Dental - March 2007

I just went for a check-up at the dentist and he said I need 4 fillings - all in different "sections" of my mouth (top teeth, right side, lower teeth, right side, etc). He wants me to do this over 4 visits. I really wonder if there's some sort of issue with doing them all at once. I just hate to miss 4 mornings of work - and have to get 4 numbing shots! Has anyone else experienced this and did your dentist give you a reason for not doing them all at once?

2007-03-11 04:30:40 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

I recently had some fillings and restorations done on my teeth, and one tooth in particular has been bothering me since this was done. Daily I keep feeling grit or something between that tooth and the tooth next to it and I'm not eating anything at the time and nothing is stuck in between my teeth, I floss daily. My teeth were cleaned after all of the work was completed on my teeth due to sensitivity issues, but I was experiencing this grit feeling between my teeth right after my first fillings were done. What is this? I never experienced this prior to having this dental work done.

2007-03-11 03:48:46 · 2 answers · asked by nwiebe36 2

Did or does anyone have braces that also has receding gums due to over-agressive brushing? Not receding gums cause of peridontal disease or anything, strickly over-aggressive brushing. How did it affect your braces and the end result if any??

2007-03-11 03:16:02 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Another piece of my already broken tooth has just chipped off. Now I will HAVE to go to the dentist. I don't make much money. How can we keep trying to look OK when pop stars and movie stars do it on unlimited incomes?????

2007-03-11 01:27:03 · 8 answers · asked by Juliette 3

2007-03-11 01:18:58 · 4 answers · asked by texasstar 5

2007-03-10 23:31:36 · 22 answers · asked by Lisa 3

2007-03-10 23:06:17 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

I think I'm growing wisdom teeth, because in the area that they should be in, there's like a red spot, as if you poked yourself with a needle and drew blood, if you know what I'm talking about. It really hurts, and I just want to know does it hurt for everyone when they grow in? And how long will the pain last? Also, how can I stop it from hurting?

2007-03-10 19:57:19 · 8 answers · asked by teabird1 2

I've tried using a humidifier by my bed, but that didn't help. I have a water bottle by my bed so I can swish out my mouth, but it doesn't solve the problem of waking up so much.

Could this be a side effect of the allergy medication Zyrtec?

2007-03-10 19:56:32 · 5 answers · asked by Kathy P-W 5

I have a 4 yr old child who is suffering from timely painful tooth ache. 90% of his teeth are all not in very good condition. He cries at midnight for 2 to 3 hrs. can't help it but to cry aswell. I gave him some ponstan pain killer for children, but it seem not enough. any suggestion or help is highly appreciated. thank you.

2007-03-10 19:48:02 · 9 answers · asked by northface 1

My son is 7 years and 5 months old. The charts I've viewed say that first baby teeth typically come out between ages 6-7. This is true with all his classmates so far. He's a healthy, active kid...this baby tooth thing is my only real concern.
One of my nephews actually had a problem in which his adult teeth grew in while his baby teeth were still in - is that sort of thing genetic? I sure don't want my son to have to go through the stuff my nephew went through.

2007-03-10 18:22:14 · 9 answers · asked by zoni_tonya 3

If you lose a tooth. is there bone loss in that area? or does it fill in with bone? i have little knowledge about this subject but i lost a tooth and need an implant but there is an issue with not having enough bone? please explain this to me
thanks

2007-03-10 17:16:21 · 5 answers · asked by specialxknc22 1

2007-03-10 16:59:50 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

is it coronal apical or middle portion and why ?

2007-03-10 16:55:28 · 3 answers · asked by beauty_beast k 1

I was using Peroxyl and saw big improvements in my mouth. But I decided I should make my own peroxide mouthwash as a cost-saving measure. What is the percentage or ratio of hydrogen peroxide to water in the mouthwash? Is there any harm to swishing too much peroxide? Can germs grow resistant to the antiseptic ability of hydrogen peroxide or alcohol?

