Dental - February 2007

as I have receding gums and one of my front teeth is really sensitive at the moment. I am getting married in 2 weeks and would like to have them professionally whitened (gel 4 2 weeks) but feel like it may harm my teeth and make them more sensitive and weak...is this true, will it damage my teeth?
Thanks Gemma

2007-02-15 11:46:51 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Thing is I'm about to get married and want to whiten my teeth for the big day with the special gel from the dentist but get the feeling this will make my sensitivity worse and may ruin my teeth? Please help ASAP. Cheers Gemma

2007-02-15 11:43:23 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I had 4 teeth pulled the other day and was wondering how many days before these stitches arent going to be poking the sides of my cheeks!

2007-02-15 11:20:13 · 6 answers · asked by krystalpeaches18 2

2007-02-15 11:12:41 · 28 answers · asked by bex 3

is it at all painful?
should i get laughing gas before my shot?
how long does it take to actually remove the tooth?
the tooth being removed isnt a moler or a wisdom tooth so should it be easier to extract?

2007-02-15 11:05:57 · 5 answers · asked by litlamber15 1

Well, yes, my question says it all, really. It's keeping her boyfriend up at night! Help!

PS please don't say hypnotherapy, she is a poor student!

2007-02-15 11:05:43 · 12 answers · asked by Hey Peach! 2

My dentist has just quoted £100 or thereabouts for a standard (silver amalgam) filling. I need eight of them. I know the days of cheap NHS dental care (in the UK) are over, but I don't want to take out a second mortgage just to get my teeth sorted. Can anyone tell me if this charge is "market rate" (in London/SE) or am I being ripped off???

2007-02-15 10:56:28 · 9 answers · asked by grpr1964 4

Hello, Everyone!

I am to get a root canal on my front tooth tomorrow. I will be driving to and from the dentst myself.

My question is:

Will I feel groggy right after my root canal? I don't think I will be using "laughing gas" to help me. Will I be safe to drive home?

Thanks in advance for your help!

2007-02-15 10:54:54 · 8 answers · asked by loudy_foudy 4

I got my lip pierced almost a week ago..puss?
I got my lip pierced almost a week ago, on the inside theres a little bit of stuff around the hole looking sort of like plaque. Ive been cleaning my piercing as instructed, im extra careful with it. It didnt have puss (if its puss) b4, and it doesnt hurt I mean if i touch it of course it will a little I got it done almost a week ago..

Is this normal?

2007-02-15 10:34:52 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I recently got a bump on my gum in the back of my teeth..where my wisdom teeth once were. It is killing me and I can not eat well or even swallow my saliva. It is not too hard and really hurts when I touch it. What is this? The tooth near it does not hurt and the bump is not white.

2007-02-15 09:56:26 · 4 answers · asked by Michelle B 1

Recently I have been thinking about cosmetic dentistry, unfortunately it is so expensive I cannot afford it. Insurance does not cover cosmetic dentistry unless it was a result of an accident.
I am so ashamed of my teeth. I regret not taking better care of my teeth when I was younger, I feel bitter that my parents never gave me braces when I was younger because they couldn't afford to, I feel bitter that my parents didn't force me to take better care of my teeth. My parents fiqured they have bad teeth so whats the big deal that their son will too. They are couple of the best parents I could ask for, but I really am bitter at them for not caring about my dental health when I was a kid. I remeber many dentists scolding my parents for not taking me to the dentist and for not looking after my teeth. It is not all their fault, I admit I was the one who was careless with my teeth. My parents never stressed the importance of dental health when I was a kid, so I didn't think it was important.

2007-02-15 09:43:48 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-15 09:42:43 · 5 answers · asked by wlperie 3

I am going to see my dentist tomorrow i was just wondering if anyone had been through this and may have some idea of what it is. I know it isnt an abcess of any description but it is painful. I have not had dentures yet so i know it is rubbing or such like. Thanks to everyone who answers!

2007-02-15 09:25:28 · 3 answers · asked by passport_to_heaven1210 2

2007-02-15 09:24:30 · 4 answers · asked by ajlansfdla 2

2007-02-15 09:04:11 · 4 answers · asked by kirby j 2

does smoking marijuana no matter how you smoke it cause your teeth to turn yellow.

thanks :)

2007-02-15 08:35:06 · 25 answers · asked by youngster 1

My gum stings when ever i drink something wet. Is it an exposed nerve. the tooth that the gum stings under is my lower left. The bottom of the tooth is bright white.?????

2007-02-15 08:34:12 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

What is the ball park cost? I have aetna insurance I know they probably will not pay for squat because they suck. So if it was out of pocket. What is the price estimate. If you are dentist answreing this, please don't assume I am going to be your patient, I am just kicking the tires to see if I have enough $

2007-02-15 08:33:43 · 5 answers · asked by Farotech.com 1

So I finally went into the dentist after my insurance kicked in and they did some xrays... She then tapped on my lower back tooth with this metal thing and I didnt have any sharp pains except for the feeling of discomfort of her hitting my tooth. Then she said I needed a root canal and since I hate pain, I did no schedule one. Is a root canal necessary even tho my tooth does no hurt? Do people get it done just because the dentist suggests it or after it causes them discomfort?

2007-02-15 08:28:49 · 7 answers · asked by japzkyootipie 2

My gum sting whenever i drink something cold like cold water or anything wet. It is occurring under my bottom back tooth. I looked at it and the bottom of the tooth is bright white. What is It. Why does it sting???????

2007-02-15 08:16:00 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

When I was 12, I was tripped at a skating rink, chipping one front top incisor and fracturing the other top incisor (I believe these are the "correct" names for the teeth within my knowledge). My dentist performed a root canal on both teeth to avoid the possibility of necessity in the future and put porcelain over metal crowns on both teeth.

Several years went by with no trouble. A couple of years ago, the tooth that was fractured initially began to ache on and off. Not seriously, just a twinge of pain once in awhile. A dentist has never been able to find a problem with it, quite the contrary, they often compliment the work done by the initial dentist. For the past couple of months, tt hurts constantly and hurts to gently push on the front of the tooth, no pain pushing on the bottom or the back of the tooth. No heat/cold sensitivity. Dentist says my gums look fine, and can't find a reason for the pain.

Any ideas? Should I chalk it up to a sensitive crown?

2007-02-15 08:13:58 · 3 answers · asked by sovereign_carrie 5

I have posted several times regarding a root canal I had done Friday.

I was in severe pain Saturday and Sunday and Monday as well. Today the pain is better.
Sunday night I started to swell up. I had JUST started antibiotics Sunday as well.

My face is swollen almost to the point my eye is swollen shut. I went to my dentist today and he slit open a bump in the roof of my mouth and allowed it to drain some.

My question is, when will this swelling go away?! It has gone down some over a 2 day period. My eye doesnt look as if it is about to swell shut at any moment now.

At least the pain is better or I wouldnt be able to type, that is how severe it was.

Also, the place at the roof of my mouth feels like it is whole again, just a big fluid filled bump...

:(

I have heard there are dangers with such infections, with the pain subsiding am I out of the danger zone or no?

2007-02-15 08:13:12 · 3 answers · asked by Advisor 1

what do i need to do?what thing I need to take to take swollening down?

2007-02-15 08:01:30 · 4 answers · asked by NYC-BIGCAT 5

Please provide links and/or images if possible.

2007-02-15 07:45:20 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

i just went to the denist and he pulled my tooth,and my gum ripped and there are bone pieces still in there,is that normal or should have my dentist took them out too.i am still num from the numming shots and i had it done at 11am .i was just wondering.

2007-02-15 07:40:17 · 3 answers · asked by crissy45662@verizon.net 2

I have only visited the dentist once in my entire life - when I was eight. My teeth are healthy, I brush twice a day and use mouthwash and never have a problem. So.. is this abnormal?

2007-02-15 07:36:18 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was wondering if I brush my teeth use whitening toothpaste like four time a day, will it make my teeth whiter, if not, is there any non-bleach natural way to whiten my teeth

2007-02-15 07:28:56 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have been using the same, trusty toothbrush for eighteen years now. True, many of the bristles have perished, but as a toothbrush it still works. However, this morning I suffered a tragic incident when the handle snapped. What should I do? Glue it together, or invest in a new toothbrush? The old one doesn't have any sentimental value or anything, I just don't want to be making wild purchases.

2007-02-15 07:23:02 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous

and i don't like how my teeth look, like seriously their ugly lol. if you guys had braces did you like how your teeth looked when you got them off and if you didn't did you get used to them?

2007-02-15 07:20:13 · 4 answers · asked by lauren222222222 3

ive just had my tooth extracted today and been given a partial denture for 1 month until my implant is ready.

question though, the denture doesn't be inline with my other natural front teeth and it is hanging slight lower.

i'm not sure if this is because of swelling still from my open wound where ive just had my tooth extracted but would appricate some advice from anyone who knows about these things, thanks.

2007-02-15 07:19:55 · 3 answers · asked by uk_steveo 1