Dental - July 2007

Serious answers please...
I have been brushing, rinsing with listerine... but there's this foul odor coming from the extraction site. It's still sensitive, so i have just passed the brush there very carefully, and even then i sometimes draw a little blood. I'm very disgusted with my mouth! It smells like something died in there... 3 days ago i went to my dr. to have my stitches removed, and she said everything looked fine, so i don't think it's an infection.
Is it normal for the wound to smell? Does it go away soon?

2007-07-23 11:18:38 · 10 answers · asked by jade 2

I love to brush my teeth.And i do it properly.But can i be overdoing it?I like to brush 4-5times a day.

2007-07-23 11:13:26 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

i cant get a dentist and i was wandering if sum1 could help me?
i have pains in the back of my mouth, and ulsars plus an achy jaw...im feeling really run-down and in the last year my front bottom tooth has moved. im extremly worried. im only 21 and i want to keep al my teeth. any advice.

2007-07-23 10:58:24 · 6 answers · asked by * *sUnShINe GiRl* * 1

First I got a small black spot on the left side of my mouth on the gums. I asked the dentist about it but he said just not to worry about it and that it would go away. It hasn't gone away and about two years ago I started dipping snuff.
The other night I put a dip in and my gums started stinging where I put the tobacco. I looked in the mirror and my gums have receeded quite a bit.
The black spot appeared before I began dipping so why do I have it? Do you think the tobacco is responsible for my gum recession? I should go to a dentist but I can't because I no longer have insurance.

2007-07-23 10:46:03 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

the pain is mainly in my jaw tho, and radiates to my ear. ive been taking anti-b's as precautionary measure as have a heart murmur so dont think it can be an infection. My partner seems to think i may have a broken, or very badly bruised jaw. its still very swollen. it really hurts to talk or eat and so im still on a liquid diet. Is this normal or not?

2007-07-23 08:32:18 · 33 answers · asked by nikki c 2

i am getting braces tommorrow and i don't know if it hurts???? (i am so nervous)

2007-07-23 08:27:15 · 13 answers · asked by :] Got me goin crazy<33 4

last week I was having a filling done and they ended up having to pull the tooth - and I didn't seem anxious or anything - afterwards I got very shaky after the tooth was pulled, and then they gave me some glucose and I started to improve, and then I had grape juice and was doing good enough to go home. Is it just because I hadn't eaten in a while or was it something else? thanks

2007-07-23 07:21:25 · 3 answers · asked by art_flood 4

im going to a wedding and my dress is red i kind of dont really want to match my dress to the color of my rubberbands on my braces but i dont want it to look weird plzzz give me answers soooo confused.......

2007-07-23 07:20:05 · 3 answers · asked by sademaya 2

I do cases in the O.R and my O.R. assistant seem to have lost a high-speed handpiece which will cost me over $800.00 to replace. Is it fair to take it out of her pay? I don't think I will do it though, I just want to get some opinions. I am also planning to fire her for other reasons, can anyone give me an advice on how to fire her safely? (I already gave her two warnings)

2007-07-23 07:10:19 · 13 answers · asked by Ammar 2

I got my tooth pulled today because it has been causing me MAJOR pain and was infected. Well I have more than one cavity but I'm getting root canal's for the other one's. The dentist just wanted to get the one that was causing pain out right away. However I'm not sure if he got the right one. Even though the tooth is gone, I'm still having pain. Is this normal, will it go away? or is it possible he pulled the wrong cavity?

Oh yea, I just got my teeth pulled about 2 hour's ago. Thank's!

2007-07-23 06:39:55 · 2 answers · asked by sweetstuff 1

Does it hurt a lot? How long after do you have to wait to eat? what is your experience?

2007-07-23 04:07:33 · 9 answers · asked by c dyan 3

I have an appointment with my dentist tomorrow, but I didn't clear it with my boss to leave early- it usually isn't a problem. Now, of course, I see I am scheduled for a meeting when I wanted to leave. Should I call in saying it is a dental emergency like a broken tooth? I do have a toothache, but my boss is the type to tell you to come in anyway, she doesn't have anyone to fill in for you (even though she can always find SOMEONE). Anyway, I need a good plausible tooth excuse to make my need to be out of the office more urgent. Any ideas?

