Dental - March 2007

I just had a silver filling done on a molar over 4 hours ago and now it hurts WAY worse than it did before! It is 10 times as sensitive to cold, too! Is this normal and what do I do about it?

2007-03-15 13:20:06 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

The office manager at my dentist tried to write a recommended dental rinse for $45 and a 3 month cleaning for $95 (neither are covered by my insurance) in the necessary procedures section of my charge form. In my opinion, that's a recommendation, not a requirement, right? What other items has your dental office tried to hard sell you on?

2007-03-15 13:18:11 · 8 answers · asked by Marianne D 7

I have front veneers, and I know you can whiten them, but I think since one of my front teeth is natuarally darker then the other onw, it makes the veneer look darker. Could I whiten the back of my tooth to make it shine through whiter?

2007-03-15 13:16:48 · 2 answers · asked by Huh? 2

My dentist recommended a bone graft for when I have my wisdom teeth removed, but the pics they showed me only had examples of how it helped when you have teeth on both sides of where the bone graft would be. This will be in the very back of my mouth on the bottom. What's the benefit to me?

2007-03-15 12:58:45 · 7 answers · asked by Marianne D 7

I ate Icebreakers yesterday and it started to burn a litte. But today I did it again and its worse!! Do I have an infection??

2007-03-15 12:50:44 · 3 answers · asked by lorrnae 3

My gums are swollen, and my tooth hurts. Can somebody give me some remedies for this? I have brushed the area numerous times, rinsed with saltwater, Listerine, and hydrogen peroxide, applied heat, and used medicine, all which didn't help.

So any home remedies would be appriciated!

2007-03-15 12:20:25 · 8 answers · asked by greenbayfan1114 3

I was yawning and i guess i yawned hard enough for my mouth to open wide and when i did, i felt pain under my jaw. It was really weird cause i went to feel under and it felt as if something in between my jaw just pushed downward. After a while it was normal but now I'm afraid something bad really happened. Any ideas?

2007-03-15 12:19:31 · 4 answers · asked by AnonymousQuestionerAnswerer 3

has anyone ever had a root canal? what kind of recovery is there for this kind of dental work?

2007-03-15 12:16:47 · 8 answers · asked by Jayn 1

and about how long do they take 2 be put on

2007-03-15 12:14:27 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

A friend told me that, and I thought she was full of it. She'd heard it when she was young. Is it a myth?

If it's true, what makes that happen?

2007-03-15 11:42:47 · 8 answers · asked by Brianman3 3

I am 27 years old and I just got braces last Friday. I got the ones that match your teeth color that I paid an extra $500 for. The thing is that the white part that goes glued to my teeth is made of plastic thats very jagged. My lips have been in pain since it rubs against my lips. I have been using a crazy amount of wax and I can't imagine putting wax on my teeth every single day. It's very time consuming and it makes me look like I got duck lips.

Ive had the braces on for like 6 days now and my lips hurt more than ever and also my front teeth really hurt and feel very sore.

The questions I have are:

-Will this burning pain on the inside of my lips and mouth go away? Will my lips actually get used to them?

-Also my front teeth are very sore. Can't bite anything and it even hurts to brush them. This normal? If so how long will this last?

2007-03-15 11:37:05 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

really embarassing... I am 21 and I have an adult tooth that grew behind a baby tooth, I now have insurance so I can get it fixed. Is this going to be painful?Am I going to need braces or implants?

2007-03-15 11:35:28 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

My dentist in my old town wrote me a note to take to another dentist to have my wisdom teeth removed.

How do I find a dentist in my new city that can remove my wisdom teeth?

2007-03-15 11:26:00 · 3 answers · asked by Skins1212 2

I went to the dentist yesterday morning and had 3 fillings. I don't know if this is normal or not...it feels like they put too much of the filling stuff in my tooth. When I bite down, it feels like the teeth that were filled are longer than the others. Is this normal? Do I just have to get used to the feeling of the fillings? I've had fillings before, but it's been a long time. What do you think?

2007-03-15 10:46:27 · 2 answers · asked by Justinsmom 3

I have
-Crooked teeth top and bottom
-Jammed together
-Overbite

What procedures will I need and about how much will it cost in Indianapolis Indiana

Also what is your experience with Orthodontics in Indiana,
Whats your Orthodontist...??

2007-03-15 10:14:26 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

i having my wisdome teeth taken out and i being sedatied what does it feel like? has anyone had it done?

2007-03-15 10:02:12 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is a retainer for less of a problem with your teeth and braces are for teeth that need more fixing?

2007-03-15 09:50:44 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

My mother went to the dentist 2 weeks ago and had a tooth repaired with no injections.After she came out she developed an ulcer, sore throat and earache.She is now on antibiotics from the docs but does anyone have any other cures.She is 79 yrs old but in good health.

2007-03-15 09:49:47 · 6 answers · asked by pups 5

2007-03-15 09:38:11 · 5 answers · asked by MamanAnne 1

As a teen, I did a bit, then no interest for 30 yrs or so. Now for the past 3 months, I have to chew on ice! I wake up & chew, during the day I take two cups to work to chew, then when I get home, I lug down another 32 ounces of ice. Why? It is such a craving! This is craziness!
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2007-03-15 08:59:06 · 10 answers · asked by YRofTexas 6

My friends always say I have bad breath and it really hurts my feelings, but there is nothing I can do about it...I DO EVERYTHING that my orthodontist suggests but it still smells bad. Are there any tricks?

2007-03-15 08:58:53 · 10 answers · asked by michshell159 2

2007-03-15 08:53:07 · 5 answers · asked by mohhanna 1

IF you just got a tooth extracted.. and the dentist had to sew that area up. Would you be able to go to the gym such as lift weights or run a few days after? Someone told me that heavy activity could make it bleed?

2007-03-15 08:47:16 · 3 answers · asked by Grace 4

im really nervous about getting braces and im scared that i wont look right with them but im stuck with them for 2 years. so please tell me what you thought when you first saw them...and what did other people think? THANKS!

2007-03-15 08:45:09 · 6 answers · asked by babydoll 1

2007-03-15 08:35:21 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've asked about invisalign, which I cannot currently afford, I've asked about veneers. I am just looking for alternatives to my one slightly buck tooth. I appreciate your help guys!

2007-03-15 08:34:26 · 3 answers · asked by wardbrianl 1

2007-03-15 08:32:53 · 7 answers · asked by Marinette 1

And how long should I wait before going back to my normal eating habits, smoking habits, hygene habits ect. and please dont tell me I should stop smoking I think all the smokers in the world have heard it enough.

2007-03-15 08:31:53 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-15 08:01:51 · 2 answers · asked by alashramayman 1

Ok so I know the dentist says 24-48 hours but what I wanna know is how long the blood clot is actually capiable of falling out. I really dont wanna take any chances. I hear that dry sockets are really painful.

2007-03-15 07:52:46 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous