Dental - October 2007

i jus got back from the dentist and i need to have a few cavities filled. how does it feel. i've never had one done before. and how's the shot. i can handle shots, but i've never had one in my mouth. does it hurt. and how many do you usually get. any information would be helpful.

thanks

2007-10-05 08:42:59 · 7 answers · asked by Nevaeh C 1

Right after/above the third molar on the bottom jaw, my gum, or whatever you call it, has a bump and it's kind of chewy-like. Everytime I bite down, I can't even close my jaw because this bump is in the way and I can chew on it. It kind of hurts and when I swallow, I feel a slight pain on the left side of my throat.

2007-10-05 08:23:45 · 4 answers · asked by Ben 3

And how long after ddi you wear a retainer?

2007-10-05 08:18:57 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I tan at Hollywood Tans and I noticed that my smile was brighter after a few sessions. I've been holding my mouth open and smiling during the session to see if it really does work. Is this possible or is just my imagination?

2007-10-05 08:18:18 · 5 answers · asked by Jen 1

Hi,

I've just been to the dentist for a tooth scale and polish. However, I've noticed there are still bits of tartar left behind and in front of some of my teeth? Has my dentist been lazy/incompetent?

How much tartar needs to be built up before it causes problems?

For the past two years I've been having on/off problems with gum inflammation/bleeding. The past couple of weeks has been one of those times. I got the scaling done yesterday and there are small, what I believe are referred to as 'pockets' in the gumline below some of my teeth, where the tartar used to be. Will the bits of tartar that are left stop my gums healing?

Unfortunately, I can't treat my gum inflammation with corsodyl because it has started causing blisters on my tongue, and the skin at the top of my gums to become sore. Is their an alternative? When I asked my dentist she just told me to floss and use listerine. (Listerine = prevention, I need a cure).

Please advise.

Craig

2007-10-05 07:11:47 · 10 answers · asked by Craig L 1

What are the rules?

2007-10-05 06:22:36 · 10 answers · asked by fizzywo 4

I have new dentures and found I gag when I wear them how can I correct this problem. I cant eat with them. Anyone can help me?

2007-10-05 06:06:05 · 3 answers · asked by Shazi 1

I was at the dentist today and the doctor said that I had a lot of teeth staining etc,... and that it was probably from certain foods I've been eating.

So, what are the foods that cause teeth staining?

2007-10-05 06:02:16 · 8 answers · asked by s@m5on C. 2

wat happens when i dont... i havent flossed in forever. also wat are the benefits of flossing

2007-10-05 05:39:19 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

it doesn't help as i'm shi+ scared & wondered if dentists do provide sedation for something so basic like .

2007-10-05 05:25:14 · 7 answers · asked by i have no identity 3

If my breath EVER smelled like some people that I've been around WHO DON'T KNOW IT'S ROTTEN, please shoot me.

2007-10-05 05:21:57 · 2 answers · asked by Barbie 2

I AM LOOKING FOR 2-3 IMPLANTS TO MY LOWER JAW TO MAINTAIN FULL DENTURES IN M Y MOUTH. ALL MY TEETH WERE REMOVED 7 WEEKS AGO.

2007-10-05 04:53:26 · 2 answers · asked by rhoda.dash 1

I know a few people that do this, and their teeth are white and they never have cavities?

2007-10-05 04:27:45 · 7 answers · asked by ? 1

I have something to confess. I used to suck my fingers until I was 23. That was around a year ago. I finally stopped and was so happy I finally kicked my bad childhood habit. But now I notice when I wake up in the morning my front teeth hurt. I think that now my tongue is pushing out my front teeth while I am sleeping. Maybe I was used to my fingers and now I have replaced it with my tongue. I have always had an overbite but now I am scared it is getting bigger. Are there any mouth pieces or night guards that will keep my tongue from pushing on my front teeth at night??
Thanks!

2007-10-05 02:47:19 · 5 answers · asked by chicagojo 2

2007-10-05 00:40:01 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

My husband called me lazy and selfish because I wouldn't go with him. I got things to do myself and he old enough to go by himself. Am I wrong for not going?

2007-10-04 17:43:57 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi, I was in a bicycle accident when I was 7 and lost my two front teeth. I have had a flipper since then. Then when I was about 14 I had to have 3 root canals done on my two teeth right next to the flipper and one molar. I take good care of my teeth but they are super soft and my dentist recommened getting a bridge because one of the root canals now needs to be extracted...so that will be 3 teeth I'm missing in the front and then I will still have 2 root canals. My teeth are always in constant pain and are EXTREMELY sensitive. I just want to pull them all and get dentures but I don't know how much it would cost...or if its the right thing to do. I'm sick of dealing with all of this and I'm only 25.

Anyone have any ideas or suggestions???

2007-10-04 17:43:41 · 4 answers · asked by ummjinan 2

WHAT IS IT

2007-10-04 17:05:36 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

3 years ago I was in a car wreck that broke my jaw and broke or knocked out a lot of my teeth. I've had 5 surgeries and have dental implants but I no longer have insurance and don't have the money for the crowns and veneers I need to finish the process. I've been wearing temporaries for 3 years! I'm a single mom of 3 and I work hard as a Marketing Director for a biotech company. But $25,000 for dental work would be a far stretch for me. I'm still paying for my son's braces! Are there any resources for moms like me?

2007-10-04 17:00:30 · 7 answers · asked by greenie 2

2007-10-04 16:52:14 · 20 answers · asked by presidentrichardnixon 3

His teeth are not in great shape. He wants them all replaced in one day because he is embarrassed. Can they do this? Would he qualify for a bridge or does he need implants? Can a general dentist do this? Thanks!

2007-10-04 16:25:51 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Anyone know how to remove the denture adhesive from my mouth after I remove my upper plate, without the 20 minutes of scraping and scrubbing?

2007-10-04 16:25:08 · 3 answers · asked by Pete 2

Once you start using sensodyne toothpaste, if you stop will you then become dependent on it?

2007-10-04 16:10:33 · 3 answers · asked by Yavuzen 1

2007-10-04 15:53:01 · 6 answers · asked by Jennifer S 1

I'm 16 yrs old...and I wear dentures..Then yesterday the dentists made an xray infront of my teeth wer the dentures lies and..they found out that..i have an adult tooth(im not sure if its adult or..) that won't come out..and just stuck in there..so they told me to see an oral surgeon..Im just wondering if its possible that they might give me a surgery to take it out..It doesnt hurt though..or nything

2007-10-04 15:19:00 · 5 answers · asked by sakura_kiss02 1

I am hungry and wanna know if there are any food restrictions now that I just got my tooth pulled about an hour (at the most) ago.

2007-10-04 07:12:46 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

is there any difference between what actonel protects vs fosamax?

2007-10-04 06:50:36 · 4 answers · asked by Judy K 1

2007-10-04 03:57:16 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-04 02:31:55 · 5 answers · asked by holyhead69 1

It's been 3 days and it hurts a lot. cant bite on it.
it feels almost itchy..tingly.

How long can expect it to hurt for?

2007-10-04 00:57:56 · 7 answers · asked by star 1