Dental - April 2007

i have insurence and ,i need braces but they wont cover them because i am going to be 21 . is there any way i can get help with this ?

2007-04-19 06:56:18 · 8 answers · asked by jeanette c 1

One of them is impacted, another is just a root. The other two I'm not sure about.

2007-04-19 03:20:42 · 11 answers · asked by Mickey Mouse Spears 7

I was wondering why I drool so much in my sleep. Lately, especially while I am dreaming, I have awakened in my bed with my pillow covered with my drool. I was wondering if this has something to do with me getting my tooth (31 molar) pulled last month. Somebody help me?!

2007-04-19 00:08:58 · 4 answers · asked by Feli 1

If you were treating a 14yr old girl and her mum was in the room and you noticed obvious signs of bulimia on her teeth. what would you do???

2007-04-18 18:44:27 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

If u r bulimic and ur throwin up @ least once a day how long will u b able 2 do it b4 the signs wud become rele obvious 2 a dentist??????????????

2007-04-18 18:42:19 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I don't want to debate whether or not artificial sweeteners are bad for us as a whole... I was just curious if artificial sweeteners are just as bad for your TEETH as regular sugar.

I started thinking about this because I know some parents that let their kids have diet soda (like 7-up) because it doesn't have the sugar in it that's bad for their teeth.

So it got me thinking... Do artificial sweeteners cause cavities or is it just regular sugar? If I'm correct in my limited knowledge about cavities..., cavities are caused when bacteria on the teeth and in the mouth feed on the sugars left in the mouth and that feeding/breaking down of the sugars creates acid that eats away the enamel on the tooth, causing a cavity...

So... does the bacteria feed on artificial sweeteners just the same? Or does the bacteria know the difference?

I've been thinking about this too much lately and I'm driving myself nuts... Thought I'd better leave it to the experts here! Thanks! :)

2007-04-18 18:25:57 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just got my braces yesterday and I tried to floss them tonight and it isn't working out so well. I knowI have to do it but.....right now it feels impossbile!

2007-04-18 15:20:39 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have had old fillings fall out, and it is getting expensive getting new fillings put in, I have another filling fall out but I can't afford to have it filled, Does anyone have answers to self fill until I can get the money to fix it. I was wondering if I took white candle wax to fill it in the mean time? Please help.
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2007-04-18 11:50:56 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

delta dental will only cover 70% but a maximum of $2000 in orthodontic is this good?
is there any other or what should i do.
i am in the TEAMSTER BENEFIT TRUST
MY SON NEED TO GET BRACES.

2007-04-18 11:06:23 · 3 answers · asked by rockandroll1968 2

hello,
I was trying to save some money and bought a dollar CVS toothbrush. The bristles are pretty hard and firm and whenever I use it it makes my gums bleed really badly. I don't mind it, I feel like my teeth are cleaner then my previous brush but could I be damaging my teeth or gums?

2007-04-18 10:48:48 · 13 answers · asked by *Amanda* 5

yesterday to have them tightened again and her mouth is as sore as the first time will this happen every time she has them tightened concerned mom

2007-04-18 10:31:34 · 18 answers · asked by ANN-MARIE P 2

I had all four of my wisdom teeth out a week and a half ago, and i'm off perkocet now. I went for a check up one week after the surgery, and the doctor said all was fine, and that the wounds were healing well. Lately i've been feeling a toothache sensation though, is that normal? its mainly in my back moulers. Is that just the muscles and what not getting back into chewing and being used?

2007-04-18 09:00:06 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

hey
i recently had alot of ulcers there are about three at a time all over my mouth. they are extremely painful and find it hard to speak and eat. i've only eaten soup!... once one goes another one comes ive been using bonjela and orealdene and they don't seeme to help alot my throat is very dry and sore and my teeth at the back ache! ... should i see a doctor or is it nothing?

2007-04-18 08:18:54 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Well not literally, but they are quite weak and very prone to cavities. I have been to the dentists today to have a cap fitted, and I am fed up of having to arrange my life around dental appointments. (plus im in quite a bit of pain right now). Any food I can eat to help strengthen my teeth or food I should 100% avoid, or any toothpaste reccomendations would be gratefully accepted. Many thanks!

2007-04-18 07:27:35 · 10 answers · asked by skip a heartbeat 3

could an infected tooth cause a bad odour?

2007-04-18 05:12:10 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

This is a question I was recently asked and truly stomped! Maybe you can help me!

2007-04-18 02:36:05 · 7 answers · asked by jessiemay20033 3

I had my bottom two wisdom teeth removed on 4/13/07. It is now 4/18/07. They were severely impacted. I have been in terrible pain since day 2. The swelling is going down VERY slowly, but the pain is constant. I also have this disgusting, raw-meat taste on the back on my tongue constantly. Is all this pain and this nasty taste normal? I'm on an antibiotic, and also have a prescription mouthwash, so I doubt I have an infection. Any words of wisdom? Thanks.

2007-04-18 02:26:11 · 9 answers · asked by lil_sprite_77 4

Does Med life or Delta Dental insurance cover lost retainers?

2007-04-17 19:14:50 · 2 answers · asked by Some Guy 1

I am thinking about geting implants 4 in the front and 3 in the back. the dentist say's he wonts to put befor and after photos on extream make over. going to the dentist make me have anxioty atticks

2007-04-17 17:58:36 · 5 answers · asked by goldenangelhearts 1

2007-04-17 17:34:17 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-17 17:25:27 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

There are so many choices, & I haven't any idea which one would work the best. I'd like it to be under $40, & it really works. If possible, please give me a website to check out about them. (Not necessary, but I'd really appreciate it). Thanks for your help!

2007-04-17 17:22:17 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

about a month ago i took my daughter to the dentist, she had a tooth ache, she is only 3, the dentist said she had rare tooth decay in the back probably related to an acid reflux disorder. he said the surgery to fix it is very expensive, and he wont do anything until i have the money which i have been saving but not nearly close yet. i dont have any dental coverage. now she is in alot of pain, it keeps her up at night and it is breaking my heart, im wondering if i took her to the er if they could do anything. please, i need some ideas.

2007-04-17 17:18:54 · 16 answers · asked by patison25 1

I'm 25 and I still don't have any wisdom teeth, almost everyone I know my age and younger has already had there's taken out. What's going on??

2007-04-17 17:04:27 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a fixed dental bridge since 1988....every dentist said that the dentist who made the bridge did a great job on it, and that my teeth and gums are in good shape. I read in sources that a fixed bridge can last 7 to 10 years, but I have it a lot longer than that....so should it last my whole life (I'm 37 now) or should I expect it to come out one day and then have it replaced?

2007-04-17 16:37:28 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know a lot about circumvallate papillae, mine happen to be enlarged. What I want to know, is can I do anything to reduce them? They're causing a "dry" feeling in my throat, which is pretty annoying... Thanks!

2007-04-17 16:30:58 · 2 answers · asked by mella 2

I'm considering a career in dentistry. I know it takes a lot of hard hard work, but what I'd like to know is how hard is the coursework and is it plausible for someone to get through it.?

2007-04-17 15:58:45 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-17 15:31:18 · 20 answers · asked by becky k 2

I've been using them for a week now and find it really hard to keep my saliva away from the strips and not swallowing.

2007-04-17 14:59:10 · 1 answers · asked by Lolagirl_088 1

I'm considering seals for my son(9)'s teeth but know that in the next 4-5 years, he will have braces put on. Can braces be put on teeth with seals on them or do they need to be removed first? I don't want to bother if they'll just need to be removed in a few years.

THIS IS NOT A SPECIFIC DENTAL CONDITION FOR THIS CHILD ONLY, SO IT SHOULD BE A STRAIGHT FORWARD ANSWER ACROSS THE BOARD. DON'T ANSWER: ASK THE DENTIST.

2007-04-17 14:48:44 · 4 answers · asked by Trouble's Mama 5