2007-03-10 16:48:10 · 3 answers · asked by Reviving Aerith 3

I have had a bad tooth for a few months.Last night my cheeck swelled a little.This morning the whole right side of my face was and is still swollen.Even my right eye lids are swollen.Im running below normal tempatures and high fevers.I went to the doctor today.The doc said it is a infection in my gums.She said my blood pressure is too low,my heart rate is too fast and with my temps being too low to too high that I have toxins in my blood.I was givin a antibiotic shot and percription for antibiotics.Is toxins in the blood stream the same as blood poisoning? I did not ask her because I never thought of the question until tonight.I feel like if I have the flu.Fever(when not below normal)chills,weakness,aches and pains.

2007-03-10 16:40:38 · 6 answers · asked by darlene100568 5

Does any one know?

2007-03-10 16:40:28 · 15 answers · asked by Katie 2

Ok so does it feel natural (same as normal old teeth) to have veneers in your two front upper teeth?? Ok my younger brother has a gap between two upper front teeth and how much would the total cost be for fixing it (only the gap between them) with veneers? he doesn't need any whitening just to fix that gap??
and also is anyone regretting having veneers? do they hurt or cause bad breath or even cause bleeding? and most importantly DO THEY FEEL NATURAL?

2007-03-10 16:38:01 · 4 answers · asked by udontcea 2

My dentist is putting me on 15mg of Valium orally for my wisdom teeth removal. I anticipate that I will receive local blocks, but should I expect Nitrous Oxide? I was just curious, I don't know what that will do to me and it makes me a little nervous.

2007-03-10 16:12:45 · 0 answers · asked by Constance P 2

my wisdom teeth are infected right now. can i use listerine to keep myself from swallowing the infection by killing the germs?

2007-03-10 16:12:04 · 3 answers · asked by Catherine 2

2007-03-10 16:10:08 · 6 answers · asked by villafan 2

The abcess is on the upper right side of mouth

2007-03-10 16:06:07 · 8 answers · asked by cas 1

is it possible for the infection in my wisdom teeth to spread to other places in my body? if so, is it harmful?

2007-03-10 15:47:11 · 11 answers · asked by Catherine 2

i've had braces for about 3 months now and i'm wondering if i should use the mouthwash. it says it whitens your teeth so i want to know if it discolors the brace colors or anything? Also, is using whitening toothpaste going to help or worsen my teeth?

2007-03-10 15:40:48 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Lately I have found these little red and white bumps in my mouth. Most are on my toungue. Alot are under it and on the sides. They dont hurt at all. Im getting really scared and I dont know what to do. Do you know what they are?

..sorry for posting this twice.

2007-03-10 15:25:16 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

my sis wants to get rainbow braces but i dont think they look cool and i dont want to be seen with someone who has that. Should she get them?

2007-03-10 15:01:43 · 14 answers · asked by Jesse S 2

I used to have really pretty teeth and a lovely smile... my smile is still nice and i love it, but my teeth, specially the top front have got deep abrasions and scratches and it bothers me a lot.

Is there a remedy for this? The dentist told me nothing can be done.

2007-03-10 14:50:48 · 3 answers · asked by Saburi 1

I had a root canal on the front tooth, and now anything that touches it hurts like hell, and it feels as if it will fall out.
Is it normal? and how can i stop this pain? advil doesnt work

2007-03-10 14:41:38 · 7 answers · asked by madeulo0k 2

After being unemployed and sedentary for four months, I started a job four days ago that requires quite a bit of physical activity. Yesterday I got a toothache in right upper molar which had root canal done on it a few years ago. Today I am having pain in the tooth when I bend over, stretch, or sneeze. Anybody out there have any idea why this is happening? Thanks!

2007-03-10 14:34:18 · 5 answers · asked by polyesterkatz 1

i have an infection in my wisdom teeth, and my dentist told me to swish salt water around in my mouth. what exactly does this do? by the way, i need to have them taken out, so if anyone has any words of advice or encouragement, that would be greatly appreciated. thnx

2007-03-10 14:04:47 · 6 answers · asked by Catherine 2