Dental - February 2007

I have a tooth hurting, and went to the dentist, he said i dont have no cavities, the gum looked good, and the xray looked fine. He said sometimes teeth can start hurting for no reason, and than go away. Is this true? It still hurts.

2007-02-14 04:11:40 · 6 answers · asked by Renee R 1

How long after you have your braces off do you have to wear a retainer? And do you wear it every night?

2007-02-14 04:01:05 · 4 answers · asked by Kipling 3

I had my teeth straightened about 7 years ago and wore my retainers as required by my orthodontist. I am currently wearing my retainers every other night. When I remove my retainers in the morning I soak them in efferdent with warm water and leave them in there for 36 hours until I wear my retainers again. I of course rinse them thoroughly with water before putting them back in my mouth. The problem that I am noticing is that I have a stain on my front teeth that is basiacally a line going across the teeth where the retainers have been. I guess it has been developing for years. Is there a way to prevent this stain getting worse or cleaning it? Have I been doing something wrong with my retainers? Any help would be appreciated.

2007-02-14 03:34:02 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm 24.

2007-02-14 03:31:52 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-14 03:09:08 · 13 answers · asked by Cindy 3

2007-02-14 03:08:32 · 4 answers · asked by Cindy 3

m 18 years old and I have no idea why my this would be happening to me so I looked around on here for people who may have had the same problem and most answers says that the problem may be a minor gum disease of some sort and the best thing to do is to see a dentist right away. My question is how does a procedure like that go? they wont have to take my tooth out or anything will they?

2007-02-14 03:08:03 · 4 answers · asked by The Chief 2

Just come back from the dentist. Have been told that there is slight decay inside my tooth. he picked up something 2 years ago, and the xrays show a tiny darkened area suggesting slight decay between 2 of my teeth.

I am in no pain and haven't noticed anything.

He says I need to have a filling. However it concerns me because he will need to drill a hole between my teeth to get to it. I feel that this will cause futher future problems to occur than if I just leave it as it is. What do you guys think?

I also know he is a private dentist, and will charge me almost £70 for it..

2007-02-14 02:32:26 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have no wisdom teeth come through yet but have two little white 'peaks' at the back on my lower set of teeth, also can feel a sharp corner emerging on my left upper side.

What are the signs of emerging wisdom teeth? How quick do they come through?
I get a sore mouth sometimes!

2007-02-14 02:19:02 · 6 answers · asked by Hayley 3

painkillers and other remedies not working more worried bout jaw pain she cant eat properly got worse last 36 hours

2007-02-14 02:18:58 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous

does anybody know if i can get mint free toothpaste apart from childrens stuff. i hate the taste of mint so have to use kids toothpaste but i dont think it is as effective as adult toothpaste. please help??

2007-02-14 02:18:21 · 4 answers · asked by charlotte s 1

2007-02-14 01:53:17 · 8 answers · asked by Art Vandalay 1

I've purchased the above kit from Ebay for quite cheap but just wondered if anyone had used this brand and had any comments on it?

2007-02-14 01:47:17 · 5 answers · asked by Katie 2

2 weeks ago I got a small piece of fish stuck between my last bottom wisdom tooth and my gums. It got infected and swollen and I popped it and a foul tasting liquid came out (sorry I know that is gross) I went to the dentist and he cleaned my teeth but the swelling had gone down and he told me I should be okay. During the day I could taste the foul liquid sporadically but I felt no swelling, today I woke up and it is swollen again, obviously I will have to go back to the dentist but if anyone has any input I would like to hear it. Thanks

2007-02-14 01:34:56 · 13 answers · asked by chefbill 3

2007-02-14 01:10:54 · 10 answers · asked by tinounous16 1

2007-02-14 00:49:52 · 5 answers · asked by cabdirisaaq x 1

Im 18 years old and I have no idea why my this would be happening to me so I looked around on here for people who may have had the same problem and most answers says that the problem may be a minor gum disease of some sort and the best thing to do is to see a dentist right away, but my thing is I have school 5 days a week and I cant really afford to miss any days so I was wondering would it be alright if I waited until Saturday to go to the dentist or should I take a day off school and get it done?

2007-02-14 00:28:39 · 2 answers · asked by The Chief 2

my age 24 years

2007-02-14 00:24:42 · 4 answers · asked by anshul s 1

My friends told me that her dads teeth (supposively) fell out because of the crest whiting strips is that true it can do that??

2007-02-14 00:15:09 · 3 answers · asked by Katherine 1

Apparently the decay is under the enamel, and the dentist says I may feel some pain, but I am severely needle-phobic, and gas is not an option at my dentist... my appointment is tomorrow - please help!!!! Tell me what to expect!!!

2007-02-13 23:53:26 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Well, can they? I've read that they can, but it's very unlikely!?

2007-02-13 21:00:40 · 7 answers · asked by artstar 1

I have pain in a tooth i had root canal treatment on a couple of months ago. I went to dentist and got prescribed antibiotics but no change so went back and he has put me on a higher dosage and if the pain and sensitivity does not go by next week he will do the root canal again.

I am just worried about taking the higher dosage and the side effects of taken too many antibiotics. Can anyone give me their experiences? The antibiotics are Amoxicillin and Metronidazole

2007-02-13 18:55:36 · 7 answers · asked by Alfiedog 2

It goes away if I stop eating junk food... Bleh it hurts. I was wondering if it had a name.

2007-02-13 18:29:31 · 7 answers · asked by bebeeangeldust 4

the doctor told me i wouldn't remember any of it..And I've never been sedated before. Is it anything to worry about?

2007-02-13 18:29:04 · 6 answers · asked by Mrs. Ceniccola 2

This root canal was done several months ago, and from the beginning it didn't feel right. I went in to have it checked a couple times and was told it was fine. A few months passed and it hadn't really changed, then I woke up and there was a large absess growing off of the side. I was put on antibiotics and it was cleaned and was better for a while then it came back. I was put on antibiotics 2 more time with the same results (it has cost me about $150 for antibiotics). I just called again to say it was back and my dentist told me to make an appointment with the specialist, but to let them know I had a recent x-ray so I wouldn't have to pay for another. Is this right? Shouldn't they back up their work that cost me about $1000 dollars? I don't have insurance and truly can't afford to see a specialist, is there anything I can do? Thanks so much for any advice.

2007-02-13 18:24:54 · 4 answers · asked by answererererer 1

why is it that there are more male dentists than female dentists? it couldnt be because its a difficult field, because there are plenty of female medical doctors, which is just as difficult to get into. so what gives?

2007-02-13 18:08:51 · 11 answers · asked by kristina 1

Right now, my teeth are aching, even though three of my teeth on the left side were filled (white composite, if that makes any difference) in November. Whenever I drink or eat something hot or cold, I have this agonizing pain on that side. I usually try to direct hot or cold foods to the right side of my mouth, but it doesn't always work out. I can't even drink from school water fountains anymore. And now, my teeth are throbbing with pain for no reason. :(

2007-02-13 18:03:54 · 6 answers · asked by Stardust 6

ok so can the teeth gap (two upper front teeth) be closed by using retainers, but without getting braces (so just retainers) ??? and are there any other solutions for closing the gap? (that's not too expensive)?


and also how much would invisalign cost for fixing the gap?

2007-02-13 17:50:35 · 5 answers · asked by Jessica B 1

When we are in the throes of passion and he about reaches his peak...and afterwards he can't stop clenching and unclenching his jaw...i thought sex was a stress releiever but he still continues to work his jaw afterwards.....Maybe he has TMJ? but this only occurs during and after sex.its weird....is this normal?

2007-02-13 17:39:12 · 2 answers · asked by bonnyfide2000 2

I'm considering getting Invisalign. I'm removing some spacing on my 2 main upper front teeth, completely normal.

but the dentist told me its perfectly healthy, common and normal to have very very minor spacing in between at such places like you know that "dracula" tooth and then the one more into the mouth.

is this true?

ive seen people with no spaces at all. other with the tiniest hint of the space, which i think my dentist wants to go for. i just want to make sure im getting my moneys worth when i invest with invislaign.

thanks.

2007-02-13 16:58:52 · 5 answers · asked by Legionnaire 1