painful as everyone says it is?

2007-01-11 09:28:51 · 12 answers · asked by efil_4_msdb 2

About four years ago I visited the dentist and had my last cleaning (I've been 95% cavity-free all my life), but had to return to see a hygenist and get my gums "scraped" (great fun that was). I went back to school for three years and now am having problems again. My gums bleed ALL the time, especially when I brush or floss (I brish often but, admittedly, have slacked off on the flossing the last couple of years). In addition, I have "old man" breath and it's getting to be embarrassing since I work in customer service. I will be getting dental insurance in about three months and want to wait to see the dentist until then. In the meantime, there are small white puffy patches above my two front teeth. The best temporary solution I can find is rinsing with hydrogen peroxide, but that's only temporary. What can I do in the meantime until I'm eligible for dental insurance?

2007-01-11 08:59:44 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have heard to use hydrogenperoxide
does anybody know about h202 for mouthwash?

2007-01-11 08:58:14 · 8 answers · asked by tammylvn@verizon.net 1

This afternoon I had to go to dentist for my 6 mnthly check.
After removing the tartar he was polishing my teeth. Anyhow I started to cough and I could feel something on my tongue but it was too late-I swallowed the cleaning head. I eeved (if that's the way you spell it) and felt it slowly going down my throat.
After I drank about five glasses of water I could still feel it on my chest.
So he rang my local hospital and arranged to have an x ray.
Was told it will pass naturally.
Do you think could have the dentist for misconduct??
Any answers appreciated

2007-01-11 08:37:07 · 12 answers · asked by davie 2

Im getting my wisdom teeth removed pretty soon. I was just wandering what to expect after the surgery. I already know it will hurt and have to eat jello and stuff. I just want to know about how long it last and how long before I can eat again and such. What kind of pain should i expect? Anything like that would be great to know.

2007-01-11 08:19:07 · 9 answers · asked by dawggurl47 3

2007-01-11 08:00:31 · 5 answers · asked by midnightjoker 5

2007-01-11 07:58:30 · 8 answers · asked by buckles1935 1

2007-01-11 07:47:49 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have several problems with my teeth from eating too much sugar/refined carbs over the years. i am now 30 and need 2 root canals, then crowns. i have 2 onlays (porcelain) on molars that i got 2 years ago, they are already broken/leaking. should dentist replace them for free? i paid $2000 for them, it was only 2 years ago! i am going to go bankrupt with my dental problems. help!

2007-01-11 07:35:18 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-11 07:20:37 · 8 answers · asked by sara the blue dude 2

i need braces

2007-01-11 07:18:35 · 9 answers · asked by sara the blue dude 2

2007-01-11 07:14:26 · 3 answers · asked by SS 1

2007-01-11 07:13:18 · 3 answers · asked by CLEVERname 1

2007-01-11 07:09:09 · 11 answers · asked by SS 1

2007-01-11 06:57:51 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

why is it the dentist always tells you not to poke your teeth with any sharp objects,BUT what's the first thing they grab? is a sharp object WHY IS THAT?

2007-01-11 06:56:18 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-11 06:38:08 · 8 answers · asked by VENUS G 1

2007-01-11 06:36:48 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

My two front teeth are gone, I have many rotten teeth throughout my mouth. Because of this, I rarely smile. I believe it would really help my self-image if I was able to get this issue fixed, but not having dental insurance (and it's even harder getting individual insurance) is holding me back. Someone please give me some helpful hints or ideas!

2007-01-11 06:25:58 · 7 answers · asked by Alauna D 1

2007-01-11 06:17:27 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-11 06:09:23 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-11 06:07:36 · 4 answers · asked by Twins 1

I got braces yesterday and they hurt very bad.

2007-01-11 06:06:54 · 11 answers · asked by BasketballFan 1

My dentist told me that there is not enough room for my wisdom teeth to come in so they will probably need to be pulled. But I cannot afford it. There is no way I could afford it. So my question is what would happen if I just let it go? Would it hurt my other teeth and make them crooked? My dentist is on a sliding fee scale but they do not do extractions of the wisdom teeth there. And they said they do not know anywhere that is on a sliding fee scale that does that. And there are no dental schools around here. So I wanna know what would happen if I let it go.

2007-01-11 06:01:23 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Very scared having 2 teeth out.

Really nervous of the Injections. Will they really sting ?

Can Mum stay with me ? Really want her there - for the Injections.

2007-01-11 05:56:24 · 9 answers · asked by alice m 1

I am going to see my dentist next week but I just wanted some opinions on what I should have done to my teeth. I have recently recovered from bulimia after suffering from it for over 2 years. Due to being bulimic my teeth are now terrible. They have cavities that I can seen with my own eyes and are rather painful. I don't know whether to get crowns on them so that they still look natural or to just have normal fillings. however i really dont want those grey coloured fillings as they look awful! Does anyone know my options? I want to go to my dentist being able to tell him what I want before he tries to sell me the most expensive option!!!

2007-01-11 05:39:39 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-11 05:34:14 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

My daughter (15) was complaining of a very bad tooth- ache on Sat. night. Couldn't get her into a dentist until Mon. Took her to dentist, he said he could not find anything, but it could be a abscess just begining. On Tue. morn. I awoke to find my daughters face (right side) so swollen that she could not see out of her right eye. Took her to emergency room and was given antibiotics and pain meds. Today her face is still just as swollen as it was on Tue. Is this normal for an abscess? How long should it take for swelling to go down? She goes for follow up on Mon.

2007-01-11 05:00:51 · 6 answers · asked by littlemomma 4

i need brace will they hurt you when you get them i have the spacer will that hurt more then the braces and wat can i eat or not eat and what do i eat when i get them on ?? some one help and i am 11 so i am a little frick out here so can anyone help me if you dont have all the awners and you only have one of them still tell me plz plz plz some one help me and my icon is so so like me what color should i get my braces ttyl ty for all of yor awnser and i will pick the best one ty

2007-01-11 04:55:47 · 15 answers · asked by mE! 2

No, it wasnt decay before anyone blames me. It was banged and died. So she had it out at 4pm GMT its nearly two hours, she is still spitting pale pink saliva. She is 6 and could be forcing saliva out for attention, it was a molar BTW. She says she is hungry shall i stick to soup and ice cream?

2007-01-11 04:55:22 · 11 answers · asked by babyshambles 5