Dental - August 2007

2007-08-28 06:51:54 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-28 06:35:56 · 15 answers · asked by ♥ 3

I had posted an earlier question about numbness after wisdom tooth extraction. I forgot to add the most important detail. It has been 1 month since, and I still have numbness in my lower lip area. It appears I have some nerve damage. The questions are how long should I expect this feeling to last? and Should I contact another dentist or oral surgeon? Is this permanent?

2007-08-28 06:17:30 · 8 answers · asked by Mike C 1

So basically, I went nineteen years with no cavities..and I go to a dentist, who says I have three bad cavities and four that are just beginning (but he won't drill them because I'm a nervous patient and he doesn't do nervous patients). I go to ANOTHER dentist who says I have ELEVEN cavities, and two of them need root canals. The problem is, my insurance runs out on Friday, I literally have no savings, and I can't get credit or a loan. The root canal teeth are the two right behind my left upper canine, so if I got them pulled, you would be able to see it. (My smile is something that's very important to me..I'm in shock as it is that I have ELEVEN cavities because I brush and floss twice a day.)

What other options do I have for these root canal teeth? I'm going in on Thursday to get as many fillings as I can in a 1.5 hour period (the dentist didn't really want to since this is my first time, but I kind of have to..). How long do I have until these root canal teeth start to rot? :/

2007-08-28 03:01:57 · 8 answers · asked by Kelly M 2

2007-08-28 02:33:29 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-28 02:01:33 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

One of the four is close to erupting the surface of the gumline back there so there is a possibility of cavity issues. Fine I can accept that, otherwise, that one plus the other three are slammed angularly against the adjacent molars and are not bothering me. I say just keep filling in the cavity prone wisdom tooth. Also, as I am getting older the wisdom teeth are becoming more and more impacted to my jaw bone making extraction a dangerous procedure in terms of nerve damage. I enjoy knowing that if I bite my tongue accidentally I'll stop before it gets gruesome. Help, I'm at a cross-road here. Yank or leave?

2007-08-27 18:54:42 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

My dental insurance does not kick in until September, but my back tooth is starting to cause me so much pain that i want to take a screwdriver and take it out. How can i stop the pain

2007-08-27 17:57:05 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have probably been wearing retainers every night since 9-10th grade..im a junior in college now and i dont sleep well unless i have them in. the few times i forget them somewhere and go without them for a couple days i think i feel my teeth shifting and when i put my retainers back in they feel tighter. im wonderin if thats possible after all this time or its just in my head??

2007-08-27 17:46:16 · 3 answers · asked by dem boyz 2

and its the same tooth i had gotten a crown on. recently i just got a cleaning,. what is the black line? my crown?

2007-08-27 17:31:00 · 3 answers · asked by . 2

hi . my gums have been puffy ever since i started growing teeth and im 13 now . they are not sore but i would love it if they would go down to normal size . i brush them everytime i brush . i brush them good too . ive had dentists and orthodontists tell me to brush them and i have been but they arent doing anything . ive had alot of work in my mouth . ive had a spacer type thing, phase one braces (four on top four on bottom), phase one retainer and now i have full braces and frickin headgear and i want my gums to go down !! what can i do ????

2007-08-27 17:08:55 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Ok so for the first 5 days of summer, I didn't brush my teeth because I couldn't find the toothbrush. Then my teeth turned dark yellow and I have been brushing 2-3 times a day ever since. It has been 3 months now and I have only seen a slight difference. Some tips on what to do to help make my teeth white without involving the dentist?

2007-08-27 17:04:24 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

dentist in korea im american living in korea and i need to go to the dentist do you know if they are clean and safe?

2007-08-27 16:55:46 · 2 answers · asked by jd 3

Is it safe to take a painkiller hydrocodone right before a dentist appointment.? Will it calm me down? I am deafly afraid of dentistry.

2007-08-27 16:28:20 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

My gums right above my front teeth hurt so much. They feel better if I rub them with something a little abrasive like a toothbrush. But then that makes them bleed and the the feeling doesn't go away. I can't stop feeling how uncomfortable they feel and want to keep rubbing them but can't. Whats wrong with them and how do I make the feeling go away?

2007-08-27 15:55:22 · 6 answers · asked by Brandee V 1

What should I do? What should I do if I ever had to kiss a boy? help! Any mouthwash brand suggestions?

2007-08-27 13:53:14 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

My upper teeth on the left side feel loose. I have been to several dentists about this and they can't seem to figure out whats causing this or why. Its driving me crazy.

2007-08-27 13:48:45 · 3 answers · asked by allcharm97 2

2007-08-27 13:33:04 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a bottom retainer, a top expander... and today i just got a wire on my braces, it hurts so bad!!! Like its unbelievable pain! Any advice!?

2007-08-27 13:01:55 · 4 answers · asked by cass. 2

Does it hurt to get a tooth pulled out?

2007-08-27 10:55:46 · 13 answers · asked by natalietxo 1

Why do dentists say "you may feel a little discomfort" when what they really mean is "You are about to scream like a stuck pig."

2007-08-27 10:37:09 · 8 answers · asked by Ian M 5

I just got all four of my wisdom teeth pulled out. Now I'm swollen and am beginning to bruise. What can I do to make my face less swollen looking? I start work in a few days, a new job.. so I don't want people to think I'm getting abused at home or something. ahahaha

2007-08-27 10:07:01 · 15 answers · asked by B 2

2007-08-27 09:54:21 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

This is getting me so down!

2007-08-27 09:45:45 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

is using invisalign a good or bad choice? my teeth are only slightly crowded and i have a little bit of an overbite. does/did anyone use them? do/did you like them? are the results good?

2007-08-27 09:15:33 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Just out of curiosity if a woman had to choose, would you pick a guy who has straight rotten teeth or crooked clean ones?

2007-08-27 08:50:26 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

im 18 male, and had all 4 removed (non impacted) 20th of july, i am a smoker unfortunetly, and im smoking, i saw the doc just recently and he says every things healing fine my question 2 any 1 expirenced in dental field is its been a little over a month now... yet i still have the "holes" when will the gum fully heal and cover all the holes.... i have heard 2-3 months, and be realistic will smoking increase that amount of time? if so by how much time? i actualy belive the doc told me last week it has already been 1 month now smoking wont affect the recovery process thanks.....

2007-08-27 08:42:33 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-27 08:42:09 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

A medium sized chunk of my tooth just came off in the back of my mouth on the tooth nearest to the wisdom. When I run my tongue over it now, it feels really sharp. What will the dentist do, should I make an appointment immediately?

2007-08-27 04:16:20 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have plans to get all my teeth pulled and have dentures place in. This past weekend though i have a back tooth that has become abcessed. i started antibiotics and pain killers early sunday morning. how long do i need to go to have a dentist pull the tooth? how long does the antibiotics work till the swelling in my jaw goes down? I dont have bad teeth cause i chose too, but it runs in my family, they have rotted from the inside out...i am finally getting it taken care of and this is a HUGE personal moment for me. I dont wanan sound sappy but here lately i have been a emotional wreck cause this is a HUGE deal for me and i am tired of getting made fun of by other ppl. my boyfriend loves me for me and that means the WORLD to me. So if anyone has any suggestions or help please let me know. positive feedback only please!

2007-08-27 02:10:38 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous