Dental - September 2007

I know this is going to make me sound like a dummy, but im 20 years old and never have had a cavity before.

I had a hole in my tooth before and it was just a weak spot in my tooth enamel. But now i have like three or four holes, like out of nowhere, only one of them hurts but im thinking it might be because my wisdom teeth are growing in and my tooth is just getting pushed. So are these cavities?

Im going to go to the dentist, but im terrified of needles, i have panic attacks and get sick. So im praying this isnt, what do yall think?

2007-09-18 16:38:49 · 11 answers · asked by soldiersprincess 3

I thought all the decay was removed before the filling was done. Once it is covered with the filling and no longer exposed, how can it become decayed again?

2007-09-18 15:39:01 · 8 answers · asked by Simba 7

I got 2 fillings this morning and one of them is still hurting if i eat or cold water touches it and it hurt when i used listering earlier. The dentist said i could eat whatever cause it had set. Is this normal?

2007-09-18 15:38:19 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is this true?: Ultrasonic scaling uses a machine called a cavitron, which uses sound waves to remove tartar. Ultrasonic scalers can only remove 50% of total tartar buildup so hand scaling must follow cavitron scaling.

2007-09-18 15:21:51 · 1 answers · asked by Girl 2

the dentist told me : gotta take out six teeth, do a bone build up, then implants. This is gonna cost like thousands and thousands. But my smile is my best feature. It's the six back teeth on top and its gonna show. Nuts! Help me.

2007-09-18 14:37:48 · 10 answers · asked by Just Tink 6

when my mouth is numb is there chances of biting my lips hard without knowing?

2007-09-18 13:19:52 · 4 answers · asked by Jack R 1

not as in PAIN but uncomfortable, and it feels weird & uncomfortable in the throat when i swallow
what can i do and what does it mean?

2007-09-18 13:06:49 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

you know like if you pinch up right before your 2 teeth there's like this danglie flap thing XDDD
why is it thereeeee.
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2007-09-18 10:01:24 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I recently had a dental checkup about odd pains in the back of my gums. It turns out that i have wisdom teeth popping up, and they are impacted.

They dont hurt me 90% of the time, but i get an occasional twinge. I may get them removed, but i want to know details, such as do i really need them removed, or can i just leave them in.

Im not bothered about having the operation, but mucus and blood in my mouth doesn't sound exciting to be honest..

Any help given is welcome

2007-09-18 09:25:24 · 12 answers · asked by joy vision 3

MUST BE OUT BY THURSDAY! Its a back tooth I need it out and FASTTT! Cause the orthodonist is going ot look at them thrusday and I NEED THIS ONE OUT! Tips please its a babytooth.

2007-09-18 09:21:31 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'd like to hear from someone who knows what they are talking about. thanks

2007-09-18 08:14:45 · 2 answers · asked by dude 1

i am having my wisdom teeth pulled tomorrow and i have two other teeth that have chipped because apparently i have soft teeth .. and my dentist told me i should have them both pulled along with my wisdom teeth because root canals dont always work .. but everyone i talk to about getting them pulled said dont do it or my other teeth will spread what should i do ? i am tired of having to watch what i eat because it hurts when i eat ... so do i eat better or worry about spreading ?

2007-09-18 08:14:26 · 6 answers · asked by hazel_629 1

I am in the process of getting my front teeth crowned. I was wondering which shape made a more youthful appearance?

2007-09-18 07:50:47 · 2 answers · asked by Sunshine75 3

2007-09-18 07:32:00 · 3 answers · asked by bree 2

my teeth feel clean after using my toothbrush i'm not unhappy, just wonder if the more expensive one actually do a better job as they move a million different ways and vibrate faster etc etc. will my teeth be cleaner or whiter? more money better brush or more money just means more moeny spent on marketing?

2007-09-18 07:13:55 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

He badly needs several root canals, but Medicare will only pay to have all of his teeth pulled. I hate to see him lose all his teeth at such a young age, but I have no money to help him. Are there any financial aid programs or dentists who might help? He is in a lot of pain.

2007-09-18 06:57:01 · 13 answers · asked by NY Buzz 4

Every time that I go to the dentist, I tell myself that everything will be alright and that I can handle it. I am nervous for at least a week before hand, even if it is just for a routine cleaning. I end up acting like a child, not wanting to even open my mouth. My denitst is really nice and understanding, but I feel really bad. I just want to know what to do and how I can calm myself down. I already get Nitrous anytime I actually have work done.

2007-09-18 06:08:28 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

everone reassures me i dont but i know i do i feel it somedays it bas but if i brush really good and like 8 times then itll be okay will i ever live a normal life

2007-09-18 05:56:39 · 12 answers · asked by love 3

2007-09-18 05:31:51 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have 3 children, ages 9, 6, and 18 mos. My 9 year old has already had crowns on couple of teeth, as well as just now diagnosed with an abcess due to one of his 6 year molars decay, which 6 months ago looked okay. We have been told that both of my 2 older children have hypoenamelism, which is why they are having these problems, but doing a google or yahoo search does not show anything on hypoenamelism. I would love to do some research on this (can read medical lit, as I am a doctor) but do not know where to start. Can anyone point me in the right direction?

2007-09-18 04:37:40 · 3 answers · asked by MedIntern 2

In the dream there were friends from high school that I haven't spoken to in years. At first only one fell out, but as soon as I noticed that people could see, my teeth started to crumble into pieces? at the end I was crying, and I had no teeth.

2007-09-18 03:19:20 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a wisdom teeth coming in, and gets my entire mouth off track. I lost count of which number this one is, I thought I had all 4 already, but apparently i didnt, but maybe i do now.

2007-09-18 02:47:01 · 5 answers · asked by Kim C 3

I get ulcers from time to time and they go away after a week. I got this one on the inside of my bottom lip about 3 weeks ago and it was a bit different. It's kind of a 'hole', what i mean is is that it goes IN a bit like a crater. There was an ulcer there but that's healed and gone, but the crater still remains, it doesn't hurt (only very mildly) but I want it to go away and I'm getting worried, any ideas?..

2007-09-18 01:50:34 · 8 answers · asked by dan_e6 2

I just wanna know what they are about, the procedure and how much and stuff. I am very interested in investing in it so im looking into them.

2007-09-18 01:14:13 · 5 answers · asked by Randy R 2

2007-09-18 00:46:33 · 49 answers · asked by Anonymous

I brush my teeth in the morning and brush and floss at night before I go to bed. What is this white/clear filmy stuff that is on my teeth and gums in the morning? It's gross.

2007-09-18 00:44:08 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

i really want straight whit teeth, any reasons not too?

2007-09-18 00:43:30 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hello. I'm 35 years old but feel like such a baby right now. I am getting my upper left wisdom tooth extracted in about 9 hours from now. I am so nervous.
I have a prescription for Halcion from the oral surgeon and am supposed to take it one hour before my appointment.
I am nervous about I will feel from this medication. I am also very nervous about the extraction itself. The tooth is not impacted. It's decayed and broken and cannot be saved. The dentist is expecting it to break during the extraction. I am not sure how this affects the procedure. I am so scared of many things from the pain and/or pressure I may feel, to the crunching noises I may hear, etc. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

2007-09-17 17:13:18 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm thinking of a science fair project for. I am wondering what actually does decay the teeth? Carbonation? Sugar? Also what types of pop do decay teeth the most? (ex.root beer, pepsi etc.)

2007-09-17 16:28:20 · 5 answers · asked by Paulina H 1

2007-09-17 15:51:34 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous