Dental - November 2007

i DO not have crooked teeth

2007-11-10 08:14:34 · 14 answers · asked by chocolate 2

We went to my four year olds daughters denist apt. yesterday and they said they need to put caps on some of her front teeth I think three. They said they would be the metal on the back and tooth colord on the front. They said they can try to do it in the office under what they called some kind of gas or at the hospital where they can completley knock her out. They seemed to perfer it do it at the hospital even thow they told me how well she set still for the xrays and cleanings. To explain her teeth a little better its her three front teeth on the back of them you can see a little brown spot I guess a small cavity on each of them. From the front you can't even tell she has them. I want to have her teeth fixed if thats whats needed but I am very torn. I really would perfer her not have to be put to sleep in the hospital for this and I wanted to know if anyone has heard of putting caps on a four year olds teeth. Any advice would be great. Also wanted to know what its going to look like.

2007-11-10 01:04:10 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-09 23:01:11 · 7 answers · asked by Dean L 1

A silver tooth cap is loose. No, wait. I mean my entire BABY tooth is loose. I'm currently 13 and don't remember when I got the cap. Should I be worried? Or just treat the baby tooth as any regular loose tooth and forget about it?

2007-11-09 11:24:33 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have all mine. They aren't a problem. Does decay occur between them and the tooth before them, causing molars to be lost? If so, I'll have them out. My dentist won't do it because I was very unpleasant to his colleague when she said that 5 of my teeth wanted to come out. I was annoyed at the way she said it. The other one has since been removed. Do wisdom teeth cause problems, as his colleague said mine would when they were fully grown? As they have been for over two years now. (Was she just after the money?) I have lost one molar, for a different reason; which was due to bad dental work (a different dentist). Losing one is no problem, but to lose any more could be. Should I have my wisdom teeth taken out?

2007-11-09 10:58:44 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

my tooth is moving and im crying already and im wearing a braces because my cousin stab it with a stick i cried then and yesterday i found out it is moving and i dont want a false teeth what do i do?and its permanent

2007-11-09 10:55:52 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-09 09:50:47 · 2 answers · asked by jessiebabie824 2

My friend brushes his teeth 2-3 times a day (sometimes more but never less). He uses a Philips Sonicare toothbrush which is supposed to be gentle on teeth. He also grinds his teeth in his sleep, and uses a mouthguard at night. When he brushes, he does it with his Sonicare for at least 20 minutes, sometimes a lot longer. This time does not include the flossing and rinsing. All in all it is usually at least an hour long ritual. He mostly uses regular instead to whitening toothpaste because it's less harsh on enamel. He claims if he doesn't brush his teeth so long, they become gray. He does also complain sometimes about his teeth being sensitive, and his dentist has reccomended using Sensodyne toothpaste. When you take into account how many times a day he brushes, and for how long, it's about an hour of scrubbing on those teeth daily, when most people spend maybe 10 minutes brushing a day. How can I convince him this is harmful? I need reputable sources.

2007-11-09 08:53:11 · 18 answers · asked by Corby 1

My brother mentioned seeing a holistic dentist but I've searced for one in NV and cant find one. Plus my ins will be terminating Dec 1st 07 and I'm running out of time

2007-11-09 07:27:15 · 7 answers · asked by Juliezee 1

the toothache is so severe that i have shooting pains in my ear, i can only watch tv or be on the computer for as long as 30 minutes because of the light and i have a headache that is just sitting there. i have had a root canal before and i am suspecting it is the same thing, i cant afford to got to the, dentist right now so i need a pain killer that can sustain it until i can afford one. i am so broke right now i am scared the infection will spread and damage some nerves in my face. i have used Tylenol, Aleve, Excederin, and Ibuprofen but they are ineffective. please help me find a pain killer i cant sleep at night.

2007-11-09 07:05:01 · 7 answers · asked by rachel o 2

When I was at my dentist I had some problems with the anesthetic as it was wearing off too soon. I received 3 of something called ampoules and I was told I cannot be given any more as 6 ampoules is a toxic dose. What does that mean? Can I have problems from that much anesthetic?

2007-11-09 07:02:25 · 4 answers · asked by teodor d 2

2007-11-09 06:05:16 · 2 answers · asked by tenayaledeux00 3

The pain is on the left side... I also have a lump around the corner of my jaw close to my ear...
also, i was perscribed some Naproxen a while back... could I use this to help with the problem?
20 minutes ago - 3 days left to answer.

2007-11-09 05:34:32 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Im 16 and my teeth are a little bit overcrowded, its not painful but i was just wondering whether or not my Jaw will still be growing as i'd like to have better looking teeth!

2007-11-09 05:02:55 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-09 03:39:01 · 3 answers · asked by thomas 1

I have a crown that is 10 years old. Started to experience extreme sensitivity. He did an x ray and found decay under the crown. Went in today to get the old crown removed and impressions for the new crown. He found more decay than he expected.
The tooth is in the top right and very back of my mouth. He said I should think about either extraction or root canal.
What are the advantages/disadvantage of each?
If I get the root canal can the decay still return at a later date?
How painful is the root canal?
Thanks!!

2007-11-09 03:35:32 · 9 answers · asked by Lilly 1

Dentist did not give any other suggestions on what I can do about the infection in my gums etc. Is there an over the counter rinse I can use or any other treatment option I can do myself to help along with the flossing and brushing?

2007-11-09 02:57:06 · 6 answers · asked by lg 1

I had my one and only crown put on in April of 2004. In February of 2006, it popped off for some unknown reason. (I wasn't eating anything hard or overly chewy.) So, the dentist reattached it, and I went on my merry little way.

Well, last night, the little sucker popped off again! I don't want to go back to the original dentist, so I have to wait until Monday to reach another one. Does anyone know of a way to secure this stupid crown safely until then? I am afraid to eat, because I think it is going to pop off again and I am going to swallow the damn thing!

Any advice? Please!

2007-11-09 02:50:49 · 6 answers · asked by Katslookup - a Fostering Fool! 6

I WANT TO HAVE A SMILE MAKEOVER. I AM FIFTY SEVEN..I WILL HAVE THREE IMPLANTS AND VARIOUS CAPS AND ROOT CANALS..DENTISTS IS ASKING FOR 30,000 UP FRONT AND 20,000 AFTER THE TEETH ARE INSTALLED...I HAVE NEVER HEARD OF PR EPAY FOR DENTALSERVICES..I ALWAYS PAY AFTER THE WORK IS DONE..IS THIS A SCAM??

2007-11-09 01:53:11 · 8 answers · asked by lenny b 1

Well i have had my rubber bands for about a month now. About 2 weeks ago my orthodontist put more in my mouth for the right side of my Jaw. It is supposed to expand my top jaw a little bit, but i have ntoiced when i bited down fully, my jaw is not sitting right. The bottom jaw shifts to the left when i bite down, and it does not look alligned. Is this supposed to happen? Or is something wrong?

I have an appointment with him on November 29

2007-11-09 01:12:16 · 4 answers · asked by dsfas 1

A friend of mine has lost his front tooth and there is another wobbly tooth at the front. Apparently he is having a plate made up, which I don't know what that means.. Would it be better to extract the wobbly tooth which is next to the gap and look at the options then. But what are the options for lower tooth replacement?

2007-11-08 20:52:37 · 5 answers · asked by Ashmiss 1

i injured my dominant hand, and im really having a bad time using my other hand to brush.. my girlfriend is starting to smell something wierd.. HELP!

anything can you recommend:
-->i can buy in the phillippines,
-->cheap, at most PhP 1000 ($200) with shipping if needed
-->has well known reputation
-->been proven to whiten teeth (optional)

i need some serious answers here, posibly by dentists or someone who use power brushes themselves.. and yes ive tried googling it but apparently i cant reach someone who actually knows the product.. and please no "go see your dentist" answers...

thank you, in advance

2007-11-08 19:53:32 · 1 answers · asked by Flying Voter 2

im not a chain smoker.. but yea i smoke like once a day.. wid frnds.. but my breath smells of tobacco.. n i get very scared coz i need to go home.. what should i do?? eat mint or wat???

2007-11-08 18:39:56 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-08 17:47:35 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

i had my top and bottom wisdom teeth cut out and they had to cut into my jaw, the dr. said they almost broke my jaw. it has been like a month and now there is a really hard knot on the jaw that hurts real bad. also, when i wake up it takes a while before i can open my mouth at all, and when i finally get it open, it pops really loud. does anyone know what this is?

2007-11-08 17:15:02 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

what makes more money a nurse or dentist?

2007-11-08 16:42:34 · 12 answers · asked by mandyyy 1

I am in my late 40's and have never had good teeth. I have constant toothaches and need expensive procedures done. I was quoted at $37,000 to have my teeth straightened etc. I cannot afford this and do not of course have a dental plan. I am missing a number of teeth all of which are molars and back teeth. I can only chew on one side because there are no teeth on the other side, also I will at times choke on my food because it gets stuck in my teeth and I bite the insides of my lips. Its ridiculous and I probably should have done this a long time ago. Please, if you have any wisdom I would like to hear from you. My daughter thinks its a good idea as she attests that its better to have it done now rather than waiting when I'm older. I want to add that I have major bone loss in my mouth and have hashimotos disease(immune disease).

2007-11-08 16:34:18 · 9 answers · asked by slyfox 1

I NEED SOME WORK DONE ON MY TEETH..THE DENTIST STATES I MUST PAY HIM 20,000 DOLLARS BEFOR HE WILL WORK ON MY TEETH,,IF I DO NOT PEPAY 20,000.HE WILL NOT HELP ME.IS THIS LEGAL ETHICAL??..the dentists office is in a town where the medium income is 31,863. a year!! is i legal for a dentist to demand prepayment of so much,,?if i dont pay he wont do the work..never have run ino this befor..is this a scam??

2007-11-08 16:29:17 · 8 answers · asked by mary w 1

-Wear metal chains such as braces on my teeth for 2 years and maybe get a tetanus shot when my wires are removed.

-Or in one month!! Get all my crooked teeth out and add artificial ones, and it'll look just as good.

pros and cons por favor.

2007-11-08 16:03:51 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

So i got a few fillings yesterday but i was wondering since the doctors puts a filling in a cavity hole does the tooth grow and close or does the filling stay there forever?

2007-11-08 15:56:02 · 11 answers · asked by Jesse 2