Dental - June 2007

This appointment is to look at my teeth and what type of braces I need. What else will they do? What type should I get? Please give me info on all the different types of braces. How much will the insurance cover? Thanks

2007-06-16 11:42:18 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

My dad has had one for several days now, and he's tiring of soup. He basicaly can't chew. Any suggestions?

2007-06-16 11:06:06 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am getting conflicting advise between the first dentist and an other second opinion. Is it best to fit the dentures immediatley following the teeth extraction or to wait 4 to 6 weeks and fit the dentures to healed gums?

2007-06-16 09:09:22 · 4 answers · asked by 6-pack 1

hi - A while back I got very ill, and all my teeth either got very decayed or busted all apart, apparently my adrenals quit working for a few years (I have a family history of adrenal insufficiency) and so it looks like I'm not trying to take care of things, but I am, I brush several times a day - and for a while they were going to give up and pull all my teeth, but about a month ago or so my adrenals started to work again (Thank God) - I'm not at 100% yet, (more like 50% to 60 function) - but my teeth don't look so great. I really do want my teeth to look nice, but I'm not sure what's best - He's pulled 7 already and there's about 2-3 more that have to be pulled, and he's done stainless steel crowns on several (I honestly don't know why he hasn't done the other types of crowns - I'm assuming it was because of money (I'm on disability)) The problem is my lower jaw doesnt' quite hit right and on the lower side there isn't necessarily anything for him to anchor the partial to

2007-06-16 08:48:59 · 1 answers · asked by art_flood 4

i need braces and i was woundering weather it hurts and what all i can eat with them on.

2007-06-16 07:36:57 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am terrified of the dentist.

2007-06-16 07:09:27 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Unsuccessful attempts to pull down a stubborn permanent tooth from the roof of my daughter's mouth (5th tooth back-- pre molar?) raised the whole row of her teeth on that side. After 6 years in braces (she is 18 now) is there any way to get the teeth (and bone structure) down again in line with the other side? The stubborn tooth has been removed with plans to replace it with an implant.

2007-06-16 05:19:45 · 1 answers · asked by elcabebo 1

i never listen to what the dentist sais for what not to eat.. as in i chew gum.. eat hard candy.. steak.. everything that the dentist said not to basically... but i was wondering if it would affect the way my teeth end up.. but my teeth now look really good and my dentist sais its good.. (i lie to him and tell him i dont chew gum)..

2007-06-15 19:42:50 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi! I am scheduled for an apicoectomy a week from today and scared out of my mind! I've never had "laughing gas" (though I have some slight lung issues), so I'm scared of that, as well.

Does anyone have some advice on what to expect, what to do to prepare, etc. Can I request that just a normal sedative that the doctor sugested be used to "calm me" instead of the gas? he said that I'd be awake, but I've had lots of problems on "calming" meds such as Ambien (manic happy wacky behavior / memory loss, etc.) and I just don't feel comfortable with the gas.

Thanks a lot for answering - anyone who has any experience would be helpful!

2007-06-15 19:36:39 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

im going to the philippines this summer.three things i absolutely hate about it! 1, plane...2, dentist...3, discomfort!
i really hate the plane and i get claustraphobic. the second is the worst.......i have to get oral surgery. most of my life, ive got a lot of permanent teeth pulled out. now, i like have a phobia of dentists. i have to get two permanent teeth out and to wisdom teeth out. which apparently involves suregry that i aint ready for. i need help..i really cant stop thinkin bout the surgery..im so scared! i hate bleeding in the mouth and i hate stitches and i especially hate pain! plz help

2007-06-15 19:11:08 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

i ate candy as a kid what kid didnt my gf is 1 year younger and raise the same and she has no problems my teeth arent black or dis colored just gettign full of holes that in 1 years time hurts and has to be pulled starting when i turnd 25 im now 27 and have had 22 teeth tops are gone some bottem and i have 4 more showing that there gonna be gone next year what do i have ????

2007-06-15 14:49:17 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have gingivitis after having my teeth cleaned on Monday. It starts aching. My gum is red. What can i do to ease my anxiety and the pain? I dont get to see the dentist until Monday. There is no other option of dentist. What are some self-care?

2007-06-15 14:09:23 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

ive had the crown for over 2 years before i got it the dentist did a root canal on the tooth. when i was eating the crown just slipped out. it was completely painless it just came off. i washed it off brushed the inside of it and checked if it would fit back in. it did it fit back in and felt the same as it did before it fell out. so would the dentist just reglue it in? or would i have to get a completely new one? also the tooth under the crown looks the same as it did before i got the permanent one so i dont think any damage was done to it. (the temp crown came off because i had to wait so long for them to schedule me in to get my permanent one)

2007-06-15 14:07:05 · 7 answers · asked by mr ed 1

And how many fillings do you have in your teeth now?

2007-06-15 13:28:37 · 17 answers · asked by Jen 5

I have my teeth cleaned every 6 months and the last time she was digging and picking and scraping until there was a lot of blood going up thru the suction. Then she got out this ultrasonic cleaning device and really got down to business.
My teeth were sore for 2 weeks. Now when I eat cold or hot food, it makes my upper jaw and teeth ache until the temperature gets back to normal in my mouth. I have also noticed when I chew food, it is giving me a headache pain I would rate a 3 on a 0-10 scale. What is going on with my mouth? This has never happened to me before and I brush my teeth at least 3 times a day and floss at least 1 time daily.

2007-06-15 12:53:10 · 3 answers · asked by happydawg 6

I had three wisdom teeth pulled last year (I was 25). I thought those were the only ones I had, because my dental x-ray showed three (two on the bottom, one on top). Now, I swear I feel a bump on my upper left side (like what I felt when my upper right wisdom tooth was surfacing). My mom says, no it is impossible for you to have another wisdom tooth (but she's no dentist). Could it be possible that there was another tooth way back there, and that it is just now surfacing? I can only feel it with my tongue - when I reach back there, I don't feel anything, but it was like that with my other wisdom tooth. I'm supposed to go to the dentist next month, but am thinking of skipping it this year as my insurance doesn't cover dental, and I have other expenses. But, if I have a wisdom tooth growing in, I want to go because I'm afraid it will mess with my orthodontal work since it's likely there's no room for it to grow in. Is it even possible that there could be a wisdom tooth?

2007-06-15 12:50:07 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

It looks like it's a whole bunch of blood vessels on the inside of my lip, that have connected together. Should I get it looked at?

It doesn't hurt, it just bothers the heck out of me! Can anyone help?

2007-06-15 12:35:56 · 3 answers · asked by Grrrlnextdoor 2

Do you have to get it removed and get a bone graft? What's a bone graft? This is the only complication with dental implants that scares me.

2007-06-15 12:34:12 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I got my 2 bottom wisdom teeth pulled out last wed.. I have a Mug (root beer) and Vanilla Coke here and I'm wondering if I should drink one, considering they stitched up my gums with dissolving stitches. Would the stitches dissolve to fast and not allow my gums to heal completely?

Also: one of my stitches completely disappeared last night, and others here on Y Answers said it's because I chewed more on that side. Would the soda infect my gums? (I'm taking 3 amoxycillin a day)

2007-06-15 12:15:43 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I live in Alabama and my husband has just been diagnosed with heart failure. He has weak and missing teeth and that makes it difficult for him to eat the vegetables and fruits that he should include in his diet. Due to his medical condition he is unable to take ibuprofen for the pain that his teeth cause.If anyone could tell us how he can get the dental care that he is in dire need of we would greatly appreciate it.Or if you can suggest a method of pain relief that would not be harmful to a man with congestive heart failure , that would be helpful. Thank You.

2007-06-15 12:14:48 · 5 answers · asked by unforgettable_1 3

I've had a few cavities for over a year & it's just starting to hurt. Does that mean it's turning into a root canal?

2007-06-15 10:04:50 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-15 07:47:13 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Last week i had surgery & bone graft. I don't trust my Periodontist. Can i take xray to see if i actually recieved bone graft done?

2007-06-15 07:23:35 · 3 answers · asked by Palmtre9 P 1

2007-06-15 07:22:56 · 27 answers · asked by neiceygirl28 1

the tooth was badly decayed and was extracted to stop the spread of bacteria

2007-06-15 05:01:31 · 14 answers · asked by Mötley Crünicorn 1

Almost 3 weeks ago I had one pulled out.It was horizontal and the dentist surgeon did a great job.After 7 days he removed the stitches but now there a quite wide hole in the gum.is it normal?Will it close by itself?It doesn't hurt but it's quite annoying after eating because I have to clean it properly.

2007-06-15 04:09:08 · 23 answers · asked by Brenno 6

i have a bad infection in my tooth thats causing my gum to swell and hurt real bad. I went to the dentist and he gave me codiede and meds for the infection, but its still hurt. Any ideas?

2007-06-15 03:01:50 · 20 answers · asked by violetrosebudd 2

I've been experiencing pain and pressure in my ears lately, with the majority of the problems in my left ear. A few days ago, I noticed a tooth surfacing. I can only see a little white spot with a little redness. Could the tooth create problems within my ear? It's on the left side as well. I've also been kinda dizzy and have trouble focusing on objects at times. Everything seems blurred and after a few seconds sharpens up. Seems like a lot of trouble from just a tooth. =\
I guess I should note that I've already been to an ENT who performed a CT scan in the office, and he saw no problems with the ear itself. Also went for a cleaning at the dentist last month and was told all of my wisdom teeth were showing up on x-ray, but I haven't felt pain in my mouth and didn't know if these other things could be caused by them. So now I'm here. =P
Sorry if that's a lot of info. Just want to be sure!

2007-06-15 00:25:34 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

for toothache. A friend of mine has given me co-codimol capsules that were prescribed for them. I have tried different pain-killers but nothing gives any lasting relief, but I am tempted to try one. Are they just a stronger pain-killer as I have never heard of them? They are 1000mg per tablet.

2007-06-14 23:29:48 · 12 answers · asked by Somer 4

2007-06-14 23:21:38 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous