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Name:Mark
Question:My dentist recently told me that my left side is not touching when I bite down, but my right side is leaving a gap on the left side. My concerns are that I maybe applying too much pressure to the right side when chewing. Is there something that can be done to correct this? Would I need to consult with an Orthodontist?

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M
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Name:Lorraine Davies
Question:I have recently noticed that I have started to grind my teeth at night. Also, , my front top teeth knock my bottom teeth. I feel almost constantly conscious of movements in mouth and the position of my tongue.

Is this something that will just go away with time, or something I should have checked out.
Thanks
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Name:Paul Dorell
Question:I appreciate that you have offered free dental advice, but you seem to have stopped responding to questions some time ago. I asked a question about two years ago, and you never replied. I have since dealt with the question and your site was therefore useless to me. If you do not intend to respond to questions, please deactivate that portion of your site.
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Name:Diane
Question:I need a cavity filled, and the dentist is saying that I need a $51 "Desensitizing" treatment that lines the tooth before the filling to make the filling stick. My insurance refuses to cover this service, although the literature says that they cover fillings. Is this treatment necessary, or should I just get the basic filling?
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Name:Rico
Question:My mom has four broken teeth. She is afraid that if she goes to get them fixed the dentist will want to pull them all. Are there any other options to false teeth for those with bad teeth?
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Name:Lola
Question:I am 60 years old and have had extensive dental work done over many years. I had a class 3 occlusion which was restructured by an appliance to open my bite, then building up of teeth, then fixed bridgework to hold it all together. This was done over a 10+ year period and completed about 2 years ago. Everything was fine but my dentist retired and I have searched through 6 dentists in an attempt to find someone who could help me to maintain all this work, especially "tweaking" my bite, which always seemed to need adjusting. Unfortunately everyone I saw was unfamiliar with my situation and didn't want to mess with what I have. I have since lost 2 anterior teeth and have gone into a flipper, lost a lower left replaced tooth, and just 3 weeks ago lost another 3 unit fixed bridge on the lower right - tooth extracted - (due to severe pain and dead nerve). Problem is when a lower partial was inserted I developed ear pressure that I can't clear in my right ear. After a few days the pressure started in my left ear, although not as bad. An oral surgeon has checked and there is no tooth fragment left or other obvious problem related to the extraction. No one seems to understand how to fix the jaw malaignment (jaw shifted after I started losing teeth) or how to help me get relief from the constant ear pressure. By the way, I located the retired dentist who did the work and he worked on me to try to shift the jaw back, which did happen, but it still has not helped with the awful ear pressure. At this point I'm ready to get everything out and go into dentures, but no one can say if that would stop the pressure. I'm scared and starting to feel hopeless. Can you recommend anything at all???
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Name:Sara
Question:I had a filling replaced and came home to find that the dentist had cut my tongue with the drill! I didn't know at the time because it was numb... It was a decent sized cut and I started crying at the sight of it. I called back and the receptionist said I should come in and have the head dentist take a look (not the dentist that did it). The head dentist looked at it and said that it "happens all the time." And he mumbled something about that he bit his tongue badly a week ago and it didn't stop bleeding for 4 days (not sure if that was the truth or not but I think this was an attempt to say that it will take a while to heal but not to worry). Anyways, I have talked to other people about it, and showed other people and they have never heard of a dentist cutting anybody's tongue. It skimmed the side of my tongue and cut a decent sized chunk out of it too. This was only my second visit to this dentist's office. What should I do?! And does it really "happen all the time" like he said? My tongue hurts when I talk or eat (ie. when I move it).
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Name:J.Tolley
Question:I suffer with 'Dentina Photogenic Imperfecta', which Iv'e been told its not as rare but uncommon, however I have never in my life met anyone with the same condition. I have searched the web and search engines looking for information on this condition. Unfortunatly this has led me to nothing. Do you know of any websites or places I could write to to get some information on my condition please?
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Name:nancy
Question:a few years ago I had a root canal done by a fill in dentist at my regular dentist's office (she was going away on holidays). The root canal took approx 2 hours and my tooth never felt good after the procedure. It felt so unconfortable that I did not get a crown put on. 10 months later the tooth broke and I returned to my dentist's office. They took xrays and asked me what the dentist has said about the broken drill bit in the root canal. He had not mentioned anything about the broken drill bit, so I decided to go see another dentist. They confirmed the drill bit was lodged in the canal, and proceded to try to repair the tooth. At the time of the root canal, the dentist had put a permanent filling on the tooth, but when my new dentist opened up the tooth it was full of decay. There is very little real tooth left, and my next option would be for a dental implant. Do I have the right for a refund from the first dentist who broke the drill bit and did not tell me?

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Name:nancy
Question:a few years ago I had a root canal done by a fill in dentist at my regular dentist's office (she was going away on holidays). The root canal took approx 2 hours and my tooth never felt good after the procedure. It felt so unconfortable that I did not get a crown put on. 10 months later the tooth broke and I returned to my dentist's office. They took xrays and asked me what the dentist has said about the broken drill bit in the root canal. He had not mentioned anything about the broken drill bit, so I decided to go see another dentist. They confirmed the drill bit was lodged in the canal, and proceded to try to repair the tooth. At the time of the root canal, the dentist had put a permanent filling on the tooth, but when my new dentist opened up the tooth it was full of decay. There is very little real tooth left, and my next option would be for a dental implant. Do I have the right for a refund from the first dentist who broke the drill bit and did not tell me?

