Dental - March 2007

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2007-03-22 17:24:39 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

For years my partner has gone without several upper front teeth, and I finally convinced her to get some work done. The dentist recommended an upper metal partial that replaces the front 4 teeth. After all the horrible drilling, pulling, grinding, etc, she now has an upper partial that does not look natural, falls out when she tries to eat, and she cannot speak right. She doesn't really want to go back because she thinks that they won't be able to do anything about it. They told her that she has a very unusual bite and that's why it doesn't look natural - they couldn't make it fit any better. I was reading online and now I see that the teeth a metal partial anchors to often break because they are ground down to hold the clip. I don't know what I have done to her, but I feel terrible. What if anything can I do to remedy this situation? can the teeth they grooved for the partial be filled in later? Do all partials have similar problems? I don't know if we can afford implants...HELP!!!!!

2007-03-22 17:23:06 · 4 answers · asked by rowan.rayne 2

ok im pregnant and i had a dentist appoitment and they told me i needed papers from my doc stating that the dentist can see me and treat me whatever i had them faxed over . My dentist did not want to do work on me. is he allowed to do that. ?? people think just because your pregnant that you cant got to the dentist well you can. So i ended up having to goto one of those walk-in clinics and i waited probably about 6hrs no joke. and they had to pull my tooth out. i was in serious pain. all day so my question is can a dr refuse to treat you.

2007-03-22 16:54:11 · 12 answers · asked by Lucii 1

I was wondering,when u go see a dentist for any procedure,tooth pulling,crown,filling etc. If u dont have the cash up front,can they bill you or do u have to pay something right there? i am short on money and have to go to the dentist.can they bill me payments without pputting moneydown? or at least,tak what i can give? how does it work? much appreciated

2007-03-22 16:30:36 · 16 answers · asked by Me, Myself & I 1

2007-03-22 16:20:15 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am 12 and my teeth should have stopped growing out by now, but my premolars and even some molars are falling out too! New ones are growing, but no one in my family that I know of has never had this happen to them. They either had them pulled out or just left them alone. Is this a rare case of something, or is it just a natural thing that just happens?

2007-03-22 16:18:51 · 5 answers · asked by abcw 3

There is a tenderness, but not really painful. Dentist said "don't worry, probably an infection". It can't be good as it is weeping. I had root canal work done on this tooth many years ago and it now has a crown. Has anyone had experience with something like this??

2007-03-22 16:18:19 · 9 answers · asked by Jean G 1

I NEED to go to the dentist.When i was a child u could say that me and my brs and sisters were negelected when it came to good hygiene.now as an adult i have 2 dead teeth that NEED to be extracted,they r always causing me problems..one of them has given me a gum/jaw abscess that is killing me right now..the thing is,im too ebarrassed to go into the dentist,afraid of what they may say and when they see the teeth that need to be removed. =(
how can i get over my fear and just go in? anyone else with similar situation that did it? i now practice very good oral habits but my past haunts me everytime i see the bad teeth,,,help please!!!!

2007-03-22 16:10:02 · 20 answers · asked by Boo 1

2007-03-22 16:06:41 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

Well i want to try crest whitening strips but i hear lots of people say its not good, is that true? if i wet my toothbrush and pour baking soda on it will it help also. How can i get white teeth. Please help.

2007-03-22 15:46:12 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-22 15:42:25 · 9 answers · asked by sherane j 1

I just went to the dentist today. After insurance, I will owe over $3700.00. The work I need done: bridge for 1 missing tooth, 2 root canals, and crowns for 4 teeth, I also have gum problems, 90% of the work needed is on my upper teeth. I asked the dentist today, after I saw the estimate, about dentures for the top. She said that she would not recommend it (do they not recommend it because they want the money- almost $10,000 between me an my insurance). I am 40 years old. Is it always better to "save" your teeth, are dentures really that bad? I will not look forward to the extraction but after that.....will it be ok?

2007-03-22 15:36:08 · 7 answers · asked by jjatay 2

2007-03-22 15:22:57 · 4 answers · asked by Loved By Someone Above 4

2007-03-22 15:19:51 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

my two bottom wisdom teeth had grown out about two years ago, and one of them was askew, now there's another one almost fully out now, that's also askew but it's on top of the straight one. i woke up this morning with a weird feeling in the straight bottom one and it made me think maybe it's the top tooth pressing on it. is that bad? am i going to have to pull any of them out? or will it be corrected through time (and pain :D)?

2007-03-22 15:16:56 · 10 answers · asked by the_guy_with_the_thing 2

Yep! I was one of those who hesitated for years because I was embarrassed of my teeth. I was told I needed 19 fillings. Well I finally decided that it was time to smile without shame. I had no emergency and in no pain, so I guess it was that I made up my mind. The dentist was gentle and very professional...that helped. I did get a needle - which I felt a slight sting. Other than that, I'm feeling good about myself. *Helpful hint for those that are scared, embarrassed or ashamed to go....take your ipod, MP3, walkman, whatever you have with music that you like and totally blast it when the doctor starts his/her work. That's what I did and I totally tuned the drill and all those other scary noises out! Oh and don't forget to close your eyes! Good luck and just DO IT!!! P.S. 12 fillings left to go :)

2007-03-22 15:15:47 · 2 answers · asked by me 2

i just got my tounge pierce 3 days ago and , after every meal that i eat..i always see a little bit of blood...and today i just notice my toung with more blood. Some people say is because im eating solid food and maybe i hurt it, but..could it get infected..or it will get heal soon???

2007-03-22 15:15:41 · 10 answers · asked by ~*Aida*~ 1

do they suckor what?? mine hurt like heck right now. how about you?

2007-03-22 15:03:35 · 9 answers · asked by jo_bro_hoe_9890 2

I just got back, and I have to go back for a 3rd visit. Please help. Its THROBBING

2007-03-22 14:40:17 · 5 answers · asked by A s h l e y 2

I've seen 2 different dentists for a root canal, but neither can freeze my tooth, tonight they tried for 2 hours and multiple techniques but the tooth still feels the pain. they even tried an intra-osseus injection but nothing. now my dentist thinks im strange and referred me to a specialist, any suggestions?

2007-03-22 13:54:48 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi I'm 17 and need some serious help. I'm a little scared of the dentist not anything to serious. I have to get a cleaning and before that my densit told me that I had to have my wisdom teth pulled. I'm only going for my cleaning, but now I'm so scared for some odd reason. Please give me some advice and tips especially if your a dentist or work in the dental field. Also can you give me some ways to stay relaxed while recieving any injections I may need, the last thing I want is to have even more pain by not acting the way I should.

2007-03-22 13:46:49 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

If you can help me then thanks much. I need to know what happens in Dental School. I mean this as in what all do you do? When you are practincing on each other does it hurt? Does it feel as if you were at an actual dental visit? Has anyone ever cried? What about people who get a little nervous, do you guys learn how to relax or what? Also and this whole mouth prop thing and rubber dams do you guys use those as well? I need to know for my research paper that's all. Thank you so much for all the info you provide me with. Oh and how did your dental school go for you?

2007-03-22 13:43:43 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hello
for months now ive been getting pain when i bite down on my tooth but it always goes straight away when i stop, i always thought it was just sensitive teeth, but i just have been searching the internet and found out what the problem is, cracked tooth, and it also says u can see a line down the tooth where it is cracked, and i looked closely and yes i got it right were the pain comes from,

its my bottom tooth right at the front, does anyone know what treatment would have to be done to fix this?

please advise!

2007-03-22 13:32:40 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hello
for months now ive been getting pain when i bite down on my tooth but it always goes straight away when i stop, i always thought it was just sensitive teeth, but i just have been searching the internet and found out what the problem is, cracked tooth, and it also says u can see a line down the tooth where it is cracked, and i looked closely and yes i got it right were the pain comes from,

its my bottom tooth right at the front, does anyone know what treatment would have to be done to fix this?

please advise!

2007-03-22 13:32:01 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do you always have to pull it out? Does it always hurt when it starts to grow?

2007-03-22 13:32:01 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I don't smoke or always eat colouring food but my teeth are little bit yellowish. I brush my teeth once a day

2007-03-22 12:57:23 · 1 answers · asked by jane 2

im getting a root canal tommorow and im only 12.i had one befor but im really scared for this one anyadvice?

2007-03-22 12:26:22 · 6 answers · asked by alien_domination 2

Ive had mine for about 3 weeks and I still cant bite down with my front teeth. painful!

2007-03-22 12:20:03 · 7 answers · asked by kentheo 2

2007-03-22 12:18:03 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have noticed these small white peices of something in my mouth lately. They pretty small, about the exact shape and size of those little nerd candy....only white. I just recently started noticing them and my mom says she has the same thing. I even looked in my mouth and there is a small hole where the peices seem to be coming from.....anyone have a clue what they are, because I am stumped.

2007-03-22 12:10:12 · 9 answers · asked by Bobby 1