Dental - January 2007

Hi...i just had a question about my retainer. I got a top and bottom retainer, both with wires, (not permanent, or cemented) after i got my braces off. I've had the retainers for about 6 months now, and ive tried, and tried to keep them clean. It hasnt worked very well. I've soaked them in mouthwash, scrubbed them with a new toothbrush and they are still gross!!! i know they wont be perfectly clean, but i was just wondering...what do you guys do 2 clean them!!!

2007-01-29 12:41:41 · 3 answers · asked by smiley chick 2

I got my 4 widom teeth pulled 9 hours ago (from post) and from my lower lip to chin (including tongue) is still numb. At the dentist I had an IV and the K.O gas before the operation, though I never fully loss conscience, if i was supposed to. I'm jus wondering if there's anyway I could stop the numbness or speed up the process of being "unnumbed". I've allready taked 3 naps, eaten hot soup, and cold ice cream.

2007-01-29 12:34:52 · 5 answers · asked by Lil_Fred N 1

im really trying to whiten my teeth because when i look at my teeth in the mirror they look alot worse than when i see other people's teeth when i go out in public what foods will stop making my teeth yellow and start making them white again

2007-01-29 12:19:36 · 11 answers · asked by Montreal Canadiens Fan 1011 2

when i drink really cold stuff my gums and teeth hurt is this normal

2007-01-29 12:19:31 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just got my wires changed yesterday and it's hurting so badly! it's really painful and i'm scared the long elastic thingy will come off!Can i stop brushing and just use mouthwash?

2007-01-29 12:18:38 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-29 12:11:41 · 4 answers · asked by Henry V 1

how do u santize ur toothbrush so that u can use it longer

2007-01-29 12:11:26 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

i got punched in the jaw about a month ago.... it didnt feel like it was broken , just bit the inside of my cheek a bit , i was able to eat and open my mouth , but the next day it felt like the muscle had swollen , like reallly hard , and it was stopping me from opening wide.... i thought it may just be swelling so i left it like that for 3 weeks, since then its only gotten worse... i can only open my mouth about 1 cm.... i can chew , and my jaw doesnt hurt, but when i try to open wide it feels like theres a not or something in my muscle.... i went to the DOC and she said that she couldnt do anything... that it looked like a cyst or blood clot and that if it doesnt get better within a month to go see a specialist.... that wasnt really helpfull and it still hasnt gotten any better , i cant fit anything in my mouth ... only spaghetti, will i ever be able to open my mouth again :S


if you took the time to read this... thank you so much , any advice or opinions would be great ..

2007-01-29 12:07:29 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm very nervous about being put under due to possible complications (1 in 200,000 chance) but I can't take the idea of local anesthesia. I'm going to be see an oral surgeon who was reffered to me by my dentist, he will administer my anesthesia. There will also be a nurse present. Is it normal for a surgeon to administer anesthesia rather than an anesthesiologist for minor surgery?

2007-01-29 11:50:30 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I had my braces put on 2 days ago and my teeth still hurts and I'm not suppose to use my front 2 teeth but dat's excatly wat i need to do the play the instument

plz tell me i'm not suppose to play it I don't wanna play the clarinet but my teacher is forcing us

2007-01-29 11:49:32 · 2 answers · asked by 100%angelic 3

I already know your gums bleed and my do and my mouth has these gum boils in them really stings when i brush them and my gums are really red.

2007-01-29 11:39:26 · 7 answers · asked by Little Loca 2

And how did they get such perfect teeth!?

2007-01-29 11:22:29 · 15 answers · asked by an1 1

Can you send me a link to pictures because I really have no idea what this is talking about.

2007-01-29 11:04:33 · 9 answers · asked by an1 1

2007-01-29 10:58:44 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

What is it? Is that what causes bad breath? how does it form and develop. Whats the best way of removing it. How come sometimes its very visibile while other times its not? Is the white stuff and indication of anything i.e health? or not related to anything.

2007-01-29 10:50:52 · 3 answers · asked by Henry Chan 1

Keflex for tooth pain? Or what else can I take to make the pain go away?

2007-01-29 10:47:13 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

What are they exactly and why do people get them taken out?

Does this happen to everyone or not?

2007-01-29 10:42:07 · 14 answers · asked by S. 4

im thinking of maybe doin that in the later future (cause my eyes r soooo bad...ㅠㅠ), but i wanna no some info first from ppl who actually have done it: does it hurt? can u really see well after the surgury? Are there N-E side affects? how much did it cost? etc...

2007-01-29 10:39:49 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I got teeth removed whe nI was about 11 and I wasn't put to sleep - is this wisdom teeth thing a big deal?

2007-01-29 10:39:07 · 7 answers · asked by Alex K. 1

from the anastesia? thanks so much!!!!
(ouch it hurts! = O)

2007-01-29 10:36:52 · 7 answers · asked by la_gurl 5

I just moved out of my house and when my tooth started to hurt I was told I would need a root canal. My father gave me a sum of money for christmas and I told him i got the tooth fixed. My fiance and I ended up needing the money for things that came up and to get our new place. Now my father wants a reciept so he can pay the bill for me and I wanted to know if or how I can ask a dentist office for a reciept just to keep my dad at bay. If there are any dentists in the area of VA Beach willing to help me please email me!

2007-01-29 10:33:59 · 5 answers · asked by Hockeychick 2

I heard someone say it is not too rare for someone to die or become badly injured during the process. Is this true?

2007-01-29 10:29:23 · 15 answers · asked by Alex K. 1

How long do they stay on?Does it affect your speech?Is it worth putting them on and what is too old to get braces?

2007-01-29 10:15:39 · 28 answers · asked by charles 4

I find that after I play a sport like baskebtall and I'm sweaty, my mouth is really sticky and dry, and it seems as if my breath smells. Does breath start to smell after physical activity?

2007-01-29 10:08:57 · 8 answers · asked by AllStar 1

2007-01-29 10:00:11 · 3 answers · asked by kissez_n_hugz03 1

I got back from the dentist today and of course, she picked at my teeth a flossed and all that good stuff. Anyways, she really irrated my gums and now they are HUGE! They are like swollen bubbles and they hurt REALLY bad. I want to get rid of these as soon as i can.
all of the help i can get is appreciated =)

2007-01-29 09:44:58 · 12 answers · asked by Ashley 2

The ones that claim to be the exact same stuff that dentists use.

Does anyone have experience of them? Are they safe? Do they work? Thankyou.

2007-01-29 08:49:27 · 6 answers · asked by Kate 1

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2007-01-29 08:00:26 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi, one of my molars have been cracked for sometime and my dentist said I need a bridge done, but the problem is the dentist will need to shave off some tooths which I feel uncomfortable doing. Are implants a better choice?

2007-01-29 07:57:37 · 12 answers · asked by D 1

I had braces for 5 years, and during that time my ortho had me use fluoride twice a day. Now I find out that even though it made them otherwise healthy, fluoride actually darkens your teeth! Also, my teeth are very sensitive since the braces came off (even though that was over a year ago). I have had in-office bleaching done at my dentist, and it did lighten me a couple shades, but it hurt soooooooooooo bad for about 3 days afterward, like the air was too cold and it felt like my teeth were about to fall out. Same thing with white strips. So I'm going to have to go with something gentler in the future. I went through 5 years of braces, and it cost a lot of money and a lot of pain, and I want to be happy with my smile. Does anyone know of a whitening toothpaste or mouthwash that really works?

2007-01-29 07:43:20 · 4 answers · asked by grayhare 6