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Name:Lynn Sweeney
Question:I had two temporary crowns done 3 weeks ago, bottom right. It didn't go well, alot of novocaine was used. Have had cheek, lower jaw pain that shoots to my ear every since. I went back and he ground the temporaries down and that helped the bite but not the pain. The 2 permanents were put in 4 days ago. Once again, alot of novocaine was used and I still have the pain in lower jaw, cheek and ear. I went to dentist yesterday and he sees no problem. Yet I have to take xtra strength aspirin every 4 hrs to deal w/pain. Any suggestion?
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Name:R.S.
Question:I recently visited the dentist to have a cavity filled. After the novacaine wore off, and the swelling went down, my dimple is gone! It's now 4 days later. What can I do to get it back?
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Name:didy
Question:IJUST RECEIVED A ROOT CANAL TDREATMENT ON MY LL5 AND NOW have a severe pain.Is it nessesary to take a antibiotic or now?
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Name:Kevin
Question:I had a root canal performed almost 3 years ago on my upper 2nd molar, I had no dental insurance and the dentist and I came to an agreement about how much it would cost. When it ended up costing more than I could afford I never went back for the cap, bad move I know. Later the tooth eventually broke and now all that is left is the root and a hole from where my tooth used to be. What procedure would a dentist have to perform to correct my mistake? And how much should it cost? And are there any legit dental plans that I can purchase to help ease the financial burden from such a procedure? Could this problem be causing my sinus headaches?
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Name:Elizabeth
Question:My crown on #18 has come off. Can I glue it back on until Monday or should I try to get in to an emergency dentist today (saturday).
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Name:Glenna Hall
Question:Number 14 is a new crown with a root canal. It has been so sensitive for almost a year. Endo says it can't be, and so number 15 is now a crown, too. l8 is a new crown, and all of my mouth is free of amalgams, beautiful teeth, but I still cannot chew on that side, because of number 14. Many exrays, dentis and endo think I may be crazey. Please help.
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Name:Martha Kitchens
Question:Regarding 2 year old granddaughter...
Local dentist in Ellijay,Georgia has recommended that she have her 4 front teeth capped due to them being fragile/thin caused from drinking apple juice. She has not been to a pediatric dentist. She has been told that if they are not capped, her permanent teeth will come in the same condition.
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Name:Dr Blindel
Question:I have recently started to get sort of electrical jabs through the bottom back tooth. I went to me dentist and he said that I had a tooth above that the gum had receded at on spot and indeed when he touched it it hurt. Now a couple of weeks later that side of the mouth is starting to sort of ache and now is going up into the ear. I suppose that I should tell you that recently I have started sleeping with my mouth open and I have developed a neuralgia from the nerve on the back of the tongue on that side. By the way I am 61.
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Name:Ashley
Question:Why is it that you listed canker sores as part of a herpes outbreak? Canker sores [aphthous ulcers] and cold sores/fever blisters are not the same thing. Aphthous ulcers exact causes are unknown but food allergies, trama, stress and nutrition deficiencies may be culprits.
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Name:Dawn
Question:My son [age 11] is losing his first baby molar. He says that it hurts - which I imagine it does. Well his tooth now has a sort of "blister" on the gum surrounding the tooth and is very painful. My ex [instead of taking him to the dentist] has been giving him antibiotics for the last two days. I don't agree with this, and have been giving him some ibuprofen for the pain. Is there something he can wash his mouth with? I am not sure why a "blister" would be forming. I this normal irritation around the site of where an adult molar is pressing through? Please help. Any advice is helpful.
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Name:sangeeta Dosieah
Question:Please advise me. I got my wisdom tooth removed in March 2007 and is till now I do not have any sensation in my lip and chin. Hope that it is not a permanent problem. The dentist told me that it will be ok in some months but I could not feel any improvement. Can you please prescribe something if it is a problem with my nerves.
Thanks.
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Name:Victor Lima
Question:I have been in pain in my upper left mouth, and the pain go to my head.My question is,can be Blood infected for what reason?
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Name:jim
Question:swelling, slight bleeding,bad oder,of teeth inthe front of your mouth at the bottom, what is the problem maybe?
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Name:Todd
Question:After finishing a root canal therapy, my dentist explained a titanium drill "separated" leaving a piece inside my tooth. He explained this happens about four times a year and he wasn't worried.

But he seemed a little worried. Should I be? What are the possible side effects of having a titanium drill bit left inside a tooth?

Thanks!
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Name:Kay Neal
Question:Hi. My six year old daughter has an extremely loose top front tooth that has been holding on crooked for several months now. This will make the second tooth to come out. She pulled the first tooth out and it bled a little and now she is really scared about this one. It is so loose that I have several concerns: 1. is she going to choke on it, 2. she is having trouble eating properly because she will not eat close to that tooth and 3. she is not brushing properly because she is afraid that the tooth will be accidentally knocked or come out. What should I do??? Should I just relax and let it come out eventually, or should I insist that it gets pulled by either her me or dentist? Thank you!! Concerned Mom, Kay Neal
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Name:sabrina rehnke
Question:i have a tooth that is starting to feel sensitive up around my gums. it doesn't hurt, but i can feel air passing accross it. is there anything i can do at home to treat this?
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Name:Danielle
Question:I recently had all four of my wisdom teeth removed. I feel fine, with minimal pain. I am currently training to run a big race, but my dentist told me not to run for an entire week. He said that walking on a treadmill on an incline is fine, but that seems to be just as much pounding as running. Taking a week off would seriously hurt my training, and I am wondering if it is possible to begin running sooner. Would biting down on gauze afterwards help to make sure the clots aren't ruptured? Also, would treading water be alright? My body is used to rigorous running, up to 12 miles a day, so if I take it easy, only 5 miles or so, would I be OK?
Thank you!
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Name:janice hinkley
Question:
On friday june 1 I had the left lower wisdom tooth extracted.The tooth was decayed and the dentist had a difficult time removing it.Before the extraction I was having a lot of pain from right below my ear down my neck on the affected side.I am still having that pain which has inreased over the last 24 hours.It hurts to swallow and I have ear pain on that side.I am also having pain/pressure in the bottom front teeth.I still cannot eat any thing but soft food.I also feel unwell in general,malaise,nausea and just plain miserable!!My tongue was also lacerated during the procedure.I am taking 600mg motrin q6h and tylenol 1000mg q8h.I spoke to my dentist office today and they said this is normal,is it? I really feel rotten.Thanks.
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Name:Ali
Question:my temporary filling covering a root canal came out leaving about an inch deep hole and cottonlike packing came out from one of the 6 (yes six) canals that had been originally cleaned out. The dentist can't fit me in for 3 weeks...is there something I need to be doing to prevent complications in the meantime? Also I'm a MVP patient who usually doesn't pretreat but am I extra vulnerable to valve infection with this open like it is?
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Name:Alanna
Question:I had braces as a teenager, 15 years later my teeth have moved drastically. I was told I have "tongue thrust". How can this be corrected?
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Name:Christopher
Question:I had a gold cap break off. I'm in a new area where I've never seen a dentist before. I can't get an appointment for a new patient for at least two weeks. Is there anything I can do to temporarily fix it in the mean time; denture tape, food grade epoxy?
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Name:Jen Jackson
Question:I lost a filling about a month ago and have not yet had it replaced (no insurance:( anyway last friday, i noticed that cold drinks, food were causing pain in my upper jaw...the pain seems to be centralized further back than the problem tooth, but continues back almost to my ear...should I be concerned about an infection?
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Name:Jen Jackson
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Name:rosie
Question:I broke a piece of a molar yesterday. It has not been painful, can I wait until monday to get hold of a dentist. I know it will need a crown, just don't know how safe it is to have a broken tooth in my mouth. Thanx
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Name:Scott
Question:I am having my front teeth crowned (10 tooth through 4 tooth) Should you have your teeth crowned one at a time or should you do the roo canals put on tempary crwons and then put the premenent crwons on at the same time? Does it make a diffrence?

Scott
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Name:Amanda
Question:I had two teeth pulled today. Jaw teeth, and my gums are still bleeding, is there anything I can do to stop the bleeding? They were pulled 4 1/2 hours ago. I have had most of my top teeth pulled, and I have not had this problem with any of the others.
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Name:Lynne
Question:Hi. I saw my dentist 4 days ago about a cracked tooth that had previously been filled and repaired. The filling had broken again and it was giving me pain especially at night. The dentist thinks it will have to be removed and we discussed a denture, but as this was only an emergency (ie, short) appt he didn't take the impressions then, just gave me a script for antibiotics and advised on pain killers.

I have been taking the penicillin and pain relief (paracetamol and ibuprofen) but the pain is now unbearable. I cannot see my dentist again until Monday at the earliest. Have you any other suggestions which might help? I am feeling pain in my ear and have a hot spot on the side of my face, does this mean the antibiotics aren't working? I could feasibly see an emergency doctor tomorrow if you think they can prescribe something. I am in the Uk if that helps

Many thanks

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Name:bobby townsend
Question:RECENTLY I HAD A MOLOR REMOVED UPPER LEFT BESIDE WHERE MY WISDOM TOOTH WAS.REASON BEING THAT I HAD PAIN IN THAT AREA,IE HOT AND COLD HURT THAT ONE TOOTH SO I THOUGHT.I TOOK A ROUND OF ANTIBIODICS BEFOREHAND TO ELEMENATE POSSIBLE SINUS PAIN AND IT DIDNT WORK.MY DENTIST REALLY DIDNT WONT TO REMOVE IT BUT IT WAS ALLREADY FULL OF FILLINGS AND I REALLY CANT AFFORD A ROOT CANAL.ITS BEEN ABOUT A WEEK SINCE REMOVAL AND STILL HOT COLD PAIN FROM THAT AREA AND PAIN RADIATES TO MY EAR AND MY EYE.I TAKE IBROPROPEN EVERY 6 HRS AND IT HELPS BUT IF I DONT IT KILLS ME.ANY ADVICE WOULD BE HELPFULL.THANKS....
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Name:derek nelson
Question:my wisdom teeth are killing me.. they have hurt every day for the past 5years i am 22 years old. they hurt evety day top and bottom. i have to take pain pills every day.. I HAVE NO INSURANCE AND HAVE NO MONEY IS THERE A PROGRAM WHERE I CAN GET THEM OUT FOR FREE OR REALLY REALLY CHEAP.. A COLLEGE OR HOSPITAL CHARIDY KIND OF THING? PLEASE HELP :(
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Name:Brittany
Question:I have two quick questions..
I just recently had a tooth filled on my upper left side about a week ago. For the first time in my life I braved novacaine. I had a dimple on the left side of my cheek. It has not come back since he gave me novacaine. I called my dentist to ask what happened and he said he has never heard of this problem. I know its weird, but is my dimple gone forever?
and secondly..I have horrible popping and cracking of the jaw. I do grind my teeth and my jaw does get stuck occasionally. My own dentist cringes at how loud it is. He recommended a nightguard but will that honestly help at all?
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Name:Liliana
Question:I have a bridge on my lower left side with 3 teeth and a bridge on my lower right side with 3 teeth. I went to the dentist and she said the teeth underneath are gone she wants to remove all 6 and put in a partial. I am so afraid that I will not be able to handle a partial. She wants to hook them on my bottom lower front teeth.
She has recemented the bridges a few times already but after awhile they pop up. Oh........is there any other thing we can do instead of taking the roots out and putting in partials? I eat perfectly fine with the bridges I wish I could continue keeping them in. She also suggested implants I cannot afford that. Are partials the only alternative I have?
Thank you Dr. for taking my questions.
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Name:Donna Haskell
Question:My 81/2 yrs old son has a number 53 tooth that is still his baby tooth that they want to do a root canal and crown it. We don't think this is a practical move since he will be getting his adult tooth by age 11 yrs We think it should be pull out only What do you think?
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Name:Garth
Question:I have a 4 yr old son who is having tooth pain. We have taken him to the Dentist and they said he has to have oral surgery. But they cannot do it for several days. He is in pain every night and cries alot (even after we give him childrens tylenol). I am worried he may get or have an abcess. How do we know if this is the case? I feel like it may be too long to wait?
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Name:kenya
Question:I have A gray patch inside my jaw, I dont smoke can you tell me what it could be.
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Name:Shay Sievert
Question:Can a broken tooth cause you to be sick? What about a black gum above an old root canal?
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Name:shekhar
Question:hi
I ma 26 year old girl.I have my upper teeth little protruded outwards. but when i went to dentist for braces he said nothing much can be done as he will put braces so that upper jaw moves little inwards and lower jaw moves little outwards or otherwise he will extract two tooth from upper jaw and two tooth from lower jaw but that will ruin the shape of my lips. what if i go for plastic surgery of my lips. I want suggestion from you to get my teeth in good shape. Please help!!!!!
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Name:Sherrie
Question:A few weeks ago I had a filling redone; a small cavitiy. Since then I have been having pretty bad sensitivity. I went back to the dentist to see what is wrong. He told me I needed a different kind of filling. He put in a temporary filling( that tastes like cloves) and told me I'll need to come back in a few weeks. What is the different kind of filling? Is this common. Should it be something I have to pay for since I already paid the first time? Thanks my dentists is a man of few words. It's really hard to get an answer
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Name:Ranna
Question:My gums are receding and both the few front teeth on both my lower and top jaw feel shaky and loose. The gums on my lower jaw feel thin and they hurt when pressed, do i have some kind of sickness? If either yes or no is there a cure?
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Name:Charlotte
Question:I have had a sore tooth for over 3 weeks. Before that it was uncomfortable but now i have sligt pain with it everyday. I have had a big filing put in that tooth over a year ago. I was wanting your advice on what might be the problem? thanks
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Name:Milissa
Question:I had a tooth worked on yesterday. Since then my tongue is numb. It is very annoying. My Dentist said it is paraestesia. Is there anything I can do?
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Name:Bonnie Wilson
Question:Hi Dr. Web, I was told last year at the age of 26 I needed to have a total extraction. I have had nothing but problems fitting in dentures since, and I found out now that my dentist reccomends a highly evasive surgery to file my bones down. NOT what I want to see. What is your reccomondation for someone who is afraid of a second surgery
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Name:Pam
Question:MY 4 YEAR OLD SON HAS LITLE BROWN SPOTS ON HIS FRONT TEETH, WHAT IS IT , AND WHAT MIGHT CAUSE THIS.
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Name:serbrina palafox
Question:My 4 year old daughter fell and hit our rock fire place when she was 3 years old. It knocked the enamel off of her 4 front teeth. I took her to dentist...it was her 2 time being there and she was horrified. She was held down for them to check them. From that time on she has been so scared to go that we have not taken her. Just riding by where there office is she screams and cries beggin not to go. I take her with me when I go to the dentist and she yell and cries the entire time I am there. She really needs them fixed and I have asked her dentist to please sedate her and do all her work at one time but they say they can not. I don't understand why not. Is there another way to approach this where she can go and get the work done all at one time and be put to sleep or "knocked out" /...thank you
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Name:Jodi
Question:I had a wisdom tooth slowly start to come in this past year. I had a consultation with the "wisdom tooth guy" and he said it's probably not going to impact any other teeth. I had a teeth cleaning 2 weeks ago and they took x-rays - they said nothing about the wisdom tooth. Suddenly I have been having unbearable pain in my mouth - Masseter, cheekbone, temple and to make things worse, I woke up with a black eye this morning on the same side! Is this normal or something unrelated to my wisdom tooth?!?!
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Name:Sarah Garcia
Question:On my lower front four teeth at the base, my gums are decending and where they used to be is yellow and black coloring. They are sensitive as well and I am very concerned. I'd like to know what it might be. I brush my teeth twice a day and use mouthwash. I don't floss however. Everytime I try to floss I hit my gums too hard and then they bleed. I don't smoke but I used to. If you can help me I would appreciate it.
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Name:Jenn Kingsland
Question:I'm doing a science recherch project on the different kinds of whitening toothpastes (which one does the best) and I was wondering if you could explain some of these dental terms:
Alumisil
Cirtoxain
dynafresh
sodium monofluorophsphate

Thank you SO much,
Jenn Kingsland
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Name:Chris G
Question:My sixteen y/o daughter has a round bump on the underside of her tongue. If is firmer than a canker sore, but it raised like a blister. It has been there about 3 days. Does she need to see someone asap??
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Name:Rosalind Early
Question:Dear Dr. Web,
For 3-5 weeks the whole upper left side of my mouth has been hurting.

The pain started out in one tooth and I figured I needed a root canal. I already have three and I have really bad teeth. (My dentist says I have "calcification" on my teeth- white spots).

Then, the pain went away. I have had that happen to me before and usually the abcess just comes back and hurts again but occasionally the pain has just stopped and never come back so I decided to wait and see.

Well, now the pain is worse (of course) and starts when I begin chewing. It isn't a sharp pain like when I normally need a root canal that is centralized in one tooth. Instead, it starts in all of the teeth that are involved in chewing (on the upper left hand side of my mouth). Including my front left incisor, cannines and the pre-molars.

The weird thing about it is that I already have a root canal in one of the teeth on that side and it starts hurting sometimes too... which is one of the reasons I thought maybe the pain was phantom.

Well, now I'm concerned about it because it is very strange to have the entire upper left side of my mouth hurt. Plus, when I floss the space between my root canal tooth and my back molar then it really hurts. The gum feels inflamed and it is very annoying because the two teeth have a weird space between them and food is always getting stuck up in there.

I got the crown placed on the tooth at least 4 months ago... therefore, it is weird that the gum would still be inflamed from that. Maybe I have an infection? I am seeing my dentist on Monday but I am really really worried. Any ideas what it could be? Have you ever had to give someone a root canal on a whole side of their mouth before?

Thanks
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Name:M.
Question:Hi there.

I'm right now recovering from an especially nasty case of pericoronitis. I'm on my last day of clindamycin (300 mg 4 times a day for 7 days) and the infection seems to be under control -- the pain is completely gone and I can eat solid food again. The problem, however, is the swelling. The infected gum flap actually swelled OVER the partially erupted wisdom tooth (my lower left), and while the swelling has decreased significantly in the past week, it just won't go away completely. It's still covering the tooth and tends to puff up from time to time when irritated. Also, the lymph nodes on that side of my neck are still a little swollen. Is this typical for a bad case of pericoronitis? Will the swelling EVER go away completely? I understand that I need to have the tooth extracted, but I'm waiting another month until I'm married and able to hop on my husband's dental insurance. What can I do to make the swelling go away? Thanks in advance!
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Name:jessica
Question:Dr. Web,
Yesterday morning I went to the Orthodontist to receive braces. I wasn't really aware of what they were putting on my teeth. Two of my top minor molers (i think that's what they're called) are going to be extracted in the next couple of weeks, so they left the brackets unfinished for my dentist to take them out. Because of this (I'm assuming that's the reason) there are two blue-colored, hard, molded balls on the very surface of both of the last molers on either side. They're hard to get used to and I had a couple of questions: Why are they there? Is it safe to chew with these teeth? Do they require any other cleaning technique? Will they possibly be taken out at the next visit or will I have to deal with them for the next two years of treatment?

Thank you,
Jessica
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Name:wesley
Question:dear Dr Web, im 18 years old and ive already grinded my teeth to the point of no return(as id put it) i think my dentist said i was a class 3 or 4? almost the worst i guess cause i grind/clench me teeth....well heres the thing.I have a tooth that is severly danaged above the rest its almost to the gun on 1 side with a crack down it,it is causeing me sever pain and at times i cannot get to sleep because of it....we tried to see if i could geta full reconstruction to the teeth done but our insurance does not cover it...they try a mouth guard but as soon as i go in to pick it up....it doesent suction right because of the ongoing teeth clenching and grinding...i dont know what to do and the pain is getting horrible...should i go to my doctor to ask for pain meds cause im sure other teeth are goin to start the same....the crack goes from the more grinded/broken side from the top to under the guns and is very very sensitive to cold temps....please give me some advice

Wes
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Name:Dawn
Question:I am 27 yrs old. I have not had big problems with my teeth. I have had maybe 4 cavities when I was in middle school. I recently saw a new dentist. He did xrays and said there is decay under one of my fillings and that there wasn't enough tooth left to justify refilling it, so he wants to put a crown there. My mom suggested I get a second opinion b/c she thinks I am too young for a crownand people usually get those when they are in their sixties. Should I trust the dentist based on what I've told you?
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Name:soni
Question:I have a absess between tooth 8 and the tooth has a crawn and is starting to feel cold and is lasting few min when i brush mostley.....what kind of home care can i do till i go see my dentis cuz i am waiting on my insurance thanks soni
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Name:soni
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Name:john
Question:What is a less expensive alternative to Chlorhexidine Gluconate oral rinse and can be purchased over the counter?

Thank you.
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Name:William
Question:Dear Dr. Web,

I am a 30 year old white male who had cavity work done on my bottom left tooth #19. During the numbing phase of the procedure the dentist hit a nerve directly in my left cheek area. The procedure was done on Monday and by this Friday my left cheek is swollen. Starting with Tuesday I noticed a little pain...Wed more...Thur more...and here I am Friday... What do I need to do? Or what has caused this. Thank you, William
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Name:Jennifer Swan
Question:I had my wisdom teeth out 4 days ago. I am still in extreme pain--my ears hurt, I'm swollen, and I can't open my jaw and talk. The scariest part is I can't feel my entire bottom lip or bottom row of teeth at all! I'm a music teacher and cannot talk or sing like this! I have a performance in 2 weeks! I'm so afraid my professional life will be severely affected, as well as my sex life since my husband and I love to kiss and kissing a numb bottom lip is like kissing a dead fish! I was not told it would be like this and now the oral surgeon says this numbness may be permanent! What can I do?
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Name:Denise
Question:A month ago my right lower 3rd molar started hurting badly. It has a 20 year old filling in it. I went to the dentist, he xrayed it, and said it looks good, xray looked clean, no decayed tooth. He put me on antibiotics an novacane, then drilled out the old filling. Found nothing but good tooth. Filled hole with medicated filling for 6 weeks, then he will replace filling if all is ok. Pain has returned, 10fold, and there is a swollen lump under the gum below the tooth, on the outside of tooth, near my cheek. Is a root canal necessary, or could there be some other cause? Lower right jaw is swollen.
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Name:jen
Question:I am very concerened. I went to get my teeth cleaned and during the cleaning the hygenist applied a clear liquid desensitizer on my teeth. She also said it seals the pores in my teeth and lasts forever. I am worried because I dont know what the chemical is she used and my teeth feel weird and numb. I cant sense anything on my teeth I can hold an ice cube between two teeth until it melts and not feel anything. Is this safe? What chemical do you think hygenists use to do this? Does it last forever really? Also if she sealed off my pores how can I whiten my teeth now? Dont the pores need to be open to whiten them? Please respond soon I am so upset. I would have never wanted this if I was told all the above first.
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Name:zoe
Question:my son is 2 an he has most his teeth now but he has on couple of his bottom front teeth are stains the stains r a off white cream almost it looks like they havent been brushed properly please could u tell me what it is why its there an how can i get rid of it thank you
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Name:matt
Question:I just got a crown and now I keep biting my tongue. Any ideas what is wrong?
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Name:Ana
Question:I had my braces done 5 days ago.
Thanks to them both sides of my cheeks (inside the mouth) are shredded. I started using Anbesol which helps with pain but i still can't open my mouth, can't speak properly, can't even eat clear or soft food...
Also i have bands around my last mollers, how do you clean those teeth ?

Thanks in advance

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Name:Wendy Kelley
Question:I have a daughter that is 3 years old. Her gums have become very red and swollen. Our dentist says she needs a full mouth debriment and she'll have to receive gas for the procedure. I'm looking for any alternatives to this.
I have two questions.
1. With her teeth being brushed once to twice daily by myself how could this happen?
and
2. My husband and I are very concerned with her receiving gas at such a young age. Are there any alternatives to this procedure?
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Name:oshawnda hines
Question:hello,

my name is Oshawnda Hines and on thursday october 11th I recieved five shots of novacaine in my lower back jaw. The dentist was not able to fully make the area numb, so He filled the teeth anyway. He told me that since he could not numb me he had to just refill the teeth. That was fine with me. Later that night after the initial numbness wore off, I noticed that I could feel sensation in my tounge but I ahd no sense of taste on the right side of my tounge. I called my doctor that saturday and told him what was going on and he told me it should be better by monday. On monday the sense of taste had not returned so I made an appointment. He basically said at the appointment that something else must have caused the loss of taste because that is not common with this type of filling. Now I know that this happened directly after his procedure, and it is the only thing that could have caused this. After 1 week taste has still not returned. What should I do? Ive read that if I wait to long and it is lingual nerve damage it might become irreversable. I dont have the money to see another doctor, should I ask this doctor to pay for my bill? He is denying any responsibility for the whole mess and frankly is irritating me. Please give me some advise on the steps I should take to resolve the matter.

thank you

oshawnda hines
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Name:Kim Grazier
Question:It started with a crown. After having it done, I ended up having to get a root canal because I was having so much pain. The root canal didn't work because it was too decayed, so they extracted it. It was the next to the last molar, so now I am getting a three tooth bridge (two crowns & a fake tooth in place of the missing one). The real problem is that every time I have work done now, I have excruciating pain that last for weeks. I have throbbing pain in the side of my face & jaw (right side), my jaw is swollen & extremely sore. It has a large sore lump right on the jaw bone the size of a quarter. I assume it is swelling. I have this sharp pain in the side of my face & sharp pain in my right ear. I even felt sick at one point (flu-like). My dentist keeps giving me Vicodin for the pain because it is so bad. When I ran out, I took 2 650 mg tylenol every 7-8 hours. It helps, but the pain will not go away. It has been a week this time around so far and I still have the pain. Do you think it is some allergic reaction or some other type of reaction to the shots? I even had red blotchiness on my face for a few days. Any information will be of great help. Thanks.
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Name:Steve
Question:I have gone to a dentist (this is my third visit). I wanted to get a routine 6 month cleaning (although I have lapsed for 2 years at this point due to lack of dental insurance, my old dentist not being available through my new insurer, etc). When going I was told I needed a debriment, which was costly. I scheduled an appointment for this, and was not even given the debriment as I was then told I intsead needed another procedure where a deeper scaling would be done, and some sort of capsule placed in pockets that had formed in my gums. Each pocket to be filled is $25 dollars...my total bill being over $1000 dollars!

I have two questions. Are there any alternatives to the last treatment I am being told that I need (special mouth washes etc that could help seal the pockets without the expensive procedure done).

My second question. I asked if in the meantime while raising money to be able to get the treatment I need if I could get my routine free 6 month cleaning, and I was refused. They said it is their policy to not allow this cleaning to be done if I need other treatments done. This seems irresponsible as a cleaning would definitely be somewhat (although not fully) beneficial to the tops of my teeth and prevent further damage up there...is denying me this routine cleaning normal? This does not seem like it would be a standard procedure to me especially since it is preventative maintenance.
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Name:Elizabeth
Question:I am a healthy 38 year old female. Very active, exercise regularly. I brush 2x a day and floss at least 3 times a week. I went for a normal check up and cleaning yesterday and a cloudy/white spot was found in the panoramic x-ray of my gums. It is not a painful spot and I have never had any problems with my gums.

The dentist said he would send it off to an oral surgeon with his suspicions, but did not tell me what those suspicions were.

What are the possiblities?

Thank you for your assistance.

Elizabeth Graf
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Name:Beverly
Question:My daughter is 29 months old. She has a nonprogressive physical disability called arthrogryposis. She was also born with severe micrognathia. Due to the micrognathia and delayed swallowing, she has a g-tube for all feeding. Her TMJ was tight at birth, but with massage it is now loose. However, during speech therapy today we noticed that her back molars touch. Her front teeth do not. Her teeth seem abnormally large. She can close her lips but it is hard for her to do. Her speech is therefore delayed. My question for you, without using her teeth for masticating, do her teeth continue to grow? Her speech therapist said she had heard that somewhere. I am wondering if her molars are so large she cannot get more closure. That is what it looks like. She does eat some by mouth, but she doesn't really chew. I am also wondering what we can do to correct this. Thank you for your time.
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Name:phillip
Question:My daughter is tongue tied and I was wanted to ask a few questions regarding to surgery... I wanted to know if there is any anaesteia involved in laser treatment? Is there any side effects? How long does the treatment take? And approximately how much will it cost?
Thank You
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Name:mary
Question:i have a question. my front teeth has been feeling some what sensitive and i recently looked behind them and noticet that i had what looked like brown stain's or something i dont think it would be a cavity i no it has'nt allways been there though because i would have noticed it. please let me no what you think thank you mary.
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Name:Bill Kearney
Question:What is the minimimum amount of time that you have to leave your partial denture in per day to keep your teeth from drifting or suberupting? Additiona information: all the lower leftside molars are missing. The partial has two teeth.
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Name:Mark
Question:I have a huge problem. The last time I went to the dentist (6/7 years ago) I was told I needed a $900 rootcanal. I couldn't afford it then, and I can't afford it now. My gum below my right rear molar has swollen to the size of a golfball and hurts so bad. The gum seems to be trying to grow upwards and over my teeth. I can't eat, my wife says I look like a squirrel trying to hide nuts in my cheeks. The pain is worse than when I broke my arm, unbearable... and I'm not sure what to do. I've been taking meds to kill the infection but it only helps for alittle while. In the past I've went to the emergency room at my local community hospital and was told their dentist is only there one week a month! I *really* can't afford a regular dentist, so my question is: Do most dentists have payment plans for us poor folk? Should I just go to the hospital and have it taken care of there? I'd appreciate any advice, thank you.
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Name:Ruth
Question:Dear Dr. Web,

It has been 9 years since I last visited the dentist and unfortunately I haven't been able to afford to go since then. About 6 years ago the 6th upper tooth on my right-hand side started to get a little black lining at the top of it. Sometime later I awoke with the right side of my face completely swollen! After a couple of days in agony the pain subsided and everything seemed back to normal. Several years later my tooth cracked and eventually completely broke apart during a meal. It's been atleast 2 years since then and I haven't really had any pain until recently it's been feeling a bit sensitive in that area of my mouth and a nearby tooth feels kind of loose. I've also noticed that my gums occasionally bleed when I brush my teeth. Well enough of my life story. My question for you is, could I have a more serious underlying condition and what do you think may be the solution?

I'd greatly appreciate your help!

Ruth
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Name:Sarah Pardee
Question:Dentist through my school where I have what is known as the Student Subsidy Plan for a molar that had been bothering me. He informed me that I would need a root canal and crown and referred me to a specialist. The problem, however, is that he quoted me about $2000 and having NO dental insurance, I simply cannot afford it. I am only 22 but have no parents to put me on their Dental Insurance. My question then is this: What is the cheapest way to go? What are my options? Please reply as soon as possible. Thank You!
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Name:person
Question:I recently hed a filling done and while I was still numb I bit myself I din't feel it until I wasn't numb anymore. It hurt really bad. It has been a couple of days now a day after I bit it it was all white I thought that it was just normal it stoped hurting for a little while (I mean a couple days) then it started hurting again really bad all of the time it is driving me crazy i tried washing it but it doesn't help. Is this normal? What can I do? thank you very much
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Name:val elvidge
Question:My dentist's have just changed hands and the new dentist wnts me to have xrays as I have peridentitus. The old dentist used dentamycim every time I had an abcess- usually every couple of years. The new dentist has not bought the stocks of dentamycin from him and is suggesting deep scaling could solve problems. Is deep scaling the answer and is it possible to reverse peridontitus? Also how efficient in the long term is dentamycin? I am 44 years old and have had this problem for about 5 years. I floss and inter space every day. Do you think the new dentist is right or should I look for another? I feel confused and am not confident with the changes and conflicting opinions. Please help me understand! Thank you
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Name:Tracy
Question:My son has his first loose tooth. It is a bottom middle tooth and it is turning black. Is that normal?
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Name:Olga
Question:Hi, doctor
I would like to know if there is something like a cosmetic cover that can be placed on top of a crown that I have on my upper frontal teeth, I have been very self-conscious of even smiling, because my teeth don't seem to look right, can I have cosmetic work done on top of a crown? What can I do? Thank you
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Name:Paul Dorell
Question:I am 56 and have all my teeth, with fillings on all my molars, and fully erupted wisdom teeth. My bottom left wisdom tooth had a large filling 31 years ago. I have no symptoms, but my dentist noticed some decay below the gum line on that tooth in an X-ray. He recommends extraction of the tooth. He said it would be possible to save the tooth with a root canal, etc., but he doesn't think it's worth it. Do you think it might be worth it to save the tooth? I would like to know more about the pros and cons of a single wisdom tooth extraction.
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Name:Laura Janitch
Question:Hi. I was wondering about an abcess tooth that I have had for almost 6 months. While I was unaware of the abcess for the first few months, recently part of the tooth broke off (which did release the pressure off the tooth)however, it has begun to form a white puss bubble on the gum-below the tooth. I have been told that the puss is toxic. What exactly is in the puss that makes it toxic, and, how does it effect my overall health? Since I can't afford to go to the dentist, I am concerned about how long I can go on with the abcess. Also, can the abcess spread to aurrounding teeth, and what is the best possible treatment?? The tooth is located on my left side on the bottom, 3rd from the back next to my molar. Thank you for any information you can give to me, I appreciate it greatly.
Thank you for your time,
Laura Janitch
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Name:Caroline
Question:I have had a bridge for 4 teeth upper right side, and a bridge for 3 teeth lower right side.
I have extreme sensitivity whenever I eat or drink anything, not necessarily very hot or cold.
I must have been to the dentist around 50 times in the last year for problems with these teeth. I have had nerves taken out, but now the dentist has put the bridges in permanently, as she said the teeth were fine. (although I obviously know different)!
What are my options, as I cannot live with this constant low ache, or extreme pain when eating or drinking.
Thank you for your time,
regards,
Caroline.
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Name:Dawn
Question:Recently I went in for a cleaning and a check up. I was told I had 9 cavities however didn't have any problems or pain. So thinking I should keep up on them I had them "fixed." Now about a month later, I can not chew on my upper right side. It feels very painful (maybe a nerve?). Then on the other side, lower, I have one that seems to be having the same pain only when something hits it the wrong way. I have told my dentist and gone in twice to have her grind down my teeth (to fix the bit apparently). However it never helps. I'm worried that it was a bad filling and worse yet that I may never get rid of this pain(or it turns into a root canal. I do not have a ton of money to get second opinions and just need to know what to do. I'm at the point that I don't want to go back to her yet she is my cheapest option. Please help!!
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Name:Matt
Question:I have just found a bump in my lower jaw, it is spherical and causes pain to come in contact with it. It is probably an inch in diameter and is located in the back of my mouth. I have chewed tobacco and smoked for a short period of time but dont think that, that is it although im not ruling the possibilities out. This sperical ball seems to have some mobility inside my cheek. I can say that there is one slightly sore section of my jaw that is located near this sphere. I also can not rule out the possibility of a chip in my jaw bone due to a boxing match although i did not feel any soreness afterwords in that section of my jaw nor do i feel any spots where a crack or fracture could have occured. Thank you for you help, it is greatly apreciated. -matt
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Name:sana
Question:modular denture??emergency denture?? atrophic sandwich???
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Name:sana
Question:modular denture??emergency denture?? atrophic sandwich???
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Name:Pamela
Question:I had a minor cavity filled 3 days ago and was injected with novicaine for numbing. As soon as I was injected, I felt my cheek swelling, and it continued to swell that entire day and has yet to go down after 3 days. I have tried hot/cold, benadryl, and even penicillin for the last 2 days - nothing is helping. What do I do and what may have caused this??
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Name:Thomas Syfan
Question:In the last week the teeth on the right upper side of my mouth have started to hurt when I jerk my head suddenly or when I hit the ground hard after jumping or just when my foot hits the ground while walking. There is no pain when I eat or bite down hard or apply pressure to my teeth with my fingers. Any idea what the problem is?
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Name:DJ
Question:A chunk of my tooth fell off...and I have no idea when/how. I noticed it with my tongue just now. It doesn't hurt...yet...but i'm worried it might start. What should I do?

Thanks,
DJ

PS- It is on my second farthest moler back on the bottom left side of my mouth, and the chip is on the side of my cheeck.
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Name:Dawn
Question:Hi there,

About oh 15 years ago, I got a root canal on one of my bottom right teeth. Well I have a history of teeth problems, to the point of most of them are rotting out slowly but surely. Yes I need to get to the dentist, but I just can't afford it.

Now the question is, this evening after eating some steak my husband cooked for us, my root canal FELL OUT! Is this extremely serious? What should I do? The enamel around the canal was gone, essentially it was the root canal, hanging by the screw within the gums. Please help!

Thanks
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Name:Mollo
Question:I have a concern,
I recently have gone to the dentist to get a filling. When they injected me with novocaine I began to get very shakey. The dentist told me to sit and relax for a few minutes, but I was wondering if this was common and why it happened. Thanks for your time.
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Name:Mollo
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Name:Margaret
Question:I have been having a problem with my widsom teeth on the left side of my mouth for a few years now. I have now scheduled an appointment to get them removed but I was wondering if I need to be on an antibiotic beforehand as I am sure that I have an infection and have had for some time. They did not say anything to me about this. Should I suggest it. Also I know that I may have some cavaties also but I am trying to get pregnant and don't have dental insurance so I want to get fixed what I absolutely have to and then wait until after pregnancy to fix the rest when that is over and we have more money to spare on dental work. Thank you for your prompt response.
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Name:Wendy
Question:I'm 28 years old and I still have my top two wisdom teeth. I just noticed that one of those wisdom teeth is poking through the surface of my gums. I'm also 3 months pregnant. What can be done for my wisdom teeth while I'm pregnant?
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Name:christine
Question:i have notiable facial asymmetry that i'm pretty sure is a product of the underbite of my left jaw. it's like the entire left side of my face is pulled down because the mandible is farther out. the left side is much wider, the eye is a different shape, and it's generally unattractive. at the age of 21, would orthodontic work be effective to correct this?
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Name:Denise
Question:I recently went to the dentist, but before I went, I had a cavity in my bottom right tooth in the back. My gums were swollen and had jeering pains. To add..my neck hurt as well. I felta prickly pain, like a fishbon, was stuck in it. I could swallow, eat, talk and breath just fine. The only pain I had was when I tried to lay my head down...it would THROB to the point of I was in tears. It went from irritating to PAIN as if I had a blister down in my throat. (swallowing food actually soothed it) I think it was my lymph nodes. After the removal, the pain went away, even though I feel it every now and then slightly (it's been 4 days) and my tooth is better but........ When I had it pulled I left gauze in the location at night to help the coagulation. When I woke up, it was 'kind of' stuck, but I got it out. Now there is a horrible taste and smell coming out my mouth...like somethings rotten or like old rubber. That is the best I can describe it. I have no pain...just a nasty taste and smell. Is this normal and could the tooth have caused the fishbone feeling that is slightly lingering?

P.S I didn't go the ER for the prickly feeling because I was terrified that they would do something to cause me to throw up or gag. (I didn't want to say this but I have emetophobia...people that know me laugh and shake their head when I tell them this...but it is extremely scary & real to me.) My neck is still slightly swollen. Should I wait to see if it goes away.
I don't mind if you post this but please send me an email also of your advice.
Thank you so much for your time.
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Name:Sonja
Question:Hi Dr. Web,
8 weeks ago I had 3 wisdom teeth pulled. Both top ones and impacted bottom left one. I am 40 yrs old. Right off the bat my bottom one got dry socket. It took a week of treatments to make it better. All along though, I felt I had two problems. The dry socket pain and also extreme pain in my left cheek. There was a hard lump in cheek and felt like I was hit w/ a baseball bat. The doctor said it was probably a hematoma & in time it would go away. When dry socket was better he said I was done w/ visits. I still had cheek pain but trusted it would get better. Then, 1-1/2 weeks ago (6-1/2 wks post removal), My bruised feeling lump in left cheek started getting worse. Felt like it was swelling & more painful! Last Tues I went back to Dr. He said it was not normal. He put me to sleep again & said he found cottage cheese white puss he removed. Next day I told him the lump was still there & I didn't think he operated in right place. He assured me he did & said it was swelling from procedure. (I just knew he was wrong, since it was the same painful lump that began after wisdom tooth removal.) Anyways, I started to get sick and got a bad sore throat. Finally on Friday, he realized I was right. He said, oh, I feel the lump and that is not where I removed the puss from. He put me under again on Fri. to get to it. When I woke up, I was informed he had done "extensive mouth surgery" on me. I'm in so much pain! Apparently, he went back in through bottom gum and grinded some bone, probed around and ended up having to go far out to my cheek to finally find the lump. It was size of a grape. He removed a piece of it and cut up the rest into pieces. He has no answer as to why that happened after the wisdom tooth surgery. He said he's never seen it before. Have you ever heard of such a thing? What could it be? I've been on 2 different antibiotics now and my throat is better as of yesterday. I'm not feeling infected now, just lots of pain. (Could it have been caused by the needle of novacaine in my cheek? Could he have tweeked my cheek during the operation to cause it?) Thank you for any info you may have.
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Name:Sonja
Question:Hi Dr. Web,
8 weeks ago I had 3 wisdom teeth pulled. Both top ones and impacted bottom left one. I am 40 yrs old. Right off the bat my bottom one got dry socket. It took a week of treatments to make it better. All along though, I felt I had two problems. The dry socket pain and also extreme pain in my left cheek. There was a hard lump in cheek and felt like I was hit w/ a baseball bat. The doctor said it was probably a hematoma & in time it would go away. When dry socket was better he said I was done w/ visits. I still had cheek pain but trusted it would get better. Then, 1-1/2 weeks ago (6-1/2 wks post removal), My bruised feeling lump in left cheek started getting worse. Felt like it was swelling & more painful! Last Tues I went back to Dr. He said it was not normal. He put me to sleep again & said he found cottage cheese white puss he removed. Next day I told him the lump was still there & I didn't think he operated in right place. He assured me he did & said it was swelling from procedure. (I just knew he was wrong, since it was the same painful lump that began after wisdom tooth removal.) Anyways, I started to get sick and got a bad sore throat. Finally on Friday, he realized I was right. He said, oh, I feel the lump and that is not where I removed the puss from. He put me under again on Fri. to get to it. When I woke up, I was informed he had done "extensive mouth surgery" on me. I'm in so much pain! Apparently, he went back in through bottom gum and grinded some bone, probed around and ended up having to go far out to my cheek to finally find the lump. It was size of a grape. He removed a piece of it and cut up the rest into pieces. He has no answer as to why that happened after the wisdom tooth surgery. He said he's never seen it before. Have you ever heard of such a thing? What could it be? I've been on 2 different antibiotics now and my throat is better as of yesterday. I'm not feeling infected now, just lots of pain. (Could it have been caused by the needle of novacaine in my cheek? Could he have tweeked my cheek during the operation to cause it?) Thank you for any info you may have.
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Name:Kevin
Question:I have an abscess and will require a root canal, but I have lost my state provided insurance, and the state keeps losing my paperwork. Now I have worsened pain in the area of my jaw that is swollen, and pus is leaking it out constantly. I have also suffered from feeling ill and having constant headaches. I am wondering if this is normal? and if there is anything I can do to subside the symptoms until I can get my insurance back.
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Name:Kristin Czarny
Question:I recently went into the dentist because i had a broken tooth i had neglected to pay any attention to that was now in severe pain and black.
I am now scheduled for a root canal in a weeks time. My question is about crowns. I unfortunately cannot afford to have the crowning after the root canal. As far as I was lead to believe from my hygenist, not having the crown afterwards was possible but not recommended and I would likely be in pain again soon. After researching the procedures and complications related to tooth extractions I am now at a loss for a decision. I am afraid of having this root canal down without a crown to follow up, as I do want this tooth to be functional but do not want to experience any further pain or complications with it. I also do not want to push the matter of an extraction as I have been advised that this is painful and generally results in more complications and ends up being more costly in the long run.
Please give me any advice on this situation as I do wish to resume great dental health (now having taken 3 years paying little attention to my teeth) and I would be very upset to know that I am now unable to resume fair/good dental health after this point of neglection on my part.
Thank you!
Kristin E. Czarny
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Name:Julie
Question:I am 35 years old and affarid of dentist! In feb. 05 I had to have my first root canal and a crown on my left bottom molar second to last. Here it is April 06 and I still feel a little pain and discomfort from it. I don't know if something went wrong with the root canal or the crown, but I went back to my dentist that did the crown and they drilled it down abit figuring it was too high. that didnt do it and I wont go back to the dentist that did the root canal because I'm petrified! Could there be somthing really wrong I should be concerned with or can I leave it the way it is?
HELP :)
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Name:DeDee Bailey
Question:I am experiencing a metalic taste in my mouth. I have several mercury fillings that were applied over 30 years ago. Is the mercury now just giving off the metalic taste and if so why am I experiencing this now and not earlier in my life. Would certain vitamins cause a metalic taste reaction? Also, my teeth feel like they have a coating on them. I have contacted my water treatment company so they could make sure my treatment facilty was functioning properly and also have taken a sample of my water to the County for chemical sampling. This test checks for iron, manganese, magnesium, copper, lead, arsenic, alkaline and hardness. Thank you for taking the time to research this and responding in a timely manner.
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Name:Giselle Osborne
Question:Dear Dr Web,

I am writing to you with a question regarding my wisdom teeth. I have two wisdom teeth already on my upper and lower left jaw - they came through when I was about 20(4 years ago). However a few weeks ago I started to experience a high level of pain on my right jaw. I had a look in the mirror and noticed that it looks as though my wisdom teeth on the right side are coming through. I have been taking 500mg Ibuprofen to ease the pain, altouh these really aren't strong enough. I am suffering with jaw ache, ear ache and gum ache in the immediate area. I had an xray when my other wisdom teeth were coming trough and my dentist said that she could not see nay problem as it looked like they are growing straight.

I have been to visit my dentist a week ago and expressed my concern. She said that she is 'pretty sure' that they will grow through ok, the upper right is nearly allthe way through. Since then the pain has not subsided at all. I was wondering what you think of this? And also how long a wisdom tooth usually takes to break through the gum. The one remaining to come through on the lower right jaw is causing extremely high levels of pain now and I was wondering how long this can go on for? Anything you can suggest to ease the pain would aslo be gratefully received.

