Dental - September 2007

On the right lower side where my wisdom tooth will be, the gum area became swollen for two days. It did not hurt but it had gradually gotten bigger to a point where I could not bite down fully. It looked as if there was white liquid inside. Today it seemed to have drained on its own as the swelling has disappeared and I could taste a strange liquid in my mouth with my tongue. Was this an infection? Should I be concerned?

2007-09-01 17:59:44 · 5 answers · asked by enzo22 1

2007-09-01 17:56:29 · 7 answers · asked by phatsar12 1

I just had a cavity filled and I'm wondering how long do I have to wait before I can eat? It's been about 4 hours already. I really want to eat this bag of hot cheetios in front of me but will it mess up my filling? Help!

2007-09-01 17:47:08 · 6 answers · asked by simon c 1

I tried the temporary stuff from the pharmacy and it didn't stay...any suggestions? Can see a dentist for 5 days and it's a front tooth....

2007-09-01 15:00:12 · 7 answers · asked by 2 cents 5

Does anyone know of an easy way to get rid of gingivits?

2007-09-01 13:29:18 · 15 answers · asked by Shannon O 2

i have an overbite, it's not that bad though. when i smile you can see half of my bottom teeth, but if i have my top and bottom molars touch, my top teeth in the front cover my bottom teeth. do i need braces? my teeth are very straight compared to to the other teens in my class. but i think my teeth are a bit small. is there anything i can do to fix that?

2007-09-01 12:22:43 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I need to buy one of those portable folding cups so that I can brush my teeth at school and other places I just got braces, and the orthodontist strongly emphasized that I must brush my teeth after every meal.

So, where?

2007-09-01 12:16:22 · 4 answers · asked by Christine 2

2007-09-01 12:14:03 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have had a constant dull achy pain in my left temple area for days now.. my husband said he thought he heard me grinding my teeth at night recently.. is this a symptom?

2007-09-01 11:47:32 · 4 answers · asked by ajoytalent 1

im 13 and about 2 hours ago i chipped my front top left tooth its unnoiticable from the front but from the inside it feels gough and my lips are really swollen ive had ice on it for a bit and had a popsicle will the sweeling go away or do i have to see my dentist?

2007-09-01 11:39:36 · 5 answers · asked by Eddie 1

It's been exactly 4 weeks since I got my wisdom teeth removed. I got all 4 of them removed and now I want to know when is it okay to eat rice and other things that have small morsels (i.e popcorn, etc). At first I was advised not to, because they could get stuck in the holes, but now my holes are craters and they are almost closed. Should I just wait until they are completely closed?

2007-09-01 11:26:01 · 3 answers · asked by Windowguy19 3

I just had my teeth pulled 24 hours ago. I took a nerve pill before I went in, and I didnt even think and the dentist gave me some valium. Well that threw me for a loop, the combination of meds. I was so wacked out, I fell asleep during the extraction. I remember it vaguely, dentist had to keep waking me up to keep me from moving, he had a device in my mouth to keep it open. Well when I was taken home they had to put me in the passenger seat and had to be put in a wheel chair.

Ok heres my questions:
Is this normal?
I only have the gause they gave me at the dentist, its full of blood, can I use anyhing else????
I think I am not allowed to smoke, so I haven't. I am shaking because I am having a nicotine spell.
If I put alot of paper in the holes do you think I can smoke?
My mouth is still numb (everything lasts longer, low toleration to any meds, even novicane). You think I can use a straw?
Its normal to have pain near the neighboring molers?
How long will my gums be in pain?

2007-09-01 11:12:00 · 6 answers · asked by LadyRaven 3

How long after getting braces does it still hurt?

2007-09-01 10:54:35 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

For a few months now, the left side of my jaw would feel really strained when I opened my mouth. When I yawn or open my mouth to eat, I would feel it pop or crack, and it hurts sometimes. Does anyone know why this is happening?

My mother told me that the same thing happened to her when she was little, so I'm pretty sure it isn't serious. I've been told it's because I've been using the left side of my mouth to chew too much, so I've been chewing with my right side for over a month now, but it still hurts. :(

2007-09-01 10:45:22 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Can you get cavities in your dentures if you use too much artificial sweetener

2007-09-01 10:34:42 · 3 answers · asked by reallyfunnyguy 1

I've been told that i have Genetically Weak Enamel...
Although I've never bothered to ask if there is a way to strengthen strengthen it. I do brush 2-3 times daily and my teeth aren't "Yellow" but they could certainly become whiter. Any comments whatsoever would be very much appreciated! :D

2007-09-01 10:00:34 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

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2007-09-01 09:47:28 · 6 answers · asked by the roach 3

ive been sucking my thumb ever since i was born now im thirteen and i just stoped sucking my thumb and i have a huge over bite how do i get rid of it without goin 2 the dentist

2007-09-01 09:43:02 · 4 answers · asked by Ammar y 2

i got hit in the face and my jaw was hurting and like clicking and popping. i was bad a first but i cied it and kept like moving it and it odesnt hurt at all anymore. what happened?

2007-09-01 09:27:30 · 4 answers · asked by Allie B. 2

I know everyone is probably different based on certain factors, but I think this would be the way to go for me, just wondering if anyone has a ballpark figure for this job, thanks.

2007-09-01 09:21:43 · 4 answers · asked by superhomer1221 2

Well I have a tooth that has been broke off for some time now and kept putting the dentist off all until 2 days ago it was hurting to where if my top teeth would push down and touch the one that was cracked it would be painful so for the past 2 or 3 days i cannot touch my teeth together or that one hurts terribly have a dentist appointment to get it pulled Tuesday but I do not know what to do until then and orajel or tylenol work plllleeeaaassseee help asap

2007-09-01 07:38:22 · 6 answers · asked by Lisa L 1

I have tartar in spite of frequent flossing and brushing. What do I do wrong?

2007-09-01 05:00:59 · 6 answers · asked by ABC 4

2007-09-01 04:37:07 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

...to get all my top teeth pulled (16 teeth)....and get a denture implant put in? And about how mucyh time would it take?

2007-09-01 03:21:00 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-01 02:37:19 · 5 answers · asked by Molinomama 1