Dental - March 2007

Has anyone ever experienced this or know anything about it? It just started happening today! The bottom of my tongue is peeling and feels really weird and you can see the blood vessels. Plus the top of my tongue is white, kinda spotty with cracks....

2007-03-20 14:18:49 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I recently had a flipper made for one tooth and it was trimmed down but still pretty bug so that if I had swallowed it, I think I would have known at the time.

But, it's been a few days and I have not been able to locate the tooth after looking for it, and now I have this sharp feeling in the right side of my throat here and there.

My dentist says I would have probably felt something sooner so he doubts it as well.

Can this just be strep throat or tonsillitos coming at a bad time and making me worry?

I did take a flashlight and look into my throat and the tonsils do look redish.

The other thing is, the pain is NOT anywhere where I swallow, that pipe seems fine - the pain is more on the right side of my throat, but it feels like something is cutting me there at times.

2007-03-20 14:03:20 · 1 answers · asked by Crystal S 4

Ok...I have to do a senior project in order to graduate. I'm going to use my internship at my dentist office for my internship for my project. I'm on my way to becoming a certified dental assistant and need only about 40 hours to finish. Any who... I need to write a paper and I am planning on writing about the different techniques used for the same procedure for kids and adults. For example, doing a root canal on a 10 year old vs. a 45 year old. Now I just made the procedure and ages off the top of my head. But doing the same procedure to different age groups, what you would do differently and how. And then just some basic techniques you would use. So if you're a dentist, dental assistant can you PLEASE help me. My rough draft is due Friday and it has to be min. 5 pgs. I don't know where to start or how to refine my searches. If you have websites, books, articles, ANYTHING, PLEASE let me know. This determines whether I graduate in 3 months. :)
Thank you SO SO SO much!!!!!

2007-03-20 13:40:38 · 7 answers · asked by TeddyGram 2

2007-03-20 13:37:33 · 5 answers · asked by bob l 2

My tooth is slightly sensitive to anything cold I drink. I just had a filling in it 4 days ago and worry that something could be wrong. Should I ask my dentist or is this normal???

2007-03-20 13:34:47 · 10 answers · asked by estephania2182 3

I have a filling in one of my back teeth that fell out. Right now I have no serious pain when I eat. I don't have dental insurance and I am a poor college student. I was quoted $150 for xray and a couple hundred for the filling. My question is, if I just let this go untill july, will the tooth be ok? or do I need to get it refilled right away. I am not going to have money untill this summer.

2007-03-20 13:13:25 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I grind my teeth at night and in the morning my jaw is locked up in result of my all night grinding. How can i stop it?

2007-03-20 13:12:26 · 16 answers · asked by Kris 4

I currently reside in the Washington D.C area. Last week my son had a consultation with an orthodontist and the approximation price for ceramic braces was around $8,500. Would this be the average price that other orthodontist would estimate in the D.C. area?

Also, my son had a previous consultation in Virginia Beach. For $5,000 my son could have gotten the invisalign braces. I would imagine that invisalign would be more expencive than alternative braces. Am I correct? Would my son be better off getting ceramic braces in Virginia Beach?

Thanks

2007-03-20 13:05:47 · 4 answers · asked by Chai L 2

2007-03-20 12:37:03 · 5 answers · asked by cowboyup4ever0520 1

my molar broke in half (1 side is completely gone) and it hurts like hell. when i look in the mirror, it's all black inside which i guess means cavities.... so should i apply for dental insurance and try to save it or just have it pulled? it's 2nd molar from the back so no one can see it even when i smile.

but in the meantime, how do i deal with the pain???????? ouch!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2007-03-20 12:35:31 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Does anyone know any good teeth whiteners ?

2007-03-20 12:33:45 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

whats dental floss made out of?

2007-03-20 12:26:34 · 3 answers · asked by watson101303 2

I'm trying to unscramble a couple of orthodontic terms.....any ideas for the following words ?

slisecat

brosecits

Thanks for your help!

2007-03-20 12:06:35 · 1 answers · asked by BusyMom 2

i was the victim of abuse and need to find a good plastic surgeon to help me with my eyes. anyone have a clue how?

2007-03-20 11:51:49 · 2 answers · asked by elliepenelly 3

Can a kid gets a eye surgery under 18?
It says it would take only about 15 minutes for the process.

2007-03-20 11:45:05 · 5 answers · asked by dongli431 1

Have you had one of these before orthodontic work? What is your experience? Pain?

2007-03-20 11:37:06 · 2 answers · asked by rcpaden 5

Im 16 and I got my tongue pierced on March 17th. Today is the 3rd full day of having my tongue piercing. My tongue is a little swollen right now and hurts. But what worries me is how the bottom ball is digging into my bottom gum. It hurts really bad, and is making my mouth sore and my teeth feeling loose. Is it supposed to do that? I talked to some people who already have theirs done and they said its normal, and your bar bell is probably too long for your mouth. They also said that when its healed, the bar bell should have room and the ball shouldn't be digging into my gums anymore. Plus I could also change it and put a smaller bar bell in. I don't know though. Please give me some details and your answers on this.

2007-03-20 11:14:22 · 5 answers · asked by Blondie 1

I know i need a toth extraction on 2 teeth. How much is average cost for 1 tooth? Do most dentsts offer payment plans? thanks....p.s im 5 months pregnant,can they still do an extraction?

2007-03-20 10:53:57 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have had braces for six months, and the orthodontist just put on elastics. It slipped my mind to ask him how long I would have them on.
Is there a general time period that you have elastics on for?
[EX. two months, one month, five months, etc]

[[I have an overbite, and very slight overjet]]

2007-03-20 10:50:34 · 3 answers · asked by L0V3/HAT3 M3 3

somehow half of my molar (on upper left) broke off and now when i eat something it gets stuck in there which hurts until i use floss to get everything out...... what will the dentist do to fix it and how much would it cost?????

2007-03-20 10:38:42 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Are people regurlarly sent to sleep for wisdomteeth extraction. I am to have them removed on thrusday and will be given a full general anesthesia in the hospital. Does this sound right? I do not like the idea of being sent to sleep in the slightest am am very apprehensive about it. it also seems strange to be under the effects of anesthsia for tooth removal. Does it feel ok? Please let me know before thursday! Thank you.

2007-03-20 10:26:50 · 3 answers · asked by jfand12 1

well im thinking about buying crest whitening strips this weekend because me teeth are kida yellowish so here they are.
1. what are the affects of wearing crest whitening strips. does it cause sensitive teeth when u cant eat ice cream or drink anything cold?
2.do they really make them white?
3.how long should you wear them?
4.what are u supposed to do after u take em off
5. can i still eat after im through with them?

2007-03-20 10:25:17 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

My son has braces and they always seem to be cutting his lips.. and hes in pain from them.. do you know anyway to treat them?

2007-03-20 10:21:09 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

okay it sounds really weird.. but could i be addicted to tictacs.. i are about 4 boxs or more in a day. now my mouth feels horrible and my breath smells bad without tictacs.. how can i stop cos it feels so weird without them!!

2007-03-20 09:48:38 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-20 09:45:08 · 14 answers · asked by leonardo dafino 1

2007-03-20 09:32:44 · 26 answers · asked by mypfsman 2

Is there anything a dentist can do about that

2007-03-20 09:20:12 · 10 answers · asked by kathy21302005 2

2007-03-20 09:14:12 · 2 answers · asked by jakeflack78704 1

2007-03-20 08:53:15 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Are there any dental assistance plans out there that can help me pay a high dental bill (around 1400 dollars)? One that would pay off my dentist and let me pay the borrower in monthly installments? please help me. This is depressing.

2007-03-20 07:42:11 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous