Dental - September 2007

Sensodyne is doing nothing for me after 3 months of it.

2007-09-20 09:19:43 · 8 answers · asked by carlottavaldez007 2

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2007-09-20 07:58:49 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

All of a sudden my gums swelled up a few days ago for no reason. I just went to the dentist today but they were not sure what was wrong even after x-rays and they just gave me antibiotics. The thing is that the swelling is getting worse and spreading and my under chin hurts really bad.

Has this ever happened to anyone? Could this have to do with my braces? (I've had them for 1.5 years and haven't been to the ortho for 3 weeks)

Also, I think I might have overheard the dentist say something about bone loss but they didn't really say anything to me.

HELP!!

2007-09-19 22:57:27 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

i understand that they want you to have an empty belly, but does it really take FOUR hours for the water to leave your stomach? Especially for a 2yr old?

How long does it take to digest water?

What about breastmilk? I understand breastmilk only takes 20 minutes to digest. Shouldn't that be okay then?


Do they just say 4hrs to be safe as a liability issue since I have seen some sites that say 2hrs is okay?

2007-09-19 20:11:01 · 4 answers · asked by k w 1

i got x-ray two months ago, and the infected area (a bubble in the gum, i guess?) is all black, but today my dentist told me that the infected area is not as black as before, does anyone know what is happening?
it doesn't even hurt most of the time...

2007-09-19 19:12:10 · 5 answers · asked by Nickname 3

so i just found out im gonna have a root canal next week.
im glad im able to save the tooth, its a pretty big decay but im worried about it sweeling. my appointment is at 9 am and i have a class at 2. i dont want to have to walk around campus and have people stare at a swollen face, much less have to explain to people why my face is swollen, its kinda embarrassing
anyway, ive heard stories of swellings and stories of no swelling at all so im confused
if anything, are there any tips to prevent swelling?
thanks in advance!

2007-09-19 18:44:14 · 2 answers · asked by llovesurmom 3

my front teeth has a crack...but just the 1/4 side of it just a very little crack...then the ones that has a crack turned black...and it happened 4 years ago..I can't manage to go to the dentist when the incident happened because my mom didn't even know that my teeth that time can be fixed...and now I am suffering from self-consciousness...please guyz help me...I wanted to fix my front teeth and gain self-confidence again...huhuhu.. :( I wanted to chat with other not worrying about how my teeth looks...coz everytime I talk to them they couldn't look into my face and it hurts me so badly...they say I'm beautiful...I am glad when they say that..but they continued saying that IFONLY MY TEETH isn't broken....aaaahhhh..what a crap...jesus HElp me guyz...and one more thing...the inexpensive one please if there's one...thanks..hope you can help..

2007-09-19 17:50:52 · 5 answers · asked by ryomadarktezuka 2

About 5 weeks ago i had a rotted tooth drilled and had a medicated filling put in. I am supposed to go back to the dentist on the 4th of October. My tooth was feeling fine, still a light pain, but usually 2 advil a day took care of it. Last night i was out eating and took a drink of my beer, and all of a sudden i had an intense pain in the left side of my mouth. Basically where the medicated filling is. But the pain wasnt just on that tooth, it was also on the top row as well, and today the pain is worst than what it was before i got it drilled. Any idea why it is like this? Also should i call my dentist or just try to wait it out until the 4th thats still in like 3 weeks. Im more concerned about what happened, like why did that trigger the pain again after it was fine? Now im having trouble sleeping again.

2007-09-19 17:17:05 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

without throwing up. Especially when I go to brush my tongue. Is there anything I can do to lessen my gag reflex?

2007-09-19 16:51:41 · 12 answers · asked by momof2 1

My daughter got her wisdom teeth removed about 5 weeks ago. 3 days ago she started complaining about jaw pains. There is no swelling but it is a little hard for her to chew hard objects and it hurts if she touches the outside of her cheek. Are the spots were she got her wisdom teeth removed infected?

2007-09-19 15:17:59 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

i got braces and my gums inflated a little and i want them to go back to normal.
what can i do to make it go down?

thanks!

2007-09-19 15:12:19 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

14 years ago i had a tooth pulled.and the gum has been like a little bubble ,red,and hurts to touch.cant even brush it .gotta chew on left side. well it started hurting really bad so i go to a dental clinc. i told him dont touch it,but he stuck that little metal thing right in it. it hurt so bad, i fell outta the chair ,started crying. he got mad ,said its ginsavitis. but you cant just have ginsavitis for 14 years in the same little spot???well now part of the bump is black from where he poked me. like its brused or dying?? can someone please help me ID whats been going on,or what it is. 14 years ago the dentice did a biophys on it. cut half of it off. they didnt know what it was then and i guess they dont know what it is now. and i dont know anymore. what could this thing be? nothing will numb it not even novocaine. its a sharp pain allmost like a nerve ?

2007-09-19 14:26:11 · 5 answers · asked by matthew e 1

my teeth hurts.. is my first pre molar on my left side on the top.. it feels like it has to come out.. but it isn't loose.. i already lost all my baby teeth. Whats going on? Should i go to the dentist..? or is this normal cuz i dont wanna spend money. i think i have cavities.. because i know what cavities feel like when i bite into something.. but this doesn't feel like a cavity.. is a lil painful..

2007-09-19 13:33:49 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

My dentist told me I MIGHT need a Deep Cleaning (Scaling and Root Planing). I have never even heard of this before. I did a little research and it looks very painful. Have any fo you had it done? If so, how mcuh discomfort were you in?

2007-09-19 11:10:42 · 1 answers · asked by Dakota 3

root filled before.
I had it done under sedation so dont remember what dentist said.
many thanks

2007-09-19 10:05:21 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm getting braces very soon. But can crowns also fix crooked teeth? I'm 13 so I dont know If I can have crowns.

2007-09-19 10:05:10 · 4 answers · asked by hammam e 2

I'm getting my braces off tomorrow and my family and I are going out for a big dinner afterwards...Should I expect sore teeth by that evening or what???

2007-09-19 10:00:34 · 7 answers · asked by converse_girl91 3

Is there anyone that can help me with this one? My 7 y/o was evaluated today because her dentist told her she may need braces do to an extra tooth that is growing. They determined that she does need them, but because she has many missing teeth that fell and also some were extracted, and because of her not having all "adult" teeth yet, she is going to not need braces this minute but later on. So, they are doing what is called a "phase 1" treatment, which is to take care of the problems before she needs the braces. This treatment alone is $2,000 plus. But, they didnt fully explain to me what exactly will be done. It's a dental school because i have no dental insurance. They told me she needs this treatment before they can put on the braces. Does anyone know what this treatment consists of??

2007-09-19 06:22:32 · 5 answers · asked by Mari 1

Is it ok to brush your teeth as soon as you wake up before eating? I brush my teeth before eating breakfast and after I eat supper. Is that ok?

2007-09-19 06:18:13 · 19 answers · asked by Inferna Dragon 1

my point is, after finally getting dental insurance (8 years without it) i need to see a dentist terribly and i do not have the finances to cover the 20% that would be my part of the copay. are there dentists out there that are able to see a patient without a copay or would they get in trouble by waving the copay? i live paycheck to paycheck but teeth are something you can't neglect.

2007-09-19 03:41:12 · 5 answers · asked by christy 4

i hate the taset of mint is there a nother toothpaste flaver that i could get

2007-09-18 23:32:29 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

1. To check the dentist. (what he will do)
2. Break the milk teeth myself

Thanks for help in advance

2007-09-18 20:59:00 · 7 answers · asked by irrffan 1

2007-09-18 20:25:22 · 4 answers · asked by pinkangelkidz 2

Im 14 ish and im getting braces in the morning...i was wondering does it hurt when they're putting them on?Im a total wuss. And how long are they uncomfortable for?OH and how long does it take them to put them on?

2007-09-18 18:56:24 · 11 answers · asked by Crysta 2

It has been well over a month since I had my wisdom teeth taken out. I just now noticed today that there is a small black covering on my gum where my bottom left wisdom tooth was removed. It is not sore at all. I also have good oral hygiene. I brush twice a day, and usually floss everyday or every other day. I also use mouthwash daily.

Is this just a scab from the old blood clot or is this something more serious. And remember, it has been about 2 months since my wisdom teeth were taken out.

2007-09-18 18:53:23 · 4 answers · asked by jamesmoore197 2

This means no fruit! Isn't that crazy?!

He said my teeth are very prone to rotting (genetic).

Please note that my dentist is diick! (read my last question)

But aren't fruit ment to be good for you?

(I'm planning to get a new dentist btw)

2007-09-18 18:45:15 · 9 answers · asked by ★☆✿❀ 7

is this a sign of needing a root canal or could it be a cavity?

2007-09-18 17:38:18 · 10 answers · asked by ? 2

top of ur mouth

2007-09-18 17:30:19 · 4 answers · asked by answer my ? n keep it going lol 2

can i go to a different orthodontic residency program then the when at my dental school. like if i went to the university of north carolina dental school can i apply to orthodontic residency programs around the nation

2007-09-18 17:08:49 · 1 answers · asked by tennisdude2793 2

I have a badly chipped, dead tooth and limited funds for a root canal, so I have been putting it off.

I say it is "dead" because there is no pain.

A few hours ago, it started to throb a little, so I checked my gum in the mirror and saw a pointing abscess. I put my finger on it to see how hard it was, and it burst with a small amount of bleeding.

Now, I know I have to see the dentist, but I am concerned more about the infection than the tooth. Since the abscess has drained, do I need to see the dentist tomorrow? Or can I wait till the end of the month when my check comes in?

2007-09-18 16:59:42 · 6 answers · asked by nobodyinparticular 5