2007-07-23 03:33:43 · 13 answers · asked by shishshish2002 1

I have dry socket and the dentist gave me gauze to put over the socket for the weekend. It i a small piece with medicine on it. Last night, when I brushed my teeth, even though I avoided the area, it came loose. I put it back, but this morning while I was eating, I noticed I swallowed it. This leaves the socket exposed obviously and since it is so early, I cannot get into the dentist for another few hours. I am worried this may cause problems since I was supposed to keep the gauze on until I went back in this afternoon to have it changed.

For those who do not understand what dry socket is, it is not the same thing as the gauze when you first have your teeth pulled. It is meant to be left in place for a few days. I will call the dentist when his office opens in a few hours, but I am worried until then.

2007-07-23 00:27:33 · 4 answers · asked by pixie_vixen117 4

I really want braces, and my teeth are basically terrible but my parents can't afford them. I live in Australia and I was wondering whether braces comes under Medicare or not? Please if you know any where or any way to get braces please tell. THanks

2007-07-22 23:53:26 · 4 answers · asked by question_asker 2

I'm getting the braces in australia and then coming to the uk for 1 year. Will I be able to get in to see an orthodondist for my adjustments easily? And how much do they charge in the UK?

2007-07-22 23:43:05 · 1 answers · asked by andiepandie81 2

I smoked a bit of salvia about 1 week ago, and some other herb 2 weeks ago, prior to that, 2 months before I smoked some salvia, but I was not a hardcore smoker...

Is it likely the Dentists will know what I have smoked, or can they tell that I have smoked even with such Limited use.

Also, Are they legally resposible for telling parents. If so I will admit what I do, however, Not dealing with parents down my back would be more preferable.

2007-07-22 22:21:34 · 4 answers · asked by tommyboy27@sbcglobal.net 1

I'm getting braces in 15 days and my orthodontist said i'm getting rubber bands in my mouth w/ the braces.. what does this do to help your mouth out? can you notice them>?

2007-07-22 19:07:24 · 4 answers · asked by Lauren 1

No insurance, needing a possible root canal...does anyone know how much it costs?

2007-07-22 18:46:00 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

My son is 5 and have a upper tooth that fell out 3 months ago.He changed 5 of them alreay and they all started growing within a week of two but this one nothing.He did have a swelling on his gum on that tooth before it fell out.Is it normal to take so long for a tooth to start growing?

2007-07-22 17:54:11 · 4 answers · asked by RX 5

2007-07-22 16:43:04 · 6 answers · asked by Ajay B 1

2007-07-22 16:18:54 · 7 answers · asked by Ali 3

2007-07-22 12:17:31 · 5 answers · asked by ѕтєℓℓα3χ 4

Well when I eat or drink something that is from the refrigirator, my tooth hurts a lot, but when I eat an ice-cream or have something in my mouth that is pretty cold for a long period of time it starts to hurt me very very much for about 15 minutes and after then it stops suddenly. Help me please I can't even drink a glass of water!

2007-07-22 10:36:53 · 4 answers · asked by Tale 2 2

it is the only piece of dental spacers that I have left in my mouth. it is a silver ring around my tooth, but it is on pretty tight....i cannot get it off. the other four came off without a problem.

2007-07-22 08:33:14 · 6 answers · asked by oxmla 2

well i have a tooth thas growing above my gum, i know it isnt in the right spot. and its in the wrong place. i talked to the doctor but he said he either has to pull out my baby tooth or i have to get braces. but braces cost to much for me right now. and pullin out my baby tooth will make my teeth look not cool. any suggestions?

2007-07-22 05:59:41 · 2 answers · asked by Lah A 1

i am gettin my braces off in 4 weeks and i dnt wanna be one of those kids with white braces spots. what is the fastest and best way to get my teeth pearly white?

2007-07-21 16:11:15 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-21 15:30:35 · 5 answers · asked by Mr Confuse 1

i am embarressed to smile. my smile has made my life a misery since im extremely shy and un-outgoing.......My mom thinks braces are not cool and its very disturbing and uncomfortable. i hate the thought of braces. Im in high school
My family is not rich and their income is low, how can i get a perfect smile in less than a month for very little or no money at all?

2007-07-21 13:26:44 · 6 answers · asked by Nia 1

2007-07-21 12:11:38 · 7 answers · asked by Lukas 2

This morning I woke up with a really sore jaw. I think I may have been grinding my teeth, but am unsure. I have a history of interuppted sleep and have am wondering if that could possibly mean anything. Does anyone know how to tell if I really am grinding my teeth, or if I just have a sore jaw?
Thanks!

2007-07-21 10:23:18 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous