Dental - May 2007

Per my first question about my front tooth being knocked loose had basically the same answer from others to "go to the dentist - now", I went and it has to be extracted - it cracked across the crown. But since I do not have dental insurance, they are charging me $195.00 for this tooth extraction. Sounds kinda pricey. Just wanted to know what others thought. Thanks!

2007-05-16 08:10:14 · 14 answers · asked by ccpeaches61 1

how do they improve teeth??And what kind of teeth do they fix??do they correct all problems?

2007-05-16 07:14:35 · 10 answers · asked by island eyes :) 2

is it true? any suggestions? (I know, stop smoking! I'm almost there) - any other way to whiten my teeth? thanks so very much.

2007-05-16 05:42:13 · 7 answers · asked by wolf2u2 1

i was wondering about silicone toothbrushes.
are they really better than normal ones, or is this just something that the dentist will tell you because silicone toothbrushes cost more????

2007-05-15 22:25:05 · 1 answers · asked by hit_o_mi 1

my teeth are already bad, in the process of restoring, but i would really like to get rid of coffee stains but don't want to be undoing what i've been doing?

2007-05-15 20:43:15 · 7 answers · asked by bef 2

i dont have any pockets or anything i think i just have gingivitis my gums bleed when i brush them( just around my bottom teeth) but my gums seem to have receded a bit, im not sure tho..but is there any hope for me to keep my teeth as i just had dental implants and bone grafting to my upper jaw..

2007-05-15 20:40:55 · 8 answers · asked by rebeka m 1

My dentist told me today that I need to get two crowns (eeek!) They said I have a choice between a basic one and a premium one that is only made of porcelain on the outside and not a combination of metal and porcelain. Is there a huge difference or are they just trying to get me to spend more money?

2007-05-15 19:27:42 · 7 answers · asked by Kim 2

I went to the dentist with nothing wrong and nothing hurting, just wanted my teeth cleaned. After x-rays they said I had six cavities....I had all teeth that were problematic fixed and filled. Three weeks later, four of the teeth the dentist worked on hurt like hell. Two of the teeth on the end hurt when I bite into something and two other teeth hurt when I drink something cold. I have since gone back to the dentist three times. Everytime he tells me the pain should go away, and he adjusts my bite. My question is threefold. Should I go to another dentist? Secondly, should i give my teeth more time to fully recover? What should I do? Can anyone tell me what is going on?

2007-05-15 16:54:49 · 12 answers · asked by acontreras80 1

Toothpaste at the Dollar Store comes from countries where there is no flouride in the water which means the toothpaste has up to 10 times the amount U.S. manufactured toothpaste does. This has the potential to poison you if too much is swallowed. This is not a hoax. Check www.snopes.com

2007-05-15 16:01:45 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I had an old root canal reopened last week because that tooth was throbbing. The root canal was 15 yrs old and wasn't done right. Anyhow, it was reopened...the Doc said it would stop throbbing and hurting. Well, it isn't as bad as it was but it still slightly throbs and it is sensitive to the cold wind. What is up with that? Any Dentists out there that can advise? I am scheduled to get it finished in two weeks. She said she went all the way through so that the abcess wouldn't blow up. I'm worried. Thank you.

2007-05-15 15:54:44 · 5 answers · asked by Angel Eyes 1

After a tooth has root canal treatment done to it, does it discolor in the future? If so, can a crown be placed over it to fix that problem or does the tooth have to be extracted?

2007-05-15 15:51:58 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

i've been told by my dentist to use listerine daily. i've also been told though that listerine is bad for your mouth unless it's diluted. i've also been given a gum massager to reduce bleeding. how often should i be using that? and is it really that important or is it a ploy to make me obsessed with my teeth?

2007-05-15 15:39:29 · 2 answers · asked by vikingaprinsessan 2

Back by my molars, on the inside of my teeth (not out by my cheek-inside the jaw of teeth right under one of my molars) there is this bump-it appeared today and it hurts. I have a dentist appt thursday to have him look at it but I am wondering what it is.

2007-05-15 15:33:44 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-15 14:51:36 · 5 answers · asked by Joe B 1

please tell me if your teeth go back the way they were after a few years!please

2007-05-15 14:32:20 · 4 answers · asked by pelase answer 1

is it common for orthodontists to fit people for a retainer with braces on or am i just unlucky?

2007-05-15 13:25:52 · 8 answers · asked by tizzle m 1

2007-05-15 12:54:01 · 10 answers · asked by nrivera2627 1

what are the best antibioticts for dental infection

2007-05-15 12:28:27 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-15 12:16:53 · 3 answers · asked by slinger0442 1

2007-05-15 12:15:17 · 3 answers · asked by slinger0442 1

i am getting braces tomorrow at 4:05 pm i just wanted 2 no does it hurt? and what can and cant u eat ? like gum is there a certin type of gum 4 braces? if so what is the name of it? if u have ever had braces what colors did u get?

2007-05-15 12:07:26 · 9 answers · asked by kelly 1

2007-05-15 12:01:24 · 9 answers · asked by the man 1

after i brush my teeth or chew that type of gum there is a smell, but not when i chew gum with regular sugar, why is that?

2007-05-15 11:39:45 · 4 answers · asked by Y 5

hey there, i went to the dentist this morning, had 2 fillings a went for a extraction , however, dentist was pulling tooth and its hurt like crazy so he stopped and refused to do anymore as there was a huge infection under the tooth preventing the anasectic working, i am now left with a very loose tooth that keeps bleeding on and off, is sore as u can imagine. i am taking painkillers and 400mg metronidazole 3 times a day and 500mg naproxen twice a day. how long will it take for these all to have effect and for my mouth to settle down, i have another appoiment next week to retry the extraction.

thanks for your help

2007-05-15 10:53:03 · 16 answers · asked by dj mikey 2

2007-05-15 10:45:45 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

My jaw would start popping when I ate or tried to open my mouth really big. Now, I can't open my mouth all the way (it hurts too bad!). Does this sound like TMJD? Would I see a dentist or my regular doctor for this? Also, any tips to ease the pain in the meantime would be great. Thanks!

2007-05-15 10:26:32 · 6 answers · asked by tonetones03 3

do they work? (if you don't know, invisalign is the company that makes clear, retainer-like braces). i'm thinking of getting them, but i don't know how well they work. i don't want to have to get braces after i'm done!

2007-05-15 09:59:56 · 4 answers · asked by heyhey 1

My bottom front teeth are really aching, not sure if it could be from ice packs, teeth moving after extraction. It really hurts and is starting to get really annoying as I can't sleep and pain killers aren't stopping it. Just wondering if anyone else has experienced it and how long for and what to do about it?

2007-05-15 09:41:00 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I one of my wisdom teeth extracted on Friday (4 days ago) and my stitches have already dislodged. I was reading in an earlier post that it takes about a week for the stitches to disolve. Is it normal that my hole is already visible and my stitches are practically gone?? I am not in any more discomfort than i have been in the past week, and my gums are not really inflamed. Just a little swollen, but i assume that is normal.
Please let me know asap!
Thanks.
wolvi2889

2007-05-15 09:22:43 · 5 answers · asked by wolvi2889 1

how log does it take. what color should i get and i dont have to get any teeth pulled

2007-05-15 09:04:20 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous