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Oral hygiene after tooth extraction

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:58:27 GMT

I had 3 teeth removed four days ago and was wandering when i can brush the extraction site. I have been brushing all other teeth but have not touched the three extraction sites. I just want to make sure it stays clean.

Jaw and Gum pain even after Root Canal treatment

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:54:28 GMT

Started feeling pain in lower right gums about a month ago. Teeth not sensitive to heat or cold or to touch or chewing. However, somewhere on bottom molars right side, experiencing throbbing pain when sucking on candy, spicey food such as spaghetti sauce, hurts when washing face bottom jaw or when talking. Sometimes when moving tongue around will feel sore spot but hard to figure out just exactly where the pain is (what tooth or gum around which tooth). Molar Tooth #30 has a 13 year old crown. Visited dentist who took x-ray and nothing showed up on x-ray, tapped tooth,and tested ice with no reaction. Dentist advised to remove the existing crown on #30, perform root canal and replace with new crown. Root canal performed 2 weeks ago. Painful with symptoms feel like stretching ligiments or needles pricking my mouth. Called Dentist to describe symptoms and he prescribed 10-day antibiotic (amoxicillan). Returned to dentist on 2/1 to have new crown put on and descibed still feeling pain, dentist prescribed Oral Rinse Chlorhexidine Gluconate and been using that now for 4 days with no improvement. Delayed putting on new crown for two more weeks. Unfortunately I still am experiencing the pain. What could this be? Did the dentist recommend the wrong tooth for root canal? Is it possible my pain is not related to the teeth itself but to the gum or jaw? Do I have an infection and perhaps a stronger antibiotic? What is the next step I should take with discussions with my dentist? Should I get a 2nd opinion? 53 years old and never had any dental problems before. General cleanings, cavities/filllings and 2 crowns over 53 years. Please advise. . . Thank you.

Excruciating toothache even after taking antibiotics for a week

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:46:16 GMT

Please help, I have had a serious excruciating toothache for the past 2 weeks now, it usually hurts the worse in the mornings, but I have gone to the dentist and have gotten antibiotics and pain killers. They said it could either be an infection or a wisdom tooth that's coming in. Have been taking antibiotics for over a week now and pain gets worse. Anyone know what the pain can be?

My top row teeth are all out of place shifting towards the right

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:41:10 GMT

If my whole top row is shifted to the right and not even to my bottom row, while at the same time I still have a teeth growing on the top row next to my right front teeth Is that the cause of being shifted like that

Sharp tooth pain with feeling of nerves causing pain

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:31:57 GMT

I am having a sharp pain shoot through my toot. It makes my mouth twitch. It feels like my nerves are causing the pain.

Painful hole in gums due to bad oral hygiene

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 05:50:31 GMT

I recently discovered that my gum near my molarer teeth have a small hole that hurts a bit when i chew food and touch it. I don't really brush my teeth and I have a bad breath. Can you help me?

Tongue swelling after all teeth removed

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:08:37 GMT

I had all my teeth taken out while asleep 4 days ago. My tongue was swollen last night and today was ok now it is swollen again very thick feeling and it is sore and has a little bit of white on it. I am having trouble sitting up more than 5 minutes really dizzy. The only medicine I took was Advil. I did not need the prescription pain meds. He didn't give me an antibiotic. He said the infection would drain once all the gums were cut. Please advise me cause this swollen tongue is scary.

scaling and root planning for treating gum problems

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:53:51 GMT

I was told that I have gum disease all over my mouth. And in order to do my porcelain crown veneers, I need to have scaling and root planning done. Did the hygienist do a good job cleaning and treating my teeth and gum when the whole process took about an hour and 15 minutes. My invoice was for UL, UR, LL, LR (Perio scale&root pin-4+per quad)and six local antibiotic.

Post core and tooth fell out totally intact

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 05:45:58 GMT

I had a root canal done and then a post and core put in without a crown. It has been a few years since this was done. Today while not even eating anything, the whole tooth, post, and core fell out! It is the top first molar so it is sort of right in between my teeth. Is this common for the whole thing to just fall out??? I mean the post shouldn't do that, should it?? I thought that was cemented in? What are my options now? I have broken off tooth at the gum line - is an implant my only option (aside from having the remaining part of the tooth under the gun line removed)? Should my dentist be responsible for this failure???

Teeth extractions site in white color after 3 days

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 05:37:34 GMT

I had 3 teth extracted wednesday at 9am it is now saturday at 2 pm, the extraction sites are now kind of whitish. I have a bad taste in my mouth but have very little pain. I was just wandering if it is normal for the extraction sites to be a white color

Broken Back Teeth needing dental crowns

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:37:26 GMT

When I was 12 years old, one of my back teeth teeth got rotten. I was taken to the dentist & he gave me a filling. It was okay until I was 21 years old. The tooth rotted again & I didn't notice. When I was chewing chicken bone the tooth broke into pieces. About 50% of it broke. The center pieces of the tooth broke. I was taken into doctor again & he placed a huge chunk of filling in the tooth. The dentist told me to avoid eating on that side & advised to get a cap for the tooth later. However, I never got that cap & now part of that tooth is rotting & breaking into pieces again. A part of the filling also got rotten. Now what should I do? I'm scared of a root canal as I heard it hurts a lot. Will just a cap will do the job? BTW, I feel no pain at all in that teeth. Aside from when some parts of the tooth broke I felt excruciating pain but now its nothing.

Dental pain and infection and finding affordable dentist

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:01:11 GMT

I was in a abusive relationship and he did not allow to me to care for my teeth at all. Right now my mouth hurts undeniably to the point I do not know what to do and I do not have the money. My gums are burning extremely to the point that they hurt so bad they make every other tooth hurt me and send pain through my whole mouth. Top and bottom. And my mouth heats up. My teeth are broken inside my gums. I have no clue what to do because I know what i cannot afford if i could send pictures I would. Can you please tell me what can I do or where can i go because this pain is unexplainable but can be seen. Please help me in any way that you can and I would appreciate it more than you would ever know.

Orthodontics treatment for malaligned teeth

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:47:13 GMT

Dear Sir/Madam, My age is 25 year and i m a male. My upper front 4 teeth are slightly out side from its row. I had start my orthodontics treatment when i was about 18 year, i used to take on plate on my teeth. During the treatment my teeth was got fixed i was at the last step when doc ask me get xRay, and i did and handed over to doc for analysis but doc took more time and i also got busy. Unfortunatly my treatment get stop and my teeth regain their previous position. Now i want to start it again. Kindly guide me so i can complete it.

Tongue Protruding with parted lips and open teeth

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:42:56 GMT

Just in the last 2 weeks I have noticed that when I am resting I will find my lips have parted, my teeth have opened slightly and my tongue has pushed past my teeth and is resting against the back of my lips protruding somewhat through. I have had issues with my jaw being tight, sore, clicking and difficult to open without popping for a few years off and on mostly in the morning. I am not sure if this is related to this new symptom. I also have found that I sleep with my mouth open quite a bit lately. In addition, I feel my bite is off as though I have to move my lower jaw backwards more in order to line my molars; though I could just be being hyper sensitive because of all the other issues. Any ideas?

Pain after molar tooth extraction

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:32:01 GMT

I had a molar (upper right) extracted 3 days ago. He put a plastic piece over the extraction. I can't remember what he told me regarding this piece. It is loose but held on by a stitch. This morning my mouth is throbing and I'm wondering if I'm developing a dry socket as a result of this plastic not allowing a clot to form. What should I do?

Need a dentist but have no insurance for that

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:25:48 GMT

To Whom It May Concern: I am 25 years old and already had one tooth eat itself away about four years ago. Since then, no matter how much I brush my teeth, my gums and teeth are turning black. It's scary. I need to know what to do for now until I can pay for a visit. If anyone can help me, I would appreciate it. P.S. I meant to mention, I don't necessarily have any pain most of the time, but I don't want to look the age I feel. I want to hold on to a little youth since I could hit menopause any day now. Thank you.

Pain in tooth after build up two day back with dental post

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:17:53 GMT

I had a post and build up on two molars two days ago. It was sore afterwards but now pain is severe. Sharp and stabbing. I did not have any root canals prior to build up and my bite seems even. What could be the reason for the pain? What should I do?

Reasons for unknown pain in molar with amalgam filling

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:12:09 GMT

i had a dull pain in a molar with amalgam filling two years ago , i went to my dentist, he examine it with x-ray & said that he saw everything is good & he didn't know the reason of the pain but he described a toothpaste for sensitive teeth & anti-inflammatory tablets & set another appointment next week to re-examine it ... now i'd like to know why it's hard to detect the reason for the pain & what can be it's causes ( just scientific possible reasons for that strange pain :) ) Thanks very much :)

How to get cheap full oral rehabilitation

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:06:16 GMT

I never really took care of my teeth growing up and then when I became pregnant my teeth begin to have problems. My dentist gave me so many fillings and root canals. Most of my teeth have since then have decayed it have fallen out. I am only 26g and more than half of my teeth are rotted or gone. I can't even smile because I'm so embarrasse. I have no insurance except for medical assistance.. please help

Gum Swelling and Pain on Lower Jaw

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:01:01 GMT

Begining yesterday morning I have been expeiancing a lot of pain and swelling in my lower jaw all the way in the back of my mouth. The pain and swelling have seemed to be getting worse. I have pain everytime I swallow food or drinks, talk, open my mouth, and when there is a lot of movement on the furniture I am on. I need to know what may be wrong, and what I can do to ease the pain and reduce the swelling. Since I do not have dental insurance I cannot afford to go into the office for an evaluation. Thank you for your time.

Space between teeth causing pain

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 09:57:19 GMT

I am 66, have always gone to the dentist every 6 months but now I have no dental insurance. Recently, I noticed a space between my lower central and lower lateral tooth (right side)-perhaps it was plaque that fell away-but does not appear to be decay and is not at all tender. However,I am constantly having the inside of my lower lip caught and pinched (quite painfully). Will this cause any type of a tumor on the inside of my lip? And what would the dentist do to alleviate the problem-at the least expense. Thank you.

Affordable dentist for bridge work

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 09:52:14 GMT

I would like to know if anyone can recommend an affordable dentist who could do a bridgeon my front upper teeth I have one missing on the left that has a temporary bridge in place but I also have 2 bad on the right side I would like to have one solid bridge across the front where the bad teeth are but the existing dentist I have already put a temp bridge on the left side and no I'm not a big fan of my current dentist as well even with insurance they are really expensive, I need dental care that is affordable and I do have insurance (crappy, but I have it) I live in the Las vegas, NV area who do you recommend?

Tooth Abscess without any pain and complications

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 09:46:08 GMT

My Dentist says I have an abscess. He said the tooth is dead. I formed a bubble on the outside of my upper number 15 tooth. I believe I caused this by grinding on the tooth. I was never in any pain. My dentist took xrays and probed around the tooth. I looked at the xrays and didn't see any darkness around the tooth. It looked like my other teeth. He said my options were root canal or extraction with either a bridge or implant. He said that root canals don't guaranty removal of all the bacteria. I put a pad saturated with Grapefruit Seed extract on the gum and the tooth started draining (pus)in about 20 minutes. That along with Antibiotics have killed the infection. I am worried about his recommendations as everything feels fine and I am able to chew as if nothing ever happened. Is it possible that I just had a gum infection? It seems to me that he didn't do enough to determine that my tooth is dead. But I'm not a dentist. Any information/recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

Ulcerated sore from dentures and its treatment

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 09:40:09 GMT

I have worn dentures for 12 years. Ever so often they cause sore spots between my gum and cheek(where they connect). I have used ora gel and ambesol gel in the past as well as liquid antacid to cure them. This time those are not working and the spot has opened up into a sore. What would you recommend I use to help this heal.

Hardening clay on the molars during braces treatment

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 09:33:41 GMT

i am wearing braces n during my last check up, the dentist placed some kind of hardening clay on my molar teeth to raise my upper jaws from the lower, as to prevent the brackets on the teeth being hit often.(the upper teeth were hitting my lower teeth's brackets). i would like to know what is the clay thingy on my mouth now? thx.:)

Lower gum/jaw pain after getting the deep cleaning done

Tue, 03 May 2011 18:51:36 GMT

Greetings, My name is Ken. I am 42 years old. I had a dental appointment on 04/06/11 for a deep cleaning. When I arrived the dentist who was supposed to work on me was so busy that another dentist did my cleaning. I have to mention that he didn't introduce himself so that made me nervous. I asked him what procedure he was going to perform just to make sure he wasn't some guy off the street. He said "Deep Cleaning" and I felt a little at ease. Anyway the dentist said he was going to try to perform the deep cleaning with out the numbing medication but it was to painful so he pulled out his needle and began injecting my lower gums. At first he did the left side which went pretty smooth and then he did the right side. When he injected the right side I almost jumped out of the chair because it was so painful. I assumed that he hit a nerve. So he proceeded to clean my teeth and when he was done I was impressed. They looked nice. He told me the pain medication would wear off in a few hours and I would be able to eat. When the medication wore off my right lower jaw/mouth was still very soar. I thought the pain would go away but it never did. Until this day I cannot open my mouth completely wide . It's like my jaw gets stuck and it is painful. Things I use to enjoy like burritos and hamburgers I can't because I cant open my mouth and when I attempt to it is so painful I can't explain it. I called the dentist and they did a follow up and said " Do some mouth stretching exercise and that should help". If the pain continues come back and we will send you out to a specialist. I am very nervous about my condition. It's very scary not being able to eat like I have been eating all my life. Can you give me some insight on this matter? Thank you.

Saving natural teeth or getting teeth extraction followed by dental implants

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:32:14 GMT

I was punched and as a result #9 central incisor was lost and #10 lateral incisor was moved to the back. This occurred on a saturday night. On tuesday evening #10 was pushed back into place and braced with a metal wire. It is not yet 100% sure that this tooth will survive. #8 also shows a slight sign of possible trauma appearing as a crack on the x-ray, but this is not 100% conclusive. I have no pain. Surrounding bones seem to all be fine. Specialist A advises to pull both #8 and #10 put two implants and bridge #9. As he feels that #10 has a very small chance of survival due to future root resorption and feels that two adjacent implants will not look natural and thus require additional gum and bone reconstruction. Specialist B advises to wait one month as he feels #10 has been pushed back in place correctly and has a chance to survive with a root canal treatment, however cannot be conclusive with #8 as there seems to be crack on that one. However he strongly suggests to give these teeth some time to show if they will deteriorate and go ahead with an implant on #9. If in the future #8 and or #10 should die out, those can also then be implanted and there should be no concern of aesthetics. He is against placing a bridge as in his opinion bone resorption is most likely to occur at #9. My question therefore is, will 2 or 3 implants indeed be aesthetically very bad and is it thus advisable to take the advice of specialist A, or should I try first to keep my natural teeth and go ahead with specialist B and not be concerned about aesthetics?

Difficulty in mouth opening after wisdom teeth extraction

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:43:03 GMT

About 3 weeks ago I had all four of my wisdom teeth out. The dentist warned me that I wouldn't be able to open my mouth fully for a while, but it's been 3 weeks, and I still can't open my jaw all the way, and there is a slight pain when I try. The most I can open it is... enough to fit my thumb between my front teeth, with the nail turned to the side. Any farther and it hurts.

Pain in tooth 2 years after amalgam dental filling

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:37:33 GMT

i have a pain in molar with amalgam fillings two years , if there a secondary caries in it , is the secondary caries appear in the x-ray or not ? Thanks

Treatment of loose teeth

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:32:26 GMT

my father 57 years old .he has lose teeth since 8 years ago dueto uncontrolled diabetes .now he has good control .what is the treatment.can laser...stem cells....or dental implantation..fix the problems.

Yellow brown leakage in mouth after wisdom tooth extraction

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:22:17 GMT

Hi, Im 20yr old My wisdom tooth came in last year on my upper left side. For some reason my whole left face was swollen really badly. I went to the dentist and he gave me antibiotics. I took them for 1-2 weeks, they didn't help much with the swelling, but eventually the pain went away aswell as the swelling. But ever since then, some kind of yellowish/brownish leakage occurs from the upper left side of my mouth where the tooth came in, and I can feel a tiny opening with my tongue, where the tooth came in(outter side) and im pretty sure thats the source of it since that spot is always bitter. I've had xrays done and the dentist could not see any openings what so ever. the taste is very sour/bitter. Some things I've noticed when the leakage occurs: I never have to clean my nose a lot, and its never filled with any "boogers" When I do blow my nose the bitter stuff comes from the same spot, upper left. rarely there is also leakage that is brownish/red which i think is blood, but it never hurts.

Bony flakes after tooth extraction

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:13:18 GMT

ABOUT 3 DAYS AGO I HAD THREE TEETH PULLED NOW DOWN BY MY TOUNGE I HAVE A SMALL AREA OF BONE EXPOSED MY DENTIST TOLD ME THAT IT WAS FROM MY TOUNGE RUBBING THERE AND I SHOULD KEEP IT AWAY FROM THAT AREA IT WILL EVENTALLY HEAL IS THIS TRUE I THINK ITS FROM THEM RUBBING PULLING MY TEETH

how to use a gum paint or a gel?

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:24:52 GMT

dear sir,my tooth have been done with rootcanal treatment and covered by crowns.Now that i have bleeding rarely,i am asked to use a gum paint or gel.I request you to tell me how to use it and how many times to apply a day.Thank you.

Causes and Treatment of discolored teeth

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:40:28 GMT

My teeths are strong, but discolor very bad, I'm looking to fix it but its too expensive for veeners, which is my only hope. I take really good care of my teeths but it looks really bad.

Blister on gums around chipped painful tooth

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:36:09 GMT

I have a bad tooth..to the bottom right of my mouth...the tooth isnt loose but its chipping and was very painful in the past.. now the gum between that tooth and the one behind it started feeling sore about 2 days ago..the soreness soon turned into pain and i started developing what seems like a blister there...its really bothersome and its abouth twice the size of what a normal blister usually is. Its just one and the gum is only sore on the outside not on the inside near my tongue. I dont have insurance and i cant afford a dentist right now so i'd like to know if it may be something serious. Orajel and salt water rinsing doesnt seem to be helping much. Any feedback is something. Thanks in advance

How long to keep gauze pack after tooth extraction

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:31:47 GMT

I had my wisdom tooth extracted yesterday. I was prescribed Chlorhexidine mouthwash and pain pills. I was given gauze that I am still using. My first question is that I feel comfortabke with the gauze in my mouth. When you should I stop using the gauze? And do I need to do the water and salt rinse 3 to 4 times a day even when I have chlorhexidine mouthwash.

Sore lump on roof of mouth

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:25:28 GMT

I have a sore lump on the roof of my mouth, and it has like a rough texture attached or coming from it. What could it be ?

Treatment of crooked misaligned teeth

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:20:08 GMT

I have teeth that are so crooked that braces will not help. My buck teeth are pushed over to the left because some of my other the etch grew in the wrong location. What will need to be done to have my teeth fixed?

Bump on inside of lip after frenectomy procedure

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:16:04 GMT

Had an upper frenectomy 2 wks. ago; site is whitish/little yellow and small white/bluish/red bump on inside of lip. Is this infected???

Impacted adult tooth and misaligned teeth treatment

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 02:11:03 GMT

My problem is that , I want to treat my teeth with braces because there is a big space that was supposed to be for the upcoming new tooth.. unfortunately that tooth still doesn't emerge. And now I have a problem because I'm afraid that I can't wear braces because I still have my tooth inside my gums?? i don't know the term but i hope you get what i wanna say.. Well that space is now too narrow ..I'm worried about the tooth that is about to emerge.. I still wanna wear braces for my other teeth.. Can I? any advice ?

Broken tooth and erupting wisdom teeth

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:01:06 GMT

Hey. A couple of months ago I was eating pizza and part of my tooth broke off. This tooth had a couple of black dots on it prior to this. Well, since then the inside of the tooth has become all black and I'm basically in pain daily. Now I don't have dental insurance but I should be getting it in March. It has been a few months already...will one more month hurt? Afraid infection will spread. And it also seems my wisdom came in and that both stayed under the gums, with only the one of the right side peeking through.

Treatment of broken teeth

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:55:28 GMT

At age 74 should I get dentures..I only have two teeth left in my upper jaw..The rest have broken off.. Do I need to see a surgent to have the broken teeth removed?

Pain due to erupting wisdom tooth

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:50:56 GMT

Hello. Recently I'm having serious pain with my mouth overall, because of the 'Wisdom tooth' which i figured out, it is coming up. It keeps hurting non-stop(while I'm eating, drinking, talking, brushing teeth...). I wanna know how long this pain gonna last. If it's in regular position of coming out, should I tolerate the pain. Or should I take any pain reliever?! If I decide to visit my dentist is there anything that I should say to him, just in case. Awaiting reply, Thanks.

Treatment of pain in specific area of gums

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:46:37 GMT

I have pain in a specific area of my gum (no tooth in that area) the only think that seems to alleviate the pain is cold water on the exact location. The dentist told me I have gum disease and gave me Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse to use twice a day and ibuprofen 800mg for the pain. H e says there is no infection but how can it hurt so much with no infection? during day i go by with the help of the cold water but I didn't sleep for 36 hours now cause I have to keep taking the cold water to relieve the pain.. oragel didn't help anything either. Help Please!

Treatment of Periodontal pocket

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:43:02 GMT

my gum is seperating from my back molar creating a pocket and is soar when proded. the gum is only acting up in this location. my wisom teeth are gone

Treatment of small cavity in tooth

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:39:11 GMT

If I have a small cavity now, can I build the enamel back to where I don't have a cavity?

Online school to become dental assistant

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:17:04 GMT

I recently moved to Texas. I want to go back to school to be a Dental Assistant. Can afford to go to local college because I'm unemployed and have been searching for a month for online school. Can you give me suggestions on what online school is best to become a Dental Assistant please. Also I took and completed Dental Assisting in High school at my Votech school in Pa. In 1981 but really need a good refresher. Thank you for your time Brenda

Roots still in jaw after tooth pulled out

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:17:11 GMT

I pulled my tooth today (string and doorknob) one of the roots are still in my jaw. It's protruding above the gum line and is loose. Will it eventually come out or do I have to get it removed?

Severe tooth ache due to broken Wisdom tooth

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:12:21 GMT

I have a broken wisdom tooth which is causing me severe pain. I've tried every home remedy I can find and the pain is still very severe. I've tried clove oil, ice packs, olive oil, vanilla extract, even hydrocodone. The pain still continues only thing that helps is cold water but that only last a minute if that. I am unable to see a dentist till Thrusday three days from now please help

Closing gap between teeth

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:03:06 GMT

Hi, I am 21 years old and wore braces for 3 years. At one point I lost my retainer and had another one made, but the new retainer did not fit the same and has caused my two front teeth to move apart again. My dentist told me I was a perfect candidate for Invisalign, but I cannot afford to spend $4000 after I already paid so much for braces. Do you recommend orthofill bands? Or can you suggest another cheap alternative? Thanks!

Wisdom teeth extraction and IV needle

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:58:36 GMT

I went to the dentist today and they told me I should get my wisdom teeth removed. I found an oral surgeon and I'm going to set up an appointment. I'm scared about getting the IV before I get my wisdom teeth removed. Can they put some numbing cream on my arm?

Fistula after root canal retreatment

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:52:34 GMT

The root canal has been done 2nd time. There is a fistula appeared on the side of my tooth #18. There is no pain at all and the Root canal done just fine now. The x-ray showes dark spot in the middle of the tooth, on the bottom.What are my options?

Cost of extraction of tooth grown behind front teeth

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:39:55 GMT

i have a fully grown tooth right behind my front teeth . how much would it be to get it taken out?

Delaying root canal treatment for 3 weeks

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:35:38 GMT

Hi there, 2 weeks ago my endodontist told me yes you need to get another root canal. He gave me anti biotics that have worked. The tooth is still a little tender but nothing like before. I am going on vacation and would prefer to not start the procedure until I get back which is 3 weeks from now. Is this safe?

Getting braces removed 1 week earlier

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:29:56 GMT

Hi. I am scheduled to get my braces off in 4 weeks. However I found out that I will be travelling at that time, so I wanted to know if it'd be okay for me to get them off in 3 weeks instead. All I got done today (my 2nd last appointment) was a minor rotation of the upper left lateral. Will the teeth have moved already in 3 weeks time? Thanks!

Extraction of retained baby teeth

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 02:33:14 GMT

im 17 years old and still have not lost all of my baby teeth i have a good majority of them and i need them pulled to my permanite teeth can grow in. they are starting to grow in on the side. i dont have insurence and i need to have anesthesia to be put to sleep so they can be pulled. i need to know what dentist in oregon can do that and for a decent price

Infection in old root canal and apicoectomy

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 02:27:42 GMT

there's an infection in an old root canal in one of the two teeth which support a bridge on lower right. I was sent to an oral surgeon for an apicoectomy but panicked and asked for some time to think. am now on antibiotics and am treating the area with strong solultion of salt water which has pain under control. Why couldn't we just removed the bridge and treat the infection directly?

Tooth pain relief during pregnancy

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 02:09:24 GMT

what is safe to take to relieve tooth pain while pregnant

Sensitivity for long after root canal treatment

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 02:05:35 GMT

tooth 14 has been sensitive for 8 years since I received a crown. 5 years ago, it was root canaled through the crown and is still sensitive. Now, there is recent decay under the crown. How does the dentist remove a crown which has been subsequently root canaled?

Causes and Treatment of pain in upper back teeth

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 02:02:07 GMT

Hi.. I'm a dental gp .. I have a 21 years old female patient present to my clinic complaining of pain in the posterior upper teeth ( some times she localized them at 15,14,24,26 ) and its less painful in the lower posteriors .. Pain initiated with thermal,sweets and mastication. Duration of pain half a minute to 2 minutes . Patient complaining for more than 5 years .. Diagnosed as hypersensitivity before 4 years and she used sensodyne for 2 years with improvement up to 60% .. Clinical examination shows a skeletal class III , scissor bite , no recession or exposed dentin and a small fissure caries in 47,26,16 .. Now I put the patient on sensodyne todays is the 5th day and she say there is improvement more than 80% at the first 3 hours after brushing .. I'm asking what could be the cause of the pain ? Is it the hypersensitivity or there is no hypersensitivity its the small fissure caries ..? And could it be a very small fissure caries for more than 5 years causing the same complain ? Thanks :)

White gums after gum injury

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 01:48:11 GMT

Help! I had an injury to the gum on Thursday night. It hurt a lot a bleed and I could see the tooth under one of my crowns. I went to an emergency dentist on Friday cause I'm up at school and they took the crown that was causing the pain off, left the one in front of it. Now the gums in that area are whit. I'm not having pain at all with it since they took the crown off. What does that mean, is it healing and growing back or is something else wrong, I can still see some of the tooth under the front crown?

Extraction socket within 24 hours of tooth extraction

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 01:43:30 GMT

I had 4 extractions done within the last 24hrs (teeth closer to front of mouth). I have followed all instructions correctly & everything seems normal up to this point, however, I notice that the top 2 seem identical in healing, now has some white looking tissue covering it, but the bottom 2 look different. Lower right tooth looks like it has a gooey tissue of almost tan color (that I can't tell if it's a tiny piece of mushroom that I had in a soft meal the evening before-hours after the extractions) but SEEMS to be connected to clot in socket. I very gently touched it w/ a Q-Tip to see if it was food but seems to be attached so I left it alone. And, the lower left extraction site looks like a dark red film covering it, with only a little white outlining one side of it. I have no excess bleeding or really any much that I've noticed, so are these descriptions of normal clots & healing?

Adding false tooth to partial denture

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 01:39:50 GMT

Can a recently missing tooth be added to an existing partial plate?

Can I really get cheap retainers after Braces Treatment

Sat, 06 Aug 2011 03:18:48 GMT

My dentist told me that my braces will be taken off in the next appointment i.e. next Thursday. He said that I have to wear retainers after that so that my teeth don’t move back to their normal position and I have to pay again for getting retainers. Is there any way out to get cheap retainers?

Broken instrument during root canal treatment

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 19:52:08 GMT

i just had a root canal,the dentist broke a file off in my tooth and left it in. is this dangerous? what are the problems that can occour? if i have a cat scan will it pull out of my tooth. should it be removed?

How to check clinically dental amalgam restoration problems

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 03:01:39 GMT

how to check clinically that amalgam filling is not over hanged ang not over filled or under filled in all aspects

Bleeding for 3 days after Tooth Extraction

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 03:04:04 GMT

I had my tooth extracted 3 days ago and it is still bleeding. I am rinsing with salt water, and i tried using tea bags and biting down on guaze. I am also still doimg a soft diet. What else can I do?

Pain 1 month after dental filling

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 03:00:34 GMT

I went to the dentist for the first time and he filled cavities that I had. Now, about a month later, one of my teeth that he filled a cavity in hurts. It will throb. When I suck in cold air, it hurts. I also noticed that my bite is off. Do you think that my problems will be solved if I just shaved down the filling to correct the bite? Could it be something else that is causing the pain? could it be that my cavity turned into needing a root canal? The cavity he said was medium sized.

Causes and treatment of back molars turning brown

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 02:57:03 GMT

The back molars on the bottom look like they are turning brown. It doesn't hurt or anything but I am concerned because I have never really had a problem with this. I made a dentist appointment but it's in February and I don't want to wait that long if it could further damage my teeth.

Remedy for loose dental crown

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 02:52:03 GMT

I had a root canal done on my upper right side. After it was done, it got infected and I was sent to a specialist who had a hard time removing the crown. They told me the infection was under control and put the crown back on. I have had pain and now the crown is loose. It came out the other day and it seems that what was left of my tooth is in the crown, I would leave it out, but I feel pieces in my gum. I am afraid of the infection. My biggest issue is that I am unemployed, have no money at all (basically homeless) living in La Mesa, CA (outside of San Diego). Is there anyone who can help me, close to where I am. Thank you. In serious pain, Paige Diller

Swollen gum with bubble over front tooth

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 02:47:26 GMT

I have a post implant (front tooth). I just recovered from a bad sinus cold and still have drainage. I am now experiencing tenderness in the gum area above the tooth with a little bubble and slight discomfort when pressing skin under the nose. Twenty years ago the metal post had to be removed and replaced due to infection from metal. Could I have another infection? Or is the sinus drainage causing the gum inflammation? The post is not fractured according to a dental X-ray and nothing looks suspicious. Should I be talking to a oral surgeon yet?

Facial numbness due to pinched nerve from abscess

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 02:43:18 GMT

I have an abscessed tooth that is pinching a nerve causing part of my face to be numb. It's been numb over 4 days. I've been told by a dentist that I need an oral surgeon, but cant afford one at this time. What are the risks of having the nerve pinched for a prolonged amount of time?

Treatment of dental fluorosis and soft enamel

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 02:40:01 GMT

"I have very bad teeth; I have dental fluorosis and soft enamel. I brush twice every day and floss, and use moth wash. but no matter what i still get cavities or my teeth brake when I'm eating. what can i do to stop it."

Complications after Tooth Extraction

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 01:38:10 GMT

I had a bad infection in 3 of my moalers. I went to a dentist to have them removed yesterday. It was agonizing! My roots were too long and they had the hardest time getting them out. They had to keep giving me shot after shot in my gums.For the topper my nazal cavity tore, and I got a couple of stitches.My problem, however is that I awoke this morning with a high fever and I have had severe head pain since my nazal cavity tore. I thought it would go away but it hasn't not even with the pain medicine. Do I need to be concerned??

Difficulty in perfoming Re Root Canal Treatment

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:16:56 GMT

I recently went to dentist because my 5 year old crown fell out. They did x-rays and saw that I have an infection. So they referred me to an endodontist to perform a root canal. 2 different doctors attempted to perform the root canal but was unsuccessful. Both of them said that they could not remove the post build up material from my canals from a root canal that was done 5 years ago, so they said that I have to have the tooth extracted. Should I go to another dental office for another opinion or is this typical for an endodontist to have a difficult time removing this material to proceed with root canal treatment. I really want to save this tooth. Can you please help me? Thanks!

Maryland Bridge being glued many times

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:10:15 GMT

I have a Maryland Bridge in the bottom of my mouth, the front 2 teeth are missing. I have had this for about 3 years. My question is it has been glued in my mouth approximately 14 time in the 3 years i have had it, is that normal?

Treatment of broken teeth causing pain

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 01:41:56 GMT

I have severe dental pain in a recently broken tooth. I am uninsured, and I can not see my regular dentist because I have an outstanding balance. I am also unemployed, and the income based clinic does not see adults for dental issues. Can I find a local dentist that can see me and / or prescribe antibiotics and pain killers without having to pay upon visiting? Is there anything else I can do about this problem?

Severe Swelling, Headache, Earache 7 days after Wisdom Tooth Extraction

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:59:49 GMT

Had my upper right wisdom tooth pulled 7 days ago and ever sense i have had increaseing swelling and black eye. Major headache as well as massive pressure sensation under my eye over to my nose. Also shooting pains to my ear.

Lips raw and numb after dental filling

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:36:21 GMT

I had a cavity filled today without a drill or novacaine. After and still my side inner lip is raw looking and a little numb. Is this normal?

Painful swelling inside mouth

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:16:19 GMT

Three days ago I noticed painful swelling around inside of my mouth on the top right side This spread to the entire row of teeth and then now is spreadin to the bottom row. I take very good care of my teeth. The gums are not bleeding, they are just swollen and very painful.

Food getting stuck in teeth

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:11:09 GMT

Since the last two months i have a problem with my teeth. Every time i eat , food particles tend to get stuck between my teeth. Although this is a common case but in my case it has become so frequent that no matter what i eat it has to get stuck between the teeth. Basically the gap between my teeth is normal and there is nothing important to define otherwise. Gums seem to be nice in colour and texture with no bleeding. I have taken various antiseptic mouthwash but the problem does not to subside. The condition can also become painful at times. Please comment and suggest a solution to the problem.

Hard lump below tooth extraction site

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:07:18 GMT

I had a tooth extracted a few months ago and now have a hard lump in my jaw just below the extraction site. if there was an on going problem prior to extraction, whould it have shown on the pre-extraction xray?

Root canal treatment failure and Tooth Extraction

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:04:02 GMT

I'm sick all of the time. My dentist already identified the problem, but said I could wait. The two options to fix it don't appeal to me at all. I just want the tooth pulled, but I understand the problem with the empty space. My teeth moved dramatically whenmy wisdom teeth moved in after I had braces. I would like to straighted my teeth anyway. Would this help with the space issue?

Causes and Treatment of Gum Swelling

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:59:24 GMT

Good day Last year I went to the dentist for the first time in years. When the dentist saw my upper jaw he told me that my gums in the inner side of my mouth in the back was swollen. My mouth as been like that for years and I thought thats just the way it was supposed to look. He also called it a type of gel and that I should go to a mouth and jaw specialist to cut it out. Do you have any more info of this and what is it, can it be dangerous? Kind regrds Wessel

Bony Splinters after Wisdom Tooth Extraction

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:53:19 GMT

I had my wisdom teeth taken out January 10, 2012. Now I feel a hard piece of something and its covered in my gum, and I also have a sharp piece on the same side next to it and sometimes when food gets stuck I use my tongue to get it out and the piece cuts me, so I went to the same oral surgeon today and he said that it's just my gum and not bone or a piece of tooth. Is your gums really that hard and can it cut your tongue, please help he made me seem like I was crazy.

Treatment of cracked broken teeth

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 04:19:01 GMT

I have very poor teeth, broken, chipped, sum to the gum, I am totally scared to death of going to a dentist, Im also emabarrased, I cannot take pain and I do not want to be awake during any extractions. I donnot want false teeth that looked like your great grandmothers, I want natural, super white as i once had, I am 57 years of age, HELP!!!!!

Tooth pain on swallowing

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 04:14:06 GMT

my tooth hurts everytime i swollow its my back tooth and its my perminent teeth

Causes and treatment of lump on side of jaw

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 04:08:03 GMT

I have this lump on the middle left side of my jaw. Its not in my actual jaw it seems to be just sitting outside but below the skin. I can move it around but it just goes back to its origional spot. It is painful to the touch.

Large bubble on top of gums

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 04:03:02 GMT

My 14yr old son has a very large bubble on top of his gum bottom back left. He is in pain and he just came home from school with this. I had him gargle some warm salt water and gave him some asprin,will this go away or do i need to make an appointment a.s.a.p?

Gum sensitivity on eating certain food

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 03:58:25 GMT

On eating food like crisps or fried food or juices like Orange juice I am getting some sensation on the gums around my corner teeth. I have fillings on these teeth which are about 6 months old. The sensitivity isn't for hot or cold or sweet food and last's for about 10-15 minutes and then seems to go away. Is this an indication of gum disease or an indication of something serious for these teeth?

How to get cheap or free braces

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 06:25:48 GMT

My pocket doesn’t allow me to buy myself some fancy braces. Is there any way that I can get some discount? Are there any websites or doctors from where I can probably get free braces?

Treatment of incisor tilted forward and white line near root of teeth

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 01:47:20 GMT

Hi, i am 17 years old,and my left central incisor is tilted outwards :( i feel it looks ugly. I visited about 3 dentist one said i have surpassed my age for braces 2nd said it could be done..but didnt give any detail 3rd said 4 teeth have to be removed to get it done..because my teeth are crowded.....though not very conjusted but there is no further space between them..its fine if 1 tooth is removed ..but 4 teeth...that is not done.. And also i have whitish lining on near roots of teeth what is that?? Plz tell me what could be done..i dont know but i feel very unconfident

Baby teeth loosening and fever

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 01:42:00 GMT

IU am trying to figure out. My daughter has a fever. But she is also loosing her baby teeth. Can u get afever while loosng your baby teeth.

Treatment of periodontal disease and bucked teeth

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 01:54:21 GMT

Im a 48 year Women with Perdontal Disese and my two front teeth are bucked and my insurance only covers a little im working partime and dont have any extra monies to pay out. Im very ugly when i look in the mirrow im scared to smile and join in the concversation with anyone, Im very depressed about this. Does anyone do Dental work for free or a low cost I need help soon.

Blood and pus from gums after injury

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 01:10:25 GMT

Hello, I really need a help. My top-left gum got somehow injured since three days ago. And ever since then, my gum and my top-left lip got swollen also. Two of my most-front teeth have already got a hole in between. I don't know how, the left one was suddenly moved slightly forward. Then ever since then, I got this swollen problems. It has been three days, then my swellings are getting smaller, but the my swollen gum itself is getting more clear, although it wasn't that hurtful anymore. Just an hour ago, a part of the gum is becoming white, and suddenly it's like bleeding with a yellowish-white pus that is also coming out. I found out that if I press the top-left tooth gently, the pus and bleed are coming out. All the dentist in my hometown is closed since it's a holiday now. So, I can only go there tomorrow evening. What can I do for now? Should I take all the blood and puss out by gently pressing them? Since it makes the pain somehow decreased. Thanks Regards, Aj - Indonesia

Treatment of swelling in face

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 01:18:04 GMT

I just came back from the hospital because the right face is swollen. They think its because I had my wisdom teeth cut out but that has been over a month ago and i went back on the 30 of december and they said everything was okay. The hospital gave me the same antibiotic that my dentist did..help please

Treatment of broken infected tooth causing pain

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 01:15:09 GMT

i broken first molar(about 6 mos). on thursday i started having a toothache very painful. i took some motrin to help releive the pain and used hot compresses. on friday i still had the toothache and noticed that my cheek was slightly swollen and painful to the touch. saturday my cheek and jaw was very swollen and very painful. i continued to use hot compresses and taking the motrin i have no insurance at the time. i am not sure if this is an abscessed tooth or not never had one before. as of today my cheek and jaw are still swollen and very painful to the touch. what can this be? and what can i do?

Pain 2 years after root canal treatment

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 01:03:12 GMT

I had a root canal done 2 years ago and its starting to hurt really bad and I dont have any insurance. What can I do and its also black now? Is there any special tooth paste I can use because it hurts when I bite down or brush my teeth.

Bruised gums after trauma in 1 year old

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:58:56 GMT

My one year old daughter fell and hit her mouth she was bleeding so i wash her mouth and checked her and her top lip got cut but her upper gums seem bruise:/ thouqh a lil after she was eatinq n playing normally... she only has two bottom teeth but either of them are loose.. My question is if i should take her to a dentist or if the bruise is gonna qo away on its own??

Treatment of infected broken tooth

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:56:28 GMT

I HAD REAL BAD PAIN FROM A TOOTH THAT GOT BROKEN DOWN TO THE GUM LINE 1 MONTH AGO THE PAIN STARTED LAST WEEK AFTER 4 DAYS OF ALOT AND I MEAN ALOT OF ASPIRIN THERE IS NO MORE PAIN BUT ABOVE MY LIP AND A LITTLE BIT OF MY JAW IS STIFFING UP AND SWELL UP A LITTLE DOES THIS MEAN ITS INFECTED AND IS NOW SPREADING AND HOW WOULD THEY TREAT THIS

Pain after tooth extraction

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:51:49 GMT

I had a tooth extracted on Wednesday. It's Saturday and I'm still in awful pain. I've been taking Advil for the swelling and they gave me Lortabs for pain at the drs. I also have bad diarrhea. What should I do?

Pain in wisdom tooth and upper second molar

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:36:46 GMT

what can I do about my toothaches? both are located on the top right part of my mouth. One's a wisdom tooth and the other is the one before it. The wisdom tooth itself has a gap in between the top and lower part of the tooth. Meaning, I can stick my fingernail INSIDE my tooth.

Tooth Sensitivity 3 Weeks After Dental Filling

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:32:27 GMT

Hi, I had a cavity filled about 3 weeks ago in my lower left second molar (the one way in the back.) I had to go in after the initial appointment to have the filling ground down a little, as it was too high. After that, though, it felt fine for the first couple weeks. Within the last week, however, I've started to have sensitivity and pain in the tooth when I eat or drink hot or cold substances, when I bite on it in a certain way, and just today, when I breathe in a rush of cold air. The wisdom tooth behind the molar hasn't come in yet, and the last x-rays showed that it was severely impacted and will need to be removed soon. The pain has gotten much worse very rapidly and I'm really worried. I don't know if the pain could be caused by the wisdom tooth doing something to the nerve, or a crack in my tooth (I haven't noticed one, but I do grind my teeth at night sometimes), or from the filling maybe having been ground down too much, or from some other problem. It was a pretty shallow filling, also. Everything that I've been able to find online has indicated that I shouldn't be having pain this late after a filling, and that the sensitivity indicates that I need a root canal. Do you have any better news for me? Thanks very much, Hannah Andersen

Treatment of pain in back teeth and gums

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:28:10 GMT

I have periodontsis. Having daily pain in a few back teeth, and throughout gums...ears and temples also. Recent convulsions when i get upset...related? May also have impacted wisdom tooth. Cant afford treatment yet. How severe is my diagnosis by my symptoms, and whats wrong with my mouth?

Causes and treatment of tooth ache

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 01:34:58 GMT

its burning...its aching...its hurting on the left side of my face and its my bottom tooth....i have a dentist appointment on tuesday

Extraction of wisdom tooth

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 01:28:52 GMT

Do we really need to remove our wisdom tooth or is it way for dentist to hustle us? Now do keep in mind that long ago people didn't have their wisdom tooth remove so how did that go if you could answer this? Could you also explain to me the consequence of not removing the wisdom tooth? My wisdom tooth is actually poking out and the pain from a scale of 1-10 is like a 2 really minor. Problem is I'm having trouble explaining the importance of removing it without her thinking it's just temporary and just a waste of money.

Knowing about wisdom teeth

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 01:22:38 GMT

Wisdom tooth

Cloves in tooth extraction socket

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 01:19:18 GMT

well, Yesterday at the dentist they put cloves in on my bottom right where the wisdom tooth used to be, and today it came out, and I can tell the hole is a little bigger now, my mom say's i'm ok, because when they put it in I never had pain in my ear, only my jaw, so she didn't think it was a dry socket, but I want a proffesional opinion. please tell me I'll be ok. if not then oh no! please this is urgent for me, thank you for your time, I'm trusting you.

Chewing Pain 6 months after deep fillings

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 01:15:39 GMT

Hello, I had 4 fillings on my second to back molars (both sides, top and bottom) back in June. Ever since then I haven't been able to chew any hard food on either side of my mouth. I went back to the dentist in July and he shaved down the high spots. I still had the same pain only when chewing. He told me to try sensodine, I've been using it for 6 months and I still can't chew. I went back today and he took xrays, which didn't show any issues, no infection or anything. He also had me bite on a wooden stick to see if I had any sensitivity and I didn't feel any pain. Then he mentioned that I had some grooves in my teeth that may be the issue and that sealants may work. But here's the thing, I had those grooves in my teeth before the fillings and didn't have any pain chewing until he put the fillings in. He didn't offer any other solutions, but told me to keep using the sensitive tooth paste and to stay away from acidic food. That's great, but it doesn't solve my problem of not being able to chew. I'm only 26 and need to be able to chew a vegetable, which I cannot do today. Do you have any other suggestions on what the issue could be? It's the same area in my mouth on both sides and I'm wondering if my nerves are just more sensitive there? He also did some fillings on some other teeth, but I don't have any issues with those. Thoughts? Thanks!

Pimple or rash in nose from chipped tooth

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 01:09:53 GMT

Hi, i have had a chipped tooth (half broken) for 10 years now. However i have notted when i brush too often i tend to get a pimple or may be a rash inside my nose just where the middle bone starts above the lips. The chipped teeth is the one of the fron 2 teeth. SO you can say that i gennerally have the rash (may be 2-3mm) just above the teeth in the nose. is it due to infection being caused due to brushing too much over the chipped teeth?

Bubble like thing behind front teeth

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:35:51 GMT

There is bubble like germ appearing at the behind the front teeth with pain and problem in chewing any thing. difficult in eating . I feel my front two teeth is coming forward to this effect. i have photos of these , if you want i can email to you for better understanding.

Delayed eruption of adult teeth

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 02:25:54 GMT

My Son,aged 8 years, his temporary teeth broken since last six to eight months but his permanent teeth not come, what can I do

No bleeding or swelling of gums but color of gums is slightly red

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 02:20:45 GMT

My gums in one particular area used to be red, bleed when brushing (not always) and they didn't seem as firm as they should be. So I went to my dentist and got a deep cleaning done. They cleaned right under all the gum line and removed all the tartar build up. Since then I purchased a electric toothbrush and begun brushing twice a day (prior was only of a morning) and flossing daily as well as rinsing with a saline solution. My gums have firmed up and are now tight around my teeth, they never bleed either. However, my gums are still slightly red. They are not blood red as they were before, but you can still see they are darker around some teeth. I had another dentist appointment today and asked them and they said as long as it's not bleeding or sore then they;re okay. I just wanted a second opinion. Here's a photo of my gums. http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad83/smbanks241/DSCF8547.jpg I should also say I got a full mouth xray done and there wasn't any sign of bone loss etc.

Smoking after Wisdom tooth removal

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 02:15:50 GMT

Hi, It has been around thirty six hours since the extraction of my wisdom tooth and I haven't smoked as yet. Would it be advisable to smoke now or do I have to wait for some more time? Thanks!

Can bad teeth cause death of the patient

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 02:13:33 GMT

I have really bad teeth and the dentist I seen last year recommended dentures and I am only 33. I am scared to death to go to the dentist and do this so I have put it off. I have researched about teeth on the Internet and some sites say a person can die from bad teeth. Now I'm more nervous than ever and I have tingling sensations in my arms and legs maybe cause I'm nervous I'm not sure anyways my question is can a person really die from bad teeth?

Purple gums with tooth ache

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 02:10:29 GMT

my gum is purple with a tooth ache and it feels tight

Treatment of loose tooth

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 02:06:26 GMT

well i had a tooth problem about a year ago and i had 2 teeth knocked out and 1 pushed back in its socket...i got them all fixed but a few hours ago my dog had hit his head on the tooth that was pushed back and pushed it back just a little..its back in place now but a little loose...will it fix itself or?

Cause and treatment of tooth ache

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 02:04:10 GMT

I have a really bad toothache, and it's hurting my sinus' espically when i blow my nose or touch my eye. It is very senstive to cold, and hot foods, but once cold touches it feels worse than before. It throbs constantly and gets worse by the second, it also has a taste that i'm not sure how it really tastes...what is this?

Removal of braces without insurance

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 02:01:10 GMT

I have a cousin who's visiting from another country. According to her dentist the braces had to be removed & a retainer should be fitted but she doesn't have any insurance. Can it be done here in California. Any suggestions please?

Pain after wisdom tooth extraction

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 01:54:56 GMT

I had all four of my wisdom teeth extracted 9 days ago. It hurt and ached like normal. All of the pain has gone away except a new pain has replaced it but only in one area. On the tooth that had to be completely cut out there is a throbbing pain. It throbs but also feels like the pain when a tooth is really sensitive, except it is not on a tooth. It is in my jaw and the pain shoots through my whole lower jaw on that side of my face. Pain medicine does help the pain so I don't believe it is a dry socket.

Root canal treatment for infected tooth

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 01:49:48 GMT

I went to the dentist a week ago, had exrays done, no infections. I have been bothered by a 2nd molar that needs root canal therapy, along with a bicuspid that needs the same. Now, the bicuspid has been bothersome for 3 days. Not a painful hurt but just sore. It feels like a lot of pressure, almost like its trying to force its way out. I looked at it with a mirror and it looks like a bruise is forming around the gum line. Its sore to the touch and to bite on it. Its throbbing and feels like a screwdriver has been shoved in the gum if I bite down. What could be going on? I am currently taking Bactrim for a UTI, for 3 days as well as ibuprofen around the clock. Neither are helping.

Wisdom tooth eruption causing pain and discomfort

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 01:45:47 GMT

im 19 and my wisdom teeth are coming out one came out painlessly but the second one is making my gum swell and bleed and also pus is coming out of that area of gum. im trying to keep it clean but the pus is coming out more often now i dont want to visit dentist because in our country dental clinics dont practice good hygiene and through their instruments disease could spread what should i do is there any home remedies? and is it ok if i dont visit a dentist and let the teeth come out naturally

Replacement of back three missing teeth

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 01:40:54 GMT

I have trouble on one side of my mouth. Eventually, I will have the back three teeth missing on one side. What can be done? I dont want an implant. Seems impossible to get a bridge or partial because it cant clamp on to anything. It can clamp to a tooth forward, but the back has nothing, the back three are gone.

Headaches and Jaw pain after trauma to mouth

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 01:36:59 GMT

I bite down on a hard object and thought it was ice. It was a hard plastic oject with a little screw in it. i cut the roof of my mouth and briuised my gums. the problem that Im haing now is is headaches, face, Jaw, neck pain, and a clicking. what do you think is the problem? should I go to the Doctor or will it go away if I just keep taking Motrin.

Treatment for black front teeth and loose gums

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 23:57:29 GMT

Now, My 4 upper front teeth are becoming black from sides and my gum start loosing. i worried about prevent loosing them. I am 23 years old. from start my teeth was good and properly arranged in my school age i did not clean my teeth regularly in start. they become yellow. After that i start cleaning them on daily basis they become white again. 7 years before in college suddenly my 2 of below front teeth become injured by hurting a notice board corner. My teeth become imbalance those 2 teeth moved back upper teeth start touching lower gums. There was so pain. There was serious pain in my gums after injury. brushing become so pain full for me. after some time pain become slow but my teeth become very bad because of in regularity of cleaning. slowly slowly teeth are becoming dis balanced. i consult a dentist after 1.5 year he said that those moved teeth are now fixed. my family was not agree to show me to dentist because of money and according to their opinion this was a small injury it will cure by passing of time. dentist said that My teeth are in very bad condition from inside and roots are very weak near loosing them because of not brushing properly and when i brush them they will be clean. After that i brush 2 times in a day till now then how can it possible. i consult an other dentist he said moved teeth are in good condition upper front teeth are not good i will cure them. when he started to do i asked he said i am going to move out upper teeth i cannot under stand the reason. after this i never go to dentist. Because of my habit now my teeth start whitening again from some years but not completed yet. some part is very nice and some part is yellow front teeth are some how black and gum is still loosing. Can i do some thing. now you are my hope. can i trust on you?

Adverse drug reaction with local anesthesia

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 01:45:24 GMT

Hello. I went to a new dentist to get a filling done and finish a root canal (put a post and crown in). He used mepavacaine (on my recommendation) and put an almalgram filling in (silver) I had approx 1 1/2 tubes of anesthesia for the 2 total procedures. I got home and all of a sudden felt like I bomb went off in my head. I almost passed out. I was sick for a few days, chills, wacked in the head, lathargic. That passed for about a week and then started up again for now the last couple of weeks. Let me preface this all by saying I had a SEVERE reaction to Levaquin 11 months ago and have not been the same. I am concerned, 1. That I can never have dental anesthesia again or 2. That the filling is making me sick. How can I tell if I either had a toxic reaction to either? Are there any tests?? I have not felt right since this happened and my balance is a little off. This has been a terrible experience. I never had a problem with any dental procedures prior to getting the ADR's from taking Levaquin. Any suggestions for someone like me?? I need more dental work done, but I am terrified. I know I will never get another silver filling that is for sure. Thank you for you time on this. I don't know whereelse I can turn. My new dentist doesn't know what to say.

Bitter taste in mouth

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:24:34 GMT

Hello - For some months, I have constantly had a very biter taste in my mouth. Using a mouthwash helps a little, but not for long. I have no specific dental probl

Cost of labial frenectomy procedure

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 01:58:05 GMT

I'm in need of a labial frenectomy and would love to the cost

Post and core procedure after root canal treatment

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 01:49:38 GMT

Hello. I had visited a dentist for a root canal. Before he started the treatment I asked for the quote and his assistant gave me the quote of $500 after 350 discount. after second visit my dentist told me that he will put a post on the tooth and it will cost me another $285. The problem here is that I was not told about this charge at my first visit, I am not a dentist and I cannot assume that there are several steps in this treatment. My dentist says that this is the usual treatment and it's not his fault that I didn't know. My argument is that they should have told me the total right in the beginning and not just the root canal price. Is this my fault? Should I go back to him? Please advise. Sincerely, Artur 818-292-9899

How to get rid of bad odor from mouth

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 01:16:04 GMT

i have extreme bad breadth, not from my mouth. how do i get rid of it please?

Treatment of pain on back gum region

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 01:13:22 GMT

I have pain on my back top right gum (I think a tooth is coming through but i never lost a tooth there)

Eating disorder and decayed teeth

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 01:10:01 GMT

im nearly 18 and suffered from an eating disorder called anorexia nervosa, when i got nervous or stressed i would get sick. and i looked up and seen that it can have a big impact on your teeth. i didnt believe it at first until i noticed a brown mark inbetween my front teeth, i thought it may have been food to begin with. i went to a dentist and he said it was just a small cavity and it will do no harm, as times gone along its gotten worse. my teeth were the only thing i ever liked about myself, all sparkling white and well looked after, i loved to smile to show them off but now i cant, i hate smiling, put my head down when talking to people, i wont smile in pictures and i hate it. i really hate it.i dont want to get it pulled as of course it would be noticed, but i need something done and its far past the stage of a filling so i was thinking maybe an implant. can you give me advice on what i could do please and prefferably the cheapest way to go around it. thanks ever so much, shauna.

Causes and treatment of bad breath

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 03:03:12 GMT

I have been a patient of acute bad breath since the last 11 years. All the way I have been treating myself with home remedies but they seem to work on a temporary basis only. I have also tried several medicated tooth pastes, tooth brushes and mouth washes but they work for a maximum of 1 hour only. Then again the problem persists. If I tell you about the start of this problem, it started almost at the age of 7, when I started getting the new set of teeth after the milk teeth. At that time I had a poor dental hygiene. I used to skip brushing and also kept my mouth dirty for days. At that time things were minimum but now with age the things are also getting worse. After brushing even I donot get any relief because my mouth smells from inside. I have no teeth problems now. I brush regularly and keep my mouth very clean.But still my mouth starts smelling immediately after brushing. I feel that my mouth smells more whwn it is empty. Smells comes out from stomach. Even if I use a mouth freshener it only works for a minute or two. Then again my mouth starts smelling from my stomach. Also I would like to add that even my father suffer from the same problem as I do. May be this is due to his age factor. Or even this can be a genetic problem with me after him. Kindly suggest a medical remedy or some medicines to get me cure of this embarrassing problem.

Braces with dental implants

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 02:58:38 GMT

Hi, I am 29 years old. I had one of my front toothed root canaled and then while placing the cap it broke. So, i had a artificial one placed with a screw. But now my teeth are spacing out. Dont know what to do. Went to a couple of dentist, but not satisfied with their inputs. Wanted an opinion. I am bit confused if i can have braces as i have an artificial tooth. HOw would i get my teeth gap free.

Broken molar and slanted wisdom tooth

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 02:54:06 GMT

I have a youth the is broken down to the surface on the back right bottom of my mouth. Recently a wisdom tooth has pushed up against what is left of the broken tooth causing severe pain. I think it is coming in sideway our at least severely slanted. My question is, since the broken tooth beds to be pulled anyway, if I had it pulled would that give the wisdom tooth enough room to come on and would it come in straight or remain crooked and it should be removed a well.

Impacted wisdom teeth and crowding of front teeth

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 02:45:30 GMT

my wisdom teeth haven't come out yet and I'm 20. The bottom ones are trying to come in at an angle and are forcing my front teeth to overlap. if i get them removed will my teeth go back to being straight or will i have to go through braces all over again?

Wisdom tooth fall and grossly decayed second molar

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 02:25:31 GMT

Hi Doc, I'm 70 years old. My upper right 2nd molar has decayed down to the gum. This has caused the third (back) molar to offset the occlusion and has caused a lot of traumatic-occlusion (type pain) over the past year. Yep! I was too chicken and too broke to see a dentist, so I lived with the pain. (No abscess = no real problem, except biting down). I just ate soft foods and avoided chewing in that area. NOW THE UNUSUAL PART . . . Last night . . . the strangest thing I've ever heard of! The 3rd (back) molar (not the 2nd), a perfectly good (not decayed) tooth . . . just FELL OUT as I slept. I found it on the bed this morning. It came out by the (three?) roots and all, as if it had been pulled. I'M FEARING A DRY-SOCKET AND WANT YOUR OPINION . . . There was no bleeding at all! I can feel the hole with my tongue. There is currently no pain over the site. The remaining 2nd molar still hurts some in a traumatic-occlusive sort of way under pressure, but there isn't any pain around where the third (last) molar was. Should I worry? I live on $441 social security with very little other income. I do not have insurance to cover expensive dental care. I am smart! I know to be very wary . . . but I hope to survive this entire ordeal on my own . . . without cost, if at all possible. What should I do to protect against a situation that could be painfully beyond my current knowledge? Should I worry? (Y/N) Have you ever heard of this happening? I've known for some time that (at least) least the two upper-right back molars needed to go . . . but I never expected them to do their own extraction. Any opinions you have will be very welcome. Thanks in advance. Bill Powelson

Elastics on front teeth

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 02:21:16 GMT

doctor, my dentist has removred my upper braces wire and put on elastics on the front teeth. iam afraid that my teeth will start to go back to its previous state although he said it was only for a week. i just wanted to know if he is doing something wrong.

Treatment of cracked tooth

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 02:15:19 GMT

My main upper tooth got cracked suddenly. Here no dentist consultancy before Sunday ! I am afraid If I eat something, then problem may get worse. I had sensitivity problems since last 2 to 3 years. But for that I am using Sensodent / Sensodyne tooth pastes twice a day. And No tooth ache after that..but today suddenly tooth cracked. PLEASE ADVICE IMMEDIATELY. The Pic of cracked tooth is just like this (i found in Net Search) http://www.drnickcampos.com/health-newsletter/chipped%20teeth.jpg

Black spot in mouth after tooth extraction

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 01:51:58 GMT

I discovered a black spot in my mouth. I had a tooth pulled there over a year ago and no there's a painful black spot there. I could feel part of a bone or tooth there.

Presence of white skin in the mouth

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 19:36:36 GMT

what is the white skin peeling in my mouth? it gets thick on my cheeks and behind my lips and falls off or i scrape it off . is it dangerous? should i be scared? is this normal? what do i do to make it go away. i could fell it there all day

Causes and treatment of bump on gums

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 02:08:02 GMT

A couple days ago I noticed my way upper gum felt sore and yesterday I looked in the mirror and noticed there was a white looking pimple far from my teeth. I read online that if it is close to your teeth that it is a dead tooth. But the pimple is far from a tooth and closer to where my cheak and gum meet. Im not sure if it has anything to do with not washing my hands well and touching my mouth, which I sometimes do or it could be from something else. I did have a dentist appointment a couple months ago to have a cleaning and a tooth filling fixed but that tooth was way in the back far from where the pimple is at right now. Not sure if I should be concerned...Thanks!

Tartar deposits on teeth

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 02:17:47 GMT

I had some tartar fall off my bottom fron teeth last night. I can feel a gap at the base of the tooth in the back where gum should be. Will the gum come back up and cover that gap? I haven't eaten all day for fear that the tooth is going to break off.

Treatment of white spots on teeth

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 01:54:45 GMT

Yes, i recently about a month or 2 ago noticed that i have abput 3 white spots on my iper teeth- the 2 front ones are small but got a larger one in the back- the one in the back has just recently appeared. I was wondering what they possibly are and what could i do to make them go away, i dont think it is florasus or what ever it is called but can it possibly be decalcification- or from dry mouth- i hope it is not decay- ive been to a dentist but they dont say anything about it. thank you and have a nice day

Traditional dental braces or invisaligns for teeth straightening

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 01:49:10 GMT

I was wondering if Invisalign or traditional braces is cheaper. And what is the limit in severity of the teeth for Invisalign?

Dental filling or veneers for front teeth

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 01:46:12 GMT

I have not taken care of my teeth over the years and now I am in a position where I need them fixed. I just went to the dentist and was told that i needed 3 extractions 2 root canals and 14 fillings. Of those fillings 4 are on the front of my top middle 4 teeth. My question is that would it be better and or cheaper to get veneers on these 4 teeth? Also am I out of line to ask my dentist to fix these four teeth first?

Delayed fall of baby teeth

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 01:43:05 GMT

I have 2 wiggly teeth and i was wondering if they will grow back as im 16. im scared on them falling out and not growing back

TMJ dysfunction after teeth extraction

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:35:26 GMT

Four weeks back I had my 4 2nd molars extracted (bottom and top) extracted to make room for my braces for protruded teeth. Since the tooth extraction I'm experiencing earn pain on left side on and off (no excruciating). I never had TMJ disorder before. My dentist told that tooth extraction might have disrupted TMJ for opening up mouth too wide. Now can I go ahead and get braces or Wait until stabilize TMJ? Please advise

Treatment of chipped tooth in 9 year old

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 01:19:16 GMT

my 9 yr. old daughter was rough housing with her sister. Long story short, her tooth got chipped on the center bottom. The tooth is very very sensitive to air(when she breaths) and on pressure. I can not get a hold of her dentist. what should I do?

Gum growing over second molar

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 04:50:07 GMT

I noticed this just the other day. The final tooth on the bottom right hand side of my mouth (had all wisdom teeth removed) seems to have the gum growing over it and somewhat pushing it out. If I reach in to my mouth and touch the area of my tooth the gum is covering, it kind of hurts. It also feels uncomfortable when I'm not touching it. When I touch the part of my tooth not covered by the gum it feels fine. What could be causing this, and is there anything I can do?

Painful bumps over tip of tongue

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 02:22:11 GMT

I haven't brushed my teeth in a while because my parents got divorced so we couldn't afford a toothbrush. I ate a spicy burrito and in the morning I had painful bumps all over the tip of my tounge.

Pain in shoulder and lung after infected tooth removal

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 02:16:59 GMT

My husband pulled one of his teeth about 3 weeks ago. It was upper lefthand eyetooth it was double rooted. He ended up with a headache, so I took him to the ER here in Helena and the doctor on call told him his mouth looked good inside. She(the dr.) gave him pain pills and antibiotics. My husband started the meds but by morning his left shoulder was hurting and he said his lungs felt like he had pnemonia. I ended back at the hospital a second time and they X-rayed his shoulder and lungs and the same dr. said no pnemonia. (Shethedr.)just gave him more pain pills. The 3rd time we went he seen a doctor at Urgent Care and he was very rude. Told my husband that he was just having withdrawels from meds. The pain aids didn't touch the pain so he didn't even take all those. Brian my husband finished the antibiotics about 11 days ago. He (my husband) is still having stuff come up from his lungs and his shoulder is feeling better now. But should it take that long to heal from pulling an infected tooth? Remember He (my husband pulled it himself.) It was infected and an eyetooth so could that cause infection to run thru and make his shoulder feel like it was out of socket and cause him to have felt like something in his lung pop and have like elmers glue thats dry and a little thicker than elmers glue? He doesn't have an appetite and hes didn't eat for like the first week. He drank fluids even water and he said he can't quench his thirst. He has only took a few bites of food in the last 2 weeks. Why would he feel like he could not quench his thirst and what do you think?

Removing braces before time and refixing them after 1 or 2 weeks

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 01:26:34 GMT

I have my braces for almost 2 years. i have to put them on for 3 years, but as i m going to marry over 2 months i want to take them off. Is it possible to let them take it off and put it again after 1 or 2 weeks? will i have to put in for another 3 years or just the remaining 1 year?

Lump on roof of mouth

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 01:01:04 GMT

Yesterday morning I woke to find a painful round raised lump on the roof of my mouth on the left side near my gum. Throughout the day it kept swelling and became increasingly painful. Last night it was the size of a dime. I took some Ibuprofen and tried to sleep. Kept sweating and then being cold. When I woke this morning the lump was gone as well as the pain, and when I looked in my mouth I saw what appeared to be a pimple that had burst on it's own. This has never happened before and the only info I can find seems to be about smaller mouth sores. This one was substantial and went as fast as it came. I use mouthwash and brush well. Any idea what on earth caused this? I'm in my 40s. I did suffer from acne when I was young but have not had any breakouts in years. Any input is appreciated. Thanks.

Frenectomy for midline diastema

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:58:28 GMT

I just had my ortho treatment for midline diastema. why is frenectomy indicated in the treatment? What will happen if it isnt conducted?

Pain after Root canal treatment

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:43:55 GMT

In May of 2011 I went to have an old filling replaced, I was having no problems with the thooth( back molar). After this visit I began to have pain. I was then sent to have a root canal. After the pain was still present, another visit to the root canal specialist(said there might have been debris left over from the first session) Still having severe pain, I have paid alot of money out of pocket and missed work alot. I am now on Hyrocodon after the last visit(1/13/12) and just dont know what to do next? Pull thooth? Ask for a refund?

Impacted wisdom tooth and high blood pressure

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:29:13 GMT

I had a wisdom tooth removed 4 years ago that was impacted! The dentist said another one was impacted but wasn't hurting me so I didn't get it removed! It started coming in and hurting about 2 years ago! And a year later I was diagnosed with hypertension/High blood pressure and I'm having headaches in the back of my head near the jaw bone! Could the high BP and headaches be from the wisdom tooth?

Treatment of misaligned teeth

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:25:57 GMT

hi, Doc., i need to know what is the best treatment for my teeth , for your reference i m sending you a html link of my teeth as well , can you please consult me with treatment time and price range . http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/5018/dsc06550pe.jpg Thanks

Duration of retainers after dental braces treatment

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:21:08 GMT

after my braces was removed!! my dentist gave me retainers.. which i wore it only for 2-3 months.. and now i'm felling some change in my teeth(shifting). so i was thinking to again were retainers..! what shall i do?? should i were my retainers again..! if yes for how many years? please do reply me i'm in deep need for your advise..!! :)

Pain and soreness after tooth trauma

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:17:14 GMT

I accidently hit myself in the mouth with a metal bar at work. I have a bad busted lip and front teeth feel pointed in with a blister above them. The teeth aren't loose but hurt, what should I do?

Treatment of Level II fracture

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:13:19 GMT

My son fell and has a level II fracture and xrays showed the nerve is not exposed but the dentin is exposed. This happened Sunday night and he has been eating ok, but we did notice if he bites on with his hard sippy cup he cries. It may not be that the tooth is sensitive though just he is reacting to the trauma and bruising of the gum. What would be your treatment advice if any?

Crown fell out while eating

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:08:35 GMT

i had a root canal done yesterday. this morning while eating breakfast my crown fell out. will there be a problem if i wait until monday to see my dentist?

Symptoms and treatment of impacted wisdom tooth

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 04:35:18 GMT

My wisdom tooth started coming through last year. My Dentist said it would never come all the way through because not enough room. I had consultation with Oral surgeon but put off surgery because of fear and lack of funds. Now it seems to be coming through more but it is scratching my back cheek but is also really swollen on the gum closet to the roof of my mouth and the hurts. also hurts in the very back where I guess the rest of it is trying to come through? My jaw hurts too and it hurts to chew swallow talk or move my mouth. Do you think it's infected? Or is it just from lack of room? I am calling Monday to schedule it to be removed. I am still scared but this pain sucks. I kind of wish they were open weekends. They want to take the other 3 out too but none of them are even coming through or anything. They are impacted still I guess. I think I just want to deal one at a time.

Decayed root canal treated tooth with crown

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 04:29:17 GMT

I have a root canaled tooth that is capped -- it does not hurt but the dentist says it has decayed and I will need to get it removed. HE says there is no harm if I leave it in until I can afford to pay for a bridge. Is this true

Tooth fragment left after dental extraction

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 04:25:18 GMT

When i got home i see that he did not get all of my tooth will it full out or what? I told him i can still fill him pull on it. What should i do

Fever malaise from tonsil infection or gum infection

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 04:20:48 GMT

seeing otolarangologist suspect systemic infection, as s/p suspect lymph nodes removed 6 months ago, all benign. still w/fevers and malaise on and off. Being tx w/pcn for 6wks,little known infection. Begins w/M? Any clues to name or explaination?

Dental braces on veneers

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 04:07:39 GMT

I have veneers on my upper 4 front teeth to fix a gap between the front 2 teeth placed 11/1995. I have an overbite and was wondering if I could get braces to fix this problem? What is your opinion on what type of braces to use (braces applied to the front of the teeth and braces applied to the backs of teeth). Do you think invisiline would be a good option? I haven't had any problems with my veneers and don't want to take a chance on damaging them. My overbite does bother me. Thank you for your advice on this problem.

Use of perio protect tray

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 05:48:11 GMT

My dentists suggests getting a Perio Protect tray to help me with my gum disease. But the cost is huge--$800. How helpful will this tray be for me? Is it worth this cost.

Treatment of swelling of gums on back molar tooth

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 01:17:39 GMT

by my back bottom tooth, gum swoll up and there is a little yellow string looking thing very small. its sore to touch, its either a piece of food or a nerve maybe?

Tooth extraction for infected tooth

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 01:13:19 GMT

infection in my lower right molar the dentist wants to pull it and I need a second opion.

Teeth in roof of mouth in 10 year old

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 01:10:10 GMT

10 year old grandson has his permnant front upper teeth in but also about 1inch back behind his 2 front teeth he has 2 teeth in the roof of his mouth. What could cause this and is there any thing that can be done about it

Tooth painful and tender and x-ray didn't show anything

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 01:05:13 GMT

I went to the dentist with severe mouth pain - they did pin point the tooth by tap test and cold sensitivity; however, my x-ray showed that the tooth was fine. They are telling me I need a root canal. I am concerned only because my x-ray didn't show any thing? I'm no expert, but should the x-ray tell you if there's root damage?

When do baby molars fall

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:59:05 GMT

Hi, My name is Barbara Sophia Tapia, I am 11 years old. My problem are my bottom left molars. At what age do they start to fall out? One just came out and now another one is loose! I don't know if it is normal or not. I need help ASAP.

Treatment of misaligned and rigged teeth

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:49:58 GMT

I have a gap in my front teeth and they are rigged on the bottom from lack of calcium and I have a huge overbite. I am 20 years old, full time student, work part-time, and take care of my younger brother so money is tight. I basicly just want to have like the top front 6 teeth pulled and have a partial denture or possible flipper if they make them for 6 teeth and it would also be to correct my overbite. What are my options? Do any dentists do payment plans? and What are the least expensive routes to the most expensive that I would be looking at? All of this said, I also looked into getting braces, but ruled that option out. partial dentures is my first choice, but I honestly don't know what else is out there. Thanks for your time, Krystal

Broken tooth and lump in the gums

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:45:10 GMT

I have a broken Tooth. there is something like Gum bolt in that area. and sometimes bleeding also. when there is a bleeding i have little bit of Headache. but no tooth pain. please explain about this problem. thanks

Cause and treatment of throbbing type dental pain

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:39:44 GMT

I have a pain in a tooth that is a throbbing kind of pain. Not really sensitive to touch and sometimes feels better after brushing. I have been having alot of sinus pain related as well. Doesnt not hurt all the time.I do not have insurance and didnt want to go to the dentist if it didnt sound like something that needed to be looked at.

Filling the gap naturally after retained baby canine extraction

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:35:19 GMT

I have just had my childhood canines romoved at 21 years. Will my adult canines and premolars move close apart to fill the gap naturally?

TMJ disorder and painful loose teeth

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:28:44 GMT

My fiance' , Jennifer has been dealing with an ever worstening problem severe tmj w piriodic periods of complete locked jaw. also her teeth look like the enamel is mostly absent and thin where it is there. she has sen the same dentist throughout this over a 1 year ordeal. at this poin the aded features are as follows: loostening teeth painfull to the touch, tmj, 2 pea sised noduals undere the left side and the right side of the toung. Identical nodule on right buttock,2 more nodjules on left forarm, cronic fatigue cronic kidney stones. I know that these symtoms are quiet vairied. I do have an idea what this is but neet to run it buy someone not conected to this aria.Please help asap im ready to take her to the hospital. please respond asap

Irritated gums after endoscopy procedure

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:20:56 GMT

I recently had an endoscopy and since then have had an ''irritation'' of some sort on my upper gums...I have false teeth and can't wear them comfortably...I CANNOT go to a dentist but this is painful and I'm wondering if there is anything I can put on the area to give me some relief...I have tried Peroxyl but it doesn't help that much..thank you...JIM K.

Treating Mouth Ulcers and Oral Thrush

Sun, 29 May 2011 10:38:07 GMT

What would the Dentist suggest to treat Mouth Ulcers, please ??? I constantly have Ulcers on the bottom of my lower gum line, just where my lower Dentures sit and cause pain. I also often get a whitish coating on the surface of my Tongue, which I think is some form of "Oral Thrush", etc.. What would the Dentist suggest to treat this coating on the surface of my Tongue, please ??? Please advise me via E-mail as soon as possible. THANK-YOU

Extraction of wisdom teeth at age of 40 years

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 01:38:32 GMT

Hello!! My name is Hasib Ahsan. I'm 40 years old. Recently I felt acute pain in my tooth and later on I have been detected with carriage in my third moral (wisdom teeth)in my lower jaw of right hand side. The third molar is completely erupted. Seeing the dental x-ray and examining physically my dentist told me to extract that third molar. My question is, is it ok to extract that third molar in this age? or there is any other alternatives to save that tooth. If you need the x-ray to answer specifically I can scan it and send it to you. An early reply is highly appreciable. I am looking forward for your mail. Regards, Hasib Ahsan.

Time taken to give dental implants

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 03:56:29 GMT

Hello, I'd like to know how long it should take to put 6 implants on the upper and 5 implants on the lower jaws, consider that there is no complication and healing goes well Thanks a lot

Treatment of cracked front tooth

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 03:52:26 GMT

I have A front tooth that was been bonded twice since i was a kid. recently it has been giving me alot of pain and in the sun light looks like it is cracked down the middle. what are my options

Cause of infection in the gums below tooth

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 03:47:36 GMT

I have 3 teeth that need to be pulled, I have an infection in the gum below one of them. I dont know what caused it, and would like to know why? Went to the er today and they told me to just keep taking the penicellin, even though its not working

Stensen or parotid duct opening in cheek

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:14:43 GMT

I visited my dentist and pointed out a cone like skin flap on my cheek in line with my molar that I was concerned about. He explained that this was a papilla from my stensen's duct and that it was nothing to be concerned about. It is like this on only one side of my mouth. The deal is I have recently taken a more active interest in my mouth and general health and was wondering if it is normal for this to stay like this for ever, this was about 2 months ago and it still appears to be the same size. To be truthful it may have always been like this and I just had never noticed, it was the first time in 15 years I had been to a dentist. The only time I feel any pain from the area is when I'm poking and prodding around with it, I have become hyperaware of its existence and as a result am constantly checking the area.

Dental extraction and Blue cross blue shield insurance

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:10:30 GMT

Iam a retired Gov. employee (Postal service) Part of my retirement package is Blue Cross blue Shield for life.. Can I get dental work with my insurence..Need some teeth pulled and plate replacement.Thanks

Pain and sensitivity of tooth after trauma

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:06:57 GMT

Dear Sir/Madam A couple of days ago i got hit in the face with an elbow (by accident). Since then my lip wound healed but one of my upper front teeth is still more sensitive than usual. I feel this sensitivity when i put pressure on it (it is not more sensitive when i drink a hot or cold beverage). The "pain" is far from unbearable, but it is very hard to concentrate on other things when i am constantly thinking about my tooth. I was wondering whether i should visit a dentist or will this heal by itself it has been three days since the accident. Kind Regards Gregorie

Root canal treatment and the Medicare

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 20:08:01 GMT

I have a very painful toothache and I know I need a root canal. Is there any dentist that take Medicare?

Causes and treatment of yellow discolored teeth

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 04:01:52 GMT

my teeth are yellow

Diabetes and loosening of all teeth

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 03:08:55 GMT

My name is Jose balderrama iam 40 yrs old iam disable I have diabetes and all my teeth are lose I really need to take them out I can't eat and sometimes I don't eat because my mouth hurts because my teeths sometimes I got infected I don't know what to do iam really desperate please help me if you can thanks

Causes and treatment of dark black gums

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 01:39:20 GMT

From was young. I've always remembered my gum being black at the front. I'm starting to wonder if thats normal?

Causes and treatment of swelling of gums and face

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 01:35:44 GMT

i have swelling in the gum region on the bottom left side of my face.It a swollen like an absest. i can not chew on my left side at all, my choppers are loose on that side of my mouth.there is pan , but it is not severe pain, with the swelling i can barely open my mouth .

Increased sensitivity in tooth adjacent to extraction site

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 01:28:12 GMT

I had 4 Wisdom teeth extracted on the 18th of December. The procedure went well, and recovery was normal. I have no visible issues with any of the extraction sites. Around 4 days ago, however, I noticed a significantly increased sensitivity to cold in the tooth adjacent to the lower right extraction site. Is this simply a case of the nerve becoming more exposed, which will resolve itself as the healing continues, or is this a potential infection that I may want to get checked? Thanks for your help.

Treatment of tongue tie

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 01:17:44 GMT

I have a cousin who is 19 years of age and up to this point in his life he has not been able to speak. It has been known that his tongue cannot lift up and his communication is a variation of grunts that mimic words and only the people who live with him can understand him. Obviously this has handicapped him in many ways in his life. I have found that this condition is treatable and i WOULD LIKE TO GET IT CORRECTED FOR HIM.I would like to know what kind of doctor i should go to to get treatment for this ankyloglossia or tongue tie. Thank you very much for your time.

Treatment of impacted and infected wisdom teeth

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 02:51:42 GMT

I have large impacted wisdom teeth. These wisdom teeth have deep cavities. I would like to know if you can fill these wisdom teeth instead of having them extracted.

Causes and treatment of sore swollen gums and canker sores

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 02:45:50 GMT

I recently had a fever and "symptoms" that came along with this were very sore, swollen gums that bleed when brushed, and multiple canker sores on my lip. I also had swollen tonsils but it is not strep. Even though the fever is gone, the symptoms are still here. Any thoughts on what it is and how I can get rid of all this?

Use of smokeless tobacco after wisdom teeth extraction

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 01:02:26 GMT

I got all four of my wisdom teeth extracted 11 days ago, and they said not to use dip (smokeless tobacco) for a few days, but they never said how many. Last night was my 10th day, and I dipped last night alot and today. I cleaned them good, but will it cause complications? Should I continue with it as normal? And I know how much harm it causes to my mouth, so don't bother telling me that (not to be rude)

Wisdom tooth eruption caused chipping of canine and incisor

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:57:09 GMT

I went to my dentist last month and had this issue looked at. A wisdom tooth had pushed in and pushed my already close knit teeth together. The issue being my canine was already at an odd angle and when forced further together chipped both the canine and the incisor in front of it. The exposure alone is uncomfortable not to mention the "hole" is widening. The dentist said due to the canine being hooked he feared pulling it and breaking it so he wanted me to see a dental surgeon who informed me the procedure would cost 600, which is like a half a months salary and I don't have insurance. He offered to cap the gap for 4,000 which is outrageous as well in my opinion. Anyway I was considering using Epoxy, over the counter stuff, since dentists use crystal glaze epoxy so would the general store stuff be terribly bad to use? I seriously don't have any money or resources at the moment to fix this issue otherwise.

Gum recession and discolored dental crown

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:53:03 GMT

Hello, Thanks for your assistance. I've had a cap on a tooth for long time. It's gone dark and looks as though it may be dead. Now the gums are receding a past the line of the cap a little revealing the dark, possibly dead, tooth underneath. So I'm wondering what should be my considerations and options for this tooth be? Also there is no feeling or any pain, so it's not an emergency though I'm becoming more concerned about the aesthetic since you can start to see the tooth underneath. thank so much, patrick

Baby molars pulled out in 5 years old

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:48:54 GMT

My son, just became 5 years old, had his molars (all 4 of the lower jaw, 2 on each side)removed recently. Doctor said those were beyond repairable. The doctor said the permanent (adult) molars will grow soon. But I found that the first permanent molars will come out at around 9 years old and the second ones at around 11 years old, and so on. My concern is that how he's going to chew foods without lower molars. He can chew foods using his front teeth, but it will be very difficult to eat. Does he have to wait until permanent molars come out, or he has to wear a denture? Thanks in advance.

Treatment of chipped tooth with exposed dentin

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:43:25 GMT

hi i have a really important question.. i was eating a french toasted bread and broke my tooth (fang) and the enamel broke from my tooth and i have the dentin exposed it looks like i have the tooth still but it is still the dentin im really scared that its going to be hurting really bad it does not hurt....yet .... what can i do to help until i can go to a dentist?

Options for straightening the teeth

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:38:45 GMT

I've been trying to move my upper teeth with my fingers and tongue,to get perfect row...but i thing after 6 months of doing it they've become unstable , IS IT POSSIBLE or I'm just seeing it as.. Help me what to DO with my unstable teeth (just 2),shoud i try to make the row or stop doing it and stabilize them. But i think now it's easier to put them in line and to have straight teeth ,should i go to dentist to put me implants and should i tell him about my teeth ? HELP!!! URGENT

Treatment of weak broken teeth

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 23:26:47 GMT

Hey , i like to ask for solution from another country dentist coz in my country denstists seems to be living in stone age..I have very weak teeths , 6 years every month i go to dentist..and thats just bullshit,coz my teeths still broken , i need a idea what to do with them,im 23 years old , i dont want to wear that old guys staff , i like to get smth like ceramic teeth or smth plastic maybe glass or idk , any ideas what is best for guy like me ? coz paying money is start geting pointless , i better pay 50k for all new not broken teeths

Causes and treatment of radiating pain in gums and jaws

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 23:22:28 GMT

Every couple of weeks or so I get a radiating or sharp pain in my gums, and what is odd is that it isn't just around one tooth, but when it starts, it goes either from upper to lower gum or vice versa. Any input would be helpful.

Does surgical tooth extraction cause pain

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 23:18:25 GMT

I have to have two teeth extracted and I also have to have gum and bone removed. I scared. Should I be scared or should I just relax?

Treatment of bad odor from gums and discolored gums

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 03:50:58 GMT

Teeth Gums smell and it is always show as yellow color only not a white.

Decay of root canal treated tooth with dental crown

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 02:38:27 GMT

I have a molar with root canal and cap. It's rotting away under the cap. when the tooth goes, do the roots have to be pulled or will they be fine when the gums cover them?

Teeth straightening and decreasing length of teeth

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 02:34:08 GMT

I have my upper front four teeth inside(2-3mm) than normal and the teeth length also high(3-4 mm). lowar four teeth are normal in position but the length is little high as upper teeth(3-4mm). I have little bone loss inside the teeth, as I had gum problem, and I had the gum surgery as well. Now kindly let me know Is the clips are good for straitening and decreasing the length of the teeth. OR do I need to remove front 4 upper teeth and go for crowns. can I decrease the length of the lowwer teeth by cutting. Thanking you, Sreekanth.

Do wisdom teeth make face look wider

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 02:29:16 GMT

Hi. Concerning wisdom teeth. Is it true that they make your face look wider if you don't get them pulled? Also, if you have wisdom teeth on 1 side of the face pulled; and the other side yet to do so. Will that cause a facial size inbalance b/w the 2 sides of a my face? Also, sometimes i deal with discomfort on the side where the wisdom tooth has not been pulled. But i have a decay tooth pulled out; and i haven't replant a tooth there. Is it more likely that's it's the empty space in the gum that's causing the discomfort or the wisdom tooth that's not pulled out?

Porcelain fused high noble metal crowns

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 02:24:18 GMT

what is a crown porc fuse high noble mtl and how it look

Degradation of bone and tissues after bone grafting and implant placement

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 02:03:10 GMT

(Dental question) I had a bone graft preformed on my jaw about 15 months ago. I had anchors put in as soon as the doctor said it was ready, but then stalled on putting the crown on for several months. Now when I went ahead to have the crowns affixed I have been told there was too much degradation of the bone and tissue and they need to go back in and repeat the procedure (and I have to repay). Does this seem reasonable?

Tooth pain and sensitivity after open heart surgery

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 01:27:07 GMT

Hello, I am hoping that you can tell me what may be happening. One week ago I underwent open heart srgery, and was intubated. They took the tube out later that evening. Ever since the surgery I have been having tooth pain. It is not always the same teeth, it moves around. The pain happens when I eat hot, cold or room temperature foods. There is also pain when I try to drink water. I asked the Heart Surgeon and he had no reason. He also advised me to hold off on going to a dentist. I am only 36 years old and this is the second surgery. It didnt happen last time.

Joining vocational type course to get Dental assistant job

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 02:27:33 GMT

I was hoping you could help me with a decision I need to make. I would like to become a dental assistant. I currently live in the state of Ohio and am planning a future move to the state of Washington. Due to my situation and the area I live in going to college is not an option for me. I have been taking an online coarse for dental assisting through Penn Foster. I am concerned it will be difficult for me to land a job without hands on experience. I am considering going to D.A.T.S., which is a vocational type school offered at a local dentist office. It is a nine week hands on program, and after passing the coarse i will have a certificate of completion as well as my radiography license. The program is nearly three thousand dollars. My question for you is will this be worth the money? They have several schools across the country and seem to be reputible. I am just wondering if a program like this would actually help me get a job in dental assisting or higher starting pay, or is it a waste of money? I would appreciate insight from someone in the dental community. Thank you

Treatment of pain and swelling on back side of mouth

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 01:52:36 GMT

It is sore and some swelling on my left back side of mouth where my slight to left of my wisdom tooth... It usually flares when I eat alot of hard foods and overdo.. it gets sore and swells in that area.. Now I have been using Anbesol to bring down swelling.. I didn't notice if the anbesol caused the white patch close to the area of swelling and soreness or if it is something else..Is there something I can use to relieve pain and swelling.. I can still eat but nothing really hard.

Stainless steel crown vs Filling in 5 year old

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 01:49:08 GMT

My 5-year-old son has 3 cavities between his molars. We have been going to a general dentist, and with this new problem, we went for a consult with a pediatric dentist. They said that with all such cases they do stainless steel crowns, not fillings. They did not seem to suggest that his decay was so extensive that he needed the crowns, only that they do that in all cases in order to prevent further decay and because of moving and shifting baby teeth, which could make fillings fall out. Is this an extreme measure? Do I need a second opinion? My son has two cousins his age, who have gotten fillings in the same circumstances and I feel like this is extreme. Also, what recommendations are there for sedation? I want a little as possible, without making this a traumatic situation for my son. I have him scheduled for the crowns and sealants, with oral sedation in about a week and have sort of a bad feeling about it. I do not want to jump into a huge dental procedure that might not be necessary, when a few fillings might be okay. Any advice or direction would be very appreciated! Thanks!

Smoking after getting dry socket pack

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 01:38:00 GMT

I had a dry socket in my lower left main back tooth. My dentist packed it with this brown nasty stuff and said it would come out on its own in 2-3 days and gave me antbiodics. Is it ok if I continue to smoke and drink soda while the pack is in the hole? I know I have to quit after the pack comes out. And will it hurt when it comes out? DO I need to be doing salt water rinses while the pack is in or when it comes out?

Causes of failure of root canal procedure

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 01:28:18 GMT

I had a root canal and crown on a tooth at a cost @ a thousand dollars, I had to have the tooth removed in about two years. I have since had another root canal and crown, now this tooth needs to be pulled. Is this unusual, or should I find a new Dentist.

Post and core procedure after root canal treatment

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 01:20:58 GMT

Hello, hopefully you can help me. I went to a student dentist and I was told that I have a cavity under a filling. The cavity did't look big on the x-ray picture.She drilled and said that now I don't have enough tooth structure and need a crown. post@core and because I need post@core I need a root canal. She scared me because I thought that I will have a filling put in and all of a sudden I need so much work. She started a root canal and I think she chipped my tooth then said she filed it so I don't fructure it. My question is do I really need a post@core? to me it looks like I have enough tooth structure for just a crown.I am worried because I am afraid that she drilled to much and makes all that up so she can practice on me.Please let me know. I know you can't say much without a picture but at least if you can tell me how much tooth structure is needed to have a filling and and how much tooth structure neededto have a crown without post@core. Can I have a filling done now if she did a root canal and left space for a post. Also how long can I go with a temporary white filling?Thank you Ana

Removal of tobacco stains from teeth

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 23:56:56 GMT

Hello sir, i used to eat gutkha from 2-3 years but now i quite. My teeth is yellow and little bit red now. i use colgate twice a day. please tell me what tooth cream i use and tell me what should i do to my teeth become white. please tell me thank you

Cracked tooth with black stuff on inside

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 23:32:33 GMT

So it was summer 2009 when i realized my tooth cracked from a sport. I didnt bother with it, because it wasn't bothering nor hurting me. As time went on, i started to see the crack of my tooth become filled with black stuff on the inside. I'm guessing its starting to become a cavity. I'm wondering if it's possible to clean my tooth so no black internal parts are not showing and close my cracked tooth?

Chewing tobacco with menthol or without menthol

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 23:29:05 GMT

If you were to chew tobacco with menthol, would it do more damage to your gums then chewing tobacco that has no menthol? I chew and I chew grizzly wintergreen. I also chew grizzly straight. Whenever I chew grizzly green it burns my lips but grizzly straight does not burn at all. So would chewing tobacco with menthol damage your gums more than chewing tobacco without menthol?

Cleaning of occlusal splints

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 23:25:19 GMT

Last night, I dropped my splint into some dirty water - what would be the best way to clean it? I wanted to use hydrogen peroxide, but I didn't because I didn't know if it would be safe for the splint.

Causes and treatment of gum blisters

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 04:18:53 GMT

Why do I get blisters in the gums and how can I treat this painful ailment.

Causes and treatment of pain in teeth and jaw

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 04:14:38 GMT

Hi. I have a large cavity in my first top left-hand molar, and a large portion has broken off. A dentist I saw said I need a root canal but I cannot afford it. I’m taking ibuprofen and Aleve in an effort to stay ahead of the pain which is working for the most part. I also have a prescription for hydrocodone but I’m trying to make it last. However, a tooth on the bottom of the same side is starting to hurt like crazy, a deep, sharp pain down in the bone that even the hydrocodone seems unable to alleviate. In addition my jaw and cheek bone on that side hurts including the joint. Are these pains the cause of my cavity or perhaps is there something else going on? Are teeth nerves sufficiently intertwined that pain caused by one tooth can be felt at another location? Oh, I’m also taking penicillin just in case there’s an infection. Thanks.

Problems after getting dental bridge

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 04:10:28 GMT

I had a problem in my inner 2 number teeth. it was rotten and rooted out. I consulted a doctor. he gave me treatment and fitted bridge at that place. it is even from outside but in inner side it is uneven. my tongue touches it and the shape to grinding portion is not as upper teeth. did the doctor not taken my teeth measurement properly. or he is not enough qualified to handle the problem. I'm having problem with eating also. upper and lower teeth does not match. I only feel that I have teeth there but I can't use it properly. please guide me. should I change the doctor. should I complain him. what are the options available for me.?

Food accumulates in tooth extraction socket

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 04:07:01 GMT

I had a tooth extracted on thursday. no problems untill tonight i got a piece of cheese stuck on the clot and i have already tried salt water rinse. what should i do?

Severe pain on gums along wisdom tooth

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 04:04:17 GMT

Excruciating pain at the right side of gum along wisdom tooth. Dentist saw nothing wrong, but after a few weeks problem resurfaced and now gum is swollen with an excruciating pain to accompany pain. Any advice on temporary remedies and long term measures.

Bony prominence after extraction

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 04:00:41 GMT

Hi, thanks for the great site. It has been very informative. About 8 wks ago, I had all of my teeth removed and immediate dentures put in. It must have been a difficult extraction because I was extremely bruised from my eyes to the bottom of my throat. I am very happy to be finished with all of that but I am now having problems with the lower denture which had to be remade. I have very large, hard bumps (which my dentist says will reabsorb) and these are not allowing even the new lower denture to seal well. The denture rubs on the gum "bumps" and hurts like crazy. Icy foods/drinks help the discomfort, but I can't chew much of anything solid as it dislodges the lower plate and really hurts. Should I ask for a soft reline? The dental asst. says they won't do that until the gum "bumps" go down more. What do I do in the meantime as I'm getting really sick of soft foods and protein/vitamin shakes. Is there anything I can do to get these bumps to go down more quickly? Thanks in advance for your help. Sincerely, Lost 10 lbs but I wouldn't recommend the diet :)

Infection after Tooth Extraction

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 05:07:56 GMT

I had a bottom molar removed 2 days ago. When removed the Dr put foam in the socket and 1 stitch due to previous history of dry socket. 1 day post op there was great pain. The Dr did not see my but called in antibiotics and pain meds. Today, I did see him because the pain had gotten worse and the swelling had gotten hard. He looked at it and said it was infected. When lightly pressing on it or around it pus would come out and it smells horrible. He said to keep taking the antibiotic. My questions are; how long does it take before you notice an improvement on the antibiotic Erythromycin?(250 mg 4 times a day) How long before the pus and smell go away? As there is foam and a stitch in the extraction site does that mean it will take longer for it to heal? My Dr was nice but not informative and he is out of town until next year. Any help would be appreciated.

White stuff on tooth extraction socket

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 01:27:09 GMT

I just had my lower right back tooth pulled yesterday. I have been doing what dentist said to do. My concern is the area around where tooth was is turing white and looks like a blister forming or something. Should I be concerned?

Cause of white bumps on back of tongue

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 00:56:28 GMT

I have very tiny white bumps on the back of my tongue not a lot and maybe 2 or 3 a little bigger than the tiny ones but also tiny still not large what can this be"

Treatment of white spots on front teeth

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 00:48:39 GMT

The problem is white spots on front teeth likely from trauma ( not fl0ride or cavity )on 17 year old. Will ICON help? I am not sure of bonding since his teeth have to last a life time ( they are very good teeth without cavities) I would appreciate answers to these questions. Veneers are out of the question eventhough that is the answer I get from every dentist.

Using whitening strips on dental crowns

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 00:03:57 GMT

is using white strips with a set of teeth which include crowns for front teeth a good idea?

Treatment of misaligned tooth

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 23:56:55 GMT

I have a tooth, that is out of my normal line of teeth, and it is pushing up against another tooth. It has caused swelling in my gums and a lot of pain. My cheek has now become swollen, but the swelling in my mouth has gone down and pain has subsided. The tooth in question is healthy dentists in the past wouldn't pull it because it was healthy. What is my problem?

Lost crown to tooth that had root canal treatment

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 23:52:44 GMT

I recently lost a crown to tooth that had root canal years ago. It is back bottom molar#31. Dentist now wants to extract but i do not want to do this. i am afraid other teeth will gradually shift to that open area. i cannot afford an implant. dentist sd not enough remaining tooth to attach new crown. any other suggestions?

Mouth pain after dental procedures

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 23:39:00 GMT

In May I went to get my teeth cleaned. I had a little pain on a lower front tooth. The dentist, Dr. W decided I needed a root canal, but on a differ lower tooth which was discolored from an injury 5 years ago. That tooth did not hurt, but he said it was the one that needed a root canal. He also replaced two fillings I had which were not bothering me, but he insisted that since they were over 25 years old I needed to replace them. I had him to put some bonding on a gap on one of my front teeth. My teeth have given me nothing but trouble ever since. I went to another dentist,Dr. G he stated the first root canal was not finished. I went to an endodentist to have a root canal done on that tooth. It took 2 more times before he could redo it. It was too calsified. He stated the tooth which was hurting to begin with needs a root canal still, but it was very calsified. NOW, all my teeth hurt, including the one where I have had 3 root canals done. My teeth burn and hurt all the time. My bite is off, I am constantly biting my cheek. The dentist, Dr. G seems to think it is ok. I am tired of the pain. The roof of mouth, jaw bones, teeth, and even my tongue hurts especially at night. The bonded tooth on top has caused the teeth next to it to hurt. I am taking motrin for pain and gargling with warm salt water at night. Who do I need to go to get my teeth and mouth fix? What am I to expect to be done? I have never had so much trouble in my life. I have been told I have good teeth, but I want to just get them all pulled and live with dentures - this pain is almost unbearable.

Soreness in roof of mouth from wearing dentures

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 23:15:03 GMT

I wear dentures while I'm wearing my dentures in the mouth I experience sourness in roof of mouth ,located past the dentures and when I take them out there is swelling and sourness

Causes and treatment of tooth decay

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 22:31:57 GMT

i have some cavities and one teeth got black and after next teeth also has been black

Treatment and cost to treat gummy smile

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 22:25:28 GMT

hi there i am bit worried about my gummy smile, i would like to know the possible treatment and approx cost for it.Thanks

Swelling in upper right tooth and problem in ears cheeks and head

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 00:18:44 GMT

my right upper tooth is swelling and big causing problem on my ear, cheek, head , neck and breast , rib of the chest is swelling too and very painfull. I went to several dentists they cheated me and took all my money they said i have bone growth some said i have ulcer some said i have cavity and i closed but still is very big since 2005 i am on the pain i have the xrays with me

Pain in tooth with amalgam dental filling

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 00:28:21 GMT

i had a pain in a molar which had amalgam fillings since last year , is it a symptom that the filling is broken ? & how long the amalgam fillings can live without need repairing & how can i care about it? thanks

Sonic tooth brush and the dental problems

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 19:58:12 GMT

Ever since I started using the sonicare toothbrush my teeth have been chipping, my fillings have been breaking off, I am tired all the time, and I have gained 15 pounds. Could the sonic waves be ruining the integrity/structure of my teeth & fillings and could it interfere with the functioning of my thyroid?

Symptoms of tooth abscess spread to brain

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 00:31:39 GMT

How would i know if a tooth abcsess has spread to my brain

Causes and treatment of tingling sensation of teeth

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 00:24:18 GMT

My bottom two front teeth have been tingling for about 2 days. i was at the dentist rescently before the tingling and they did not see any problems. i do have a history of grinding my teeth that could be the cause. i dont see anything that is chipped or anything at the spot. what could be the problem?

Treatment of big front teeth

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 00:14:44 GMT

Hello, I've had braces before when I was younger, and my teeth are relatively straight. The problem is I feel that my 2 front teeth are really big and that is all people really see when I smile. When I rub my tongue against it...it does feel like its pushed out a little, and I feel it on my bottom lip as well. Im very self conscious about it and was wondering what would be the best solution for it. I don't want to damage any enamel or gums and risk any problems when I get older.

When to get dental crown after root canal treatment

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 01:58:45 GMT

Hello, my question is how long after a root canal should a follow up be scheduled for an impression of tooth to be prepped for a crown? I fractured my upper incisor, about3 (about 30% broken off) #8 tooth (along with broken ribs). My dentist performed root canal on Thursday 22 of Dec. I have some pain/sensitive to wind of the tooth. The reason I want the prepping and temp. crown as soon as possible is because my primary care physician is going to authorize me being ready to go back to work (my ribs seems to be healed). This if fine but I work with the public and dont want an exposed broken tooth, thank you sincerely Roy A

Cost to treat decayed teeth which have rotted down to gums

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 03:57:59 GMT

How do I tell the extent of the damage to the teeth? Two of my teeth have rotted a hole down to the gums. Would they need to be removed or could they be filled? They give me some pain now and again like one side of my jaw is sore.(they are both on the same side of my mouth.) If needing filling or pulling how much would it cost? Thank you.

Treatment of sensitive molars

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 03:53:15 GMT

If only one side of your molars hurts, after you get done brushing your teeth, then rinse your mouth out with cold water, and the cold water causes your molars to hurt, what could be the cause of your molars being so sensitive and hurting so bad? It's so painful that i cannot open my mouth.

Removing liner from dentures

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 03:47:30 GMT

1 month ago , i put a tissue conditioner (soft liner ) for my patient who wear a complete denture now she is uncomfortable so i need to replace the liner put i want to ask if there is another way to remove the last liner rather than trimming by bur because it's time consuming , any help please

Still pain 4 months after wisdom tooth extraction

Sat, 22 Jan 2011 20:47:47 GMT

My husband had his wisdom teeth removed 4 months ago and he is still having a lot of problems. The tooth was impacted so it took surgery to remove it. He still cannot fully open his mouth, the front part of his face/lip is still numb, and he still has a large amount of pain that hinders the food he eats. He went back to the oral surgeon and he said that everything was healing very well, just slow. I have never heard of this taking 4 + months to heal. Should we go to another dentist or does this sound right?

Cost to treat two rotted teeth

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 02:42:10 GMT

I have two rotted teeth and I want to know how much it would cost to have them fixed.

Causes and treatment of nursing bottle caries

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 02:03:33 GMT

these are the picture of a small girl (2 years old) what can we do to treat here, http://dc15.arabsh.com/i/03662/1fqtukovy3ef.jpg http://dc15.arabsh.com/i/03662/2u81g04enjnq.jpg http://dc15.arabsh.com/i/03662/h7suazj4q0sn.jpg http://dc15.arabsh.com/i/03662/4h8imc107ab7.jpg http://dc15.arabsh.com/i/03662/fppdkp44jgib.jpg

Treatment of pain and sensitivity in molars

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 01:53:25 GMT

What do i need to do if food or cold water hurts my molars? Also if my wisdom teeth are growing, could that be a cause of why my molars hurt?

White roof of mouth gums and itchy mouth

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 05:28:14 GMT

Hi I am 20 years old and just had a baby boy 10 weeks ago. I have noticed recently that all around the sides of the roof of mouth are white and also around my teeth, I get a really itchy mouth all the time it's quite annoying. I also suffer from tongue ulcers that come and go nearly every hour and a white furry tongue, i only started suffering from this since I first fell pregnant and it's now been 12 months. I have also got a little lump on the right side of roof of mouth I can't see it but I can feel it. Also down the sides of my tonsils are white as well. I am a bit worried

When to get permanent denture after Tooth Extraction

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 03:31:11 GMT

I had my full uppers extracted in mid August. My dentist would like to fit me for my permanent denture soon. Is 3 months too soon to have my immediate replaced?

Treatment of broken molar

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 02:24:56 GMT

I was chewing something and a large piece of my molar came out. There is no pain and no sensitivity. im just really scared.

Getting silver fillings replaced with white fillings

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 01:29:04 GMT

Hello Sir, I have around 10 teeth having problems of decay, out of this 10 teeth I have done root canal for 4 and rest my doctor have filled with silver(I don't know the technical word in doctor language). I want know whether can I have a white teeth Cap for teeth filled with silver and will it be as strong as silver teeth(Black cap) it looks odd that black teeth. I heared that Root canal cuases the problems of cancer, Is it true?. Please let me know.

Appointments needed to make hybrid fixed dentures on implants

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 23:29:49 GMT

I did hybrid fixed dentures on implants. During the last appoint dentist brought 2 bars. He tried lower and it did not fit-needed to be redone, he did not try the upper one yet. What minimum amount of appointments is needed to complete the work Thanks

Treatment of bad odor from mouth

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 23:35:20 GMT

bad smell from teeth and when i talking

Severe pain after root canal treatment

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 23:32:48 GMT

I had an RCT yesterday at 7PM. Doc gave some painkillers and antibiotics. But pain killer is not working and it is paining badly. Pls Help

Saving teeth and keeping them for life time

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 05:24:54 GMT

Hi! Most of my teeth have white fillings and I know that it will not last a lifetime. I had also replaced some of them because those have been in my mouth years years ago. I know it should be replaced in time, but I'm afraid that it will get deeper and deeper into the root. Is there a high possibility that I would wear dentures in the future or that it will all be crowned? If i maintain oral hygiene and regular dentist check-ups is there a possibility that I will still be able to save all of my teeth? Thank You.

Cost of teeth extraction and dentures

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 03:31:38 GMT

I have really bad teeth and they all need pulled. And i want to get dentures. I am trying to find a cheap dentist to do the work, but would like a free consoltation so i will know round about what i would have to pay for the work.

Treatment of bad breath in denture wearer

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 03:28:58 GMT

I have had dentures for 15 years. For the last month or so my breath has been so bad that people are covering their noses when I speak. It is getting so bad that I don't want to say anything to anyone or be around anyone. Any help you can give me would be greatly appreciated.

Swelling after food stuck around tooth

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 03:23:09 GMT

I have a cavity in a tooth that has been there for some time. While eating a piece of food stuck me around the tooth and now my cheek has swollen. There is no pain whatsoever, but the swelling is a concern. What should be at this point?

Correcting teeth protrusion by dental surgery

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 03:19:03 GMT

My sister is 28 year old and her tooth are protruded. I just wanted to know whether we can fix her problem through any dental surgery and if yes then how much time will it take to fully recovery.

Yellow brown stains on newly erupted tooth

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 02:35:53 GMT

My 6 year old is getting a new front tooth in and I just noticed it has a yellowish/brownish stain on it where it is coming in. Almost like the enamel is bad. This is really bothering me. What is this and how can it be fixed? Thanks!

Cracked root after Root Canal Treatment

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 05:54:54 GMT

Crack in root of tooth. Never was told to put a cap on tooth to protect it from USC. it has a crack 9mm deep. I was told you cannot save the tooth, must come out, or more infections will come and also can ruin other teeth. I am in a little pain now, and I guess next month have it removed. what is your answer. bg

Broken file during root canal treatment

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 05:40:28 GMT

help. dentist wants more time. meanwhile I am suffering from headaches, toothaches. it's been almost 1 1/2 months. need a solution. what should I do next. Next appointment isn't until January 12 2012. I really want this file out. The dentist even tried super glue on the end of his file to retrieve the broken file. UGH!

Getting dental braces at low cost

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 22:31:53 GMT

I am a 15, soon to be 16, year old female who is desperately in need of braces. I have never been to a dentist before in my entire life and it shows. My mother is the only parent I live with and I have four other siblings. My father is the only one who plays child support out of the other three fathers. My mother tells me all the time that we can't even afford to get us an appointment. We are not on Welfare, but at school, we receive reduced lunch. My teeth are gaped and I have an overbite. My dream since a child was to have straightened teeth. Out of us five, I would say that my teeth are the worse. I'm asking for your help and I pray that you can help me. Not only is it a self-esteem issue, but a health issue: I have never been to the dentist before. So please, I beg of you, take me into consideration. Thank you.

Treatment of big hole in tooth

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 01:44:05 GMT

Hello I am 17 years old and I have noticed I have a hole on my 2nd molar and I have a smaller hole near the side of it near the gum area and it has been hurting alot but I am afraid of what the dentists will do . Do you think they will have to pull the tooth?

Bleeding soreness and laceration of gums by flossing

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 01:40:54 GMT

I recently began flossing my teeth regularly. Two particular teeth were hurting and bleeding when I started. The gums in between those teeth turned a grayish brown color after flossing for about a week or two. Now the gum in between those teeth is gone. It's like it fell off. Will it grow back? What do I do? What is going to happen now?

Pain in tooth behind extracted tooth

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 01:36:19 GMT

i just got my tooth pulled 4days ago. now its feeling like the tooth behind the one that was pulled is hurting. i cant clench my teeth together because it hurts what should i do

My gum smells really badly in one area

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 19:53:50 GMT

the other day i was eating chips and when i was done i tried to get some chips that were stuck between my teeth out with my finger. And when i took my finger out my mouth i noticed a really bad smell. So i investigated some more and found that the smell was coming from my gum around one of my top left molars. I brushed my, flossed...but the smell is still there. And now it has been one week since then and ive noticed the smell is still there. The area isnt sore, it just smells really bad. What do i do? Why is it smelling?

Wisdom tooth eruption at age of 42

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 02:50:02 GMT

Hello- I am 42 years old and on disability, so I don't have "extra" money to spend at the dentist's office. To begin with, I have a rare "jaw" condition that prohibits me from being able to open my mouth more than an inch or less (measured from bottom of the top teeth and the top of the bottom teeth). Keeping it open for anything longer than 20-30 seconds gets real painful, so you can imagine what a visit to the dentist's office does to me! Anyway, I've had some recent discomfort in the bottom left portion of my mouth, behind the last bottom molar, but on the inside of the gum, where the side of my tongue meets the gum. I can feel this protrusion with my tongue. When I looked in the mirror, I found what looks like a wisdom tooth pushing through the gum. So far, the amount of "tooth" exposed is about the size of an average head of a nail. Is it probable that this is a wisdom tooth at 42 years of age? My other wisdom teeth came in when I was in my thirties, but I thought that I was finished with them! I would greatly appreciate any thoughts you might have about this. Thanks!

Getting deep cleaning done in multiple visits

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 02:46:06 GMT

Can a deep cleaning be done 1/4 section at a time and left alone for a while without proceeding with the other sections?

Treatment of broken painful tooth

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 02:41:32 GMT

broke a tooth and am now in great pain

Swelling of gums and sensitivity in tooth with dental crown

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 02:15:41 GMT

I have decay on the side of my tooth below the gum line. My dentist has never seen or heard of this before. It is sensitive and the gum is slightly swollen. I brush it to help relieve the swelling. What can be done besides extraction and implant? I have a crown on one side and the other tooth is my last one before the wisdom pocket. By the way the tooth in question is a crown also.

Gum recession and misalignment of tooth

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 01:56:30 GMT

Hi My Name Is Lacola And I'm 14 Years Old. When I Was Around 8 Years Old I Had Mouth Surgery Because I Had Really Bad Teeth. After Around When I Was About 10 I Started Seeing Effect On My Left Front Tooth. My Gum Seems Like It Was Almost Gone, Like My Whole Tooth Was Visible To See, And It Was Pushed Outwards Further Than My Right One. So It's Longer And Pushed Out Further. I've Tried Another Dentist But They Act Like There Was Nothing That Could Be Done.But I'm A Girl And I Really Want That Pretty Smile, I Never Show My Teeth Because I'm Ashamed So Please Help Me Understand That Some Method Could Be Done To Fix My Tooth.

Treatment of severe gum swelling

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 02:00:31 GMT

I have recently been sick and my gums have swollen, it has gotten to the poing where i can no longer bite down all the way and i cannot eat solid foods. My gums in my upper right side of my mouth have still continued to swell. what do i do?

Treatment of fractured front tooth

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 04:01:30 GMT

i had a tooth in front of my mouth and it break i what to put a filling or replace it its possible

Dental crown cracked off

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 03:46:36 GMT

crown cracked off, wiped out sliding and a friends knee hit my front teeth pretty hard! I can't find the crown! What can my Dentist do the tooth cracked with it!

Headache pain and swelling of the jaw

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 04:32:46 GMT

I bit my tongue ring and i believe i have chipped my tooth not my lower jaw is a bit swollen and I have severe headaches I dont know what is going on and I am starting to get scared can you please tell me what problem I am experienceing..?

Eruption of baby teeth

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 03:22:17 GMT

My daughter is 2.5 years old she had her first tooth when she was 1.5years old ..she had 10 teeth now but its been 6 mnths she hadnt had any tooth the gums are smooth theres no sign of another tooth im really worried please suggest somthing

Root displaced into sinus during tooth extraction

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 02:04:35 GMT

during a tooth extraction of a back tooth not wisdom the procedure was stop and i was sent to an oral surgeon/ part of the root broke and went up into my sinus cavity surgery was done that fine no problem now three weeks later after mucos is coming out of my mouth not noise and now i need act scan is this normal

Irrigation on a periodontal follow up

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 01:57:41 GMT

The office insists on doing irrigation, on a periodontal followup, which is not covered by insurance. How important is this procedure--(It will cost $43 and I'm far from well-off).

Sinus perforation during tooth extraction

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 01:51:25 GMT

How common is it to have a hole between the mouth and sinus cavity after a molar extraction? Also continuous bleeding for 12 hours despite packing with gauze? (one more) Is it good practice for the dentist to twist the tooth like he's trying to remove a rusted screw from a 2X4? Hurt like crazy.

Teeth rubbing against the cheek

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 01:47:23 GMT

My teeth are rubbing against the inside of my cheek and it is leaving a raw spot there that hurts, what do i do?

Replacement of missing teeth 5 years after tooth extraction

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 04:11:31 GMT

i had lost my tooth more than 5 years ago and i have consulted two dentists regarding a missing tooth yesterday and both have said that nothing can be done about it as the gap in the muscle has filled and it won`t be possible to fix an artificial tooth. any suggestions as to what can be done? I asked them if bridging can be done and the answer was no.

Treatment of sharp wisdom teeth

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 04:32:14 GMT

My wisdom teeth have came in and I dealt with the pain, now I am not in any pain but take pain medicine for when they do shift. My wisdom teeth are very sharp because they continuously break. Should this be something that I should worry about and if I do not get them pulled or removed could continue my life and daily activities.

Retention of lower partial dentures

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 04:28:52 GMT

My mother just got a partial lower denture that only hooks on two her back two caps. It is not staying in place. The dentist put on what he called a cushion and then we put an adhesive (polygrip)but as soon as she puts something in her mouth the denture falls out. Is there anything that you can suggest? She is elderly and not a candidate for implants.

Apical periodontitis after Root canal treatment

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 04:25:28 GMT

Dear Sir, I had root canal treatment done on both side lower molar teeth,about 11 months ago, but after 6 mnths, i started pain on both sides where i had my treatment done after few weeks which lead to big swelling,As i was not in my country could not show it to my doctor,but shown it @antwerp and according to him I suffered from APICAL PERIODONTITIS,can u tell me why does it happened,was it due to insufficient treatment.But on consulting my original doctor he said there is no reason for it to happen, but he said will have to remove the cap first , then drain the puss and then remove the teeth and start it again.Please Advice what to do?

Use of hydrogen peroxide after Tooth extraction

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 01:20:24 GMT

JUST HAD 2 TEETH EXTRACTED 72HRS AGO WHEN CAN I START RINSING WITH PEROXIDE.

Brown and black spots on teeth

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 02:29:06 GMT

i've got a little black dot on my back left bottom molar and a brown spot on the exact same place on my back right bottom molar? im scared, is it a hole?

Black hard stuff around gum line of teeth

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 02:25:32 GMT

ok i really dont have a problem with bad breeth i just have this hard black stuff on my teeth that i can not scrap off easy i tried crest pro health for a month and dont see any of it coming off or even look like its changing

Edge to edge bite and peg shaped lateral incisor

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 02:28:41 GMT

Good Day, thank you for the enthusiasm to respond on my question, that really helps a lot. My dentist told me that i have an edge to edge bite thats why i need to have it, i also have a peg shape tooth second tooth in the right at the front view, i have consult a lot of dentist, the others told me that it needs porcelain crown, however the other dentist told me braces could fix that peg shape tooth, is this possible to fix?

Adult teeth erupting behind baby teeth

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 01:30:23 GMT

Hello, I have a 5 year old boy who has a permanent mandibular central incisor beginning to erupt lingual of the primary tooth. What is the current protocol for this situation, extract or observe?

Erupting wisdom tooth causing pain

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 01:27:25 GMT

All my wisdom teeth have grown in all the way except for one. well it is trying to and has cause my gums around that tooth to swell making it very painful to do anything. I want to know if there is anything I can do to make the pain go away and the swelling to go away. I have not had any problems with my wisdom teeth so this is new for me please help.

Does metal used for braces cause cancer

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 01:23:43 GMT

I am planning to wear braces because my dentist said so but my mom told me that the metal being used for braces causes cancer, i am 20 years old female, should i still pursue having the braces? thank you

Lump or swelling around canine tooth

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 01:17:29 GMT

I have this weird lump/swelling next to my canine tooth on my gums. It makes my gums look long. Bleeds when i eat or brush. I am concerned

White stuff in tooth extraction holes after wisdom teeth removal

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 01:13:23 GMT

I had all four wisdom teeth removed almost 3 weeks ago. A week after I went for a check up and my doctor told me everything was healing perfectly. I kept doing my salt water washes, finished antibiotics, etc. Last night I was looking at the holes where my bottom wisdom teeth were and I realized my bottom right one has little white things that look like little pus ball. I freaked thinking I had an infection, but it doesn't hurt at all, there's no swelling, secretions, bleeding, nothing. I called my surgeon and he said it was probably food, so I've been doing more salt water washes but nothing, it's still there. I also thought it could be some of my stitches still in there, but I'm not sure. What can it be? I leave for vacation early Monday and there's no way for me to see my doctor this weekend or that day...HELP!

Dentist intentionally furcated the molar

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 01:07:41 GMT

Dentist intentionally furcated my molar

Cavities on teeth and gums bleeding on brushing

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 04:16:09 GMT

I have some cavities on my front teeth and my gums bleed when i brush. i also have a pretty deep cavity on a lowewr jaw tooth..i havent been to the dentist in almost 6 years

Cause of dark lines on several teeth

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 04:12:45 GMT

hi , i have several teeth got dark line on it and beside the teeth .do i need fillings ?and what cause this to happen?

Treatment for tooth pain and swollen jaw

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 04:07:20 GMT

i dont have dental or enough money to go to the dentist until next week. i think my tooth is infected because its hurting and my jaw is now swollen

Pain in bottom 4 teeth

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 04:01:28 GMT

my bottom 4 teeth really hurt right now. when ever they touch something even when i brush and eat, it hurts. this just started earlier today and im in alot of pain when they touch stuff and im trying to eat!

Gum recession with dental braces

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 03:56:56 GMT

I i had braces for about two years and i didnr know how to floss with them ao now my gums dont go down as far as there supposed to nd im in tear sceard of loosing my teeth and looking like a idiot my entire life pleeeeeez help me i really am depressed about this

Bleeding on brushing and raised linish looking thing on roof of mouth

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 23:14:29 GMT

Hi, I recently noticed my gums bleeding a lot when i brush and floss, so i stepped up my brushing and flossing alot. The bleeding has gone down quite a bit. But i recently noticed a tiny sore behind my front teeth. I looked at it with a mirror and notice wierd looking raised linish looking thing coming from the rest of the teeth, almost symetrically. Do you know what this is?

Pain in teeth in morning

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 02:23:20 GMT

My Teeth Pains When I Wake Up, I Feel Them Loose Everytime When I Touch Them With My Finger May Be Its Because They Are Not Aligned Properly, What Should I Do?

Use of denture adhesives

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 04:14:51 GMT

What "Denture Adhesive" would you Suggest and/or Recommend, please ??? I have heard about placing some "Chewing Gum", etc., onto the Denture and then place and set in the Mouth, so what are your comments on this, please ??? Please fully advise me via E-mail as soon as possible. THANK-YOU !!!!!!!!!! From:- Alan

Jaw pain after wisdom teeth extraction

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 04:09:45 GMT

Two months ago I had three wisdom teeth cut out by an oral surgeon. From the moment my senses returned, significant pain ensued which was expected. Now two months later the pain is still around but not exactly like what many might think. My pain is very significant around the jaw joint itself and permeates down along the jaw line toward my chin but then runs down the outside right of my esophagus all the way to my voice box. I went back to the surgeon and immediately he said it was teeth grinding in my sleep (which has never been an issue before), but I am particularly puzzled by this diagnosis. All that I have read about this phenomenon states that the pain is worse in the morning and will decrease as the day progresses. Mine is just the opposite. In the morning when I wake, the pain is minor. By 8-9pm, it has become intolerable which seems backwards to me just using common sense. He checked my jaw alignment, the inside of my molars to ensure there were no teeth protruding, and if any wear on my teeth could be seen, but he determined that all of these things looked fine, then suggested I have always grind my teeth in my sleep. If that is the case, it is certainly news to me. And again I fall back on my confusion about the pain being significantly worse at night before bed. No other pain exists. No headaches, neck aches, nor do my teeth seem tender or painful in any way. The most painful areas which trigger my real concern is around the jaw joint and down along side of my esophagus. It is very difficult to chew, swallow, and even talk or sing. The chewing and swallowing are extremely painful. The only partial relief I can find is when applying a great deal of pressure right around the base of my ear (where one might feel an earache exists) and even more pressure up against my esophagus, to the point of pushing my esophagus to the side and even that doesn't eliminate the pain, it merely helps me swallow even a drink of water. I really hope you can help. Maybe you've encountered a very similar thing? If the pain is so minor in the morning and so intense at night, I simply have trouble getting my head around accepting that this is due to grinding.

Dental crown turned rough on bottom and sides

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 03:59:23 GMT

hi, October 11th I received a emax porcelain all ceramic crown on one of my upper back teeth. November 10th, I went back to the dentist because the crown had turned rough on the bottom and side. He polished it and told me it was my fault from grinding my teeth or eating hard food. Since then I have worn a plastic guard to bed (I got it when I purchased a teeth whitening kit from a dentist years ago and he made a plastic mold of my teeth to use at night with the whitening agent) and have made sure I don't eat anything harsh on my teeth. It is now December 6 and my crown is rough again. I think it is getting rough from brushing my teeth which should not be happening, right? I know when I call the dentist to report this he will blame me again. From reading it sounds like maybe the crown was fired at a low temp causing it to become a rough surface, can this happen. I also read a rough surface crown collects more bacteria. What are your thoughts? Thank you

Gum bleeding after filling

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 18:50:30 GMT

Had a filling last week. The clamps were unusually tight I thought and maybe improperly placed. Now when I floss around that tooth it bleeds quite badly.

Treatment for the gum disease with Vitapick

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 19:56:39 GMT

Yes well my mom found out she has bacteria pockets in her gums and well i know the surgery is painfull costly and well not 100% assuring so i found something online called the VitaPick and it sound amazing and well i was wondering if you smart minds could help me out in finding if this works thank you

Dental crown came off and tooth below dental crown is black

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 23:31:21 GMT

crown came off tooth is black&white i rinsed with peroxide what schould i do?

Loose and painful tooth due to trauma

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 19:33:57 GMT

My lava lamp hit my tooth..I was on my bed and leaned back, the cord was under me,and it pulled it down on my mouth. My lip got a huge bump on it and my tooth hurts. I am really hungry but can't eat. Im only 15 and I'm really scared. Its an adult tooth also.

Problem with tooth with crown after Root Canal Treatment

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 20:02:33 GMT

I had a root canal 8 years or so ago. I have always had the issue with bleeding and smelling bad when flossing around the crown. The past year I noticed that I can fell the pressure around the crown when I haven't recently flossed. I can even smell the foul smell from it. Why would this be and is this something I should be concerned about?

Foul smell coming from Porcelain Crown Tooth

Wed, 11 May 2011 19:22:37 GMT

I was wondering if having a hard porcelain crown and the glue to hold it in can em-mitt any harmful chemicals. I notice a very foul taste that comes from where my crown is. I am concerned.

How to get rid of tea and coffee stains on teeth

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 02:21:55 GMT

how do you get rid of coffee and tea stains

Cause and treatment of lump on gums

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 02:16:16 GMT

I was just eating and I felt a lump inside my mouth. It is a white bubble on my gum on the left side of my mouth around my back teeth. I gargled with salt water. What should I do?

Puffy eyes, dry throat with tooth brushing

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 01:55:06 GMT

SO two days ago i went to school and was going to brush my teeth. when i started brushing i noticed a mustardy taste. me not thinking anything of it i continued to brush with toothpaste to take away the taste. a day later i felt sick with a dry throat smotach felt empty and puffy eyes. My friend said i looked to have an illergic reaction but denied anyting . I am becoming concerned about a possible diease. The other thing is that the tooth brush has a traveling case top for it and after i was done i put the case on right after brushing.

Cavity below dental filling

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 01:51:22 GMT

thats where my cavities alway occur. after one drills but before one puts in a filling new or replacement, i was thinking would it not be a good idea to use a sealant over the newly drilled area?

Braces on restored chipped tooth

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 20:10:43 GMT

I HAVE CHIP TOOTH AND IT'S REPLACED BY A PIECE THAT THE HAR PUT IN I NEED TO GET BRACES. WILL THE FAKE PEACE BREAKE IF I PUT MY BRACES.

Treatment option for broken front tooth

Sat, 03 Dec 2011 01:44:20 GMT

i MET WITH AN ACCIDENT AND BROKE MY FRONT TOOTH A MONTH AGO. THE TOOTH IS 50% BROKEN, BUT THE BASE OF THE TOOTH IS VERY INTACT. I GOT A X-RAY OF THE TOOTH AND THEIR IS NO INTERNAL CRACKS. THE DOCTOR ADVISED ME TO HAVE CERAMIC CROWN BUT I PREFER DENTAL BONDING.PLEASE SUGGEST ME THE BEST TREATMENT. THANK YOU

Treatment for misaligned teeth and spacing between teeth

Sat, 03 Dec 2011 00:52:01 GMT

hello sir, i have spacing problems in both upper and lower gum. in the lower portion there is a big gap between two middle lower incisor tooth , it seems like a teeth is missing.also in both upper and lower gum tooth have big spacing. also my tooth alignment is bad, some are inward and some are outward. my doctor advice: my doctor's advice is to put braces on the upper gum and set up two artificial tooth there. for lower gum he want's two cut my two lower incisor tooth and set up three artificial permanent tooth there. By following my doctor's advice there will still be small gaps between lower gum teeth. Kindly give your advice on the whole situation.

Treatment for broken tooth

Sat, 03 Dec 2011 00:48:18 GMT

BROKEN TOOTH

Pain on opening mouth due to wisdom tooth eruption

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 03:43:35 GMT

im 18 and over the past week ive been having pain opening my mouth due to one of my wisdom teeth coming in and i would like to know what i should do about it and if i need it extracted.

Bleeding gums after starvation

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 03:40:06 GMT

I was starving last week and now im getting back to health.. will my gums come back to health as well? They now bleed like mad when i brush and hurt bad when i eat hard food. this was not a problem before i gotten sick.

Temporary dental crown popped off

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 03:35:57 GMT

Hello, i have very bad teeth (which i inherited from my father) and for the past year i have been going to the dentist several times a month for repeated root canals, fillings, ect... I have a tooth right now, actually, a molar, possibly tooth number 32 that has a hole on the bottom side. I can feel pain, which is ODD because i have had a root canal done on it in the past. They were recently trying to put a temporary crown on it, and guess what? It popped off! So i went back and the made a new temp and put that one on and, again, the crown popped off! (It's been a little over a week sense it's popped off, it only stayed on for 5 minuets each time i had the temp placed!) I'm actually going to the dentist today at 1:30 for a permanent crown to be placed, the other tooth (This is the same tooth with the hole in it, and has the pain and the temp keep popping off on) and I'm wondering, what might they do to the tooth? I'm hoping they'll do another root canal so i do not feel anymore pain. I'm also wondering about what they might do concerning the temp crown, it's obvious it's NOT going to stay on because each time it popped off! Do you think the tooth may have to be extracted? I am honestly okay with that if that's the last resort, i have had 3 molars and all my front teeth extracted in the last 2 years, I'm honestly used to pain. But yeah, the questions i want answered: 1. "Why won't the temp stay on? Each time it popped off i wasn't eating or doing anything for the temp to pop off, i was just sitting in the car with my mom and all the sudden, "POP!". It happened each time!" 2. "Why do i still feel pain in the tooth i had a root canal on?" 3. "What do you think they might do? Let's say if they do attempt putting a temp on again, and it pops off, let's say they do it 10 times and it kept popping off, what might they do then?"

Pulling of teeth broken at gum line at age of 27

Mon, 23 May 2011 19:18:00 GMT

im 27 and none of my teeth are any good most of them are broken down i to the gum line and i know that im going to have to have surgury i have no insurance and cant afford to have it done myself i have been told by an er that i have a rock type thing in my salivia gland that its going to kill me is there anyway i can help with my problem

Replacement of dark fillings with teeth colored fillings

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 01:26:43 GMT

i have quite a few fillings. Is it possible to have these dark fillings replaced with "teeth colored" fillings? Is this considered a cosmetic procedure? thank you

White spots with dental braces

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 01:36:21 GMT

i have had braces for nearly 3 years and a couple weeks ago i notice what seemed to be a white spot. the spot comes just above the bracket and i was wondering if there is anything i can do to reduce the appearance while i still have braces? and how can you tell if it is a shallow stain or not? can whiting systems help remove it? is it okay to use whiting toothpaste and mouthwash while you have braces?

Crumbling and falling out teeth

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 01:29:16 GMT

My teeth have been crumbling and falling out for about 6 years. I have had 2 teeth removed before. I am 20 and really do not want to live without my teeth. It is like the centers just suddenly crumble and come out. Then the outside starts to come apart. Any idea why they are doing this and can it be fixed without extraction?

Pain in jaw and numbness 2 1/2 weeks after wisdom tooth extraction

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 01:25:51 GMT

Hi, I had all 4 wisdom teeth removed 2 1/2 weeks ago. Lots of swelling and some nerve damage due to the lower 2 wisdom teeth being impacted badly. The dental surgeon said it was hard work removing the lower 2. I went back a week later to have the stitches removed and he said they were healing nicely. The swelling has pretty much all gone away. I had oozing of awful tasting and smelling gunk for 2 weeks but that has pretty much all settled down (however I do have a slight awful smell in the mornings after I've slept, so perhaps there's a bit of oozing still). The last few days or so I have had quite bad pain on my lower right jaw (this side oozed the most). Not bad enough to take pain relief but pretty painful when I eat, yawn and swallow. It starts around the right gland under my chin (which hurts to press) and I feel it beside my ear (like earache) and it really hurts to open my mouth which makes it difficult to eat larger things (bananas are tricky)! I can't open it enough to clean the other bottom molar on the other side. I've been trying to gently force it open a bit, holding it open and the pain does seem to lessen a little as I do this (if I hold it open for 30 seconds). I am still brushing after all food and doing salt washes after all food. The numbness/ tingling was checked by the dental surgeon and he said it would recover in time. Is it normal to still have this jaw pain on the one side (which in my opinion is worse than it was a week ago)? It isn't painful 70% of the time if I am resting my jaw and sleep is no issue. Sore to touch and to use, if that makes sense!

Treatment of gum bleeding and recession

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 01:20:09 GMT

My lower gums are bleeding and appear to be receding. Many times I taste blood and notice that in between my teeth at the gum I am bleeding. I floss and brush regularly. The bleeding happens when I brush but also seems to happen during the day for no reason. I have no dental insurance so I would like to know if this is a big enough concern to warrant me paying for a dentist visit on my own. Thank you.

Treatment of tiny holes between bottom front teeth

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 08:03:26 GMT

in between my bottom teeth there are tiny holes and i dont know if they are fixable. could the dentist do somthing about it?

Bubble next to infected tooth

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 01:48:26 GMT

I went to dentist yesterday. Took xray of molar and showed infection around tooth. Nothing was visible to the naked eye. Since I am goin away for a week, they prescribed me clindamycin (150mg 3x a day). 36 hours into antibiotic treatment, pain is 90% subsided, however there is now a bubble next to the tooth. Is this normal? Is this just the infection getting "out"? If so, what happens when it pops? Thanks.

Treatment options to close gaps between teeth

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 02:36:00 GMT

I want to permenantly close the gap between my top, front two teeth. I've already had braces and the gap has since reopened. I've been told that I can either do bonding, a filling, or veneers. Since I don't have insurance I want the cheapest option that will look nice and still allow my mouth to function normally for years to come. My gap is about 2mm wide and I and all my teeth and gums are perfectly healthy. How much will my cheapest, best option cost me????

White stuff in mouth after teeth brushing

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 02:23:24 GMT

what is that white stuff in mouth about 20min after brushing teeth

Treatment of dark spots on gum line

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 01:52:04 GMT

Recently I have noticed a small black mark on the gum line between two teeth in the front of my mouth. I doesn't hurt at all but it does bleed when I brush or floss. It is located between two teeth that are a slight bit crooked so it can be hard to brush in there. When it bleeds it is only a very small bit, not enough to even taste or anything. It almost looks like a small scab or something. It has been there about 2 months and has not healed or grown. I would just like to know if I should be concerned.

Treatment of recession of gums

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 01:44:35 GMT

I have had sudden gum recession on my lower teeth, over the last 5 days or so. I am worried, as I do not have any bleeding/other signs of infection, except that my gums are slightly red. Will taking multivitamins help this? What can I do to prevent progression?

Treatment of white spots on teeth

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 01:42:30 GMT

I have these white spots on my teeth but then they faid away during the day i mainly have them in the mornings and there very unappealing and embarssing how can i get rid of this? please help i really want a cheap cost too so that my mom will pay for it.

Pain after getting dental crown

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 01:39:12 GMT

I had a dental crown for a tooth with a large cavity done a couple of months ago. I still have pain in that tooth however it does feel much better after I brush. I was wondering if there is any medicine I could buy at the drug store to help with the pain during the day. I have gone back to my dentist once and they said everything looked fine. I appreciate your help. Thanks, Tim

Treatment of jaw pain above wisdom tooth

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 01:35:30 GMT

I am having pain in my jaw right above my wisdom tooth on my top right. The tooth was impacted, my dentist pulled out my molar right next to it to make room for it (I get free dental, he didnt want to send me to a surgeon- he's my cousin). So now it looks like my tooth straightened itself out (but idk I haven't had any recent x-rays), but for some reason my jaw hurts and has been for almost a week now. Last night the pain go so intense, and no medication helped ease the pain. It hurts when I open my mouth wide, or move it up and down or side to side. Doesn't hurt when I eat though. It didn't hurt bad until last night. IT's really sore, and when I apply pressure on it it hurts more. It's only above the wisdom tooth and that is it.

Retained baby teeth in 15 years old

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 01:42:01 GMT

My nephew is 15 and still has baby teeth and his adult teeth have not come in. As he is adopted we know nothing of his parents. WE have heard of late bloomers but this just seems very odd to us.

Pain after dental filling

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 01:35:56 GMT

My daughter who is 17 years old, went to the dentist and she received some work done fillings in between her teeth and some fillings in her teeth. She is now in pain stating that her tooth hurts but it hurt under where they did the feelings. She was prescribed ibuprofen and she has taken them all and i had her using orajel, but that doesnt work either she says

Baby teeth and diagonally coming adult teeth

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 03:09:18 GMT

I have two baby canine teeth and the adult teeth almost coming in diagonally. I want to get my baby teeth pulled and see if the adult teeth will come down on their own before I get into braces and surgery. Of course no one really wants braces but I really am looking for any other option! I want to know if it is a good idea that I should get the baby teeth pulled, maybe get flippers so I do not have holes and see if my teeth will come down on their own. Pleaase any advise, similar stories or help would be much appreciated! Thank you!

Treatment options for disbalanced teeth

Sat, 26 Nov 2011 04:31:01 GMT

Dear sir/madam I have my upper line of teeth a bit dis-balanced. I gives me a very bad look when I smile. my parents doesn't allow me to fix them up as once we consulted a doctor and he told us a very long process of removal of one tooth and then putting braces. What can be done? and also what will be the total cost.

Remedies for loose teeth

Sat, 26 Nov 2011 04:25:35 GMT

I have a a front bridge which was placed 13 years ago. It is split in half and not a single bridge for my front teeth. on the right side of the other bridge mt teeth are loose, it has been like that for several years. I did ask my general dentist about it. A couple of years ago and he said try not to bite into hard food items. I can see the bone and the skin has raised up above one front tooth. I recently had scaling done. But the front right side tooth was not address. I just wondered if it can be saved through a split or have to be estranged. I have seen many dentist some are good some don't seem to be educated well because my general dentist should have referred me out. I stopes going to see him becuase I got a since that maybe he don't know or don't care. Well, is it possible to save my 2 lose teeth?

Treatment for crooked teeth

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 04:26:32 GMT

Hi there, please could you help me? My top teeth are crooked, the two front ones are scew. How could i get them fixed, braces take a very long time and I deal with clients on a day to day basis? I really dont know what to do.

White hard line along gum line

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 04:23:05 GMT

I have this white hard line along my gum line on my teeth. One dentist said that its from my gums being swollowing and pulled back and exposed my teeth more. Another dentist said its from taking pills as a baby(which i never did). So one dentist said it to use flouride mouth wash and brush more. So i did. I even used listerine too. But its getting worse and its causing cavities. I ve been brushing more and everything but i dont know how to get rid of it. Help me

Numbing and burning on tongue after Tooth Extraction

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 04:13:39 GMT

Molar #31 extracted 11-14-2011. After local anesthetics wore off, right side and tip of tongue numb and continued to be so. Starts out as mild in a.m.; becomes like a burning by late in day. Saw oral surgeon 11-23, and described it as a "burning" Didn't use the word numb, so he said it couldn't be nerve damage "if it wasn't numb." Going back tomorrow 11-25 with a few articles that describe what I feel. What kind of response should I expect from him? Linda

Post without root canal treatment

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 04:10:26 GMT

hi i went to a new dentist and when he tooth an xray he told me that my upper right 7 has a metal post and a pfm crown over it but the tooth was not root canal treated. so i'm just wondering what should i do? there is no pain related to it.

Cavity cheek and ear ache in 4 year old

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 04:07:44 GMT

My 4 yr old has been in pain for 2 days crying about her teeth, ear and cheek hurting. Took her to the ER lastnight and she has an inner ear infection, but she also has a cavity on her right top molar. We cant get to the dentist until moinday due to the holiday. I have bn giving her prescribed allergy meds and ear drops for her ear and tylenol and advil off and on when she needs it. Im afraid im going to make her worse. Also have tried ice packs with no relief. Is it common for the cavity to cause this much pain or could she be teethind? I feel helpless in trying to soothe her. Thanks.

Healing of tooth extraction socket

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 04:02:23 GMT

8 Days ago I had two teeth pulled. The upper molar's just behind the bicuspids on the right and left side. The right extraction site is healing up really well and is almost closed up already but the left side is completely different. When I look at it I can see exactly where the roots went down into. It looks completely open but not raw or bloody. Its as if it healed but didn't close up. It doesn't hurt at all it just has an uncomfortable pressure like feeling to it. There is a white piece of something running parallel to my jaw that is painful when bumped by my tounge or food. Is there anything I can do about this? Or should I worry?

Brown dots on front tooth

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 23:25:30 GMT

Hi, I seem to have a problem with my top front tooth. There seems to be little, brown, freckle-like dots in a small cluster near the middle. The internet said that they might be cavies but cavies look too large to be what I have plus the tooth doesn't hurt and doesn't feel chalky at all. Ive had the problem for about two months without pain and have reduced my acidic drink intake by a lot. I just really want to know what they are and how i can remove them. Any information on this subject is very appreciated. Thanks

Treatment for bad smile and crooked teeth

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 02:45:31 GMT

i hate my smile. i want to wake up tomorrow and feel pretty. my teeth stick out and there crooked.

Baby teeth not erupted in 1 year old

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:28:10 GMT

hi i have an almost 1yr old an she has no teeth!! I no this isnt normal ,im starting to worry!! do i take her to a dentist? how much will it cost for her to get check?

Treatment for crooked teeth

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:24:43 GMT

The bottom teeth are the most crooked!!!

Bone reconstruction after dental implant surgery

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:20:17 GMT

I have had two dental implants since 1991. One of then is beginning to fail. Recently during routine teeth cleaning, the dental technician was able to insert a dental probe into the gum area surrounding the implant almost to the base of the implant. There seems to be the beginning of infection developing in the area. It is being recommended that the implant be removed and replaced. It also seems that there will be a need to reconstruct or improve the bone mass in that area before a replacement implant can be set. What is bone reconstruction in the jaw area? What substance is used to do this? How long would recovery take. I am 75 years old and in very good health. In most circumstances what are the steps in the process to replace an implant? Can the bone reconstruction and placement of the new implant take place at the same time? J. Easter

Squidgy lump after tooth extraction

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:16:56 GMT

Hi. I had my last molar tooth removed approximately 7 weeks ago. The healing seemed to be going fine until 2 days ago. I was eating some food and it felt like I had eaten something and couldn't get it out, so I just left it. For the first time I used electric tooth brush and gave the extraction area a good clean. Since then it has formed a flesh coloured squidgy lump that has covered the entire extraction area between wisdom tooth and 2nd last molar. It is flesh in colour with a slight yellowish twinge about it and quite squidgy. Around the same time that it developed I have now got a large ulcer in my cheek beside upper teeth and a few white spots that are painless. The lump is totally painless by the way. Would this be a reaction to the heavy toothbrushing, or food lodged in hole? Just seems strange as I don't know how it could just appear in a couple of days when it was still a hole? Does it sound like cancer?

Severe pain during and after root canal treatment

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 01:44:28 GMT

About one and one-half years ago I noticed that a crown that had been place on one of my left bottom molars (#19 I believe) had become a food trap. Two weeks ago, I had the root canal. The DMD who perfomed it (they do not have an endodontist at this clinic) had difficulty getting my mouth numb to start with. He had to give me three shots in the back corner of my mouth and also in my front of my mouth under the lip. He started the root canal, and I could still feel pain. He gave me two more injections in the root itself, which were very painful. I could feel everything he was doing, and the procedure was excrutiatingly painful. I have never experienced pain during a dental procedure before. All he said was that it had never been so difficult to get a patient numb before. I knew that I was in trouble, meaning that I knew it was going to be painful following the procedure due to the level of pain I was experiencing. I was a little nervous prior to the procedure, but I had taken valium, so I wasn't extremely anxious or anything. He told me that the tooth would be sore for "a couple of days," that I should be careful while chewing, and to take tylenol for any discomfort. After the procedure, I had a throbbing pain in the opposite (lower right) side actually. I do experience pain there sometimes. I think it is due to the facts that one tooth is missing, I normally did not chew on the opposite side, and it has been doing all of the work for the past year and a half or so (due to the fact that I have been unable to chew on the left side because of the pain). I normally chewed on the right side until it began to ache about 1 side about 1 1/2 years ago. I also have temporomandipular joint disorder. Two weeks after my root canal, my tooth continues to ache, and moreso, but in a different way. As before it was a continuous sometimes intermittent ache that sometimes throbbed, now it is often a stabbing or piercing pain, and a continuous ache. I went back to my general dentist, who put me on antibiotics. The antibiotics did not seem to be helping my pain after six days, so I went back to see the dentist who had performed the root canal. He told me that it could not be an infection due to the fact that the tooth was not infected before I had the root canal done. He said maybe it was inflammation, and advised that I take NSAIDS, which I am unble to do due to gastritis. He said he didn't think the problem was in the tooth itself, and he did

Decayed molars with irregular heart beat and dizziness

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 03:28:43 GMT

i have had some bad molars in my mouth for some years now. About a week ago I noticed my heartbeat has become very irregular, and have been dizzy when standing. I have been reading some things about blood infections and I feel that I have some of these symptoms. Would it be best for me to go to the hospital or to the dentist, I am not sure, any opinions would help.

Are premolars suppose to come out

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 01:57:29 GMT

Are premolars suppose to come out? I have a premolar on my left lower jaw, the second premolar, about to fall off.

Cost of 10 teeth extractions, gum treatment, upper partial and lower complete dentures

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 01:55:41 GMT

I have 10 teeth that need to be extracted, gum treatments, and then a partial made for the upper teeth and a whole denture for the entire bottom teeth is $5,000 a reasonable price for this, this included a 7-10 warranty on the denture...

Tooth fell out from new upper denture

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 01:52:17 GMT

To give you a little background...I am a attractive, stylish, young 54 yr old female, who was blessed with poor teeth quality. I have had an upper denture since the age of 22 which I had for 24 years, as it remained in good shape, excellent dentist and lab!! Second denture I had for appr. 8 years by my current dentist. I just received 3rd upper denture 5 months ago and am very disappointed with it thus far. From the beginning, I had a distinct 'lisp' and after a few weeks and no better speech, my dentist filled in a little on the bottom of the denture, which did eliminate the lisp. However, since this buildup of the pinkish material he used, it feels as if my tongue is not laying naturally and when my mouth is completely shut, it does not feel comfortable...like my teeth are not touching and closed all of they way. Then last night, to my horror, the top right tooth just fell out!!! I just arrived home from my dentist and he has sent my denture along with the tooth back to the lab to have tooth repaired/replaced, whatever. I asked him if he or the lab would consider "replacing" the denture "starting over" per say. It seems to me that having this denture only 5 months...how could this happen?? I have felt very comfortable with my 2 previous dentures and never with this one. His response to me is that the lab would not go along with replacing the denture. The tooth was actually broke off and a very small portion of it remained at the top. He said the only way this could happen is if I would have taken a sledge hammer to it and even at that the teeth are near impossible to break. He then suggested that I may grind or grit my teeth during my sleep, which could have caused this. I am so upset. I think at times during my life, I have slightly clinched my teeth, maybe upon awaking from a bad dream.?? I don't have a problem with this sort of behavior. He strongly suggested that is what happened. If so, I have never had it happen in all these past years with my other dentures. My portion of the cost of this denture was appr. $900. To pay this kind of money to have a less than perfect denture, just doesn't set right with me. So 5 months into it, my new denture has caused me nothing but problems. Please...my questions to you are: Does this sound like a logical explanation as to why the tooth broke? Should I graciously accept his explanation? Am I out of line for suggesting a new denture at no cost to me? I thank you so much for any advice you may offer!!! Susan

Pus coming from gum 5 weeks after tooth extraction

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 01:43:02 GMT

Hi, I had a Molar extracted 5 weeks ago, the extraction was difficult and the tooth came out in 4 parts as it was discovered to have had a root canal. The gum got worn down to the bone and jaw bone was showing, this has now healed over after that part of the bone fell off, but I have pus leaking out of the top of the extraction site when I apply pressure and a gum boil emerged today. I have been back to the dentist and he burst the boil and said it is probably bone fragments working their way out causing the pus and slight bleeding, he did an xray and nothing looked wrong. part of the gum is quite red but not where the gum boil was I have no pain, I was just wondering if I should have anything to worry about and is it this normal? I have not been prescribed any antibiotics as I had some 3 weeks ago. Thanks, Dean.

Treatment for soreness on roof of mouth and gum recession

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 02:44:27 GMT

i have a receding gum line. i've got something stuck somewhere, and it's agony. there's a sore on the roof of my mouth. the only way to aleve the pain is to put cold water in my mouth. when i don't have the water in my mouth, it burns, and my teeth ache. i've been doing it all weekend (no sleep). i'm calling a dentist tomorrow. is there something else i can do for the pain?

Baby teeth not fallen in 7 years old

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 02:41:34 GMT

My son turned 7 in October, but still his baby teeth has not fallen out. Later on does it cause any reaction to his permanent teeth?

Baby tooth fall at 5 years of age

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 02:32:14 GMT

my 5yr old tooth just came out. i belive its her adult tooth and i dont know what to do?

Pus in the gums 6 months after top right incisor removed

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 02:27:16 GMT

Its been six months since I had my front top tooth removed. I have been wearing a partial clip on like tooth that my dentist made . The begining of this week I have felt massive pain in my jaws.Massive migraines and pressure. Almost like an over clinched feeling even when open. Friday night after brushing and mouthwash I noticed it was irrated looking. I touched the top of the gums where the tooth would have been and pus shot out at the extraction site. I have been having severe migraines, along with the overly clinched feeling. When the pus was finished the pressure on that part of the gum was gone, but it keeps coming back and swelling and pus will drain when touched or pushed on. What should I do, and what could this be?

Raw inner surface of cheeks

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 04:38:50 GMT

the inside of my daughters cheeks are raw and doesn't go away

Gum bleeding during crown preparation

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 04:34:16 GMT

Dr. What causes your gums to bleed pretty heavy, during a crown prep. I have healthy gums and my doctor says I have no medical problems that should have caused this . Also to mention within a 24 hour period, I went to the dentist he prepped me for a root canal. I went that say day and had my root canal done with no infection and know problems . I went back to the dentist the following morning as he requested, to put my temporary crowns on . The dentist was drilling around alot and my gums started to bleed and he ask me was I taking any aspirin.. What would have caused the bleeding? I dont take aspirin. I take synthroid and he is aware off that, and I take no other meds and none prior to going in . Thanks for your advise It would be appreciated.

Red painless circles on tongue

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 04:30:22 GMT

sir im male 28yrs.i observed two red and small circles of diameter not more than 5mm on two sides of top surface of tongue near my throat two months back(i dont know how long i had those).actually i dont have any pain but those r flat to see but feeling slightly raised when i touch.i smoke daily 2 cigerettes for 5 years and dont drink alchohol.now i completely quit smoke after observing those circles.immediately i went to dentist he didnt tell reason but adviced me to take b complex tabs.he said that if those patches increasing in size it wl b serious.so i always worrying and cannot concentrating on anything.after that i went to ent specialist and then he said those r just taste buds and he said nothing to worry.he didnt give medicine also.i was very happy at that time.now exactly 2 months completed for this entire thing.i have those red flat circles as it is.and now i felt i have small red scratches and very small areas on top surface of tongue in the throat below those two circles.pls help what r these and i saw many tongues of my friends they have small white bumps where exactly i have those red flat circles.how can i cured.can i have any cancer.what can i do...pls help me...i dont have any health problems till now

Skin growth problem in right most corner in mouth

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 18:26:09 GMT

i have found the small growth of skin in my lower right most corner.sir will you please suggest me what i have to do.

Retained baby canines and impacted adult canines

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 01:15:59 GMT

hi, i am 24 years old,female,and few months back my canine of upper jaw was decayed, got it checked from a dentist .he told me that my two canines are temporary and the permanent ones are dormant in the upper jaw just above the incisors, now the problem is that i dont want to go for an orthodontist treatment ( braces)as i takes almost 3 yrs, is there any other option( ideal one)as i am also suffering from diabetes. thanks sani

Implanting wisdom tooth in place of decayed tooth

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 01:47:33 GMT

Is it possible to pull out a decaying tooth, pull out a wisdom tooth and implant the wisdom tooth into the place where the decaying tooth was?

Stomach discomfort after Root canal treatment

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 01:38:24 GMT

I had a root canal done last week on an abscessed tooth. The endodontist packed it with Ca(OH)2. I've had some strange stomach "discomfort" within the last two days. The symptoms are quite strange, and make me wonder if the Calcium Hydroxide hasn't messed with the pH of my stomach. I really can't find any information out there on the side effects of Calcium Hydroxide. You think this could be possible? Any idea where I could find more information on this?

Number of implants to support lower dentures

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 01:33:53 GMT

I have no teeth and have never been able to find a lower plate to fit right. How many implants do I need on an average to have dentures instead of all implants. Is this possible. I was told that usually it is two on top and two on the bottom to hold the partial in, is this accurate. Thank you Susie

Intermittent facial swelling with no pain

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 01:26:56 GMT

NO PAIN, INTERMITTANT MIGRATORY FACIAL SWELLING. ANTOBIOTICS SEEM TO DISSAPATE THE SWELLING

Bits of teeth left after tooth extraction

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 01:21:01 GMT

2 days ago Ihad day surgery and had all my top teeth out and half of my bottom out aswell I touched my gumwith my tongue and have felt some of my teeth still in there well the bits of teeth fall out or will I have to go to a dentist to get the rest of them out

Tooth ache in filled tooth

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 23:58:59 GMT

i have tooth ache and in tht tooth is a filling

Pain in tooth with amalgam filling

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 23:56:18 GMT

My silver filling in the tooths been paining from 4 days, i got the procedure done 5yrs back, its a mild pain

When will pain go away after multiple teeth extractions

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 03:07:59 GMT

I had 13 teeth extracted five days ago and am now edentulous in preparation for dentures. The pain has subsided quite a bit, but I find there is still throbbing in my gums, usually different spots at different times. I had stitches, some of which have come out. My question is: how long before I will not feel this throbbing? I have a one week f/u appt with my dentist, but am curious as to how long this mild pain might last. Thank you.

Gums growing over wisdom tooth

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 23:43:30 GMT

I can no longer bear to bite down with my back teeth, discouraging me to eat. From the back the tooth, my gums in the back of my mouth are beginning to grow over my bottom right wisdom tooth (I am 18, and due to have my wisdom teeth cut out; I'm in college and refuse to make time to have them removed). If I even touch this part of my gums slightly, I will feel a painful sensation for several seconds immediately after. The entire region surrounding this tooth is in excruciating pain. What can I do to fix this?

Tongue soreness after getting temporary dental crown

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 23:39:50 GMT

yesterday i had a temp crown put on my molar my tongue was sore last night and when i tried to eat it stung. now today i have a greyish sore on the side of my tongue toward the front

Diagnosis, symptoms, home remedies, treatment of dry socket

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 03:34:58 GMT

I'm sitting here TERRIFIED of getting 'dry socket." I would just like to know if I will be able to see that the socket is dry before the pain begins. Today(Nov. 15, 2011) is my third day after the extraction of all 4 wisdom teeth. The bottom two were impacted. I would post photos if I could get a clearer view, but my mouth is still not opening very far do to stiffness. I can not even see sutures on the bottom, left side. I feel that my post-operative instructions were not very adequate. The majority of what I learned about prevention/treatment of dry socket came from the internet. I'm already a bit of a hypochondriac, so I am extremely scared right now. I did a few things that I now realize I really should not have done. I rinsed my mouth and spit on the first day. I also ate a few potato chips on the first day as I did not have the appetite for anything else. I only chewed with my front teeth, which took forever, but my jaw did become afterwards. YI sneezed about 2-3 times.. I've read that sneezing can also dislodge the protective blood clot. How I was supposed to stop a sneeze? I don't know. The second couple of times i had to sneeze, I tried to stifle it, I feel that might have been worse. I could feel something "knock loose" then. i don't know if that's possible or if I just imagined it. Ever since I learned more of dry socket, I have tried to be extra careful. I'm feeling very minor discomfort with hardly any pain, but I am not getting much sleep due to my fear of dry socket. I was given a prescription for Penicillin(250mg) and Hydroco/APAP(7.5). I stopped taking the Lortab because, as I said, there is hardly any pain. Also, the Lortab kept making me vomit. I know I kind of rambled on, so I'll ask my questions directly. 1. How should the surgery site(s) look after 3-4 days? 2. Is it easier to see the blood clot with a dental mirror? 3. Can you see the open socket before the dry socket pain begins? 4. Will bone always be visible if it is a dry socket? 5. Can sneezing, vomiting, cheek biting, excessive chewing, and/or coughing increase my chances of getting dry socket? 6. If I do develop a dry socket, what can bring me temporary relief from the pan until I can get to my oral surgeon? 7. I have purchased 100% pure clove oil just in case....How exactly would I apply this oil if needed? 8. Will a regular dentist be able to treat my dry socket if it occurs, or does it HAVE to be the surgeon? 9. What do I do if I can't take the prescribed pain medicine? i have started taking 400mg Ibuprofen when needed, but I would like to take Lortab if dry socket happens, since I assume it is stronger...Do you think drinking more water and eating more will stop me from vomiting after Lortab?...How about Gatorade? 10. What is the average cost of a dry socket treatment from a oral surgeon/dentist?...How often must it be applied? Thank you in advance, because I know I posted a lot. Your help will be greatly appreciated. I already have to deal with daily migraines and if the pain from dry socket is half as bad as I have seen it described over the internet, I am just going to be sick. Thanks again, Patience V.

Bottled Milk at night in 1 year old

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 03:31:56 GMT

just a quick question. We have trouble getting our 1 year old baby to sleep, we have been giving her a bottle of milk/formula to take to bed and it seems to be working. Is this a dental issue? will it decay her teeth or is it fine to do for a few more months? thanks

Cavity on tooth with dental bridge

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 03:20:06 GMT

I have a bridge that's been in my mouth for about 8 years. I went to the dentist today and he said I had a cavity under my bridge. He said I would have to have it filled and a new bridge made. Is this normal? Why can't they just remove the bridge and fill the cavity and put the bridge back on?

Wisdom Tooth extraction and Hearing Loss

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 18:29:26 GMT

I had my wisdom teeth pulled (all 4) 4 years ago. A few weeks afer I had them pulled I lost my hearing in my left side. I've been to various doctors who claim that nothing is wrong with me, that it was just something that happened. After painstaking research, I ran accross a forum that stated some people lost their hearing after having their teeth extracted. I was wondering how a dentist would find this out? Maybe a nerve was pinched? Tooth remenants caused infection etc? Any help would be appreciative.

Making hybrid fixed dentures on implants

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:28:29 GMT

Hello, I'd like to know where I could find a detail description of a step by step process of making hybrid fixed dentures on implants. Thanks a lot

Bad breath due to rare gum disease

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:23:07 GMT

i have been diognosed w/ a rare gum desiease wich is causing me to have bad breath.This is affecting me so bad mentally that i want to get a full mouth extraction.i can't afford the continuous treatments.i am anti-social and very depressed because of this.my teeth are healthy but my gums are bad.can i get a full mouth extraction without dentist recommndation.

Breaking teeth and receding gum line

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:17:52 GMT

I'm 23 years old and almost two years ago I was badly injured in a wreck and I have been on pain medicine ever since. For six months I had an infection and I became so ill that I was near death and wasn't aware of my own needs. (my husband would remind me to eat) During that time my teeth along with other things was neglected. Recently I noticed that my gum line had started receding and soon after my teeth began chipping off at the gum line. I was recently told that my father suffers from the same problem and had his teeth pulled. I have no visible signs of cavities. What is happening to my teeth? Is there a name for it? What scan be done?

Red flat circles on back of tongue near throat

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:13:37 GMT

sir im 28years male.2months back i observed 2 red flat circles type patches which r not painful on back of top surface of tongue near throat on both sides.i search in internet and always worried about cancer.one day i went to ent yashoda hospatal then he said nothing to worry those r papilla.im happy now but i didnt see such circles in any of my friends why they are red and flat for me .also not healing from 2months.should i goto other doctor.pls help....

Bleeding after deep cleaning

Sat, 05 Nov 2011 01:24:40 GMT

I had a deep cleaning two days ago and my gum is still bleeding above my crown and coagulates all over the crown. When I remove it, it just does it again. I have tried salt water and tea bags with the same result. Any good advice?

Healing after gingival graft surgery for gum recession

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 03:07:02 GMT

I have gum recession on one of my lower canines. There is root exposure and the gum is paper thin where it has receded. If i got a gum graft, how long would it take to recover and how long would i be unable to play the trumpet? The recession is not inbetween the teeth and the papillae are at normal heights.

Beet root gums and yellow deposits on teeth after warfarin therapy

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 03:03:51 GMT

I have been on warfarin for the last 3 months and I have 3 more months to go. About 2 months ago I started tasting the medicine and complained to the RN. She couldn't figure out why that was happening. For the last 6 weeks, I have been getting a yellow film on my teeth, my gums are beet red. I have been brushing 2 x's a day, flossing, rinsing with hyrdogen peroxide and Listerine. About an hour after I have brushed my teeth, the taste is back and the film is there. Many years ago I was diagnosed with receding gums and had a couple of loose teeth that were extracted. Due to being on unemployment, I have not been able to get to a dentist in about 6 years. My gums don't bleed when I brush or floss but they do burn for a bit when I rinse with the solutions I mentioned above. I also have a chronic gurd problem that was diagnosed 12 years ago and I take Omeprazole once a day for that. I know that acid can be deadly to the teeth. Could this be an adverse reaction to warfarin? I already have diahreah (sp?) due to the warfarin. This occurs any where from 3 - 5 times a day and definately 20 - 30 minutes after I eat. I had surgery on my knee in August and ended up with 2 to 3 blood clots in my leg. They say I have to stay on warfarin for 6 months. Can I do anything else to improve this reaction.

Red flat papillae on tongue

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 02:50:51 GMT

sir im male 28years.two months back i observed two red flat circles of diameter less than 4mm on top surface of tongue without pain.i went to dentist immediately.he adviced me to apply metrogyl dg gel.after 3 days i found no use and small red areas are developing back of those cicles near throat.i went to ent he just laughed and said those r papilla.he didnt suggest medicine.but im worrying.not yet cured and no other problems...pls tell me is it ok...thank u

Treatment for underbite after braces treatment

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 02:43:58 GMT

When i was 15 and i had to get braces on, the dentist said i have an impacted tooth that needs to be removed. So it was removed and i had the braces on. After 2 years, my teeth were becoming better but i developed an underbite. The dentist told me that it's because of the removal of the impacted tooth. The center-right side of my teeth went down a bit. She had me use a hardened mold to fix this underbite. We had an argument after 3 months and we never finished the process. The braces were removed and i didnt use the hardened mold after that. I'm 21 now. Is there anyway to fix this underbite? The left side of my teeth is aligned but the center up to the right side of my teeth is an underbite.

Shard of tooth emerging from gums after tooth extraction

Sun, 13 Nov 2011 23:03:38 GMT

2 months ago had abscessed tooth removed. No problem till a week ago when a shard of the tooth started emerging from the gum which became tender and started aching. Dentist was going to remove it when doing preparation work for a bridge, but didn't. Pain has been increasing and dentist has refused to do anything until the bridge is ready to be put on when he will file the protruding bit off. Meantime I have put myself on amoxillin to stop the pain. My question is should I ask to have the piece or pieces cleaned out before the bridge is fixed on next wednesday or just trust that 'everything will be alright'?

Treatment of bad breath

Sun, 13 Nov 2011 22:39:21 GMT

my big problem is bed breath i.e halitosis,so i loss my confidance,so plz solve my this bed breath problem ,i am also used baking soda,salt but not solve my problem,so which toothpaste or mouth freshner i used to solve this problem which available in vadodara

Treatment option for tooth which is sticking out

Sun, 13 Nov 2011 22:25:11 GMT

I wanted to know if there is anyway I can just get it filed down and placed straight with all my other teeth. It's the only tooth that I have a problem with and I just hope that I'm capable of doing it with not a high price. :c I have a photo of my teeth if it is necessarily to give me a specific response back.

Fragment of tooth left after tooth extraction

Sun, 13 Nov 2011 22:10:01 GMT

My husband had a tooth pulled on Thursday, he is very swollen and in pain. He is on strong antibotics and pain meds. He can feel and see fragments of his tooth. Waiting for dentist to return call, we called at 1pm. What should we do?

What to expect in wisdom tooth removal

Sun, 13 Nov 2011 21:54:40 GMT

im getting all for of my wisdom teeth removed and i was just wondering what to expect.

Jaw pain after dental filling

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 01:41:57 GMT

i went to the dentist yesterday around 3pm got first fillings ever, an now having jaw pain hard to bit down an pregnant I took tyenol 3 an now don't know what to do?

Root canal treatment and Dental crown VS Tooth Extraction

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 00:24:46 GMT

My very back upper right tooth cracked from front to back and my dentist removed the lose half. I am out of insurance money until the new year and it does not hurt so I have been waiting to do anything. My dentist recommended a root canal AND a crown. I would rather pull it than go the the expense and hassle of fixing it. What are the negative issues with pulling?

Bump on roof of mouth after front teeth root canal treatment

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 00:19:57 GMT

I just recently had 2 root canals done for an abscess in the very front of my upper jaw. I'm currently taking clindamycin for the infection. But there's a large bump in the very center of the roof of my mouth, on what I think is called the hard pallet. It's about the size of a fingernail on a pinky. It's fairly hard, I can manipulate it a bit with my tongue. There's a lot of pain when I push on it, and when I swallow, as that's where I put my tongue in order to swallow. So this is making it pretty difficult for me to eat. The dentist I saw told me that it would decrease in size while using the anti biotics, but instead it seems to have only grown slightly.

Dental crowns for all uncapped teeth

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 00:16:31 GMT

My 68 yr. old teeth are causing increasing problems requiring costly repairs - several crowns, implant, etc. I am wondering about the advisability of capping all uncapped teeth in an effort to prevent future major problems.

Dental braces in 11 year old

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 00:10:05 GMT

My doughter has passport , can she get braces for her teeth becouse she has problem on it . she is 11 years old

Treatment of swelling in side of tooth

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 05:18:53 GMT

I have sweeling in side of tooth

Removing food accumulates from tooth extraction socket

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 01:39:07 GMT

baby tooth was extracted yesterday from my 13 yr old daughter -- after 24 hours passed she had some soup however a piece of a potato went into socket other then warm salt rinses to try and dislodge is there anything else we can do to try and get it out - can she try and uses a tooth brush etc.. it is over 24 hours since tooth was extracted Thank you

Effect of lemon juices on teeth

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 01:35:50 GMT

After having a kidney stone recently I was advised to drink a small amount of lemon juice daily added to a glass of water. I also drink diluted lemonade throughout the day. Will this cause damage to teeth over time? Thanks.

Loosening of teeth due to teeth grinding

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 03:39:49 GMT

Hello, I am 20 years old. Honestly, I didnt brushed when I was a kid at all. I started brushing (only in morning) when I was around 13 years old and even then I wasnt cleaning properly at all. When I was 15, dentist told me to have a cleaning done because of the calclus. So now in May I started feeling that my teeth are loose (all of my teeth) and they became sensitive for the first time in my life. So I visited dentist and he cleaned my teeth. He told me because of calclus it is normal for the teeth to become loose. He suggested me to use an astringent for few weeks (I only used it for 5 or 6 days) and told me to use synsodyme for few weeks. In July I was still feeling loose teeth and I visited him again, he told me my teeth are perfect. In Nov again (this month) I visited again and he told me that they are perfect and there is no mobility. I shown him white color hard deposit on my back tooth and he told me that we might need a cleaning again next year. He told me some of my front gum are red, but thats because of little white deposit and I shown brush regularly. Regarding the mobility, he told me he can not see any movement at all. But I am sure they do move slightly because I brushed my teeth with an electric oral b 5000 power toothbrush (which costed me around $200) for 3 times in total and I felt that my teeth became very loose. If I floss I think movement increases. If I mouthrinse with oral b mouthwash having Hydrogen peroxide, I think movement increases. if I use whitestrips, I think movement increases as well. What should I do about this slight movement (which I think increases by using electric toothbrush/floss/mouthwash/whitening strips) which my dentist thinks there is no movement at all. Also, I asked him if I am possible victim of grinding, he simply answered to buy a night guard... I suspect I am night grinding because when I wake up in morning, my law is like locked, if I move, it makes sound in morning. Please help.

Causes of chipping of tooth

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:46:32 GMT

One of my teeth chipped in the back on the bottom row about two weeks ago and sometimes hurts when I chew on that side. I tried to look at it in the mirror and couldn't see it, but I feel it when I run my tongue over my tooth. Today my front tooth chipped on the bottom and I'm worried! What could be causing this?

Treatment for buck and discolored teeth

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:43:39 GMT

Good morning, Hello my name is Shelby Vick. I reside in the Bronx. Mother of 2 age 31. I came across your ad over the years and never thought I would ever have to use your services. My parents put braces on my teeth back when I was 11 yrs old. my teeth were perfect. After a few years they were removed and I was given retainers which I never wore. As the years went by I had two wisdom teeth removed and as a result my teeth shifted leaving me with a gap. I chipped my front and my dentist at the time shaved it down and placed a temporary crown over it. Its been so many years I don't remember. The crown is now yellow and now I have buck teeth. I am embarrassed at my smile. I love to laugh and always keep my mouth slightly closed or cover it with my hand in embarrassment someone will see my teeth. I am engaged and wont marry until I have a smile I am proud of. My teeth are yellow as a lack of caring. I believe my problem are the first three teeth in front. I work and have a dental coverage threw my employer but I know I will need to foot the rest of the bill. I have become extremely insecure. I come from a large family and out of everyone I am the only one with the bad teeth. Can you help me?

Intense pain due to teeth grinding

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:38:14 GMT

Two nights ago I woke up with intense pain on my right side from what I thought was a cavity- it turns out I was clenching my jaw & grinding my teeth so hard that it was causing me pain & woke me up. I have had this problem in the past, & used to wear a fitted night guard my dentist recommended, but I lost it when I moved & didn't think I still had this problem as much anymore. Now I've been taking round-the-clock ibuprofen for the pain, my jaw is very sore & the teeth on my right upper side hurt anytime I bear down on them. Should I go in to see my dentist or should I wait it out to see if the pain lessens in a few days? Oh & I've since bought a new night guard at a pharmacy & have been using it the past few nights. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thank you.

Causes and treatment for excess saliva in mouth

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 08:14:06 GMT

I have to spit out / swallow in saliva. So, I feel in excess saliva in mouth. I feel uneasy without swallowing saliva while talking.

Treatment for tooth wear

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 03:33:48 GMT

my brother teeth is wearing last 5 yr. 5 yr before 2 front bottom teeth he capped. now all teeth creating problem. what to take for strong anamal for teeth. waiting for ur favorably reply

Pain due to erupting wisdom tooth

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 01:47:26 GMT

My bottom left wisdom tooth recently came out last week and felt throbing pain and swollen gums. A week past and there is no pain, but my gum on the side of my wisdom tooth is a little swollen and also half of my tooth is covered by my gums would this heal?

Treatment for loose tooth

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 01:43:04 GMT

I have 4 loose molars and they are the last back ones on the top and bottom. Never had this problem before. Is this a occurrence that happens. I'm 59 years old. Thanks!

Swelling after dental filling fell out

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 01:38:55 GMT

my wife filling fell out. started hurting real bad. went to hospital 2 night ago. gave her shots in mouth. and one in butt. sent home. the next night was extremely painful again. took back to hospital. gave her shot for pain. and prescription for anitbiotics. sent home 2 hours later. whole side of face is swelling and keeps swelling. what to do about swelling. can we put ice on cheek. what to do.

Stitches popped open after wisdom tooth removal

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 00:15:59 GMT

I got my wisdom teeth out four days ago and 3 of the 4 have healed properly. My bottom left one is giving me a problem though. It seems that the stitches have popped open and is now exposed unlike the other 3. What should I do?

Pain and difficulty in chewing after dental filling

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:01:58 GMT

After my regular 9 mo dental check up, the health partners dentist told me that I had 4 cavities. We scheduled appts to fix them. The first cavaty was in the 2nd to the last tooth on my right side on the bottom deep in the gum area and at or near the nerve. He loaded me up with nova cane per my request, yet 3 times during the drilling I experienced pain. Afterward, the tooth really hurt. Instead of having the other fillings done, I used the next appointment to discuss that tooth. He said that it probably should come out, but maybe a root canal would save it, and set me up with an octodontist (spelling). The Octo guy did some probing and said that the tooth was a little loose, and probably cracked and it wouldn't be worth a root canal, and to go back to the regular dentist and have it pulled. I had the other 3 fillings done, but have not sched an appt to have the 1st one pulled. After 10 days or so, it quit hurting, but was still sore to chew on. After another 10 days to 2 weeks I could chew soft foods on that tooth. For several days now I have been able to chew medium hard foods on that side. The tooth seems to be getting better, and the loseness (in my mind) is tightening up. My thinking is that in filling the tooth he nicked or cut the nerve, it swelled up as any other bodily injury will do, and has been and still is in the process of healing. What do you think happened, and what should I do, if anything. Jim Jorgensen

White ring forms inside of lips

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 05:52:54 GMT

Whenever I apply anything to my less hours later I form this white ring on the inside of my lips, its looks disgusting and is embarrassing. How can I get rid of this?

Tooth Pain in front teeth with dental crown

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 05:47:37 GMT

I have pain in the roof of my mouth. When I apply presure to that area with my thumb or tongue I have a dull throbing pain in two of my front teeth which are crowns.

Oraldene mouth wash for bad breath

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 03:24:35 GMT

I discovered recently that after brushing my mouth in the morning or at night, few hours later there will be offensive odour coming out from my mouth. I bought oraldene mouth wash and I just used it once.My questions are; 1) Will this drug help? 2) What drug do you think I can use?

Headache and pain after dental crown placement

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 03:19:19 GMT

A week ago I had a crown put on a tooth on the right side of my lower jaw. Since then I have frequently been experiencing light pain in my lower jaw and severe headaches above my right temple and behind my ear. Is this normal?

Bleeding after tooth extraction

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 23:23:17 GMT

My husband had two teeth extracted earlier today and at one site it was necessary to have the tooth drilled out. Now the problem is that the anti-coagulant fell out earlier and he has had an excessive amount of bleeding all afternoon. I am not sure what to do, it is to late to go to the office tonight and I don't know if there is a point we should be worried about if it wont stop by morning. Any advice would be amazing. Thanks

Cause and treatment of brown stains on teeth

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 23:19:08 GMT

I am lookiing for advice for a problem that is causing me extreme anxiety and depression. I have always had extremely healthy teeth/gums. white nice strong teeth. I am 25 years old. two years ago I noticed browning stains bettween my teeth, especially noticable between my two bottom teeth, but the brown stains are everywhere. (behind teeth) I go to the dentist regularily. They are not taking it seriously. They tell me not to drink coffee, which I don't, or eat things that stain teeth. They also say maybe I am not brushing properly, but I am. I feel like I am going crazy as I get my teeth cleaned, then it starts appearing again within 3 months. I don't know what my next step is?? My medical doctor told me to ask the dentist. could this be body chemistry? imbalance? What can I do?

Double vision followed by local anesthetic injection for wisdom tooth extraction

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 03:49:50 GMT

I went for the extraction of the lower eighth (Wisdom Tooth) right side, they gave me Local Anesthesia, as soon as it entered into my blood stream, i got my Right eye diplopic ( Double Vision). Doctors team imediately stopped there but could not find out whyy i'm having such a problem. And then they denied for the further procedure. i wanna know why it happened to my eye and what care should be taken to avoid it in the future. P.S. my right eye is an amblyopic eye (Lazy eye)

Difficulty in chewing in 9 months pregnant female

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 01:44:54 GMT

am 9 months pregnant having a hard time chewing food up with the back of my teeth, i have never had this problem before. Jinding myself swallowin almost whole pieces of meats etc.

Treatment for gaps in between teeth in 37 year old

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 04:31:59 GMT

am 37 year old.i have a problem in my teeth which has gaps in between so i need a opinion whether it is advisable to put braces or not and does it close after puting braces? and wil it saty for a long time?

Treatment of snaggle tooth

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 03:52:22 GMT

i have a snagletooth and i want to know how much will it cost to have it removed and what i can do so i will not have a gap after removal?

Shifting of front tooth

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 03:47:04 GMT

I have been ongoing dental work for 4 months now and feel like my one bottom front tooth is shifting. Is it normal after extensive denatl work (root canals, crowns, fillings)?

Dental plan for pre existing diseases

Sat, 16 Oct 2010 20:45:23 GMT

As a result of untreated depression and alcoholism for over a decade beginning when I was 15, I have several teeth that have decayed significantly and some entirely. I recently began practicing Transcendental Meditation and take B-12 and fish oil consistently which has relieved the depression and am involved in AA for the alcoholism, but i haven't seen a dentist for many years. I heard there were some kinds of plans that have no pre-existing condition limitations and help cover 40-60 percent of major procedures but I can't remember what it was called. What type of plan, combination of plans, or steps I should take would you recommend? Thank you so much for your time.

Treatment for pain in tooth radiating to ear

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 02:04:10 GMT

I think i might have an abcess and it got my tooth and ear hurting so bad and i need some relief. what can i do?

Antibiotics to treat tooth infection

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 02:01:14 GMT

I am uninsured and have waited six weeks for my appointment at a clinic that charges fees on a sliding scale based on the patients income. Meanwhile, I went to a neighborhood dentist because my tooth became very painful. I explained my situation, paid $100 for x-rays and an exam. The dentist I saw said my tooth needed either extraction or a root canal/crown, and suggested the use of antibiotics and pain meds to help me until I could get into the clinic a week later, because treatment would likely be much more affordable if I could hang on till then. My question is this: I was prescribed enough pain meds to last only a few days. When I called to request a refill, the dentist I saw was off, and I was told since I would not be having the procedure done in their office, I would have to ask the clinic for a prescription. The clinic can not see me for three more days. Doesn't the first office have an obligation to treat me until I am able to be seen by the clinic?

Treatment of tongue biting and cheek biting

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 01:57:36 GMT

Why is it that I chew on my tongue? Sometimes I dont realize I am doing it but sometimes I just do it when I am mainly stressed? I bite my tongue sometimes not so bad but sometimes til I see sores, like if a dog bite me with or without jeans on. I also sometimes though not as often as the tongue chewing, chew my cheeks. I have been biting my tongue for as long as I can remember, just lately it has gotten worse.

Wisdom tooth eruption at 58

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 01:52:49 GMT

Can one have a wisdom tooth eruption at 58? I had my upper teeth extracted 13 years ago and have been wearing dentures since. Now I have what appears to be part of a tooth, pushing through the gum where the upper right third molar would be.

Nursing bottle caries and its treatment for decidious teeth

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 20:08:38 GMT

A child of 5 years of age, has most or all of its teeth 80-90% destroyed and cavities have reached the pulp in most of them also. What is the treatment for this child.The cause was that the mik bottle was left all night, every night for sucking.Do you extract the bad baby teeth or do you proceed to do endodontics??????

MANDIBLE ADVANCEMENT SURGERY POST OPERATIVE PROBLEMS

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 19:53:56 GMT

I HAD UNDERGONE ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT STARTING 1997 YEARS, PART OF ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT I HAD BEEN UNDERGONE MANDIBLE ADVANCEMENT SURGERY 2 YEARS BACK. SINCE THE SURGERY I HAVE BEEN SUFFERING WITH PAIN IN THE LOWER LIP AND CHIN EVEN MOST OF THE TIME PAIN IN UPPER AND LOWER INCESSORS . DOCTOR ADVICED ME TO TAKE TABLETS OF 2 MONTHS ONLY. BUT BY THE DRUG I HAVE NOT GOT ANY IMPROVEMENT IN PAIN RELEIF. EVERY MINUTE I AM SUFFERING WITH PAIN IN THE LOWER LIP AND CHIN . WHAT SHOULD I DO TO GET RID OF OF THE PAIN IN NATURAL WAY AND CONSERVATIVE METHOD . I SHALL BE VERY THAKFUL FOR YOUR RESPOSE. ..THANKING YOU

After having a filling done two of my teeth hurt

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 05:09:03 GMT

I had a filling done 2 hours ago and now all of the sudden two of my teeth, which have nothing to do with the filling hurt. I had gum pain before in the area of the tooth that is now filled, but now my gums around these two other teeth hurt and it hurts a lot actually. What should I do, since the dentist is closed until Monday?

Badly decayed and unrestorable teeth at 29 years of age

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 05:27:40 GMT

I am 29 years old and have been having problems with my teeth since my teenage years.No matter how many times I brush and floss they are not healthy they are fragile and have become weak and have even started to fall out I've been to several dentists who have informed me that I would have to wear dentures but I don't want them. I was told I couldn't even get bridges put in because I have no bone now I'm trying to get snap on smile but I don't have many teeth left at the bottom do you think this will work for me?

Deep bite due to negligence of doctor

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 05:14:40 GMT

i have a problem deep bite which is creating problem for me and above that my lower incisor are not solid on there place. by lower incisor are touching the under layer of upper incisor, not able to eat hard food articles and there are gaps in the lower incisor. so its my humble request to you please sort out my problem as i have spent lot of money and time for this but in vein, i have consulted this problem here in india but some says that my upper incisor should be move to in to up ward direction through surgery, some says the lower teeth should be retained for long time by use of braces i dont know what to do who should i consult is there any good doctor please let me know because i dont want to go under any surgery please

Bite alignment after loss of canine

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 05:03:14 GMT

Hi My lower left canine tooth was extracted And i had an orthodontic treatment done,all The gaps have been closed but my bite is not Aligned,my first premolar has replaced the lower Missing Canine,my lower teeth are arranged In this order from right lower canine,right laterral Incisors,central incisors,left laterral insicor and 1st Pre molar and second premolar,my question is can The 1 first premolar be extracted and replaced By a canine implant to create a balanced bite?

Treatment for receding gums

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 23:58:24 GMT

I don't have dental insurance, i had a deep cleaning about three months ago for this problem. I smoke cigaretts i know that doesn't help, but my teeth and gums don't seem that unhealthy i try and keep my mouth very clean is there anything i can do before it gets really bad?

Treatment of thinning of enamel and loose teeth

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 23:55:48 GMT

I am 30 years old,i have a missing teeth and most my teeth especially the front teeth are thinning down in the upper surface area of the teeth and it is clearly visible.I found that it is called grinding or clenching of teeth in a website where a picture of teeth same case as mine is displayed.Also one of my right wisdom teeth started shaking and then the gum in that area started to swell, I visited a dentist and then he gave me some medicine and it was thighten.But it is not completely thightened and it shaking a little bit and i can't chew hard things.My question first is what is the best and natural way to fixed my loose teeth.Secondly is there any treatment that i can hide my front grind and clenched teeth in a natural way.Lastly,is there any way that i could save my wisdom teeth and make it thigtened like normal teeth so that i could chew things freely.

Abscessed tooth removed without antibiotics

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 23:44:42 GMT

2 days ago i had gone to see a dentist and he x-rayed my tooth and the result was a absessed tooth. Mind you i was in very much pain and swelling on my face were the infected tooth was. well he just went ahead and pulled it. My question is shouldn't he of first gave me antibiotics first, then wait till the infection was gone and then pull my tooth?

Sensitivity and discomfort after root canal treatment

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 23:15:23 GMT

Hi there, About 6 months ago I had root canal treatment done to my front left tooth. I tried to tell my dentist that I was still experiencing sensitivity to the tooth and that it didn't feel right (I've had two root canals before, one on the right front tooth and the one directly beside it so I know what feels right and wrong) and asked her not to close it up and have one more clean out of the root canal but she insisted it would settle down. I am traveling south east asia at the moment and my tooth has been sensitive and causing slight discomfort so I made a trip to a great dentist in phnom penh Cambodia and was given an examination and xray (for under $20 AUD I might add) and told I still have a minor infection at the tip of the root as my dentist in Australia has missed a couple of mm's of my nerve. What do I do about this do I have my root canal redone and then place a crown or?? I'm really annoyed at my Australian dentist and don't think it's fair that I should have to pay again considering I told her on 3 separate occasions that something wasn't right. I've starting taking amoxicillin 500mg 3 x a day to try and fix the current infection until I return to australia, will that help?

Gum laceration and the treatment

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 20:20:22 GMT

hi, i was trying to get something off my tooth and i scratched my gum. Now there is a piece of gum loose or hanging. Do i leave it there? and will it heal or grow back? please help me out!!!

Repairing a chipped tooth in a zirconium bridge of 5 units

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 21:05:53 GMT

Three months ago I had a bridge of five units placed on the upper right side, from the upper right central to the upper right 2nd biscupid. I mention that none of these teeth are missing. The bridge was from porcelain fused to a white zirconium structure. Two weeks ago a slice of porcelain fell off the upper right first biscupid; it broke off from the porcelain layer, not straight from the zirconium structure. The bridge was covered by a one year guarantee. As a solution, my doctor decided to cut the affected tooth from the rest of the bridge, which he already did; he will then smoother the edges where the cuts were made, and we will take an impression for a new tooth. I am not very happy with this solution. I am worried about the sustainability and durability of the remaining teeth, especially when it comes to the porcelain veneer. Is it possible to cut a tooth off a bridge and have the remaining crowns unaffected? What do you think of my doctor's solution? I would be very grateful for an answer. Best wishes, Irina I.

Good Mouthwash for oral hygiene

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 20:57:32 GMT

I have a ba breath, early morning. Even if i Brush and I donot eat anything, after 20-30 minutes, my breath smells horrible. Which, is the best mouthwash, WITHOUT Alcohol?, as alcoholic one is believed to be a reason for mouth cancer. I have a list of some mouthwash items, but I want to see if they are real, by matching your matching your products to it. I got them online, at some article. please, I need the best of the best with no Alcohol at all. Thank you, Omar

Pain and swelling due to erupting wisdom tooth

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:38:42 GMT

I have a wisdom tooth coming in, it's been bothering me for about a week now. I've been told by a dentist that I already had too many teeth before the wisdom started coming in. The whole left side of my face and neck is swollen, my throat, ear, and head have also been hurting horribly. I've been taking Tylenol 3, tried every OTC numbing medicine I could find, oragel mouthwash, saltwater, ad nothing seems to help. Now I'm having nausea also, I was wondering if maybe it could be infection. I can't go to the dentist right now, because I don't have insurance.

Desperate Dental Patient In Need of free dental treatment

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:35:39 GMT

My name is Tuesday Cabiness, and I live in California. I am 42 years old, and in desperate need to find agencies or non-profit organizations that can direct or lead me to getting some dental work. I have had the same dentist for over 10 years, and he has failed in providing adequate and quality dental care. I have lost majority of my teeth, and I have many missing and cracked teeth in my mouth. I am embarrassed and ashamed that my mouth and teeth look like someone who is 90 years old. I cannot believe I continued to see my dentist, after all the poor quality of work he has done to my mouth. I do believe he tried to do the best he could, but in the end his actions has caused me much pain and humiliation. I do have the best insurance in California, but my yearly expenses for dental care do not touch the surface of work I need to repair my mouth, smile, and dignity. I have had two estimates from other dentists and their costs and fees to repair my mouth are $50,000 and $30,000. I do not have that type of money, and I do not have any assets or property to secure a loan for that amount. My situation with my teeth is getting worse and each day the clock is ticking before I lose the remainder of my teeth, especially the ones in front. I have major tooth decay with bridges, and they need repair as well. I have lost my trust with dentist, and don't know where to turn. Is there some agency or organization in my state that can help me? I appreciate any direction, advice, or suggestion on where to go for help. Thank you for your time and consideration. Tuesday Cabiness (909) 921-6220

Dental Equipment Specific Cleaning and sterlization question

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:29:30 GMT

I went to to dentist yesterday and they cleaned my teeth with an ultrasonic device which shoots high pressure water onto my teeth to clean them. Afterwards, the hygentist threw the used ultrasonic tip into a container which has a green liquid in it. After I had my teeth cleaned, I asked the hygentist how the ultrasonic tip was cleaned. She advised me that this tip is heat sensitive so it could not be autoclaved and is cold sterilized instead. She advised me that the tip, which touched my bloody gums, soaks in the green cleaner liquid for over 24 hours and then is sterile to use again on another patient. Afterwards, I asked the dentist, and she advised that everything is autoclaved, which is not what the hygentist told me. The dentist then told me, "if you dont like it, you can find another dentist." I feel like the posibility exists that I could have been exposed to some type of disease. maybe HIV or Hepatitis. What is the normal way to clean the heat sensitive parts of the ultrasonic cleaner / scalers, and is what the hygentist told me about the cold sterilization correct. I am really worried now. Thank you for a response.

I need dentist urgently

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:21:07 GMT

hi i need dentist urgent .

Green cheeks after Wisdom teeth extraction

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:18:37 GMT

This is the 5th day after my wisdom teeth extraction and I went back to school and I noticed that my cheeks are a bit green. What is that?

Inability to eat spicy foods

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:28:29 GMT

unable to eat spicy food,checks look lik streaks-cuts,pain in oral cavity

Treatment for holes in front teeth after braces

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:25:32 GMT

Hi! I have a problem with my front teeth ever since I had my braces from when I was fifteen. They have little yellow holes in the center of my two teeth on each side. I realize that this is probably because I didn't floss my teeth when I had my braces. When I went to my dentist she said that she didn't know if she could get rid of them without veneers (the very expensive procedure). I was first of all wondering if these small yellow holes could be covered with white fillings or just the simple fact that there is no hope for me because I have absolutely not enough money for veneers. I don't think I had the right dentist. I'm pretty sure there are other options. Also they have stayed the same size since my braces were taken off so I think I am taking the right steps to prevent them from becoming worse. Please give me some advice before I make an appointment with a dentist. So I can ask them if I could do what you may suggest. Thank you!

Smoking after Tooth Extraction

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:20:55 GMT

I had two upper teeth pulled on friday (i think 2,3..not sure) morning and my dentist told me today it was now safe for me to smoke since it's been 72 hours but I didn't tell him that I chain smoke, sometimes a pack in a span of 4 hours...does this make a difference or am i still safe from getting a dry socket?

Treatment for gap between teeth

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 23:25:16 GMT

i originally have a gap in my teeth and a couple of years ago i got it filled. i was now wondering if i could get this gap removed and how i would do that?

Treatment for Trench Mouth

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 23:22:43 GMT

As of yesterday, I was 99% sure i had trench mouth. It was a seemingly mild case with only one small, but at times very painfull sore between my bicuspid and molar. Ive had other symptoms for a couple of months now such as trouble swallowing, fever, bad taste, and more recently a gray film. Yesterday morning i woke up with a sore between my teeth hurting pretty intensely. I did some googling and found most of my symptoms however, i had been blaming them on a sinus infection which i still believe i may have due to the headaches in my temple, corner of my eye and the congestion. So before the outbreak i was prescribed zithromax which ive used many times before. I eased the pain of the sore with a hydrogen peroxide/salt water mix and continued the day keeping it under control by brushing and flossing after meal, then rinsing with a 50/50 peroxide and water mix, then a plain salt water rinse. I went to bed feeling fine. I woke up 3 hours later with the mucus membranes behind my lips burning EXTREMELY bad, swollen to roughly twice their normal size, and are dark red with no sores. Its improved over the last 3 hours but all the ailments i mentioned above are all causing me moderate to severe difficulty at the moment. Also, my last zithromax is due 8 hours from now. Could you PLEASE tell me whats wrong with me or if its a mixture ailments. If its more than one problem, what is a good home remedy to use in the meantime that wont irritate one or the other? Thank you for reading all of that and if you have a question or some more details, please ask. Thak you very much, Adam

Treatment Options for White Spot on Tooth

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 19:38:09 GMT

i had a white spot and they told me my only option was to grind it down and put a porcelain cap over it so they did and i want it to know if its true also i practice kickboxing and i was wondering if that would affect me would that front tooth be any weaker than the other

Smile makeover to show upper front teeth

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 19:24:43 GMT

When i talk my teeth don't show? I have good looking teeth but only my bottom ones show when i talk why is this? anyway to fix it? Do i need to get braces to fix it or what? im 17...

Abscess after root canal treatment and dental crown

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:50:37 GMT

can a capped tooth become abcessed even after root cnaled

Treatment for cavity between front teeth

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:57:14 GMT

i have a cavity between my front two teeth and my right front tooth has been hurting there isn't a physical deformity on the gum or anything it just hurts i'v been using hydrogen peroxide solution or hot water to kill the pain but i need to know a way too kill this infection from home. i'm sorry but going to a dentist is not an option seeing as i don't have insurance and i'm sorry but ALL dentist charge an arm and 2 legs to get a cavity filed let alone a root canal.

Sponsorship for dental implant procedure

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:53:49 GMT

Hello, My name is sharonda Philpot, I would like to know if there are any programs that are willing to donate or sponsor my implant procedure. I just finished making payment on braces, and need to come up with 3,000 for implant treatment, which I do not have because I am a part-time working student and single mom. I really would life a referal if possible, Thank you. Sharonda Philpot.

Braces treatment to correct lisping

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:47:23 GMT

Hello, im 14 and i have a lisp, would getting braces cure it?

Braces after getting dental implants

Sat, 22 Oct 2011 03:53:02 GMT

I had an accident four years ago. I lost my central incisor (front tooth). I was immediately rush to a dental clinic (dentist). I undergo dental implant. Fortunately it was successful. Now that tooth is okay and like a normal tooth. I'm wondering, if I can still get braces?

Treatment for pain around wisdom tooth radiating to ear

Sat, 22 Oct 2011 02:12:55 GMT

I'm having sharp pain under tongue and around wisdom teeth but only on my right side that pass though my ear. It hurt when I talk,swallow and yarn. I hurt more at night than during the day. I'm currently taking ibprophen and cough drops to ease the pain but they really don't work.

Treatment for itchy gums

Sat, 22 Oct 2011 02:08:52 GMT

I went for a regular check up and cleaning one month ago. Now my gums have started itching a bit. Should I change my toothbrush to a softer brush or change my toothpaste to a sensative toothpaste?

Red and swollen gums after tooth preparation for dental crown

Sat, 22 Oct 2011 02:01:40 GMT

Last week I went into my dentist and he prepped a lower back tooth for a crown. He took a mold and drilled my tooth down. He then put a temporary filling on my tooth. I have had minor irritation and as of today developed inflammation at the gum line. My gum is red with a splotch of white. I have a voice mail into my Dentist but I am not sure he is open on the weekends. Is there anything I can do in the interim? I have use orajel anatseptic mouth rinse and salt water gargle so far.

Pain in tooth after deep filling

Sat, 22 Oct 2011 01:57:59 GMT

Hi, I went to my dentist 3 months ago as part of my white pocelain filling had come out. My tooth was not sore at all it just felt strange if I put my tounge over it. Well he fixed it but within a month it had fallen out again. It fell out literally 3 times in the 3 months. I went again a week ago and this time he gave me 5 injections drilled a bit of discolleration off the side of my tooth and re-filled it. Now that tooth is extremely painfull. I cannot eat on it, brush it or floss it. I went back to tell him and now he says I need a root treatment. Strange thing is that the tooth was not sore to start with until he fiddled intensley with it. I have spent thousands of rands on that tooth and have no more money to go back for root canal. It almost seems like he damaged my tooth. What do I do now? I am in such pain, and have to basically have a liquid diet. Can you help? Regards Melanie

Bad Taste in mouth after getting Dental Braces

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 23:50:01 GMT

Last year I got braces on my top teeth to lessen a gap , and prepare for crowns. I needed crowns because my front teeth (in the back) had dentin exposed....I have had this problem for years...the bad taste started only after the braces were placed....I brush 2-3 times every day...I have tried dental rinses...My dentist said my teeth look healthy. I have temporary crowns now...But the taste is getting worse....To me it tastes like some sort of infection...I am going crazy...chewing gum..sucking mints....the taste is terrible....I appreciate your time. Thank You

Treatment for white bump on gum line

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 23:45:34 GMT

I have a white bump on gum line, top left side and it is right above my molar tooth on that side, it cause very little pain mostly uncomerfertable feeling, and when it does I pop it, and white puss and a little bit of blood but more puss than blood, and it smells horriable, than it heals, but than comes back and this happens over and over, for maybe about 4 or 5 months, is this a serious issue I need to go to a dentist and get fixed? And is a Abscessed tooth, or what is wrong with my gums?

Infection after root canal treatment and dental crown

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 23:41:32 GMT

My crown came off a molar - dentist put it back on. It came off the second time (broke off). Dentist sent me to Endodontist for a root canal. One week later dentist put in a tempory crown. Two days later my face became swollen in up to my eye and down to my lower jaw. Called dentist he sent cephalexin 500 MG. Then had me go back to Endodontist saying it had to be caused by the root canal. Endodontist took 3Xrays and said he couldn't tell what the problem is and needs to do surgery. He says can't be root canal. Maybe the pin the dentist put in to hold the crown perferated the root or the root cracked. My concern is each is trying to put the problem on the other. Should I seek another opinion? The swelling has gone down, but not totally I have 3 more days of cephalexin to go. My insurance is all used up and I have limited funds. Do you have a suggistion as to the best way to go with this problem? Thank you,

Severe pain after dental filling

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 23:36:58 GMT

hi i had pain in one of my tooths, i could not sleep the whole night due to it. I saw the doctor, there was no swelling around the tooth, however almost half the tooth was damaed due to decay. doctor gave anasthesia and did the filling. However after anasthesia was gone, my tooth started paining more, this time it was more than previous pain. is this normal?? should i see the dentist again??

Numbness on right side lip, chin after wisdom tooth extraction

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 00:40:47 GMT

Hello, I had my 2 bottom wisdom teeth removed on 9-28-11 and on my right side, my lip and chin are still numb. I went back to my OS and he said it wasn't abnormal for it to still be that way. He wants me to come back in a month to check it. I was wondering if there was something I could do in the meantime to help it like massage, hot or cold compresses or would that just be a waste of time. This feeling is driving me crazy literally. I am having trouble sleeping ... Any info you could give would be appreciated!! Thanks

Loose trays during wax trial for denture

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 00:31:17 GMT

When trying on my wax try ins, should they fit snug? Mine were rather loose and we had to do another impression. I'm going back to see the updated one's next week and want to be sure I'm not complaining over nothing if they are not a snug fit. Also, will my permanent dentures be less bulky than these immediate dentures? Thank you in advance!

Loose gums around erupting wisdom tooth

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 00:25:07 GMT

i guess Im having 1 of my wisdom teeth coming out and now theirs a piece of my gumm hanging their is that normal?"

Treatment options for slightly protruding teeth

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 23:33:28 GMT

My wife is 33 years old and blood group is (A+ve). The upper front row of her teeth protrude outside a little. Not visible when the mouth is closed. I’d like to know if braces can be fixed and will this have a desired effect i.e. will the teen move inside. Pls provide other solution too.

Options for straightening the teeth

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 02:47:15 GMT

is there a way you can just get braces on front teeth. my 2 teeth that are suppose to be beside my front 2 teeth are sit higher than above my teeth!!! how much would it cost??? Is there anyother way to fix them without getting braces???

Treatment of cavities and chipped teeth due to bruxism

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 02:44:07 GMT

I have seven cavities. Some are chipped teeth via bruxism. Some are genuine cavities from poor dental hygiene. I am opposed to going to a dentist unless it's absolutely necessary, as I'm low on funds and desperate. I do not qualify for any free rides that I'm aware of in my area, and it's a pre-existing condition, so I'm pretty sure dental insurance wouldn't cover the work. My question. I have access to the tools and materials which dentists use. Is it preferable to leave open cavities which make me loose sleep and concentration daily, or scrape much but not all of the dental carie, etch, prime, and build composite fillings on my own?

Bridge on both upper and lower back molars

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 02:40:02 GMT

need to knoww if i have a bridge on my lower back molars, is it safe to fit a bridge on my upper opposite molars, creating direct contact/ bridge to bidge

Treatment for bump on gums

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 01:11:04 GMT

I had a pimple like bump on my gums and it fill up with pus every one day it went away and but the tooth still hurts sometimes. I want to get someone to look at it but I don't have dental covered and I'm not in a position where i can pay for it now either. do u know what I can do?

Bad breath after operation

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 01:01:49 GMT

I had an operation no tonsilitis and after dat i noticed bad breath and mouth odour.

Irritated gums after dental filling

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:58:11 GMT

my second to the last molar on the top was filled in January with a white filling. The gumline on the back of the tooth has been irrated since and the tooth hurts sometimes sending the pain to the lower part of my mouth. I had the tooth refilled and it didn't help. I went to another dentist who yet refilled the cavity again stating that the last dentist used the wrong composite resin. His new filling has not helped either. What should I do next? I have over $500 in this tooth.

Tooth root exposed due to tooth misalignment

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:50:10 GMT

All my gums seem to be ok but the back or in faced side of one of my front teeth has a slit going down where the gum should be and exposing the back end of the tooth down to the bottom. This is the only tooth with the exposed root area of the tooth. The tooth is in a tight space being pushed forward by the others and set at an angle with the root portion being the same but from the other side much like this line "/." I dont know if this is something to do with the gums or if its cause the tooth is pushed out and spread the gum to thin in this area and allowed it to be worn away. I really appreciate any feedback on this as I do not have dental or medical insurance at the moment to have it taken care of properly. Thank you for your time

Beer after tooth extraction

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:41:19 GMT

I had an upper side tooth (#12) extracted yesterday afternoon. How long before I can drink beer?

Getting braces with molars extracted

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:38:01 GMT

Is it possible to wear braces even if the upper and lower left molars were already extracted?

Treatment for chronic abscess in tooth

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:30:22 GMT

Hello. When I was 12 I fell while I was rollerblading. I cracked both my front teeth. I went to the dentist and had caps put on. After a short while the caps fell off. Over some time I developed a tooth abscess which eventually burst. My family was very neglectful so I had to deal with the pain then without any help. I'm 22 now and I'm wondering if there is any reason to deal with an abscess after that much time? Are there any consequences for having a chronic condition like this? Thanks for any advice. :-)

Saving loose front tooth

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:27:03 GMT

i was hit on my mouth two motnhs ago,my tooth hurt and after a while,the ttoth was loose,i could feel pus coming out when i press under my nose,i went to see a local dentist and a splint was put on my tooth,i faithfully took my antibiotics,and the splint was taken out after 2 weeks,my tooth is still very loose,how can i save it now

Bad taste and bad odor from gums after getting dental bridge

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:10:30 GMT

After so many X-Rays, and tests still no conclusion yet as to what I have. I hope this site may help me and then discover what is wrong with my gums. About 3 years ago I was to get a root canal done on one of my front teeth. One of my top front incisors at the time. My dentist mentioned it would not appear as nice by itself and suggested a bridge instead. So I had a bridge put in . About a year later I started having pain above my new Bridge and a bad odor in my mouth. So I went to see my dentist again and he took x-rays and told me I needed another root canal on the other front incisor. I went there he did the root canal and asked me to come back in a week to finish. When I went in the following week he noticed the tooth next to the one with the root canal (Canine) is infected also so he told me he was going to do the root canal on the next tooth as well. Soon after he was done fixing all my front teeth he prescribed Amoxicillin 500 mg and told me to take them for 10 days .. A few weeks later I started to have pain again around the area he worked on and again I had a bad taste in my mouth. I went back to see him he didn't notice anything in the x-rays, so he refereed me to another dentist he told me he was an oral surgeon and he might know more about this problem he had no answer to. When I went to to see the oral surgeon he didn't see anything wrong with my teeth as well he told me he was going to redo the root canals to make sure its done and work more deeper then the original doctor, maybe that's the problem.He suggested. So he redid the root canals and put me back on Amoxicillin 500gm weeks later I experience pain once in awhile and the bad taste and odor and my gums turned red. I went back to see him he told me to brush after every meal for 5 minutes and to floss twice a day. That was something I always did anyway in the past. So I did all that, and again he prescribed Amoxicillin 500gm. The pain and bad odor I have it seems to be in my gum I asked him if its possible I have some kind of bacteria and maybe I need deep cleaning he said he didn't see any tarter in the x-rays so he doesn't suggest that . I know I have something going on but I don't know what and no one seem to know as well. Can you please give m some suggestions that we may look into. Thank You Sincerely, Nora

Treatment for protruding teeth

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 23:41:59 GMT

hello doctor, i am 25 yeear old and my teeth are not straight and they are coming outward that's why i am not able close my lips.

Will small piece of tooth which broke off come back

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 23:34:47 GMT

A Piece of my tooth broke off and i want to know will it grow back and it just happen today. The piece was small

Pain in root canal treated tooth with crown

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 21:00:17 GMT

Hello. I had a root canal done with a crown placed 10 years ago. Everything was fine, until a month ago. I started having a dull pain on pressure, when I chew, even soft food. Also, the pain radiated to my ear and mandibular. I thought I should not have any pain, since the nerve is not there anymore, but probably I have an infection and infection causes this pain. Are there any options in my case to safe the hurting tooth besides pulling it out. If yes, what can be done? Thank you very much for your consultation.

Adult Thumb Sucking and its Treatment

Sun, 30 May 2010 20:27:22 GMT

DOES THUMB SUCKING FOR ADULTHOOD AGE CAUSE LOOSE TOOTH ? AND IF HAPPENED HOW CAN BE SAVED? IS THERE ANY WAY TO STOP THUMB SUCKING AT MIDDLE AGED

Wisdom tooth pressing the nerve

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 02:53:35 GMT

My dentist told me my wisdom tooth is pressing on a nerve .I went to the emergency room .They gave me painkillers and antibiotics ,they are not working.i will not be able to see my dentist until Monday .do you have any suggestions to help with the pain.?

Tooth paste and mouth wash for gum disease

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 02:48:11 GMT

A denist told me I have gum disease(the early stages). What is the best toothpaste and mouth wash to use to help fight it?

Using mouth wash after getting wisdom tooth removed

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 02:42:58 GMT

I had my wisdom teeth on the right side of my mouth removed a week ago and I had two questions. The first one is am I able to use mouthwash while the wound is still healing. The second one is the stitches put in my mouth are dissolvable and I was wondering how long they would take to completely dissolve. Thank you very much for the help.

Treatment for jaw pain in back of mouth

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 01:17:53 GMT

In the very back, where my top and bottom jaw connects, i have something maybe a tooth or my jaw trying to come through sideways. Its past where my wisdom teeth would be. Im not sure what this could be. Its very very sore and swollen. I can feel whatever it is. It hasn't broke the skin.

Treatment of Loose Tooth after trauma

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 20:11:31 GMT

I was punched directly in my mouth. One of my two front teeth has become a bit loose. nothing severe but it's a bit sore still and I'm concerned. Please help with the best advice you have. Thank you.

Treatment for chip in tooth causing pain

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 02:49:05 GMT

I had a chip in my tooth for quite some time now, but today it started to hurt. The pain I am feeling is so great it brought me to my knees and put me in tears. Its unbearable. Liquor and orajel are helping a little bit, but I need something done. I have very little money (im 20 with a minimum wage job) and no insurance for dental. Is there ANYTHING I can do to take care of this? The pain is excrutiating.

Treatment for bad breath in fixed dentures

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 02:45:36 GMT

im having fixed dentures.now i have a problem of bad breath in them what shoud i do how can i clean them because its fixed plz tel me

Pain and jaw swelling after root canal treatment

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 02:42:25 GMT

My husband had a absessed tooth and was put on antibiotics 2x before it was under control. He then had a root canal and we paid $1200 because we have no insurance. this was back in mid July. The tooth has continued to bother him but not be painful. HE just thought it took a long time to heal. this week it is painful and his jaw is swollen. He called the dentist back and told him he wanted to see a specialist and he wanted the dentist to pay for it. the dentist said fine but he wanted to see him first. He went in and the dentist did an xray and said there was nothing wrong with the root canal he had an infection under his tooth. He prescribed antibiotics and antibacterial meds. When looking at the xray my husband noticed the dentist drilled or filled too far and went outside the tooth in two places. One on the side and once on the bottom. We do not trust this dentist and would like to know if this is a problem or it will all go away if he takes these meds?

Causes and treatment of bad breath

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 01:01:49 GMT

I talk to people and they keep on turning their head away and holding their nose. I went to my dentist. She did a test and she said I don't have any cavity or cancer. I want to know where my bad breath would be coming from and if a medical doctor can diagnose it? Thank You. Sincerely, Asante

Extraction of loose tooth by orthodontist

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:57:16 GMT

do orthodontist pull teeth? i am going to the orthodontist tom to get braces and i have a lose tooth. will they pull it out? dont only dentist pull out teeth?

Lingual cusp fractured of Tooth with large filling

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 04:11:31 GMT

I have a restoration in amalgam(very good) on a 2nd inferior molar right side. It has the mesial, distal and oclusal parts restored. The lingual cusp broke but the restoration is in place and there is no damage to the restoration or the remaining of the tooth. There is no pain, just the lingual cusp is gone. Can the dentist restore just the lingual cusp with amalgam or composite and and keep the remain of the restoration because is in good shape?

Swollen gums behind my 2 front teeth

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 10:06:42 GMT

Hello. Occassionally I would wake up and realize my gums behind my 2 front teeth would be swollen and painful. It happened again this morning. Noticed it when I woke up, before I went to bed they were fine. I brush the roof of my mouth to get any bacteria out during brushing. When I notice this, I gargle with listerine as much as I can. Sometimes it does away within the day. Other times It sticks around for days. Then I have to watch what I eat and it's uncomfortable To talk because my tounge keeps rubbing against it. Any sugestions?? Thanks a lot Amy

Dental Braces after Tooth Veneers

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 02:52:44 GMT

Is it possible to get braces if I have veneers on my 2 front teeth? I have an overbite and the tooth under one of my veneers is a little crooked. I had braces before but my overbite came back. If I can get braces would invisalign be an option?

Pain 5 Months after Tooth Extraction

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 02:49:19 GMT

HHad tooth tooth removed at least 5 months ago. Now I suddenly have extreme pain.

Treatment of hard white bumps on inside of lower jaw

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 02:46:11 GMT

I have a few hard white bumps on the inside of my lower jaw next to my tongue. They appear is if small teeth were trying to break through. They are about the size of a tic tac mint. What are they?

Erupting wisdom teeth causing extreme pain

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 04:09:38 GMT

I am a 26 year old female, and my wisdom teeth have been growing in for nearly 7 years. After being told repeatedly they were 'impacted', they are now growing out. I was also told I needed oral surgery to remove them but I can't afford that. Anyways, the tooth on the bottom left side is absolutely KILLING me. It's worse than being in labor with my children! I simply cannot afford to get them pulled yet, but I also don't think I can handle much more pain. I can't eat, can't sleep, can't even breathe through my mouth or swallow excess saliva without such excruciating pain that it brings me to tears. Is there anything I can do to ease this pain? Please help me, I am desperate for the pain to stop. I've even thought about what Tom Hanks did with an ice skate and a rock in the movie 'Castaway'. Please help!!

Treatment for decayed wisdom teeth

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 04:04:08 GMT

I am a father of 4 and have been out of work for about 9 months. my wife is the only one who is currently employed and i have 4 wisdom teeth that are rotting out of my head. have been to the E.R. about 15 times in the last few years for anti-biotics and this infection is getting to the point that it is giving me migrains. i cannot afford dental insurence. there is a free dental clinic here in albuquerque but they wont take me unless im homeless, (which at this point im not to far from) and the hospitel wont touch me unless its about to kill me and im getting scared that this is gonna get so bad that its gonna take my life. is there anyone that can help me before its too late? even most sliding scale dentists are a bit pricie for our budget at this point. our monthly income is about 1100 a month and our cost of living is between 1000 and 1050 and thats at bare minimum (no cable, phone, internet. my wife walks 2 and a half miles daily for work cause we cannot afford bus fare) what do i do? running scared

Severe pain after wisdom tooth extraction

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 04:00:47 GMT

my boyfriend just got home from getting his wisdom teeth cut. he is in alot of pain and complaining of bleedingin mouth, when is it ok for him to take ibuprofun, amoxicillin, or hydrocodone? i had him softly rinse with very lightly salted luke warm water, and sit with an icepack.

Infection after root canal treatment

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 03:16:26 GMT

On May 2009 I had a root canal done in WA. Later on I had a crown over it. Recently I had a cleaning and X rays and I was told I had a shadow at the end of the root canal indicating an infection. (I was told the old root canal didn't get to the end of the molar). I was seen by an endodontist and he suggested I do another root canal to fix it and take care of the infection. Is it possible after 2 years w/o any problems, pain or swelling? Should I wait or have done right away? What would happen if I wait? Thank you.

Cavity in permanent molar in 10 year old

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 03:41:25 GMT

10 year old son been to this dentist three times and have seen 3 different dentist. This last appt. had an xray done, when the dentist came in the room never looked at the xray, did an exam, and said the back molar, which she said is a permanent tooth, grew together abnormally, and created a "hole", said it is basically a cavity and needs to be filled, never has this been brought up before in the last 2 visits, should I just trust their opinion? I could not see a hole with my eyes, nor did she point it out on the xray

Cavity in Wisdom Tooth

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 03:36:32 GMT

My wisdom teeth are fully in, they are not impacted; however, they do have cavities & I am getting them removed. Do they require surgery if they are not impacted or can they be extracted?

Porcelain crowns instead of PFM crowns

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 03:53:34 GMT

Hi! I have porcelain fused to metal crowns on my front teeth and they are so opaque. It bothers me a lot, I dont know if the lab who made it is not good or maybe PFM's are not just aesthetically ok. Im planning to change it, I'm confused between all porcelain crows and zirconia crowns. Im considering aesthetics and durability. Which one is better? Thanks. Hope to hear from you.

Free or Cheap Dental work for unemployed

Sun, 06 Mar 2011 01:30:17 GMT

HI ok let me start by saying im 38 and I need 8 cavities filled, a partial, and a crown. Is there a dentist in my area who does dental work for free cause I have no insurance and im unemployed, also im a diabetic.

Loss of upper front milk teeth in toddler

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 06:13:36 GMT

my 1.7 year old baby boy has lost his both upper incisor with root accidentally.his 14 teeth has came or other continue. what we can do for him.is it create any problem for permanent incisor teeth and when they come.what type of care we take for him. we already consult our dentist he says no problem at all. my baby absolutely fine and normal.but we tense for his future. please suggest what we can do. thanks,

Treatment for broken and decayed teeth

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 20:04:05 GMT

I have one tooth that I can chew on, the one on bottom, right side, second from last tooth. All my teeth on the left side are shattered/broken, and only recently have gotten dental insurance. Now, the tooth I can chew on, is basically in not a eatable condition. What can a dentist do for me, besides just yanking it? Because if that tooth is yanked, I cannot eat. Thank you for your time.

Swollen jawline around filled tooth

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 01:37:47 GMT

inner left-side jawline swollen, around tooth with filling

Cavity in retained baby tooth

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 01:35:06 GMT

I have a Baby tooth in the upper jaw,front side with cavity in it,what should do?i mean is there any option that i can do filling or do i have to take it out n replace with denture,Although i hav no pain and all.I m 24.Please suggest.

Specialization in which branch after B.D.S

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 00:43:00 GMT

i am aBDS studient i would like to know which branch of dentrist is the best in the coming years

Second visit after dental cleaning and check-ups

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 00:40:51 GMT

For a regular cleaning and check-up, is it normal to have to come back for a second visit in order to get a bone measurement and be charged for the second visit?

Swelling of gums around sore Tooth

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 00:31:51 GMT

My tooth hurts and the gums around the tooth swell up every morning. I am currently taking antibiotics to treat any infection that may be causing the swelling as well as ibuprofen to relieve the swelling. I would like to see a dentist to correct this problem. I do not need cosmetic work. Thank you.

Pain in tooth after dental filling

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 04:39:51 GMT

Hi i had filled my teeth nine years ago but one month before i got pain in my fillings so i went to dentist he said you need to remove old fillings.To remove old fillings he gave me medicine but i cant eat medicine bcoz of liver swelling so after one day he remove my old fillings through injection and do temporory zinc white filling and said to me come after five days.i could not get pain in temporory filling but after eight days when i go back he remove my temporory filling and did sliver filling .since then i am getting pain when i try to eat something and also feel hot and cold .kindly tell me what should now i do?

Tongue tie and High frenum attachment treatment

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 04:36:19 GMT

two kids with tied tongues 10 and 7. 7yr old has a frenum on upper lip that needs fixed too. where can I get this done.

Pain after Root Canal Treatment

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 04:32:19 GMT

First I went in for small filling on upper left 2nd molar 1 month ago. Ever since then I have crazy pain when I eat or drink hot or cold. Last week dentist could not understand why I had pain cause it was such a small filling but after examination he started a root canal saying that this will relieve any sensitivity and I would get immediate relief . It's been about 6 days now and I have excruciating pain 24/7 I'm taking both Morton 800 and Tylenol codeine #300 and amoxacilyn but no relief what's so ever. This morning the dr checked me. First he pushed hard on the gums around the area and I felt no pain. Then he pushed hard with his finger on the tooth and I felt no pain. The dr could not believe it. He then touched the tooth with a pick and I had pain. He proceeded to open the tooth by taking out the temporary filling without novacane and saw no puss and no infection. He claims I just don't tolerate pain very well. He also said he will not even attempt to finish the root canal until my pin subsides. Could my dentist be missing something? I'm just not buying when he said that it's just that I can't handle pain that well cause on a scale of 1-10 my pain was at an 11! 24 hours a day ever since that first treatment. What could it be what can I do??? Please help I'm a nervous wreck in so much pain.

Dental implants for replacement of missing teeth

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 04:28:43 GMT

all of my top teeth were pulled out , at the bottom i have 9 left.they are also bad i am thinking about dental implants,

Dental bridge keep falling out

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 04:26:09 GMT

I have a bridge as a result of listening to the dentist when I cracted a tooth. My first idea was to just have it extracted but she talked me into getting a bridge. Well, was that a mistake...in less than a year I have gone back because the bridge keeps faling out. what I need to know now is if it is ok to just use over the coulter dental paste like that used on regular dentures to reset the bridge. I cannot spend my entire life getting a dentist to replace this thing.

Throbbing pain in corner of mouth

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 04:16:00 GMT

Yesterday morning, I had a slight, throbbing pain in the corner of my mouth where my lower jaw connects. I didn't think anything of it because I still had wisdom teeth coming in and went on with the rest of my day, no issues. This morning, however, the pain is close to unbearable. The swelling has progressed to partially cover my wisdom tooth and my lower jaw on that side hurts from the outside. I can barely open my mouth without pain, have serious trouble swallowing and/or chewing. To top it all off, I am in Italy until December and am a little worried about going to a dentist here. What is going on? Is there anything I can do about it? I can barely stand the pain!

Painful Bump In Mouth

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 04:11:15 GMT

Theres A Bump In My Mouth, Its Very Sensitive.. And It Hurts To Talk And Eat. It's Located On The Bottom Of My Lip In The Front Where The Bottom Of The Lip And The Bottom Of My Gum Meet. This Morning I Popped It, It Made My Eyes Water. But Nothing Came Out (No Pus Or Goo) But It Did Bleed Alot, I Got This Before, But Not In The Same Place. It's Not That Big, Its About A Half Of A Centimeter. It's White. It's Been There for A Couple Of Weeks. Im Afraid It's Something Serious

Hole left in mouth after tooth came out

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 04:07:09 GMT

has a loose tooth was sitting watching tv and was wiggling the tooth and the tooth popped out. want to know how to treat the whole left in my mouth, i already rinsed out my mouth with salt water but there was no bleeeding and so i do not have a clot in places anything to worry about?

Treatment for ugly and crooked teeth

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 04:03:37 GMT

My teeth are ugly and crooked. Flat in the front and the two front teeth are almost black.

3 Bottom teeth in two and a half year old

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:33:01 GMT

we just realized that our 2 1/2 year old only has 3 of the bottom teeth where most people have 4 i belive its tooth number 4. should we be concerned or is this common?

Crooked teeth and the braces

Sun, 24 Oct 2010 05:34:48 GMT

respected sir, i have disalinged teeth both in upper and lower jaw,previously i have consulted one dentist-he replied that braces will be used to remove this defect,sir, is it possible to use braces without the extraction of any teeth. i don't want to extract any of my teeth. but the dentist whom i have consulted told two teeth both from upper and lower jaw will be extracted,, and one more quesn. which teeth shouldn't be extracted.

Replantation of knocked out front teeth

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 01:40:20 GMT

my daughter knocked out one of her front teeth when she wrecked on her bike. can it be put back in.

Pain in teeth, jaws radiating to ear, face and neck

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 05:22:13 GMT

I am a student,and i m suffering from pain in whole set of teeth.when ever i sleep and wake up pain remains in my whole teeth and jaws too.i do not smoke or drink.and during this i am having severe headache.there is pain in my ear too,in my face.in neck and nap.

Front teeth crooked with hole in it

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 02:00:08 GMT

My top front tooth is crooked and has a whole in it now right by my gums,Also this crooked tooth overlaps the tooth next to it and now seems to be cracking away from that tooth,my teeth have been crooked since a child,im 30 now and my teeth are geting worst due to no insurance for years, I now have united concordia ppo. I realy need help, I want o smile once before i die without having to cover my mouth up due to embarasment.CAn i be helped are not? Im not rich and i dont know how good this insurance is,I just got it,So please tellme my options.Thank you

Swallowed tooth while eating

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 01:57:39 GMT

yesterday i swallowed my tooth while i was eating and i tried throwing up and didn't see it..i have been to the bathroom and still haven't found it. it's been almost 24hrs and i'm scared that it won't ever pass. i can't afford to see a dentist.. so, i need the tooth. will it pass or is it gone?

Treatment for broken back teeth

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 01:57:31 GMT

hello,im not sure where to start but i have problems with my teeth. i havent been to the dentist for a few years since im afraid and also not sure if i can afford the work that i need to get done! im having problems with by back teeth, 2 of them r broken,which means i would need a replacement!i havent been able to eat normal and im very embarrassed and would like to see what my options are!i hope you can help me. thank you

Wearing off enamel of tooth

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 01:53:26 GMT

I,m interested in knowing is the enamel that naturally forms on our teeth can be replaced, using enamel paint? Concerns: may be Toxic Benefits: Teeth protection. Compared to: When we are children the denist puts on a resin to protect against tooth decay. Why isn't the resin made for the public?

Treatment for pain after wisdom tooth extraction

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 01:49:21 GMT

I had my wisdom teeth removed on thursday and they still hurt right now and I don't know what to do

Phobia of dental treatment

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 23:44:20 GMT

I need to fix my mouth but I have dental phobia due to nerves and the anesthetic effect does not make me I can do?

Treatment of electric shock sensation on gums

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 23:42:05 GMT

I am getting electric shock sensations in my gum on the left side, what is causing this

Treatment for peeling of gums

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 04:42:06 GMT

Hi last yr my front teeth had started slight peeling and redness over one tooth. Now it is peeling around front upper 4 teeth and my sinuses get very dry from A/C. I sleep with mouth open and wake up with dry eyes. I am worried and was told to do biopsy of it. Saw reg. dentist. Should I see peridontist now or just do the biopsy. ENT said it is dry mouth/eyes. I am in perimenopausal now for last 1.5 yrs. Could it be very serious? I have gone thru lots of stress in last 3 yrs . THanks

Teeth sensitivity after use of crest whitening strips

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 04:39:17 GMT

I fell alseep last night with the Crest White-strips in &now my teeth are very sensitive. I had them in for 7 hours, will my teeth be alright?

Treatment for discolored and yellow teeth

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 04:31:38 GMT

hi i want ur help as i have bad tooth they are dis colured and are in dark yellow now i want to knw wht shud i do how can ths stains can be removed and i get whte tooth as thy are dark and i have tred hydroxide peroxide bt useless kindly tell me can this stains be removed if yes then how if not thn wht shud do if u need picture of my teeth can send you but gude me please

Red Spots on Soft Palate

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 04:28:28 GMT

I have to red spots on my soft palate. They don't cause pain or anything of that such. I do drink alcohol and I haven't had any sexual activity in over a month. Can you please help?

Shifting of wisdom tooth after second molar extraction

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 04:25:04 GMT

My son has a bad cavity in his back right bottom molar. He is 18 and his wisdom teeth have not come in yet. The dentist says that the tooth is bad and the cavity goes to the root. He wants to do a root canal on this tooth costing $1400. My cost with insurance is over $700. My question is wouldn't it be better to pull out this sick tooth that he may lose anyway to make room for a new healthy wisdom tooth to take its place? The dentist says the wisdom tooth is in line but slightly angled downward at the front of the tooth and may not come in straight. I have always been told by other dentists and older people that teeth have a way of adjusting themselves. My father had a wisdom tooth fill in a lost molar with no problem many years ago.... What should we do? I don't think the insurance will cover x-rays for a second opinion.

Dental crowns to replace big fillings

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 04:18:49 GMT

Hi Im just after a second opinion about getting crowns on my back two teeth which my dentist has suggested. Im just in the middle right now of getting all of my old metal fillings replaced with porcelain ones and the suggestion of crowns on the back two teeth came up but i dont like the idea of this as the two she wants to do have previously been cracked so they were worn down by the dentist and he put a couple of posts in and then built the tooth up again with metal filling one tooth is half metal fillng and the other a good size quarter is metal filling and they are both filled to gum level or just a bit lower so i dont see how a crown is going to go on these two teeth as i know that they have to be reduced in size along the outside of each tooth to fit the cap on and i dont like the idea of having this done on teeth wich such big fillings that go down to the gum line. my idea was to get rid of all of the metal anyway and a cap wont do this, i would rather have a couple of implants put in there as i think this would be a more stable idea. What do you think? Thanks.

Correcting underbite without having braces

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 03:09:54 GMT

i have a slight underbite that i want to rid of very badly without having braces. i was wondering how that was possible and how much it would cost? and also, one of my front teeth are longer than the other and i was wondering how to fix that without hitting the tooth nerve and without making the other one longer to match it. thank you.

Can I have braces after dental implants

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 20:19:05 GMT

Hi, I have three dental implants. I have two in the lower back on the bottom, and one on the lower back on the top. I had braces prior to getting my impants done, but I feel like my teeth shifted. I was wondering if it is still possible for me to get again although I have implants now?

Huge wisdom tooth extraction socket hole even after stitches

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 04:04:55 GMT

Ok, this is gonna sound like a stupid question but I have to ask it anyway. I had my bottom right wisdom tooth pulled five days ago. At that time, the dentist stitched up the incision hole. I've been chewing on the other side, brushing and flossing after every meal and morning & night, and swishing with warm salt water about 4 times a day. It still hurts but think it's getting better everyday. Been icing it a lot too. But my question is, I looked at the incision hole and it;s just that...a hole. I see the stitching but its kinda loose looking and doesn't seem to be stitching anything up. There's just a big hole, and in it I can see white stuff. Is this normal? I would assume stitches would mean there wouldn't be a hole? Also, I think it is stitched into the side of my cheek as well because when I try to (gently) pull on it, nothing comes out so I am guessing he stitched it into the inside of my cheek next to the incision hole too? I was also the one who asked about the tooth shard which thankfully I ended up pulling out.. didn't have to tug hard, it kind of loosened after a couple days.. now my tongue feels SO much better. But this incision hole..maybe I'm just being paranoid but I just assumed stitching meant I wasn't supposed to see a hole! And what's the white stuff in it? It can't be food cuz I don't chew on that side, AND I swish pretty hard after everytime I eat, making sure to get the incision area real good. So highly doubtful it is food. I am also on antibiotics - amoxicillin - which I was prescribed and started taking the day of my extraction - one capsule every 6 hours for 7 days. So I don't think it's infected? I hope?? Thank you for your quick and well thought out response to my last question. I promise this is the last one! I really appreciate it. thank you so much.

Re-root canal treatment and pain

Sun, 25 Sep 2011 11:28:18 GMT

Monday had pain in tooth. Tuesday the pain was unbearable. Dentist prescribed pain meds and Amoxicilian, 500 mgs, 3x day. I had a re-root canal on the #3 tooth on Thursday. They filled the crown with a temporary filling. Friday, there was just a little pain, mostly from where they gave me the shots to numb. Now, it is Saturday afternoon and the pain is alot worse. The pain is localized to the tooth that just had the re root canal. The pain is now constant and is almost like the pain on Monday. It hurts to touch with tongue and put teeth together. Should I wait it out or call the endodontist for stronger antibiotic or is something wrong with the re root canal procedure?

Pain on tapping after root canal treatment

Sun, 25 Sep 2011 11:17:07 GMT

I had a root canal 8 days ago. I am on an antibiotic because of an infection. the tooth still hurts when I tap on it. Question-- should a tooth that has no nerve in it still hurt when tapped?

Medicine before getting the teeth pulled out

Sun, 25 Sep 2011 10:38:41 GMT

i have a question ok im going to the dentist to get 12 teeth pulled out he presibed me to take methylprednisolone to start taking the day before my appointment he said it will keep the swelling down. do i need to really take this. 2 of my teeth has to be surgey removed

Broken tooth after root canal treatment

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 02:42:26 GMT

So about 4 months ago I got a root canal, and I'm only 17, and they told me I needed a crown, but that costs like at least a thousand dollars and my state health insurance considers it "cosmetic" and wont pay for it. Yesterday I was chewing on something and a sliver about 3 millimeters wide and 2 millimeters long broke from the outer part of my tooth that surrounded the filling part of my tooth. There is no pain, I'm not sure if that just is because there was no infection (I have been taking much better care of my teeth since the root canal) or because the pulpectomy took all of the nerve out of my tooth. I'm curious what my options are? Does it sound to you like I will need a tooth pulled and get a bridge or what? It's the second molar back on the left side of my mouth on the bottom. Today is sunday of labor day weekend, so I can't even talk to a dentist until tuesday,but since I'm in no pain It's okay I suppose. I just want to know what to avoid with this broken tooth, or how to keep it clean, and what you think might happen. I still have the part of my tooth that broke off, can I tell anything about the nature of the break by looking at the tooth?

Pain after Root Canal Treatment

Mon, 16 May 2011 10:58:34 GMT

I had a root canal done about 8 weeks ago. The tooth was broken very far down and the dentist wasn't sure he could do the root canal. He referred me to an endo who said the tooth was savable. I like my dentist very much and begged him to do the root canal instead if the endo. He did the root canal and said that it couldn't have gone better. He said in no uncertain terms that he cleaned the tooth extensively and it would be sore for a while. I had the crown put I without issue, however it is still sensitive and painful sometimes (mostly from chewing on it) Nothing bad just occasional minor pain. I went back about a month ago for a cleaning and told him about the pain. He took x-rays and said everything looks excellent. Ive heard that it can take a while for the pain to completely subside. Any advice for me?

Treatment for short teeth

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 04:06:35 GMT

my teeth are to short & I have a horrible smile. Can they be made a little longer??

Sufficient bone to have dental implants

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 04:47:01 GMT

I would like to know if I have sufficient bone to have four implants to support a denture in my upper jaw. I have X-Rays that I can email to you. Thanks in advance J Lane

Gums covering wisdom teeth causing discomfort

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 04:15:24 GMT

I have noticed recently that my gum seems to be covering my third molar and this is causing a lot of discomfort as i end up chewing my inner cheek. Is this a serious problem? What are the possible causes/treatments ?

Treatment for open bite and cross bite

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 04:11:55 GMT

i had an accident almost 12 yrs back whenmy teeth became mobile so splinting was done.i have a bridge over my is molar on left lower side. i am 24 yrs of age now and have been told that i have a open bite and cross bite on right side.and my 2 preemolars are missing from lower jaw.kindly advice me for the tratment plan.

Effect of wisdom teeth on braces treatment

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 04:02:46 GMT

I had braces put in when I was 12, then taken off when I was about 15. I am almost 19 now and I LOVE my teeth. However, I went to the dentist a couple of months ago and had x-rays done, and the hygienist told me that it looked like I had some wisdom teeth coming in, and I need to have a panoramic x-ray done to see if they need to come out. I am mainly worried that somehow my wisdom teeth (whether they stay or go) will mess up the work the braces did on my teeth. When I had my braces put on, the orthodontist never said anything about my wisdom teeth causing problems cosmetically, so now I am worried that I was jilted out of 5K$, and I will have to say goodbye to having beautiful teeth. I don't know if this applies but I do still have my retainers, and they still fit fine.

Pain 15 days after root canal treatment

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 05:42:26 GMT

i had root canal treatement before 15 days.at the time of treatment i am not having problem.but now i having pain i that teeth.if i eat something na thattime only i feel pain.tell me the reason..

Treatment for shooting pain localized to one tooth

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 02:09:57 GMT

Shooting pain in lower right tooth it's localized to one tooth no swelling at all just very receded gums pain is starting to run up jaw line towards ear I am allergic to all antibiotics and can not take them what can I do cause dentists never believe me and refuse to do anything for my teeth unless I take one but I medically cant and I cant afford to go to a doctor to get a note saying I am so noone will ever help me my teeth were perfect until I had kids my three pregnancies destroyed my teeth what can i do to get rid of the pain

Football practice before capping

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 02:07:21 GMT

I am having my teeth capped after 2 root canals can i still practice high school football today or wait till tomorrow.

Pain and tenderness 6days after Tooth Extraction

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 02:04:05 GMT

I had a tooth extracted on Thursday. I had some discomfort which was takin away by the few pain meds provided by the dentist. On Sunday I had severe pain with a fever. I went to a local ER and they diagnosed it as an absessed and gave me a few more pain meds and an antibiotic. My jaw hurts to touch on the right side ( it was a bottom molar) and my neck is very tender as well. I saw my dentist on Tuesday and he did a ten second look at the site and said it was healing good and sent me out the door. Im in so much pain im in tears. What could this be ?

Effect of germ killing tooth paste on microbes in oral cavity

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 01:53:22 GMT

Just a theoretical question. What happens to the healthy or "good" fauna in your mouth every time you brush with a germ killing toothpaste??

White patches on new erupting permanent teeth with yellow color

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 01:46:49 GMT

Dear, Dr I have a eight year old son.Now his 2 permanent central incisors in each jaw and 2 lower 1st molars have been erupted with yellowish color with white patches in upper central incisor.Please let me know the reason and suggest me the treatment/precaution.

Crown build up after root canal procedure

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 01:41:41 GMT

I had a root canal 3 years ago on a bottom right side molar. After the root canal there wasn't much of the tooth left. There was a giant hole in the center of the tooth. Due to financial problems I was unable to afford a crown. Just last year I saved enough to have a temporary build up. My dentist said it was a 50 50 chance that I could get some time out of the temporary build up bc there was very little tooth left..I mostly did the temporary just for cosmetic reasons I didn't like seeing the giant hole. Last week part of the actual tooth broke off bt the tooth and the build up part. Leaving me with just the build up and the left side of tooth. Then last night the build up came out. Leaving me with only the left side of the tooth and the very big hole in my gum where the stuff was. My question is I still don't have money for the dentist can I just pull what is left of the tooth and will the hole in the gum close up just like when u lose a tooth. I wasn't sure since I had a the root canal. Also there is a really bad taste and oder now in my mouth from where the temporary fell out. I don't have pain just some tenderness around the hole on the gum. The gum is tender. I can eat and drink with out pain just discomfort....please help bc I can't afford to go to the dentist

Gums

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:36:25 GMT

I have pain in my gums all around in my mouth when I press on it hard it goes white and watery blood comes out,my breath does not smell but my gums or teeth are sore When I brush my teeth the pain subsides for a while I have been walking with this pain for over a year and its getting to a point were I cant handle it anymore I am a smoker and when I smoke the pain goes away for a while Is it cancer

Treatment for jaw pain radiating to neck and ear

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 02:26:02 GMT

I have always had bad teeth since I was 5 years old. It took a year just for my front tooth to grow with my other front tooth. In 9th grade I got hit in the mouth with a Softball (cause a bleeding, tooth went through my lip, and my lip was swollen for a few days. I had a toothache for about 2 weeks) But that was my front teeth. I do have a cavity on my lef side on the bottom.I am graduated now (18 yrs.) 3 weeks ago my jaw and everything started hurting. Especially beside/under my ear. A little under the neck. I took Ibuprofen and it went away for a week. Well, now its back. It has moved to a top tooth on the left side of my mouth. The tooth feels a little out of place. My Right bicuspid!I dont remember it being that way. I am waiting for my medicaid card to come in so i can go get it checked out. Its just the left side of my mouth where all the teeth are messed up. I wouldnt think the softball had something to do with it cause i got hit in the front of my mouth (but i could be wrong). I do not clench or grind my teeth at all. They are very sensitive to cold stuff! Also my front teeth are crooked...What should I do? Do you know what could this???

Alternative to acrylic denture base for complete denture

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 02:23:38 GMT

sir i want to ask about allternative denture base materials to acrylic denture base. if a patient is allergic to acrylic denture base and she wants 2 have complte denture wht other material i can use

Treatment for missing and fractured teeth

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 00:08:22 GMT

hello sir my front tooth is missing and my right hand side tooth is also little bit of missing and my left hand side of tooth is half missing and little bit of facture i dont want to any surgery or any fiber post of tooth what i do dentist said to me if i take the two extra tooth of both side or a second option he give a fiber posting. i dont want to touch my both side of untouch tooth or a fiber posting what i do because fiber posting is harmfull and break the roots of tooth vertically

Treatment for pain and swelling after partial root canal treatment

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 00:03:59 GMT

I saw the dentist for extreme tooth pain. He did a "partial" root canal- drilled down and then refilled the tooth. He said I had an infection in my gums around the tooth- pus, etc. He gave me amoxicillin (850) and told me the pain should stop within 1-2 days. It has been 6 days of antibiotics and it still hurts badly and feels swollen, maybe more swollen than ever. I live very remotely, and am worried about complications... Please advise.

Self Pulling Out of retained baby tooth

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 04:18:01 GMT

Hi. I'm Lauren, I'm 17 years old and I have (or rather, had)two baby canine teeth. One of my baby canines is totally intact while the other had a visible gap was deteriorating, with the adult tooth just barely visible and poking out. The rotting baby tooth had a HUGE gap in it and it has been driving me crazy for a year now since my last dentist visit. I've been begging and pleading with my parents to take me to see an orthodontist like the dentist said I needed to. However, every time I bring it up they would just complain about how expensive it will be and how neither of them have the money for it (I have no dental coverage.) I was fiddling with it earlier, wiggling it and pulling on it and it popped out. There wasn't an absurd amount of blood or anything but now I'm really worried.

Speech problem due gap in upper and lower teeth

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 04:11:58 GMT

My mouth's bottom part is far away then top part. this distance is become increase day by day. so now my speach is sometimes not hear clear. What is the solution?

Irritation in gums after using Teeth Whitening gel

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 04:03:53 GMT

i left 20% opalescence gel on teeth for 3 hrs and now my gums are irritated and hurt. have i damaged my teeth

Treatment for numbness on lip and nose

Sat, 17 Sep 2011 02:02:25 GMT

Had root canal done on upper right front tooth about 20 yrs ago. Now I am getting numbness on right upper lip & right side of nose sometimes. Feels like I just had a novocain shot. No pain, just feels weird for about 15/20 minutes & goes away. This is happening more frequent. Does it should like I might need a new root canal done on this same front tooth? Thanks for your time, Jo

Bridge came out while eating

Sat, 17 Sep 2011 01:59:34 GMT

I was eating a piece of candy and my bridge pulled out. Should I try to reinsert it or just leave it out? I have a dental appointment mid next week.

Abscessed tooth symptoms

Sat, 17 Sep 2011 01:55:10 GMT

Is it possible to have an abscessed tooth without a toothache. My pain started in my gums on my lower, right side. The next day my lymph node in my neck on the right side was swollen and painful and I had a headache on my right side temple. Now, my throat is sore on the same side. Could all this be the result of an abscessed tooth??

Recurrent ulcers in mouth and its treatment

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 19:29:03 GMT

I have a problem with oral mucosa.Every month appears me AFTA(in oralform boils appear in round or oval, clearly limited to a set of red zone).I have pain until they remove spontaneously.But it takes a week until they total remove.I use "PROPOLIS SPARY" to soothe the pain.But every month they show again.Please help me if you can tell me what to do with them

Getting gold teeth

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 04:39:11 GMT

i was wondering about getting all my teeth done in gold recently but i have no clue as to how much money it would cost so i was wondering if someone could give me the average cost for a procedure of that sort

Treatment for loose teeth

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 04:48:24 GMT

I am a 65 year old male with all my natural teeth. Two incisors and one canine are now quite loose. Can an effective dental adhesive be used to simply secure these loose teeth in place? How much would it cost to glue teeth in place?

Treatment for repeated infections

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 04:45:06 GMT

I have had dental issues all my life, but n the last few months I have had infection after infection. It seems like the week after i finish another round of antibotics i get yet another infection. Why is it no helping the infections go away and stay away.

Life Expectancy of post and crown

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 04:41:41 GMT

Mine just came out, wasnt even eating or anything, Thank You..

Brushing before or after breakfast

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 04:23:00 GMT

Is it better to brush your teeth after breakfast or before breakfast?

Loose Teeth and Painful Gums

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 04:19:52 GMT

I woke up in the morning with a pain in my lover lip; I checked under my front tooth and i see that my teeth are out of my gums and it hurts. What can I do?

Treatment for abscessed tooth

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 04:16:40 GMT

went to er sunday and got anti biotics now my face is swollen and my eye is almost swollen shut i believe the puss sack has busted on my gums and it tastes really bad i have gargled with salt water i have no insurance and no money what should i do

Problems with a new partial denture

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 04:12:39 GMT

I was already missing the 2nd to last(not including wisdom teeth)molars on the top on both sides, and the front right middle tooth had a cracked root and a bad cap from 30 years ago. So I decided to get an immediate partial. I had an impression taken and 2 weeks later I had the last molar on top and each side pulled as well as the top front tooth as well, and they immediately put in the partial (it has 2 teeth in the back on each side and 1 front tooth). After the first week or so, I thought something was wrong. the partial didn't fit, it rocked front to back and a little side to side, and there was a bunch of space between the roof of my mouth and the partial. Over the next 7 weeks the dentist kept saying that all this is expected and eventually I would need a permanent reline. I had various adjustments and a temporary liner, but still didn't fit. It has now been 8 weeks and my dentist said that I was pretty much all healed and that it was time to do the permanent reline. So I had that done, got them back yesterday, and they still rock front to back and just a bit side to side, the front hangs down so the tooth doesn't align with the others. If it is pushed up in the front so it aligns, there is still space between the metal and the roof of my mouth. It is also rubbing on my gums and the left side sometimes hits my jaw muscle way in the back. I know that the rubbing and hopefully the hitting the muscle could be adjustments, but after a reline, it shouldn't have the other problems right? Not to mention, that the reline doesn't affect the metal that goes across the roof of my mouth. Shouldn't that be flush? I am so frustrated and I don't have another 1500 to have another done, and they have already been paid by insurance. Am I just being paranoid and all this sounds normal, or is it possible that it was made incorrectly in the first place? Please help.

Needle stuck inside during Root Canal Treatment

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 22:44:11 GMT

Hi expert dentist, what should i do? While doing root canal treatment 1 month ago, my dentist accidentally broke a needle inside one of the root, and 3 weeks after, i've got another dentist whom expertise in endodontist, perform a surgery to remove the needle by amputating 2 of the roots, but unfortunately the surgery was failed, then left the needle stuck more deep inside (out of the root) near the bone tissue between the sinus. The dentist told me, that he would prefer to leave the needle inside, and observe it for months until a year, he said if he proceed to get the needle out, he afraid he would break the sinus membrane near it,. I got uncomfortable feeling, that these would be a problem in the future, like having time bomb, so the question is, what should i do? to get the needle out with all the risks (maybe sinus membrane rupture etc) or leave the needle inside with unpredictable situation also? thanks, chatarina,

Treatment for infected Tooth

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 22:40:24 GMT

I have been experiencing pain in my right facial area around all the teeth off and on for a week or so thought it was associated with a Tonsil Stone that I had at the time. Now the pain seems to be centered on one tooth that I broke awhile back and haven't had the money to fix. The tooth hurts to apply pressure or bite down. Sometimes severe sometimes not so much. The pain seems to come and go, and is easily relieved by 2 Ibuprofen. I can feel my pulse in the tooth after biting down or applying pressure. There is no fever, no swelling, no sensitivity to hot or cold, but the pain can get quite severe with pressure at times. I am trying to figure out if this is an abscess or just a deep cavity. I am not doing that well financially and I am mostly trying to determine if this is something I can deal with on a routine appt that I have coming in about a month or something I need to find a way to go ASAP. Thanks.

Tooth Extraction and Need for Bone Grafting

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 18:55:50 GMT

Hello, I really need a 2nd opinion...I am not totally comfortable with my dentist's recommendations. My dentist recommends that I have a tooth extracted due to infection and have bone graft surgery immediately afterwards. The total out of pocket expense for me is $722. My question is what exactly is the benefit of the bone graft surgury? I thought it was to rebuild the bone so that I could have the an artificial tooth replaced later. However, the tooth is on the bottom right side 2nd one from the back. Is it necessary to have the bone graft? or should I just have the tooth extracted and not worry about cosmetic changes later. Also, since the dentist says the tooth is infected, are there any other alternatives to saving the tooth. About a year ago, I had deep scaling performed on one side and I was really happy with the results, but my new dentist says it was unnessary. Would the deep cleaning solve the infected tooth?

Treatment for green stains on teeth

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:26:55 GMT

I've had some problems in the past with my personal dental hygiene but for the past 6 months i've been brushing my teeth regularly and washing my mouth out with peroxide and mouth wash but my teeth are still green. i was diagnosed with Periodontal diseases but have since then with the help of a prescription mouth wash was able to get it under control and my gums are no longer bleeding but my teeth are green and even look as if they have gotten greener in some places this only takes place on my bottom front teeth

dental work

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 20:00:31 GMT

neet dental work

Treatment for spaces between teeth

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 05:24:59 GMT

Hi Doctor, I am 26 years female. I have spaces between teeth. Currently i am wearing ceramic dental braces from past 6 months. but there is no improvement or movement. KIndly help how to proceed or is there any other method to reduce spaces soon

tooth like growth on the gums

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 11:11:47 GMT

I have a tooth like growth on my gums on the bottom of my mouth it is connected to a broken tooth i have it seem to have grown into the tooth the tooth is loose and when i move the tooth the growth grows i have had it for a long time but it just now grew into tooth

Tooth extraction and partial dentures

Sun, 11 Sep 2011 23:47:15 GMT

I've a local dentist and went to the U.W. dental school to be canidate for dental needs. I can no longer chew properly (Only use two upper teeth and a failing brige to chew on). Both dentist and the University want 40 K for my needed work. Can not afford it. Retired on disability, but I recieve more than low income help. I can afford appox. 4 1/2 K. for extractions (20, 5 are crowns). I have no bite and chewing is not automatic. What should I do?

Pain after filling in tooth

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 23:40:31 GMT

Hello there. I am a Canadian citizen who currently resides in Sweden. I had a minor pain on my tooth 5 in the upper left quadrant so I went to see a dentist. After an x ray I was told that there was a very minor cavity under the filling needs to be replaced. The white filing was used for replacement. However I felt some sensitivity afetr this. The area was so sensitive that I could not chew on that side of my mouth. When the pain persisted 7 days after the filling was done I went back to see the dentist. This time I saw another dentist in the practice. I was told after another set of x rays were taken, that my problem lies with tooth number 4 and not tooth number 5. The filling on 4 was replaced. Now a week after that my tooth 5 still hurts and I still cannot chew on that side of my mouth. The pain comes and goes and most of the sensitivity occurs when I eat. There is a slight reaction to cold, but none to hot. Also when the floss passes the area at the top where tooth 4 and 5 touch, that is where most of the sensitivity is located. So the pain originates in the top right side of tooth 5 where it comes into contact with tooth 4. Any information regarding a possible cause would be greatly appreciated as I am far away from home and far away from a dentist I trust. I humbly thank you for your time.

Pain in tooth, jaws and gums after Tooth extraction

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 01:13:58 GMT

recently i was suffering from tooth ache ,i went to my dentist he told 1 tooth is required to be extracted and scaling is required .both the things has been done then my tooth next to the extracted tooth started paining along with my jaws ,chin gums of right side.doctor told that affected tooth has to be extracted or rct has to be done.how to get rid of this pain.

Tooth decay and already lost two teeth

Sun, 11 Sep 2011 11:13:51 GMT

i had problem of cavity on both sides of the teeth and this problem was between the joints. then i got filled from dental surgeon but it was not successful because teeth joints were not covered properly. due to this my two teeth on both sides were infected and infact lost. so suggest pl any good solution because i am only 42.

Retained baby teeth at the age of 7 years

Sun, 11 Sep 2011 11:08:21 GMT

My daughter will be of 7 years this december. Her permanent teeth started erupting but initial teeth still there. So she is getting permanent teeth behind first teeth. There is no pain but i am much worried about her teeth. Pelase advise

Preventive method for Tooth decay

Sun, 11 Sep 2011 11:03:11 GMT

I am 70 year old. Lower left back tooth has big cavity where food particles normally accumulate and difficult to clean, which causes infection.Upper last but one was tried to be extracted, but interior half portion could not be extracted about 10 years back and continuing like that.Three more teeth have fallen off.I am not in favour of extracting tooth. I would kike to know what preventive method can be adopted preferably by naturopathy so that I can retain the existing teeh as long as possible. Regards. Tapan Kumar Kes

Extreme dental pain with no apparent cause after Root Canal treatment

Sun, 11 Sep 2011 10:56:52 GMT

This is the third day that I have been experiencing EXTREME pain in one of my lower left molars, the second tooth from the back. I've had three root canals done, two on the left side (last two teeth on bottom) as well as the second from the back on the right side. The tooth that is causing pain has had a root canal so I have no temperature sensitivity, but very intense sensitivity to pressure. I was given an NTI several months ago because the teeth that had been worked on were causing me a significant amount of discomfort, well after the root canals were finished. The NTI didn't alleviate any pain, and actually made things worse. Following root canals and other dental procedures I use a regular sports mouthguard made of soft rubber/plastic. I have yet to have crowns/caps put on any of these teeth as the dentists wanted to wait until the teeth had settled down to do any more work on them. The tooth that is experiencing the severe pain was done in March of this year. The tooth feels like it sits higher than it used to, it's no longer even with the very last molar the way it is on the other side of my mouth. I went to the dentist yesterday and they continue recommending that I go to Tufts in Boston to be evaluated for myofascial pain. I don't believe that this tooth started hurting so severely, with no known trigger, due to myofascial pain. It aches on it's own and even the weight of my top teeth resting on the bottom ones is too much to bear. I feel extreme pain when using my tongue to feel around the area, even with the lightest of pressure. The dentist took an x-ray yesterday, but nothing was seen on it. This is the most unbelieveable dental pain I've had in a long, long time. I had a very bad experience with my wisdom teeth extraction, and had to go back for more surgery and procedures after the initial surgical visit. The pain I'm currently experiencing is on par with what I felt after that endodontist butchered my mouth, if not worse. I am on percocet for an unrelated chronic pain issue, and even taking extra medication only dulls the pain a little to make it somewhat manageable (still can't put pressure on it in any way, but it doesn't ache and throb on its own as much). I feel that the tooth is cracked or something worse is going on, but I can't self-diagnose, and the dentist I saw yesterday for my emergency visit didn't seem to think it was a cracked tooth either. I have issues getting numb for dental procedures, but yesterday in the office the dentist tried to numb the area and the tooth to see if it gave me any relief. The left half of my face was completely numb, but I still felt the incredible pain of my affected molar. Any ideas of what could be the problem(s)??

Problems from dental bridge occlusion

Sun, 11 Sep 2011 10:47:49 GMT

About 5 months ago I had a bridge installed on 30,31,32. The next day, I called the dentist back and told him that there was a gap between the lower and upper teeth. The dentist told me that he left a bit of a gap because I had to have a root canal on #32 prep and he didn't want to irritate it. He said that the teeth would naturally come together over time and my bite would be normal. This sounded strange to me, I didn't know how teeth would get longer, but I didn't pursue it further. In the last few days, I have noticed that I have bad breath even minutes after cleaning my teeth and rinsing. I'm also having some very slight pain on my #3 tooth, directly above my new bridge. Could this be a result of the occlusion not being right and the tooth extending down too far to meet the bridge on the bottom and exposing too much of the tooth. I suspect that I have an abscess that is draining in my mouth and causing bad breath. But is isn't painful because it is draining. If this is the result of a poorly fitted bridge, then I think this dentist should be responsible.

Fractured front tooth and its treatment

Sun, 11 Sep 2011 05:35:32 GMT

1.before two month i got fractured my front tooth in a accident and it have slight movement also,i want to save it , can it be repaired in this position or it has to be removed. 2.i have difference in my eyes one is big and one is small can it be corrected and my big eye have one red mark permanently from two yrs can it be removed doctor suggest me to wear glasses but after one yr red mark is still there .pls suggest me is there is any solution available in india suggest me my age is 32yrs

Pain after multiple teeth extractions

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 23:49:00 GMT

I had 8 teeth pulled on a thursday a week ago. The next day (friday night) I devoloped 3 dry sockets (can anyone say PAIN??) but it was the holiday weekend so I had to wait till the office opened on tuesday before I was able to get anything done. He removed some bone in all three sites stiched up 2 of them and then took xrays. after the xrays he found a root that had been missed in the upper right back (last molar and this was one of the dry socket teeth) so he had to go in and get it out. I have had a Very painfull week needless to say but now I feel weak ,very dizzy every time I move my head and its hard to explain but I feel a zapping in the eararea/ back of my head that seems to be connected to my eyes cause they kinda jump around when its zapping.. my sinus hurts and I kinda feel sick to my stomach. I have not taken any pain pills for 3 days now as I feel like a zombie when I take them. I have been taking advil. Any ideas? PS...All teeth but one were molars

Treatment for infected wisdom tooth

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 23:52:08 GMT

Hello my wisdom tooth has eroded and is now what seems to be infected or has abcess in it the crown rotted but the roots are still there what is it i can do other then go to the dentist for this?

Adjacent tooth trauma after wisdom tooth extraction

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 23:43:53 GMT

Recently I had a surgical extraction of a wisdom tooth, now the tooth next to it feels spongy and I can not bite down on it. It is also sensitive to hot and cold liquids. The crown on the tooth had to be replaced after the extraction and my question is; what would cause me to not be able to bite down with the tooth? What might cause this problem?

Temporary crown fall out

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 01:08:03 GMT

i had a crown (with a post still attached) fall out. leaving a large gap in the front of my teeth. it is a temporary crown (it looks like a tooth with a stick comming out of it) ive been told super gluse can be used to re glue the crown/post back into the tooths canal. will this be ok or is ther something else i can use

Pocket reduction surgery for treating periodontitis

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 23:56:43 GMT

I was diagnosed with periodontal disease and had perio charting with some pockets great 6 and two around 9. The periodontist recommended pocket reduction surgery, is this the appropriate treatment? can you please give me the approximate pricing since i don't have dental coverage. thank you very much

Sensation of food stuck between the teeth and nerve pain

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 03:20:45 GMT

For the past 4-5 days, I have had this sensation that I had a piece of food stuck between my teeth.et I tried flossing everytime I brushed my teeth and was unable to get ,anything out. About 2 days ago it felt as though I had a lump on the roof of my mouth, and was somewhat painful, similar to a canker sore. At times, I do get nerve pain, but if I drink and cold or warm liquid the pain gets better and not worse. The same goes for food too. Do I have a potential tooth abscess? Or does a canker sore cause nerve pain? If it helps at all, I've eaten quite a few strawberries, and a few glasses of lemonade. Any advice is appreciated.

Piece of tooth left after wisdom tooth extraction

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 03:45:33 GMT

I just had my lower right wisdom tooth (which was fully grown in)removed three days ago. I thought all was fine, but today I started feeling a rugged scratching on my tongue constantly. So I looked and there is what looks like a piece of tooth left from the extraction! It is on the inner lower side of the gum so that it is scratching against and hurting the side of my tongue. It does not feel loose. Maybe a tiny bit, but I didn't mess with it a lot because I don't want to irritate the incision hole. FIrst of all, is this normal?? Second, would it be ok to try and pull it out myself with tweezers or something? Or can it just be left in? Please help!

Extraction of the root without surgery

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 11:28:09 GMT

hello, i have a tooth that has completely broken off so all that is left is the root receding into the gums.my question is,is it possibly to extract the root without oral surgery?thank you!

Treatment for the loose teeth after trauma

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 11:20:13 GMT

I was just eating a slice of turkey when my upper front teeth caught on the lower front teeth and I heard a crak and now I have pain in one or two of the front teeth plus there is noticable loosening of the 4 front teeth.

Toothache around the tooth in the gums

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 11:03:38 GMT

I have a massive toothache... actually its not so much the tooth its more the gums around it. I started having pain a few days ago but until this morning it was bearable with some tylenol. It is not starting to swell right abouve the tooth on the inside of my mouth, I am pregnant so I need to know how much this sounds like an infection and what to do about it. As I do not have dental insurance If this is something that will go away with time I dont really want to go into a dentist unless its serious.

Anatomy of back side of the front teeth

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 10:52:48 GMT

just enquire the back of my front teeth are they meant to be hollow or is that the way meant to be

Wisdom tooth extraction during 8months pregnancy

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 01:58:13 GMT

I have a wisdom tooth(upper right side) that has a cavity and I have a terrible toothache in the area. I also have a bottom right wisdom tooth that is partially grown and i also feel the pain there when i feel the pain at the upper wisdom teeth.I do not have dental insurance and the last time I got a molar extracted due to a toothache, I was charged $630 (x-ray, extraction, & bone graft). I was referred by my ob/gyn to a low-cost dental clinic during my 2nd trimester, but emergency care is first come,first serve and it always gets filled up early. I am now in my 3rd trimester. Is is still safe to get my wisdom tooth extracted? I have several teeth that are in very bad shape. I have a broken tooth next to my top right incisor and the gum in it is swollen. I have an abscess on my bottom molar (#19) and a top back molar that is already broken and d gum inside it has a big hole. Which tooth will the dentist take care of first? Or will I have to wait until after I give birth to get all this work done?

Bump on gums on tooth with crown

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 01:55:03 GMT

hello my tooth broke five years ago it was clean and a crown was put on it. but every now and them i get a bump on my gum on top of that teeth and puss comes out. it doesnt hurt and after a few days it goes way. what is it?

Gum itching and discomfort during Invisalign treatment

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 19:41:13 GMT

My orthodontist wont be back in office until end of week and i am desperate for answers to some questions. I started invisalign 4 days ago and am experencing pain, as expected. However, my gums are extremely itchy and gets so bad at times i i take trays out for a little. Gums do not look irritated or abnormal in any way. At bedtime, i apply mi paste to teeth and gums, spit excess saliva, then insert trays. Not sure if mi paste is irritating my gums and making itching worse because notice the itching is worse 30 mins after apply and have rinse mouth and trays. Is the itching normal when start invisalign treatment? Could the mi paste be a contributing factor? Will i experience this throughout entire treatment period or will it go away? If itching common when start treatment, how long until i can expect some relief?

Dentist for emergency toothache due to infected tooth

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 20:23:02 GMT

Sir/Ma'am, I have been in an excruciating amount toothache pain for the past two days and am not sure where to turn. The pain is originating in (my) bottom far right molar, but now has my ear, and entire jaw hurting. So far, I have had ice on my jaw, orajel on the tooth (which hurts worse than it has helped,) and taken motrin. The orajel has helped in the past, but it is not going away this time. I cannot seem reach anyone until tuesday and am contemplating going to the ER. I was hoping to obtain other remidies that could help, as well as any 24 hour dentists in the philadelphia metro area (i am in south jersey). thank you Andrew Schumann

Treatment for periodontitis

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 03:12:50 GMT

Periodontitise

Swollen and painful gums with adult teeth erupting in 8 years old

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 02:58:53 GMT

my daughter is almost 8 yrs old, she goes to the dentist regularly and has tooth number 25 coming in, her gums around this tooth are bright red, swollen and very painful. What could this be? Her dentist is out of the office for 2 more days.

Burning mouth syndrome with teeth involved

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 23:57:47 GMT

For the past 7 months, I have had a self-diagnosed BMS. Several local specialists have gone along with this diagnosis, as almost no tests are available. Meds have been ineffective. My BMS has the classic symptoms, burning tongue and palate; however, both top and bottom incisors also burn and ache. I would appreciate any information that you can supply. Thanks.

Bad smell in mouth even after brushing

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 00:09:02 GMT

Dear Sir, My mouth relese bad smell even i brush my tooth daily since last one year. Please suggest some effective treatment. Thanks, Sunil

Popping clicking teeth sensation and bleeding

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 20:16:17 GMT

I am 23 years old and I have recently had problems with a very weird sensation. After I floss or when I eat I have this feeling like my teeth are popping or clicking. It is very annoying but on top of that i am worried my teeth may be loose. It is mostly my top front four teeth. I have dealt with problems with gingivitis and I am worried that is part of the problem. I bleed alot when I floss and brush. I brush twice a day with an electric toothbrush but I slack sometimes on flossing. When I floss regularly the bleeding stops but it makes the teeth have the popping sensation more. How serious is this and can it be fixed? Other things of importance I should note is that I breathe through my mouth a lot so my mouth stays dry, I wear a retainer at night and while dentists say I should floss more they never seem worried about my teeth but I have not been back since the popping started. Any help you can provide would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time!

Front portion of tongue not coated whereas back portion gets coated

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 00:06:15 GMT

When I brush my tongue, it is a nice pink color. Anytime I eat something the back 2/3 gets light coating, but the front 1/3 about the size of a dime never stains or coats. I can eat or drink anything but that part, about the size of a dime will not stain. The only way I notice this is because the back 2/3 always coats. Is it abnormal for the front 1/3 to not coat or stain at all, even after drinking red Kool-aid? I don't have any pain or discomfort or any other symptoms, lumps, discoloration, etc.

Pain in root canal treated tooth

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 00:01:02 GMT

sir, i had done RCT to my last joint teeth before an year but from 29th of aug to now i have a too much pain in that teeth. today i have done the X-ray of that teeth plz tell me sir why i am having a pain after doing RCT, what should i have to do for that pain, plz give me solution sir i have too much pain on it.plz give me your suggestion and also tell me the best dentist in dhanbad jharkhand.

Root canal retreatment after infection in Root canal treated tooth

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 23:54:14 GMT

Last summer I had a root canal done on tooth #14 by a regular dentist. This year I found out it had abscessed on all three roots. Also, a crown had never been placed on it. Did this cause the abscess? What are the reasons a crown would not be used after a root canal? The upper molar already had a big filling in it. Is it possible the dentist simply "patched" the old amalgam filling? I know it was not replaced and there was no temporary filling put in. Does this really work or do I have a case of dental negligence? This has cost me 8 appts and over $2,000 to fix. And, the endontist who did the retreatment says the tooth will only last 5-10 years because of the previous trauma to the tooth. Please advise if i have any recourse. I also now want to clench my teeth all the time and bite on the root canal which i never had a problem with before the retreatment. Thanks, Ruth

Treatment of recession of gums

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 05:31:48 GMT

Problem of gum receding. What is the solution?

Teeth hitting hard after capping procedure

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 23:21:53 GMT

new crown on #3 molar is a little short. (I can easily pull a piece of paper through my clinched teeth, and my teeth in front and behind the cap are hitting noticeably harder now) my question is when is a crown to short to fit and I should demand it be redone. my dentist says the short cap will eventually come down and he then ground 3 teeth around then crown to try and fix my bite.

Treatment for fractured tooth with large cavity

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 23:18:05 GMT

I think probably about a few years ago, I got a dental filling for my first molar tooth. The cavity was large,so the filling was quite large too. Then I noticed that when I was eating one day, part of my tooth fractured and I figured that it was because of the large fillings that my tooth was no longer able to support it.Then just now,the cusp also fractured.So now the molar tooth is greatly severed, it has a large cavity (because the filling fell off when the side of the tooth fractured) and it also loses one cusp.I want to know the treatment options.So far I haven't been to any dentists because honestly, I'm afraid of dentists.Thanks in advance for helping.

Bleeding from gums with braces

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 20:04:52 GMT

I have noticed as I brush my teeth in the morning that I had blood in my residue. It happens occasionally but this was like every day. So then I look at my gums and one place in particular was discolored ( deep red) and inflamed. The next day it wad bleeding from the gums between the next set of teeth. My gums also bled in those areas post flossing. My gums in other areas did not bleed but were sensitive. I have braces and have seen others with horribly inflammed gums and I am worried that will happen. What do you think it is? Can i get a mouth wash or see the dentist tint away?

Indent at the bottom of lower jaw teeth

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:52:47 GMT

Good Morning, I just recently noticed that there is a slight indent at the bottom of 2 of my lower jaw teeth (only in the front side of the teeth), it’s the fourth tooth from the back on either side but both teeth next to them (third from the back) have been extracted some time back. I don’t seem to be feeling any pain from these teeth but when feeling the indent with my nail the area is very sensitive. It’s almost as if i took cotton and ran this side to side creating the indent and it’s just before my gum at the bottom of the tooth. I have felt the tooth at the base of the gum and it seems as if the indent is just before the gum but it doesn’t go into my gum. I need to know if this is normal or if i should go see the dentist in this regard as I’m not really feeling any pain or discomfort, i just came across this by chance the other day when feeling the front of the tooth with my tongue. There are also no signs of a cavity when looking at the tooth, there is just a indent which I’m worried could result in something worse if i don’t have it seen to. Please give me some advice. Thanks. Tyrel

Gum hanging off after trauma in 2year old

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:46:27 GMT

my 2 yr old son fell and hit his lip a piece of his gum is hanging off what do i do will it grow back

Treatment for broken and crooked teeth

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:44:06 GMT

one tooth fell out or broke..and all my teeth are crooked

Getting rid of tongue biting habit

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:38:17 GMT

I don't know where and how I picked this up. I have recently acquired a very bad habit of chewing on the back side of my tongue. It's really irritating and i want to know if you have any suggestions on how to stop ?

If I get my molar pulled, will my teeth shift?

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 20:01:49 GMT

I clench my teeth and because of that I believe I cracked a tooth. So went to the dentist to get it fixed, because even biting down on the smallest crumb would cause a sharp pain. So I got a crown, but it still hurt. The dentist said that's normal and it would go away. However after a week or so I realized he crowed the wrong tooth! So I'm back where I started, but several hundred dollars poorer. I can't go back to him to work it out because, that next week after having the crown done I moved to a new state. So I can't afford a new crown and I want to just have it pulled, because it's in the back and no one will notice it. But I am concerned about my front teeth shifting. Is that almost guaranteed to happen? If so, what cheap (cheaper than another crown) way is there to stop teeth from shifting?

Pregnancy and Tooth ache after filling

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 04:15:57 GMT

i have been having a tooche before and iafter filling it, thought was going to go off after filling. am 6 months and 2-3week pregnant. have been taking painkillers but am worried for my child . because theis am seeking your advice on how to go trough this please.

Cavities and bad breath

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 03:48:55 GMT

I have an appointment to have cavities filled in two weeks. What is the best way to prevent bad breath until then??

Multiple tooth extractions and immediate dentures

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 03:45:48 GMT

I JUST HAD 10 TEETH PULLED ON 8/25/11 AND GOT IMMEDIATE DENTURES PUT IN. CAN I TAKE THEM OUT WHEN I SLEEP? PLEASE HELP.

Treatment options for yellow teeth

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 03:21:16 GMT

I have problem of My teeth colour.My teeth has yellowish shade since 5 Years of all teeth.

Motivating 9 year old to brush his teeth

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 19:30:45 GMT

My 9 year gives us trouble brushing his teeth it is a big fight every night he refuses alot and his breath is kicking, we've tried to tell him if he doese brush them his teeth are going to look like his Uncle Tic doesn't work we even told him they would all fall out still nothing, I am tried of hearing his parents yell at him and seeing him get grounded. What can we do to fix this problem? Thanks Anna M. Arthur

Choosing dentistry as a career option

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 02:11:56 GMT

Hi this is Joyce I'm a Year 10 student in Adelaide and I'm considersing on become a dentist in future. but I have some questions about this career and hope you can help me out! :D 1, what kind of eduction and training have you done? (e.g.subjects before going to uni and which uni did you go) 2, what are some hardships of the job? 3, what other life experience shall I have? 4, what is the best part of the job? 5, what made you go towards this job? 6, how much do you earn? thank you very much!!!

Erupting wisdom tooth causing pain

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 00:19:13 GMT

I have had a wisdom tooth coming in for a year or so. Every couple of months it would hurt for a couple of days and then stop. Not real pain, just standard "tooth coming in" aching. Anyway, about a week ago it started hurting more and I realized it may be finally finishing coming in. However, I think it is partially erputd. Now right now it really only hurts when I touch it and occasionally when I eat. Still not serious pain, just what I would expect it to feel like. Is there a chance my wisdom tooth is still just coming in and everything's going to be fine? I don't have health insurance. I really can't afford to remove an impacted tooth, and since I've never had any dental surgery, I really don't want to have to. Do I have a choice? If not, how immediate is this issue? Can it wait several months (until I go home for winter break)? and about how much would it cost without insurance?

Cavities in spite of brushing teeth regularly

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 00:16:13 GMT

Why is it that when i brush my teeth everyday i get cavities

Precautions after a tooth is broken and needing RCT

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 19:37:48 GMT

Part of my tooth had broken off but I have a little pain unless if I bite down wrong. Tonight I noticed a bitter taste from the tooth at times but my dentist cant fit me in for another week. Will it ok to wait for another week or should I look for another dentist ? Also is there anything I can to slow down the decay ?

Treatment for upper wisdom tooth hitting the lower molar

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 02:42:54 GMT

My upper wisdom tooth on a angle has been hitting the end of my lower molar tooth(37). I have had a full root canal and crown placed on the molar yet the upper wisdom tooth still hits hard on the back of the molar. My dentist did not recognize this as I just did after a lot of pain and observation. He left for 2 wk holiday.. Can the upper wisdom be filed down to not connect with the molar????

Post root canal sensitivity in the tooth

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 02:38:43 GMT

In May I had pain in my lower left jaw and teeth-mostly in the middle to left front. I went to my dentist who isolated the tooth in question(#24?)by tapping on the teeth. After an xray showed no sign of an abcess, she proceded to do a root canal which went fine. I saw the xray and it looked identical to the next tooth in which I had had a root canal about 10 years earlier. She managed to complete the process in 1 sitting. It was sensitive for a few days- which I expected. I went out of town and realized that this tooth was still very sensitive-not to cold or hot but when I touched it on the top or sides and it "sings".I went back twice and both times the xrays looked better than before. She filed it down as she thought that my grinding and clenching was disturbing it so I got a mouth guard-this didn't seem to help.Thus she felt it could be the dental ligament? and it takes quite a while to heal. It's almost September and I don't feel any relief. Please help! Thank you for your time!

Pain after steel caps in 2 and a half year old

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 02:08:57 GMT

My 2 1/2 year old went t the dentist on 8/25 and had filling and on 2 of her molars had two i am assuming stainless steel caps put on they are silver. This was on Thursday by Saturday shes complaining they hurt and today on Sundays still says they hurt. Should I be concerned or is this common for children this young its not constant pain shes complaining about but every so often and she refused to let me brush her teeth the other night saying it hurts. Any advice would be appreciated

High frenum attachment and gap between the teeth

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 02:03:13 GMT

I was born with a lump of skin on my gums that ended up being in between my two front teeth. From reading an article on the site about the frenectomy, I believe this lump of skin is a frenulum. Based upon the pictures and diagrams I see, my frenulum is fairly large. I also have a rather large gap in between my two front teeth. Does the frenulum cause my gap to spread over time? My gap has definitely increased in size over the years. Also, if I got this frenulum removed would my gap decrease in size?

Teeth straightening by Crowns

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 02:00:10 GMT

i have a good tooth in my front upper jaw (central incisor 1) but its twisted and is overlapping upon its next one (another central incisor. Now thats making my smile look bad. I have seen a dentist and he, after examining x-rays, told theres no space between my teeth and brace are not an option for me. then he suggested me a solution that is he will grind the tooth and root canal and then put on a crown. is it ok?? is what the doctor saying right? after coming back home i got a question that is why do i need a root canal? Cant i simply grind and wear the crown? is this the right solution that he suggested.. is there any new technology in the developed world?

Bleeding and swollen gum in extracted tooth area

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 01:55:07 GMT

I had a tooth extracted about 2 years ago, just recently the gum where the tooth was extracted became swollen and was hurting a little, then i felt drainage in my mouth. I rinsed with warm water several times and flushed with hydrogen peroxide rinse. It is bleeding a little today. Is this an abscess?

Affect on speech after extraction of 1st and 2nd Mandibular Pre Molar

Sun, 28 Aug 2011 01:21:43 GMT

Good day dentist, having a good quality of speech is i use to make a living, so I am anxious if my 1st and 2nd mandibular PREMOLAR tooth to the right will be extracted (it is damaged). Will it affect my speech? or not coz it’s a little too far from the front/opening of the mouth, i hope you will answer my question

Acute pain in badly decayed wisdom teeth

Sun, 28 Aug 2011 04:39:27 GMT

I have impacted, rotting, wisdon teeth that are coming in on the bottom set of teeth. I was in the emergency room earlier where I was give hydrocodone and penicillin vk. I am only supposed to take the hydrocodone 2 times a day, but it's only vaguely dulling the pain for about 2 hours and then Im back in pain that I can't bear. Is there anything else I can do?

Serious swelling of face with bruising after 21 extractions

Sun, 28 Aug 2011 01:42:15 GMT

On thursday I had 21 teeth extracted and full temp dentures put in. This was done in Juarez Mexico. Friday morning my face was a little puffy with a large bruise on the jaw area but this morning I woke to find my whole face swollen with bruising around right eye and along right edge of jawbone. My right eye was almost swelled shut and the glands under my chin are very swollen. I am taking clindamycin, ibuprofen and vicodin and when I can stand the pain enough, I take out the dentures and swill with warm salt water although the pain is ungodly trying to get the dentures back in. Is this about par for the course? Or should I go to the ER? Thanks for your help. Suki

Need of Root Canal treatment in Abscessed Tooth

Sun, 28 Aug 2011 01:29:04 GMT

Had sore molar when chewed on. Dentist ground off top of crown no problems indicated on x-ray. Pain went away but abscess formed 3 weeks later at tip of root. Abscess cleared up with antibiotics. Is root canal really necessary or can I wait to see if pain returns?

Face starting to swell 4 days after filling

Sun, 28 Aug 2011 01:08:44 GMT

On Tuesday of this week, I had a silver filling replaced on my upper left side, where they injected me 3 times with the numbing needle. The injection site had a dull ache when I tried to open wide from the moment the numbness wore off, but as the days progressed, it started to hurt more and it became more painful to open my jaw. This morning (Saturday) I woke up to a noticeably swollen left cheek on both the inside of my mouth and outside of my face, where there was no visible swelling in these areas during the days before. There is a dull, throbbing pain on the back part of my jaw that hurts more towards the bottom where my tongue connects, not at the injection site. The worst pain is about a 3 on my pain scale when my jaw and face are relaxed, and increases to a 4 when I smile and a 5 when I open my mouth. The pain is only at the back of my jaw, and not around the tooth that was worked on. My dentist says it's nothing to worry about, that it's normal for a cheek and face to swell up 4 days after an injection. He said if I don't see a 'pimple like blemish' under the tooth that was worked on, then there is no abscess; but my pain and swelling is nowhere near the tooth. He called in a prescription of naproxen for the swelling, but I had already been taking ibuprofen. I have had a number of dental procedures done throughout the years without the side effects lingering this long, let alone worsening or swelling 4 days following the dental work. Should I be concerned?

Bleeding gums from last 1month

Sat, 27 Aug 2011 04:25:01 GMT

Hi, from past 1 month when ever i brush my teeth respective of morning or night, it starts bleeding from my teeth, this is been happening from a month of time,

Severe pain due to broken tooth

Sat, 27 Aug 2011 00:28:19 GMT

My tooth is broken into several little pieces. In some occasions I see and feel blood around the tooth. All of the dentist office around my area are closed. What can I buy over the counter that can help me at least alleviate the pain. Please contact me ASAP.

Pain and bleeding in between the molars

Sat, 27 Aug 2011 00:23:47 GMT

The gums between two of my molars bleed and hurt every time I brush my teeth/floss. Also when I chew on that side, the spot hurts. It doesn't hurt when I bite down, so I'm assuming the pain is from food getting on the tender gum spot between those teeth. I recently went to the dentist, had xrays, cleaning, evaluation, etc. and nothing was found. I have never had a cavity and I had my wisdom teeth extracted when I was about 12. Since my visit to the dentist, my gums have been bleeding along the inner sides of my bottom teeth. Now this spot is bleeding and hurting. What could the cause be?

Treatment for crooked bottom teeth

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 01:38:24 GMT

Bottom teeth are crooked. one is pushed out farther than the others.

Discolored and hairy tongue from last few days

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 01:35:55 GMT

Hello, My boyfriend was showing signs of a yellow tongue about 8 days ago, a couple days later I had a bit of yellowness at the back of my tongue, and now it appears white and hairy. I understand these are the tongue papillae that have not shed and grown to long due to bacteria from what I have read. It has been over 8 days and his tongue is still yellow and hairy in appearance and for the last couple days my tongue is white and hairy in appearance. We have used tongue scrapers, hydrogen peroxide, mouthwashes, salt water, vinegar, teeth/tongue brushing. None of these seem to lessen the appearance and it can not be brushed off. How long will this take to go away, should we see a dentist, and what other treatments would you suggest?

Food getting stuck at the back of throat

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 01:30:03 GMT

There is a small hold at the back of my throat and little pieces of food get stuck into it. How do i Fix it?

Discontinuation of root canal therapy and proceeding with crown

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 06:16:11 GMT

my daughter had her first session for root canal but she cant endure the pain even if with anesthesia. so i decided to discontinue it and search for an option. i read about porcelain crown jacket. would it be ok to discontinue the session then proceed to the porcelain crown jacket

Bleeding hole in the tooth with red lump outside

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 00:16:56 GMT

hi. I have a hole in the tooth and it has been bleeding... today is the worst. when i woke up, there is a little RED lump outside the whole its like soft like gum and it is bleeding like hell. i need help thanks.

New bridge due to removal of root canal treated tooth

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 00:08:59 GMT

Crown Tooth had a root canal which has detorate. Bridge attach to that tooth. The DDS wants to crown porcelan fuse teeth 18,19,20,22. Surgical remove 19. Is this the best proceedor? Very costly. I am 80 yrs.

Red and bleeding cut on the gums

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 00:05:24 GMT

Hi there, I went to BUTH Ogbomso for mouth washing, while the dentist was working on my teeth, my gum had a cut I was expecting it to heal up within 2week but it is 4months now that it is red and sometime bleed when I,m brushing and flossing. what can I do?

Putting dental crown without Root Canal Treatment

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 08:46:18 GMT

I am soon going to have a final crown placed, after i delayed it the first time due to sensitivity issues - It is problematic via pressure though not easy to duplicate in dental office. under crown is in fact sensitive to dental instruments in office No sign of root infection via X-ray - could this tooth still be infected - they did not do root canal at time, just replaced old metal crown

Oral hygeine maintanence with dental bridges

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 10:10:43 GMT

hello just ask problem about my 5 tooth bridges.i smell something coming out inside the bridge,..please help me what is the essential and bad effect of bridges to me..because they put bridge in my original teeth..........thank you very much

Throbbing pain after hot and cold foods in root canal treated tooth

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 00:26:30 GMT

Last year I had a root canal done on tooth #14. The tooth has a post and cap. Every now and then the tooth would flare up, and I would associate the pain with a gum issue between #14 and #15. I would take some antbiotics and it would go away. This is the third time the tooth has flared up in the past year! But this time it's different. I have throbbing pain on tooth #14 when I eat or drink hot and cold. The endodontist says it's IMPOSSIBLE to feel sensitive to hot and cold when I had a root canal and says the pain MUST be coming from a tooth on the bottom with a cavity. I told him that I am not stupid, I can feel the top tooth THROBBING after hot and cold foods or drinks. I have viewed my x-ray and I know that 3 canals were cleaned out. Is it possible that there could be a 4th canal? If so, why haven't I felt the sensitivity before? I am worried that I will waste 700$ on a tooth that I might have to pull out after all. Is it possible for a root canaled tooth to get infected again? Or could my problem be a periodontal issue? If it is would I be feeling hot and cold sensitivity? By the way, my x-ray shows no sign of infection even though I have pain, throbbing, and headaches only on that side of my head. I am currently taking amoxicillin, motrin 800 mg, and using peridex mouthwash. All of which is not much help. Thank you so much for your help, I will appreciate an answer of any kind.

Intentional damage to the tooth

Sat, 20 Aug 2011 01:21:11 GMT

I had a full mouth recon. My mouth had alot of infection & I am prone to infection. My DDS stated he would see to my medical needs. My DDS also stated he quaranteed his crowns. I kept complaining of pain & gross swelling from my eye into neck with fevers & bleeding from my kidneys. My DDS shrugged it off as grinding, I'm not a grinder. My DDS didn't have a panoramic x-ray so I saw a colleague of his. At first he refused to look at it but when he did it was too late on a holiday weekend for an Endodontist. When he opened the crown it was necrotic. He sealed the new crown. 3 more times it swelled from my eye into my neck. All RCT's were necrotic. He did not believe in using antibiotics for for necrotic RCT's because they could make a person immune to a plague. One time the crown broke & without cleaning it he angrily slathered a rough substance over it. You could see the debris under the rough substance. I was rapidly losing weight & becoming weak. My DDS said it was fine & that it had to just settle down. I saw another DDS & he said my recon was improperly placed resulting in TMD & I had other untreated abscesses under my new recon. I asked my DDS for my free crown replacement. His wife said I would never receive that free crown. On the day (a day my DDS's should have been closed)of final impressions my DDS said he had to first check the molar for infection. NECROTIC AGAIN. I asked for my file to see another DDS but my DDS said he had to first teach me a lesson for making a fool out of him by seeing another DDS. Also for being rude to him but mostly to his staff. (RUDE was when I would ask questions & my DDS would reply, (don't be rude or I will take back my recon...You don't deserve it!)He injected my gum with a small syringe with a blue liquid. As he blew off the crown with his drill it ricocheted thru out my mouth. He drilled for over 2 hours till my mouth filled with blood & the office smelled of burnt matter. He told me the molar was gone once & for all. He said it was furcated. He asked his asst for a post but no post was used. He filled the necrotic void with metal amalgam & jammed a temp crown on it. He told me I was going to be in a lot of pain. He RX'd a narcotic pain reliever (the 1st one thru out my painful 2 yr reconstruction that he never finished.) My DDS did not have a control substance license for over 2 yrs. My DDS wrote in my file that once he underfilled my molar. After that he wrote he could not get the gutta-percha out & accidently drilled thru my molar. I saw perios, oral surgeons, endos & prosthos. No one could help me. The prostho & oral surgeon reported him & wanted him picked up. My DDS was away for a few weeks but he told authorities that I or another DDS did this to me. I was so sick I cart crashed in emergency. I ended up on life support with septic shock bleeding internally, with renal & respiratory failure. My son was told I would die. I lived but at 5'7" & 83lbs my surgery failed due to malnutrition. All my internal organs relocated outside my body. I had ileus..my intestines flipped over my stomach & my colon was protruding out my navel. I was vommitting my own feces. No one could fix me & I was left to die till a DR Soper Northwestern Mem Hosp Chgo. 2 yrs & 2 wks before surgery my incision reopen from intra abdominal abscess spewing pus. I had to cleanse & pack the hole twice a day for 2 wks to keep it open. I was DR Soper's largest repair (my incision is from my navel to my thorax. I had strictures & adhesions. Again I was lucky to be alive. My question...Is this the way an intentionally furcated molar is treated? I thought sealing a furcated necrotic molar with metal amalgam was only used on dogs that are going to die in dental school. DDS's did nothing except to charge me 2-3 times the quoted consult fee, write RX's for MRI's, radiographs & MRSA tests. 1 DDS examined me while seated on an exam table with a floor lamp. There was no dentist's chair in the room. I paid him the quoted consult fee & he says he's going to sue me. None of them RX'd antibiotics. Rapidly loosing weight again my crowns & bridges were breaking off at the gum. I now had 3 abscesses besides the molar my DDs intentionally destroyed. My oral surgeon stated my teeth were either intentionally left decayed or improperly prepped. One of my extracted molars had an abscess attached to the root. He called the staff over to see it. I lost over $50,000.00 in dental bills & hundreds of thousands in medical bills. I thank God for the DDS who referred me to my oral surgeon. He RX'd 2 wks antibiotics before my first oral surgery appt. I now have a beautiful new smile. Nothing like that idiot DDS who filed down my recon till it collapsed. "You are going to look worse than the first day you walked in my door." "You'll have teeth but you will look like you don't have them in...THOOTHLESS!" He called me "GRAMMAW, where's your corncob pipe?" He left the corners of my mouth to accumulate a white subs

Does my badly damaged tooth need to be extracted

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 11:04:47 GMT

Two years ago, I had a filling put into my 2nd upper molar. Two days ago, after flossing it, the filling came out. There is only the exterior wall remaining, that has gone black. An X-ray reveals some infection at the root. The dentist who performed the filling told me that it needs to come out. However, I am wondering if I could have it capped or else. I am not in pain and it does not bother me. I have started eating lots of garlic to reduce the infection at the root of the tooth and keep the pain away. Thanks in advance for your answer. Best regards, Yvonne Siegwart

Pain in the molar while biting hard or eating

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 00:11:30 GMT

got pain in the left lower back tooth, 6th tooth from the middle for the past one year. took xrays and nothing is wrong wit my tooth. why do i have pain then? i have pain while biting hard on the tooth. and while eating.

How abscessed tooth x-rays look like

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 00:08:02 GMT

I got two but I can't see any abcess on any root ?! They all looks alike, just white color. I was told that the infection of one of the tooth at the roots level is extended to the bone. How that infection supposes to look like ?! Thanks, Rodica

Dental Bridge placed on 4 teeth instead of 3 teeth

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 11:03:18 GMT

I recently had veneers put on my teeth. A bridge was replaced on the lower back molars but instead of the bridge fitting over three teeth it now includes a fourth tooth. Why is it necessary to include a fourth tooth. thanks

Painful bump on gums at bottom

Sun, 21 Aug 2011 23:33:12 GMT

I have a bump on my gum at the bottom and it hurts. What do I do? What is it?

Treatment for red swollen gum

Sun, 21 Aug 2011 23:29:29 GMT

red swollen gum

Treatment for Deep cavity in bottom molar

Sun, 21 Aug 2011 23:26:20 GMT

i have a bottom molar that needs to be extracted due to a deep cavity. It doesnt hurt much right now and would like to keep as soon as possible. Can i wait a while until it starts to bother me or should i get it done asap? thanks

Endone not working and can I take another pain reliever

Sun, 21 Aug 2011 20:33:11 GMT

I have taken Endone 5mg just over and hour ago with no relief at all, is is possible to take another pain reliever in conjunction with the Endone such as Panadeine Forte 30mg or Ibuprofen? I am desperate. The cause is a tooth abscess that I have been on antibiotics x 2 types since yesterday and no relief as yet

Acute pain due to tooth abscess

Sun, 21 Aug 2011 08:07:28 GMT

I have had a tooth abscess since friday (3 days). Went to hospital Friday night was given a Tramadol injection which didnt do a great deal. Saw a dr on Sat and was given two high dose scripts for antibiotics. Been taking Panadeine Forte 30mg for no result and tonight took a prescribed Endone 5mg from my dr also nil result. The pain is excruciating and i can barely function. Can anything else be done as I have been told until the infection goes away nothing more can be done but I am a mother of 3 children and need to be well soon!

Sinus and upper jaw pain after getting wisdom teeth extracted on eating

Sun, 21 Aug 2011 08:00:03 GMT

Ever since having my wisdom teeth pulled last summer I've had reoccurring pain in my upper jaw (towards the back) and pain in my sinuses after eating tough/stringy food like steak. It only happens after eating those types of food and flossing/mouthwash/brushing does not help. I went back to my dentist and told him of the issue, but he just figured my back molars had spread apart too much and filled in the gap a little (he pretty much ignored me telling him about the sinus pain). Needless to say, that didn't work. I should mention that this dentist is in WI (where I moved from). The only thing that takes away the pain has been ibuprofen. Also, the pain is a dull ache. I also brush 2x daily and don't drink soda, if that helps.

How to stretch mouth after wisdom teeth pulled

Sun, 21 Aug 2011 07:53:38 GMT

To Whom It May Concern, I had my wisdom teeth pulled a week ago. The dentist told me that I needed to stretch my mouth, but he never told me how! Do I just try and open my mouth as far as I can? Thanks for your help! Ms. L.

Intake of Fluoride per day

Sat, 20 Aug 2011 01:13:24 GMT

how much fluoride should i ask my dentist for per day being that i have a well with no fluoride

14 Month old baby teeth falling out

Sat, 20 Aug 2011 01:07:30 GMT

MY 14 MONTH OLD HAS LOST BOTH 2 BOTTOM TEETH AND 2 TOP TEETH (THIS IS THE 1ST FOUR THAT COME IN). HIS TOP TWO BESIDE THE 1ST 2 THAT CAME IN ARE LOOSE NOW. WHAT COULD BE CAUSING A 14 MONTH OLD TO LOOSE ALL IS BABY TEETH AT HIS VERY YOUNG AGE?

Treatment for decayed and cracked molar

Sat, 20 Aug 2011 01:04:39 GMT

dentist told me my bottom second to last molar needs to come out. It is cracked and has a deep cavity. It does not hurt so i was wondering if i could wait to pull until it starts giving me problems or should i get it done right away. I would like to keep as long as possible if i could or would it cause me more problems to hold off for now. Thanks for your time

Orthognathic surgery for correcting irregular teeth

Sat, 20 Aug 2011 00:58:10 GMT

my teeth jaws are very irregular,im not interested in fixing braces,so im planning for a orthognathic surgery.. can i have free services anywhere in india

Pain and sensitivity in front lower teeth

Sat, 20 Aug 2011 00:53:48 GMT

"I have had severe pain since I was a kid in my lower front teeth and they make me giggle out of control sometimes . I can't sleep some times and when I lay down it gets worse. My dentist tried a root canal and a crown but that has not worked. These symptoms come and go about every 3 - 4 months and can last for days. What can I do ?

Treatment for Tooth decay and gum swelling

Sat, 20 Aug 2011 00:51:10 GMT

i have a sore front tooth with a bit of a decay at the back. my gum on my left side is swollen up to my nose and its continuosly pain.i have tried nurofiin to ease the pain and brushing my teeth when the pain begins again. do i have tooth decay? how can i get rid of this pain and swelling?

pain after crown preparation in root canal treated tooth

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 03:16:57 GMT

5 years ago, I had a root canal on an upper left molar (#14). I never got a crown for financial reasons and basically forgot all about it because there was no pain. However, several months ago, I was eating something and the tooth cracked. Apparently the crack was severe and extended to the gum. I had the cracked fragment removed. There was some pain associated with the crack (I was told by the dentist that this was really due to the cut in the gums, not the tooth), but for the most part, the tooth did not hurt still. Last week I had crown lengthening surgery, which resulted in a lot of soreness around tooth (mostly gum pain but also some tooth pain), and yesterday I had a crown prep procedure. Now my tooth hurts a LOT and is very sensitive when I touch/tap it. Could this possibly mean that the root canal was not successful?? I am going to get a crown in a few days and I want to know if there are any other possible complications, or whether it is normal for my tooth to be in so much pain due to just the crown prep. Thank you!

How long should i wear retainers

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 03:12:50 GMT

I got my braces removed four years ago. Since then, I have dutifully worn my retainer every single night. However, a couple of days ago, it got thrown away by accident. Do I need to go purchase a new one? I do still have a permanent one glued to my bottom teeth.

File in root canal leading to significant infection

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 02:50:41 GMT

7-8 years ago I had a root canal done by a DDS. Last week my new dentist referred me to an endodontist because she felt that that tooth was having complications. The specialist found a file in the root canal along with what he called, "Significant infection." The endodonist couldn't extract the file so I have to go in for oral surgery to have it removed. The original dentist NEVER informed me of the broken file or that it could cause complications. I'm not a "sue happy" kind of person and I don't want anything that isn't coming to me; however, is it unreasonable to ask the dentist to help me cover my medical expenses to have this corrected? Thank you for your time.

what fluoride content should be taken per day

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 02:47:06 GMT

i need to know how much fluoride i need per day for my teeth 1330 lb male 39 years old

Problems after zygomatic fracture

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 10:39:04 GMT

Hello, CASE: I met an accident on July 21, gave me a fracture in "zygomatic process" and also my jaw had moved a little from where it used to be. I went to Doctor, they operated on me and fixed the fracture then they did IMF (Inter-Maxillary Fixation) by wiring my teeth and placing rubber bands to restrict the movement. Today i.e., 17 August, doctors removed the rubber bands and told me to come back after a week to get those wires removed. I had been told to practice opening and closing of mouth for the mean time and to eat only soft food. Now, when I am trying to open and close my mouth it does, but not to the fullest. Previously, when I tried, I used to get all my 4 fingers in my mouth, but now only 1 & 1/2 finger gets in. QUESTION: 1) Will my mouth open to the fullest, again? 2) Also there is some problem in movement, so will it come back to normal stage again? 3) In future, I will be able to eat every kind of food or not? Please answer my queries, I am very scared.

Severe pain after wisdom tooth extraction

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 00:34:55 GMT

I recently got two upper wisdom teeth extracted three days ago. my left wisdom has had no problem healing and i have had no pain from it after the second day and it is no longer swollen however my right side is extremely swollen with immense pain not necesssarily at the extraction site but ive had bad pain in the back three teeth on the bottom row and the two teeth in front of the space where my tooth was extracted.my cheek at points feels like its throbbing and i have had headaches with very mild earaches. does this sound like i have a dry socket and should contact my surgeon. my teeth were extracted in the morning on Monday and it just now turned to thursday at 12:30 am

Infection under crown and bridge not fitting right

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 00:29:26 GMT

Please help, I feel like my life has been turned upside down. I had a bridge put in about 3 months ago and I have felt awful ever since. The only way I know how to describe it is I feel like my jaw and head is in a vice grip and it is being tightened. I have been clenching my teeth and my neck is either super tight or it feels like I can't even hold my head up. I have just an overall sick and uneasy feeling. I can't chew anything on that side of the mouth. The dentist has adjusted it about 4 times and doesn't seem to think there is a problem. Then to top it off with my other side of my mouth is bothering me. I have had a feeling somethingss wrong for sometime with this tooth but the x rays say nothing, but there was a root canal and a crown on this tooth. I can tell when I floss it is not smooth, like a hole under it. Not sure which is making me feel so ill or if it's both and what i should do about it? Would appreciate any advice. Thank you

Wearing transparent retainers while sleeping

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 00:22:46 GMT

i want to ask you that can I wear transparent retainers while sleeping????

Complication after dental implant

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 04:54:38 GMT

Medical History Lower molar number 7 was extracted 7 years ago. 1 year ago I tried a bridge,which was takenout after 6 months as it put pressure on molar number 8. A month ago doc did rct on lower molar number 6 which had become sensitive after the prepping for the bridge. 11 days ago he did implant surgery on my missing tooth and placed an abutment. Current Medications Cifran 500 , combiflam ( CRocin plus brufane) 500 . Both twice a day Pls see the background in the medical history tab. I took cifran 500 for 7 days twice a day starting from 2 days before the implant surgery.i smoke one cigarette each after lunch and dinner but did not smoke at all after surgery.stitches were removed after 7 days and doc was very impressed with the healing.I took good care of oral hygiene including regular brushing and rinsing with warm salted water. But there was always a low grade pain, not severe but not ignorable also ,like a throb.I have been taking two combiflams a day for that . This pain is neither increasing nor decreasing. Also since last 3 days I see inflammation in the gums area where the stitches were,between the abutment and the neighbouring tooth.I showed it to doc today and he cleaned it and gave antibiotics. He said a pocket is formed because of food lodging under the gums of the neighbouring tooth.he doesn't say it's cause of too much concern. But I am worried and wonder: 1. Why this lingering pain even after almost 2 weeks of surgery? 2. Why sudden onset of infection after a very clean first week? 3.where do I stand now? 4. Should I seek another opinion?i believe in having a complete trust over whoever my doc is but I have had too many bad dental experiences. Thanks

Pus in gums causing the redness of the gums

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 10:47:17 GMT

Good day! I have a tooth problem. A pus inside a tissue. What should I do? When can you call very severe? It's painful. It makes the gums red. The pus is not easily extracted. It goes down to my teeth. Would the reddening of the gums be permanent? I don't want to have a permanent red portion on my gums. If it would be permanent, can it be removed or go back to normal? Would that need any dental process? I don't want to have a root extraction since I am still young and it's not nice to look at.. I don't want any tooth that is not real. Please answer my questions! Thank you very much for helping me on my problem! :)

Dentist having complication in RCT

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 10:31:43 GMT

hi, Dear. i have already spoke to my colleague & search from books stiil not getting conclusion. complication felt since last five to sevan cases, after RCT first sitting i do FCOD(formoa cresol & open dressing) then patient dont have pain or any problem even no POP also. but in second sitting when give closed dressing dressing then after 4 to 5 hours patient feel severe pain & its in all cases & tipically same problem, IOPA is clear as such no periapical lesion, bite reduced but still having the same type of problem please help. Thank you & Regards, Dr Simanta

Baby tooth with no adult tooth underneath

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 01:46:17 GMT

If I pull out my baby tooth (it isn't wiggly because I don't have an adult tooth underneath it) will the root still be left in my gums? My dentist is suppose to pull it out, but I want to pull it out myself. I'm planning to get an implant when I'm older so if the root of this baby tooth is still left in will it be a problem when the implant is placed in?

Temporary treatment to treat cavity

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 03:43:36 GMT

what the best tempoary treatment to treat a cavity till i get to my dental appinment(slight infection)can i use listerine mouthwash or warm salt water

Braces treatment for teeth alignment and gap in front teeth

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 01:55:36 GMT

Hi, my name is Monica. I was wondering if I am going to need braces. I am 12 years old, turning 13 in early September. Here are my problems: 1. I have a large gap between my two front teeth and I can fit my tounge in it sideways. 2. It causes my upper cainine teeth to be very high on the gums. 3. My top and bottom teeth don't align. 4. My jaw makes a cracking sound when I talk or chew. 5. My teeth are somewhat bucked but not that bad. Thank you for your help!

Root canal treatment for sensitive tooth

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 01:51:11 GMT

I have two teeths that need to go through a Root Canal but when we want to the dentist we did not have the money so they put a filling to both but it been almost a year now and both of the filling came of now one of them is very sensitive and the other one inst that needs filling for its half broken. What should be recommend in this problem and would like to know if Senstive toothpaste would work?

Reason for teeth pain and nose bad smell on right side

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 01:43:08 GMT

I am geting Right side teeth pain and from nose bad smell also please tell me the resion of this issue

Painful teeth needing RCT and painful tongue and gums

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 05:39:28 GMT

Hi I have a problem last year i did the filling on my front teeth about three of them, and i had terrible pain on the one of them and i went to the doctor and prescibe antibiotics for me, which helped after a long time. and this year about a week ago i experience the same problem but now it also include the tongue and the gums, they are so painful and unbarable, the tooth is very painful when it start i cant even talk, when i breath in it becomes even worse,and the tongue as well as the gums. i went to the doctor who prescribe Daktarin oral gel which help for 1 day but now it even worse, please help im in so much pain what should i do. thank you

Discomfort for 4 days after tooth extraction

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 05:37:16 GMT

i got my tooth extracted last friday and its my first time. i still have disconfort after 4 days and the hole looks empty. it doesnt have the whitish layer like i have read in several articles. is that normal or should i get that checked? also i have a weard taste in my mouth. is that normal too? also ppl tell me not to chew on that side of extraction but i kind of have no choice because on the other side i have a cracked molar that needs a root canal and its painful when i chew on that side. so what should i do with my case?

Treatment for decayed teeth around partial denture

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 05:34:58 GMT

I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY TEETH DECAYING. I'VE HAD A LOT OF DENTAL WORK DONE AS FAR AS FILINGS AND THEY TOO ARE STARTING TO FALL OUT. JUST LOOKING FOR OTHER OPTIONS ON HOW TO BETTER MY SMILE

Bleeding gums on brushing and yellow teeth

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 05:32:16 GMT

any time i brush my teeth i bleed, please i need your help. what can i do to stop it. i also want to have a bright teeth.

The gums in between my molars hurt

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 19:48:35 GMT

For the past few months the sections in between my molars are in great pain, I have visited the dentists twice and they told me it might be something very common (Enamel or something like that) However I don't feel anything up there except my gums. When the dentist xray they find nothing. I am curious to know what is causing this pain.

Tooth sensitivity with dental bridges and crowns

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 19:08:50 GMT

Hi I recently deceided to get cosmetic dentistry to get the perfect smile. what I received is a dental nightmare. I went to a Dental Surgeon to get the work done. In South Africa every dentist is a cosmetic dentist and the jobs they do are very dissatisfactory. I wanted dental implants for the 3 missing teeth , dentist suggested 3 bridges. I had a slight misalignment of teeth , so the dentist wanted to move my jaw to get the teeth more centred. i was very nervous about this but thought he was the professional. the result is now my teeth is out of position> when I speak my teeth clash against one another, they hit one another so speech is difficult. all 3 bridges, the teeth are hypersensitive to cold. I cannot have salad, even if in a sandwich. I am unable to chew food properly. these are but 2 of my concerns. The dentist had trouble mixing the dental cement with every visit. He would complain the the mixture was too watery but would use it anyway. I am concerned as he put crowns on 6 front teeth. I had had crowns on 2 front teeth< i thought he would put veneers on the other four, but he took down the teeth to put crowns. due to an almost slight cracking I get , I am concerned that the dental cement was not strong enough and there are fissures that nutrients can get to the tooth structure and cause decay. Please assist> i paid a lot of money to get this work done and am now terrified as this has severely disrupted my life. Thx Razia

Brown lesion on the root of mouth

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 07:48:26 GMT

I am a 30 yr old healthy young woman who doesn't smoke and only has about 2 alcholic beverages a month. I found a brown spot on the roof of my mouth. I went to see my doctor and she told me she wasn't sure of what it was, but gave me an antibiotic to see if that would help. She told me to take the antibiotic for two weeks and if that didn't help then she'd refer me to anothet doctor that may be able to help.

Toothache and headache relationship

Sun, 14 Aug 2011 10:25:40 GMT

I have a constant headache in the left part of my head and also a toothache in the upper left part (tooth number 26). Could be there a stomatological explanation for this? Please see the OPG of my teeth: http://imageshack.us/f/833/p201108121112410000.png/

Inflammation of gums between two front teeth

Sun, 14 Aug 2011 10:15:46 GMT

Between my top two teeth, both crowns, I have a gum inflammation. The gum has gone beyond the gumline and is now between the teeth. It stings when my tongue touches the back of my upper mouth. There is, fortunately, no bleeding.

Wisdom teeth removal and chances of dry socket

Sun, 14 Aug 2011 10:10:13 GMT

I just had 4 of my wisdom teeth removed. I just read online that birth control increases your chances of a dry socket. I did not know this prior to my surgery. I have decided to stop taking my birth control on the day of the surgery. I am on ortho cyclen. So will stopping my birth control on the day of the procedure decrease my chances of a dry socket?

Doing Gargles with baking soda for teeth whitening

Sun, 14 Aug 2011 10:03:36 GMT

I would just like to ask, if it is safe to gargle dilluted baking soda? If yes, is it safe to do it daily? I have read that BS destroys teeth enamel. How true. Thank you very much!

Can I get braces without pulling out my wisdom tooth

Sun, 14 Aug 2011 09:57:14 GMT

Hi I just want to ask if can i still get braces without pulling my wisdom tooth?Thanks!

Bumps in the back of my tongue

Sat, 13 Aug 2011 03:14:33 GMT

i have these bumps in the back of my tongue the dont hurt it just feels like i have something stuck in my throat every time i swallow what could it be

Swollen painful gum due to wisdom tooth

Sat, 13 Aug 2011 03:12:51 GMT

since three days i am having swelling and severe pain around my right side wisdom tooth. Last night i consulted doctor he gave orrepaste. please help me in minimizing the pain. Its really painful even i have got ulcers in tongue.I am taking ponstan 500mg and I allergic to buscopen and volterin.

Teeth Cleaning and the insurance

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 19:57:18 GMT

After not being to the dentist for a few years I went to have my teeth cleaned. The hygenist scraped 3/4's of my mouth and did not finish the rest and did not do the tooth polish afterwards. She advised me to come back but my insurance only pays for one teeth cleaning every six months. When they don't polish your teeth after scraping them will that put me back to square one in six months when my insurance will pay for another cleaning?

Effect of Monroe Piercings on gums and teeth

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 10:04:16 GMT

I was wondering if the monroe piercing, which is on the upper lip, actually causes gum damage/recession. If so, does using a plastic flexible piece of jewelry (instead of the metal) help prevent the recession?

Swelling on top jaw due to dentures

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 04:53:20 GMT

but have had dentures for a year now jaw is swollenin a lump pain when i bite down swelling on top of lower jaw

Swollen gum after temporary capping

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 04:51:52 GMT

I broke a molar on the lower right side went to the denisit had teeth cleaned and tooth looked at said I needed a root canal and crown less than a week later thought I had an infection no pain just hot inside mouth and swelling had tooth cleaned out meds put in tooth and temp cap also on antibotics week latter my top gums on right top side still swollen no pain no signs of infection just swollen never had swollen gums befor

Gum and tooth pain after gettng the baby tooth pulled out

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 19:26:06 GMT

I had two baby teeth that never fell out when I was a child because the mature teeth that were supposed to push them out and grow in were missing. My dentist told me that he would leave my baby teeth alone until they fell out by themselves. A few months ago I went in to my dentist for really bad pain in one of my baby teeth. He examined it and said it was completely cracked in half so he had to pull it out. Everything seemed to heal just fine after this, but a couple weeks after getting the tooth pulled, I started having pain again. It's a very strong, throbbing pain in my gums and teeth on the left side of my mouth. That is the side where my baby tooth was before they pulled it. Sometimes I even feel really strong pressure on my teeth like I got punched in the mouth of something. It's the worst pain I've ever had. I don't think I was in this much pain when I broke my arm. It's always just on the left side, though. It goes from my left front tooth all the way to the last tooth in the back. On the top and bottom. The pain always lasts one whole day, sometimes two days, but that's very rare. I get the pain about every other week. Could I have nerve damage from the old baby tooth? That's the only thing I can think of because my dentist would have noticed if I had gum disease or gingivitis, and it seems really strange that the pain cuts off perfectly between my front two teeth. I hope you can tell me what this could be! I can't find anything online. Thank you!

Straightening teeth without getting braces

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 05:06:25 GMT

My problem with my teeth is that there are 2 teeth in the top row that sticks outwards and 1 on the bottom row that pushs inwards. What could you recommend for me to fix it (Aside from braces) and what would be the cost? Thanks.

Bacterial Infection from Impacted Wisdom Tooth

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 02:13:36 GMT

All four of my wisdom teeth are fully grown (to my knowledge) and my bottom left tooth is semi-impacted. It only has a little bit of gums over it. At the moment it's swollen and I believe it to be an infection. I would like to know how to get rid of it or what antibiotics I should take. Is it over the counter? Referral only? Dentist only? Please get back to me. Thanks

Is Wisdom teeth removal necessary or unnecessary

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 02:12:17 GMT

I am not sure if it is necessary or unnecessary for me to get my wisdom teeth removed. I would like another opinion.

Cost of 4 crowns needed on front teeth

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 02:10:34 GMT

My son had perm. front tooth knocked out and other front tooth was extracted. Incisors were pulled to the middle to act as front teeth. there is decay on the 4 teeth in front. Need crowns and was wondering how much it would cost to have all four front teeth covered with crowns.

Eruption pattern of adult teeth in place of baby teeth

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 02:09:09 GMT

my daughter has not dropped any teeth and she is five , the pronblem however i have seen one tooth growing from behind her two lower teeth,plz advise

Teeth at front meets but at back donot meet

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 02:07:13 GMT

when i close my mouth, only the teeth in front meets. the teeth at the back don't meet. why is this so? is this because of my sleeping posture? because i sleep with face facing right or left almost everyday... what should i do? will i be needing braces?

Pain in tooth 3 days after Root Canal Treatment

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 20:07:46 GMT

Hi i had a root canal done to my last wisdom tooth on the bottom left. IT was done on march 10, its been 3 days and my gums are still very sore and it hurts when i put pressure on this tooth. Is this normal? I had an infection in the tooth and i was put on antibiotics before the root canal, and im on a stronger one now. I just wonder if this is normal and for how long should this last? the pain is not so bad I cant sleep or eat or anything I can. I cant really tell if its getting better a little bit or no and i now its only been three days but i just want to be sure this is normal.

No money and insurance but needs dental work

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 02:43:02 GMT

badI havent been to the dentist in years.i have no insurance or money saved I really need help.

Wisdom tooth extraction socket healing

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 02:38:45 GMT

i had my teeth pulled last monday. they pulled my all of my teeth and one rioted tooth. Most of scarin went down expect this piece of gum standing where they pulled my bottom wisebom tooth. Is that noraml? Will it heal soon? I also can bearly open my mouth.

Bad taste and smell from mouth

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 02:37:09 GMT

About a week ago i started having a bad taste in my mouth. It was really weird because i brush my teeth and floss everyday. When i started flossing one day in the back of my left top side of my mouth this horrible taste in my mouth kept coming up. I smelled the dental floss and I nearly threw up. I feel sick to my stomach. Iv'e tried brushing more on that side and using mouth wash but that taste wont go away. I don't even want to eat because it is so bad. I believe it may be a smell in between my gums maybe or even a tooth but none of my teeth are hurting me its just a smell that just recently started happening. I need to know how to get rid of this horrible taste in my mouth . Is there anything I can do to get rid of this smell?

changing teeth

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 19:50:27 GMT

Both of my children began changing their teeth. But, what I have noticed is that the adult teeth that are coming in are not white and the textures are different. How can I handle this problem. I am very concerned because they no longer have white teeth. Their baby teeth were always white. Are they lacking some nutritional factor or what? Please help!!

Wisdom teeth and swollen armpit gland

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 09:55:03 GMT

I am a 25-year old boy who has got two infected wisdom teeth six months ago. there were fine at first and i had not had that much pain but my gum was kind of swollen around them, Moreover i dont have any wisdom teeth below just i have two in top but my below gum also was swollen which at first i though i have two in bottom as well which according to the X-ray pic i do not and my dentist said it could be due to upper ones.around 10 days ago i got swollen armpit and i am quit worry about that, the swollen gland is not big it is small and it is getting better since i pulled one of my wisdom teeth which is at the same side with that arm. i have been under Anti-biotic for 10 days and i am going to pull another out tomorrow. now my question is how possible the relation between these two is????? shall i be tested more???? can i be relax if it goes away completely after a wile????? Please answer me!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you in advance.

Surgery done for swelling and pain in cheek damaging salivary gland

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 09:46:21 GMT

Respected doctor, My husband had a swelling on his left cheek starting from July 5th, it started with a fever. He took some medicines but still it was increasing. The swelling was there on the entire left side of his face and even the neck and around the ear. He was not able to open his mouth also (He was just struggling to put the tablets into the mouth) He took antibiotics and even homeopathic medicines to break the swelling by its own. But still it was of no use and got centred on the cheek and it was as big and in the shape of a half-cut coconut shell. And the pain also was terrible. We went to an ENT surgeon and he said it might be due to hair follicle infection and he did a surgery (hole) on the cheek (in the middle of ear and mouth) and removed the pus. After three four days the saliva started discharging through the hole, especially when eating or drinking something it is flowing, made by the surgeon. And the doctor said the salivary gland got damaged because the pus was there all around the gland and thats why the saliva is leaking through the hole instead of passing to the mouth. He also said it will be quite ok after 6 weeks (the surgery was on July 22nd 2011). In between my husband informed him about his two decayed teeth (7 & 8 nos), there was no pain on his teeth or gums, still he told to remove the same because the teeth roots must have infected completely and that also might cause infection. We went to a dentist and removed the teeth (one of them was partially inside the gum) and put two stitches. They also made a hole from the opening on the cheek made by the ENT surgeon to the mouth and were applying medicines and all. They also said that the salivary gland is cut and it has to get operated soon to join it and then only the saliva discharge will stop. Still he can open his mouth a little bit. Please direct me what should I do exactly. The ENT surgeon and the dentists are saying different things and we are finding it difficult to make a decision. I request you to please help me in this regard. And also tell me what could be the exact reason behind this. Thank you, Preethi Ramesh

How to dry your mouth before seeing the Orthodontist

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 04:37:40 GMT

by daughter need to have her mouth dry before seeing the orthodontist and we need to know how to achieve thisw quickly

Advise On Finding Affordable Cheap Orthodontist

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 03:12:05 GMT

I have crooked teeth present. I feel shy to speak to anyone in the public because of my crooked teeth and have a low confidence level. I went to my dentist who said that the defect would be corrected by braces but the price he quoted is too high for me. Is there any way to find cheap orthodontist?

Can I Really Get Cheap Braces for My Kids

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 03:01:52 GMT

My 13 year old kid has malaligned teeth present. I went to the dentist. He told me that braces treatment will correct his malalignment. Are there any cheap braces available for kids? Will using cheap braces affect the outcome of the treatment?

Really Need Cheap Braces for Teeth

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 02:47:39 GMT

I have protruded upper teeth present and will be requiring braces treatment for that. I want to know about the cheap braces treatment. How are traditional braces different from the modern braces?

Wisdom Teeth bending in towards roots

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 19:19:36 GMT

I went to CNCC to get my teeth cleaned and i got a xray of my teeth there and my wisdom teeth look like theyre coming in towards my roots and my front bottom teeth are bending in!

Impacted Canine treatment with braces at age of 17

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 19:14:43 GMT

I'm 17 and my two top canine adult teeth are impacted. My baby canine teeth below them are intact and not at all loose. I'm getting my baby canines pulled later this week and I was wondering what my options for bring down the impacted adult canine teeth are. This is my senior year of highschool and I do not want to have braces. But most of the things I read all speak of treatment with a bracket to bring them down. What are my other options? Preferably, options that do not involve braces. Thanks.

dentures

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 20:27:03 GMT

Is there dentures that don't go int the roof of the mouth? If so where do I call ?

Reasons for Tooth Discoloration of lower front teeth

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 06:08:20 GMT

I noticed yesterday that my three lower front teeth were extremely discolored. My wife asked if I had started to use tobacco dip. I never have used it, never would. I do drink coffee and soda but this is a new one.

Reason for Pain in tooth which lasts for 5 mins

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 05:29:35 GMT

i have a toothache sometimes the problem and last about 5 mins before going away

Molar Gums hurt when I floss them

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 05:23:39 GMT

Hey doctor! This is the second email I'm sending. The first email was not exactly being specific and I would like you to ignore the other email if possible. Anyways, my problem is that when I floss my teeth, my upper molar gums get really irritated. There is no blood on the floss nor does blood come out when I brush. From what I see, there are no inflammations ,and my gums only hurt when I floss and never else when I'm eating, brushing, etc. And only my upper gums are irritated and in pain. I would like to know what the problem is and how I would go about treating it. I appreciate any help. Thank you.

Hard white hole like spot and sensitivity

Sat, 06 Aug 2011 19:36:47 GMT

Just above one of my back tooth on the gum there is a round hole with a hard whitest colored spot. When I touch it with my fingernail it feel hard like a piece of bone. It is not very big, and doesn't really cause any pain. When you touch around it, it is a little sensitive but thats it. I still have my tooth there and like I said it is right where the tooth and the gum meet on the front side. Any Ideas?

orthodontic treatment -second time is it advisable?

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 10:33:26 GMT

can I take orthodontic treatment for the second time

Cost of braces without insurance

Wed, 29 Dec 2010 10:01:52 GMT

I lost first molar on the left side due to cavity. So, I went to see a dentist in Korea, and he said that after I grow my wisdon teeth, I can use that wisdom teeth as my regular molar instead of get rid of the wisdom teeth. However, he also said after I have the wisdom teeth, I have to get braces in order to close the gap due to cavity. Also, I want to do full braces. How much will this cost without the insurance? Please let me. Thank you so much.

How to get cheap or Braces

Thu, 26 May 2011 18:45:36 GMT

I have been trying to get braces since my freshman year in highschool. I am now a senior, and Im redy for my teeth to be straight. My mother was told that the insurance doesn't pay for all of it, we can't afford to pay it. What should i do?

Getting cheap and best braces

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 18:45:31 GMT

I was wondering were i could get braces that are not to expensive. Could you give me any information on that??

How much will it cost to get braces?

Sat, 25 Sep 2010 12:27:48 GMT

My top two front teeth are crooked and have a gap between them, the rest ontop are fine. My bottom teeth are strait and doesnt have any gaps. My top overbite my bottom teeth very much. May you please give me an estimate, i dont have insurance and im 18. Thank you.

White lumps on my gums

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 20:07:16 GMT

Hey i have these white lumps on my gums? I noticed 2 of them growing, one is very small and one is about half an inch. Then i have like 3 more thats bigger than half an inch. It does not hurt but i am scared it could be cancerous as my mom died from liver cancer. I have been smoking for about 10 years now. After i quit smoking, i notice the lumps stop growing bigger, but it has not gone down in size.

mouthwash recommended by dentists

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 10:21:27 GMT

Hi, I am looking for a mouthwash with at least 0.2% sodium fluoride in it. What brand is recommended by dentists?

Pain after putting dental crown

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 04:39:44 GMT

Hi there, I had a crown placed on a my lower left back molar eight weeks ago. Every since the tooth was prepared for a crown it has been very sensitive and painful. I can eat on it without pain but the tooth hurts afterwards. I am constantly taking pain medication. The dentist has checked the bite which is fine. The pain gets worse as the day goes on and at night I am having to take a stronger painkiller to help settle the tooth. I have been to an endodontist but as the tooth does not hurt when he taps it or an xray shows the nerve as ok, he is not prepared to do root canal treatment. I am getting at my wits end with this tooth and am thinking of having it extracted. As I am missing my upper left first molar, this tooth is taking all the load, could this be the problem? What are my options?

Pain after Root Canal Treatment

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 04:37:09 GMT

had root canal 2 days ago and the tooth hurts very bad? is it possible to have it just pulled?

Use of sodium fluoride mouth washes

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 04:33:55 GMT

What is a good mouth wash with 0.2% sodium fluoride?

Expanders with braces treatment

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 04:31:58 GMT

I have braces and my dentist says there going to give me expanders. But I wanted to know if there are any removable expanders so I can take it out when needed ?

Teeth wearing away and breaking

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 20:42:05 GMT

I am missing a lot of teeth on right upper side and all back,side on bottom. My front teeth are waring away and starting to hurt. I have partials but they hurt and can't really eat food with. Also front teeth are breaking away. Should I remove all the rest of my teeth or what is available for my teeth?

Tooth hurting for couple of months with little hole and cavity

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 20:34:13 GMT

My toothe has been hurting me for a couple of months on and off, i realized that i had a little hole that turned into a cavity, i woke up this morning and a part of my toothe broke off,what can be done to fix this and how serious is it???

Cracked first molar with twitching of my lip and weird feeling

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 20:21:06 GMT

My first molar is cracked with filling in it, I was eating ice and some got in between my first molar and gum. Once that happened my lower lip started twitching feeling wierd. Is that normal or is it affecting a nerve?

Pain in front teeth when air comes inside mouth

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 20:02:41 GMT

why do i feel pain at my front teeth when the air comes inside my mouth ?

Reason for metalic taste in mouth

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 00:54:10 GMT

I have a metallic taste in my mouth, please tell what this is.

Treatment options for straightening the teeth

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 00:56:14 GMT

Need to straighten my teeth.

Filling causing pain in the front chipped tooth

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 19:07:43 GMT

i got this filling on a chipped front tooth a month ago and im still in pain. its verry sensitive to the cold and to touch. its on the side not the bottom were you actually bite and the gums around it hurt to. whats wrong and how can i fix this?

Advantage of Flipper over Dental Bridge

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 18:56:51 GMT

just curious-- beside cost what is the advantage of a "flipper" as my dentist called it, over a bridge

Problem of tongue numbness after tooth removal

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 23:19:21 GMT

I had 2 teeth removed last Wed. My Tongue is still numb, still experiencing allot of pain, today my ear is hurting and my throat is a little sore. Dentist said nothing he can do for me besides give me pain pills. I am tired of taking these pills and am concerned about the numbing. What should I do?

Teeth bad habit and the headache

Tue, 03 May 2011 20:03:31 GMT

Sir, One year ago I changed my upper front teeth due to pain. After I changed my teeth I got headache. Because I pull my lower jaw to backward always. I know this is my bad habit. But I don’t know how to overcome this bad habit. Sir please help me how to overcome this bad habit and solution for headache. Actually what is the name of this kind of disorder? Is this TMJ or bruxism? Thanks in advance

Aching tooth after eating sweet things

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 08:44:03 GMT

Doc Every time I eat something sweet, one of my tooth on the right side of my mouth hurts pretty bad. What might be causing this and how can I deal with it. Thanks

Dental phobia for Root Canal Treatment

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 19:02:43 GMT

im in desperate need of a root canal!! i've had the most painful procedures and refuse to back! its been almost three years since being told i need one, im terrified! but the tooth is no longer in my mouth, it has broken away two years ago, leaving a whole. the pain is un-bearable! what could i to get a less painful procedure? and is it to late? i've waited three years.

What Happens After Braces Are Taken Off

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 05:31:18 GMT

My dentist today itself informed me that my braces would be taken off soon. My treatment started arnd 20months back. I had overlapping in my front teeth but now there is no overlapping present. I want to know that what is the procedure to remove the braces?? Is it painful? Is the treatment over, once the braces are taken off?

How to Prevent Braces Stains Which are Quite Common

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 05:23:47 GMT

I got braces on my teeth few days back. The food particles get entrapped between the braces. How do I keep my braces clean? Apart from brushing what can be done to keep them clean? What can I do to avoid stains on the braces?

Damon Braces and the benefits that they bring you

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 04:25:59 GMT

I have crowding in my upper front teeth. I went to a dentist who suggested me to go for braces treatment. He told me that apart from conventional braces, damon braces are also available which are more convenient. Can u plz tell me more about the demon braces and their advantages over conventional braces?

How much can Teeth Shift after Braces

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 04:06:01 GMT

My son is undergoing an orthodontic treatment from last 1yr. he had gap in his front teeth but now the gap has reduced. One of my friend told me that teeth shift and come back to their normal position after the braces are removed. Is this true? What is the use of spending so much dollars when the gap is still gonna be there? Please reply

Gum infection due to popping off of capping

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 03:33:44 GMT

Molar with root canal in 2004. Cap came off in May 2011. Tooth underneath had fallen apart and decayed sig due to leak in cap over years. No cap since (not getting my dental insurance till sept 1st). Last few days the exposed gum area around the remaining tooth has become very sensitive to touch. No actual pain on the remaining tooth because roots were removed. Gum area closest to cheek appears slightly swollen, but just barely. Is my gum infected? If so, how long can I wait. Made appt with dentist but soonest they can see me for consultation is week and a half. Is this too long? Could this problem grow sig worse if I wait this long?

Pain near back jaw

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 03:31:46 GMT

gum around wisdom tooth painful/swollen. tooth does not seem to be affected. i've tried orgel, ice, ibprofen. it hurts to open mouth all the way. plz help.

Front tooth with above gum line root fracture

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 03:29:37 GMT

What would be the best treatment for a front top tooth that is fractured a little above the gum line? I was x-rayed by my dentist who forwarded my xrays to an endodontist. The endodontist performed a root canal in hopes to save the tooth. After the first part of the procedure my tooth didnt hurt anymore. Once the second part of the root canal was performed and cement was inserted into my tooth, the endodontist took another xray and said "Crap, your tooth is fractured! You're going to have problems." Apparently the cement went through my fracture. My tooth now hurts more than ever and my regular dentist thinks the tooth is no longer savable. My question is: should a root canal have been performed and if so, was cement a norm of this procedure? Thank you for your time.

What to Expect When Braces Come Off Finally

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 04:20:49 GMT

During my last visit to the dentist, he told me that he would be removing my braces in the next appointment. I’m happy as well as nervous now. I’m happy that I wouldn’t have to put up the braces now but I’m very nervous at the same time. Is it going to be a painful procedure? Will it hurt when the dentist removes the braces? Is it the end of procedure after braces removal or do I need 2 go to my dentist even after it. Plz reply. I’m going nuts when I think about my next appointment

What are the Precautions after Braces come off

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 04:03:26 GMT

Finally after 2yrs, the time has come when I can just get rid of my braces. My dentist has scheduled an appointment on Friday 4braces removal. I’m really excited about that. Do I need to take any kind of precautions after the braces removal? It has been years that I had candies and chocolates. Can I eat them now? My dentist in the last visit told me that I have to wear a plate after braces removal. What is the role of that plate?

What Extra Care Is Needed For Teeth after Braces

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 03:10:06 GMT

I have protruded upper front teeth present. Last Thursday I visited my dentist. He told me that I require braces to get it corrected and the whole thing will take around 1-2 yrs. I just wanted to know that do I need to take extra care of my teeth after getting braces?