Dental - July 2007

1. I have anxiety attacks about the dentist, i wont even let the hygentist do a cleaning. Anyways I went today and got my xrays done and they suggested that i extract all my top teeth (i still have my wisdom teeth too), which I agree with, id rather just do it and get it over with. But my questions are this
Since i have anxiety attacks what are my options, i mean this dentist will not even prescribe vicodin. Can I get all the top pulled at once ? How long does it take? I have about 5 of 6 busted off at the gum so i know thats probably going to be more then just an easy extraction, but if they would just do a sedation and local antestesia, id do it, i just dont know if can go through it and if i dont do it soon, im afraid this is going to effect my OVERALL Health. What do you guys think? I really need advice. Should i visit my dr for sedation medicine if the dentist WONT do it?

2007-07-13 16:19:03 · 3 answers · asked by valens_59 1

Okay. Sorry for all my questions about spacers but I guess my orthodontist isn't that informative. Okay so as you might already know. I have spacers. (duh!!) but I got them Monday. And today, and I'm POSITIVE that it was today, one fell out. The one on the left side top molar in the way back. So I've had them five days. And this is the bad part. The ortho is closed until Monday which just so happens to be when my next appt. to get brackets and stuff is. I'm really worried that all my appt.'s will be delayed. So can you tell me if the space was made or something after five days or if I'm going to have to get another spacer or whatever. This really sucks. =[ And I didn't eat anything I wasn't supposed to. All I had to eat today was a plain plain plain donut and the only thing on it was a light sprinkle of sugar. It wasn't glazed or anything. Oh, and do you think that the spacer could get wrapped around my intestine?!?

2007-07-13 16:03:46 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I visited two orthodontists because I was unsure which orthodontist to go to. I made an appointment with both of them and went to both appointments. Iam confused because I went to the first orthodontist and he to me that my wisdom teeth aren't in yet but when I went to the other orthodontist he told me that I had my full set of wisdom teeth in and he showed me with a mirror. The second orthodontist told me that I might need jaw surgery too and he explained why too. The first orthodontist never told me that anything about jaw surgery but he did talk about having a few teeth pulled to make the teeth strighten up easier. Here's the peoblem how did the first orthodontist I went to miss the full set of wisdom I have and the second orthodontist saw them clearly? I went 2 weeks apart from each orthodontist. The second orthodontist sound like he know's what to do and how to help me with the treatment of my braces. I want to go to him for braces. How did the 1st orthdontist miss them?

2007-07-13 15:56:34 · 5 answers · asked by greenburg603 4

okay im going to the dentist soon but there has been this small, and i mean really small hole in my tooth, i dont really even think its a hole, maybe just like this dent in my back tooth. it doesnt hurt at all and theres nothing black or anything, but i was just wondering if this is a cavity. i really dont think it is just because when i look at it, it seems to small for a filling, but i dont know because ive never had a cavity? the thing is, is that its been there since my last two dentists appointments and they never even said anything about it? im going to ask this time cause im curious but i was just wondering if this is anything i even need to worry about?

2007-07-13 15:39:55 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

i got my 2nd molar removed because it was breaking due to misal impaction of my wisdom tooth. now a month later my whole jaw is in pain and my wisdom tooth is poking out of the spot my molar was removed. OUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!! what should i do? i dont have insurance to get it removed?!?

2007-07-13 14:34:09 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Before or after breakfast?

I usuallly do it before, but wouldn't it make more sense to do it after breakfast...

2007-07-13 14:14:33 · 13 answers · asked by jojorockman 2

My dentists wants me to start braces, have a jaw surgery where they will cut through my mouth, break my jaw, and set it with pins, the then after a few more month of braces be done.
Is this a safe procedure? How much does it cost? How much recovery is expected?

2007-07-13 14:13:42 · 8 answers · asked by don't hate snowflake 3

i hear that the lumineers are contact lens thin...i asked my dentist and he said my veneers would be contact lens thin...is this true?

2007-07-13 13:01:19 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

It only happens when i eat a moist sandwich with butter on it,how can you stop it from happening.

2007-07-13 11:51:05 · 2 answers · asked by steve 2

I have a hole in my gum behind my last tooth in the back of my mouth. What could be going on? I don't have any insurance for going to a dentist as I have Tenncare PHP and they don't offer any dentristry care. What can I do to prevent it from getting any worse? I think that I can touch the bone when I put my finger back there. We don't have much money but I want to get something done because I don't want it to get any worse. Where can I go? What can I do to prevent it from getting worse. It doesn't hurt but I am very worried.

2007-07-13 11:24:52 · 6 answers · asked by mommy_2_little_man 2

I am getting 2 cavities filled on monday, I am afraid of the dentist (bad experiences) and really nervous to get my cavities drilled.

1. Are you afraid of the dentist?
2. Do you have any cavities? If so then how many?
3. Did it hurt bad getting them drilled? Give me a number 1-10. (10hurting the most)
4. What hurts more, the shot or the drilling?
5. How long to they take do be filled?

Please give me more advice, if possible. I am pretty scared. Thanks.

2007-07-13 11:03:17 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

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2007-07-13 08:56:43 · 3 answers · asked by cyprus72 1

My father is allergic to the "caine" family of anethsetics. He is in desperate need of a root canal, but, cannot have one b/c of his allergies. We've been told that an endodontist is the only one that could perform this under his circumstances. But, would have to have hospital privilages, so that he can be "put to sleep" to have this done.

Serious responses only please!

Thanks in advance for your help! And God Bless!

2007-07-13 07:25:29 · 4 answers · asked by hotmamaof3_1 4

I'm in my teens. I had braces from 4th to 6th grade, and they worked until 8th grade when wisdom teeth grew in and now my bottom middle front tooth sticks out like crazy

This is all the work of that rat bastard orthodonist putting it in to early (sorry im angrier than ever).

If i get my wisdom teeth removed, will it help?

~ Greedy f*ckin bastards just want money, at kid's expenses..

2007-07-13 05:54:29 · 6 answers · asked by gplpark92 2

monday i had sugery on my nose, although they had a tube down my throat, i woke up and kept trying to swollow something in my mouth, when i got home i noticed it was my uvula. then there appeared to be a white tip forming wensday.now this morning it was huge and hard for me to swollow i looked in the mirror and noticed it looked shrivered and was about to fall of... then i looked again in 10 min. and it was gone.

2007-07-13 05:45:34 · 3 answers · asked by Zachary E 1

i was born w/out the 'pointy' bottom teeth(srry can't remember what there called....=]) i never had the adult or baby teeth grow in on the bottom, you can't tell unless ur a dentist or ortho, (there is no gap or anything like that).
but bcuz of it, and that fact that i'm getting braces& an expander, i have to get two on the top pulled to even it out.

I don't know if i will be put under or if they are just going to numb it w/ a shot.....what do u think?

when they don't put u to sleep, and only use the numbing stuff, do you feel any pain.
(i hate going to the dentist, i'm one of those who has a phobia..)

2007-07-13 04:51:39 · 8 answers · asked by BasketballBabeRW 3

My husband and I have repetedly asked my mother inlaw to not give our son pop because he is 3 yrs old and she wont listen she gives it to him anyways with the reasoning of "its mostly watered down" or "you guys drink pop why can't he?" there my father inlaw listens about the no pop thing but she dont. she also dont brush his teeth but she takes the time to brush hers every night and morning! our son goes to there house every weekend he already has 2 cavaties I think its from the pop she gives him and don't brush his teeth our insurance has a 20% co-pay not very cheap but its like she dont care or she knows more than we do because she is older, how can we get threw her thick skull on these issues the dentists office gave me info to for her but she just throws it away, I don't want to have to keep my son away from her but I do want her to STOP giving him pop and I want her to start brushing his teeth, my husband wont say anything because "they have helped us alot financially" What to do?

2007-07-13 04:40:11 · 7 answers · asked by Just_me 3

I kept ice on it for 36 hours. i'm taking antibiotics. i'm rinsing with salt water. i put moist warm wash cloths on it. but non of this has made the swelling go down...please help me. i'm suposed to see my bf for the first time in weeks this afternoon and i'd rather not look like a hamster.

2007-07-13 03:19:20 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-13 02:01:22 · 12 answers · asked by vivalagirl 2

Not like fake plastic teeth, like capped teeth made larger or sumthing.

2007-07-12 21:06:11 · 8 answers · asked by Nymphetamine 1

my brother is havin it in 2 wks. he is 16 and im 11.

2007-07-12 16:46:56 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

How is it caught? Can it be spread by kissing, drinking or eating off someone who has it?

2007-07-12 16:29:01 · 2 answers · asked by anon 2

Ok, well I'm 15 years old and have braces. I just got back from the dentist yesterday, and I'm beginning to get gingivitis and my tartar is terrible, I guess it's because when I got my braces, I stopped flossing regularly because of the hassle. Well after getting told off by my dentist and my ortho in the same day, I've decided to floss more often, lol! But because my gums have swollen from the disease, I'm having a harder time than ever threading the floss through my lower braces! Is there any way that I can make it easier to floss and clean my teeth and gums? Should I use a water pick instead? do they clean as well? How can I help reduce the infection in my gums? That's what I'm more worried about than anything, how can I clean this stuff out of my mouth? Is there any way other than professional help to clean thoroughly under my gum line? Please help! I'm desperate, if I don't get better in 6 weeks, my braces are going to get taken off! =(

2007-07-12 15:06:17 · 7 answers · asked by alfred C 3

I had them out on wednesday morning. kept ice on them continusly. but my face is still twice its normal size. so will salt water help any with that? and any other suggestions are welcomed.

2007-07-12 14:52:29 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Being a Police Officer allows me to experience tons of new things, always have challenges and problems to solve etc, but the job stress and the stress on family life is a killer.

I haven't been with my family for a Holiday in about 2 years, and my hours (days or nights) are at the whim of the Department. Can it be rewarding and challenging, oh yeah, but honestly I'd rather spend more time with my family leading a normal life.

For this I'm looking into what was my second love as a kid, Dentistry. Only problem is I've got my fiancée, a life right now, and no financial backing. Schooling for Dentistry is a full time job, so I don't know if I can afford it (not the school itself, but living, rent, food, etc). That's why I'm looking at Dental Hygienist. Less financial burden, it seems to pull in a dang fine wage compared to what I make, almost double according to salary sites. Normal hours, less stress, Holidays with family, no Hurricane duty away from family. Good idea?

2007-07-12 14:49:50 · 6 answers · asked by Beatcop 2

I just went to the dentist today and they cleaned my teeth or whatever. Then they said i had 8 cavities and thats alot. I know I had one when I was little but dont remember really so if someone could tell me did it hurt and about how long they took. Im only getting 2 done at a time so I have to go back 4 times so kinda nerves. Im just really worried about the pain... Thanks for your help :)

2007-07-12 14:10:46 · 11 answers · asked by Big_Gurl_2008 1

and if so....did your temporaries look a lot worse than the permanent ones...the reason i am asking is because my temps are hideous and big..i want to know if the actual veneers are smaller than the temps and shaped different

2007-07-12 14:10:42 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

The last couple of weeks one of my back teeth has been sensitive to cold drinks. I just had a dental exam and xrays about 3 months ago and they said there were no cavities. In fact, I have never had a cavity in my life (I'm 25). The area of the tooth that seems to be bugging me is on the side between the two teeth and its not extremely painful or anything. Also, the last couple of days, when I floss there it bleeds. No other part of my mouth bleeds when I floss. Does this sound more like some kind of problem with my gums in that area or is it a cavity?

2007-07-12 14:01:26 · 6 answers · asked by jcn 4