Also, I am due for a tonsillectomy within the next few months. Could this cause a further problem?

Thank you for your time and I look forward to your reply.
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Name:Helene
Question:My history is that I have been a chronic tooth grinder. Recently I had to go to a dentist because I flossed out a small portion of my bottom back tooth. They referred a periodontist and they told me I needed to have my bite rebuilt. They ground my bottom teeth to fit 8 'new teeth'. I have been wearing temporaries while they match the white of those teeth to the top six veneers I have on my front teeth (veneers I had installed six months ago by another dentist). Several situations related to matching the white of the teeth, losing the courier package with my teeth and miscommunication on their part has cause a delay in putting in my new 'bite' and I've had to wear my temporaries for 3 1/2 weeks longer than regularly expected. During this dental process a chronic illness (pituitary tumor) has flared up significantly, I have been severely depressed, fainted, and have had extreme debilitating fatigue. It has been suggested by someone this could be caused by the dental work. I don't know if this is possible but I have been very surprised how my health has significantly deteriorated and my tumor symptoms are extreme coincidentally during this time. Also I have talked to another dental patient from another state who has the same problem as me (rebuilding of bite) and their dentist created a retainer device that gradually introduces this new bite through stages before placing in the new 'built bite'. My dentist did not do this gradual process but just put in a temporary with the full bite immediately. I'm worried that "I dont' know what I don't know" and my periodontist is not doing the procedure in a way that helps my body adjust properly (hence the severe symptoms I am dealing with). Although they are very nice and apparently good at their craft (or so the lab technician has said), their delays have caused me concern about their professionalism and care for me. Can you comment? They will also be replacing my front bottom teeth and two more top ones with veneers during this process as recommended by them. Thank you for your help.
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Name:Jennifer
Question:I had #30 pulled 3 days ago. I went back to the dentist b/c I was concerned about the hole left behind turning white. My dentist wasn't there but the assistant told me that it meant it was healing properly and it was supposed to turn white, and then pink. It hasn't turned pink. Its gone back to the same appearance it was at first...which is black. Black blood I suppose. Its shrank a lot since I had the tooth pulled but she said that every day, the hole should close up a little bit more. It hasn't closed anymore. Its still too open for me to feel comfortable chewing on that side. It was a difficult extraction. She said she had to fracture part of the bone underneath b/c the roots had grown into it. When will it close up enough for me to eat on that side of my mouth again? It hurts really bad if I don't take any asperin and I'm very hungry. I've been living off of yogurt for several days now. My breath stinks nomatter how much I brush my other teeth and the "unpleasant" taste won't go away.
Also-I have a chipped tooth on the opposite side of my mouth. I'm afraid that if she can't fill it, it will have to be extracted also because I cannot afford the $630 for a root canal. But ,I never want to go through another extraction again. How long can I leave the chipped tooth in its condition. It doesn't hurt.

Thank you
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Name:ben
Question:it started two weeks ago with a wisdom tooth giving me grief, so i popped into the local dentist and she said the tooth wasn't looking good and needs to come out.
she placed a temporary filling in and said to get it looked at when i get back home after traveling in two months.
it felt much better for the next two days so i didn't bother with the pain killers she had prescribed but now things have turned a bit bad again.
my jaw hinge is rather stiff and only opens to about half and is rather painful, this even makes talking not much fun.
i also have a rather swollen gland under my chin and jaw bone, the tooth its self still feels a little sensitive but better, im just bummed that all this other stuff has cropped up.
i cant travel italy and only drink milk shakes and eat bananas now can i.
thanx and looking forward to your reply.
ben.




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Name:Denise
Question:I took my 15 and a half year old son to the orthodontist last week. It was Kyle's first visit and the ortho said Kyle would have to wait until he's about 17 to start braces and then have jaw broken since his lower jaw protrudes some. Kyle and I were very disappointed since we were ready to get started on fixing his teeth. I have insurance through my work and Kyle is covered under Tenncare (Doral Dental) through his father. I got the impression the ortho was fed up with Tenncare telling him what he could and couldn't do. Should we go somewhere else or is it true that since kyle is still growing, he's have to wait until later to have jaw broken. Is there not another way to fix the bite without breaking his jaw? Thanks for you help!!!!
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Name:Melissa
Question:My son is scheduled to get his wisdom teeth pulled tomorrow but he has a cough. Can the surgeon still perform surgery even though he has a cough?
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Name:tom
Question:when my adult teeth came in, thetwo front upper teeth each had 2 white spots in them and were near the gum line where they stayed for about 35 - 40 year. two years ago they started to drift down towards the edge of the teeth and are now causing the teeth to chip away..my dentist says the spots are probably from a lack of calcium in the makeup of the tooth. even though i've been telling him for two years that the spots were drifting downward he does not accept that thought because teeth dont grow. as a dentist i trust him but i dont accept that the teeth are not changing, because i see it. an opinion will be appreciated, thanks
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Name:Carolanna
Question:My son is 5 yrs old and his baby teeth are loose but not ready to come out...He has one of his adult teeth coming in behind the baby tooth. He is complaining of his stomach hurting is this related to his teeth?
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Name:susan
Question:My son had a lower right back tooth extrated yesterday, requiring 3 stiches and which unfortunately was quite infected. He just showed me his frenelum and it is dark red, swollen, and looks as though it has a lump in the middle of it, could there be some type of blood clot in it? Thank you for your help
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Name:Candace
Question:I just wanted to know if I could drink a couple mikes hard lemonaids (alcohol) since i just got my wisdom teeth pulled. I kno wI can;t smoke, but I didn't think drinking would hurt if I rinsed my mouth out afterwords! thank you
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Name:Brian
Question:I need a cap on a mollar is gold the best as far as longevity and freedom from further problems is concerned?
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Name:Kirsty
Question:I have small white patches on my teeth, and I don't know what they're caused by. I've only had them for a while, but they're really getting me down, i brush my teeth twice a day really thoroughly but it doesn't make them go away. i've also noticed i get bad breath now too. It seems really strange, can you help?
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Name:Mia
Question:The upper right side of my teeth hurt when I move suddenly, such as shake my head vigorously. By the time I had got to the dentist, this wasn't occuring anymore. The dentist did not see a cavity. Now, the sensation is back! It's like a weird pain, and I can't pinpoint it in a certain tooth, and again, it only happens when I move my head in a quick motion. Any ideas?
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Name:Anna Giannoulou
Question:I am a student in Birmingham, and for three days now one of my teeth is killing me (great pain near the ear as well). I want to take something to stop the pain, because i have in my mind to go back home to my dentist and fix it. I think i need an inlay or aponeurosis. What should i take to stop the pain till the end of March?
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Name:Don
Question:Three weeks ago, I went to the dentist for a deep cleaning. The Doc gave me a novacaine shot. Two days later, on the same side of my mouth I had jaw pains, and mouth irritation and could only open my mouth half way. I went to an ENT who gave me an antibiotic. The pain and swelling is mostly gone but my jaw only still opens half way. Any thoughts on my problem would be very much appreciated.
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Name:Susan
Question:I have an absess on a tooth that has a crown - my dentist has said there are several alternatives:

Try to remove crown and get to infection that way - but tooth may get broken

Drill into tooth - but may get broken

Leave absess and see how it goes


I have chosen leave absess for 6 months - but just wanted to check risk of my sinuses getting infected.

Can I not just burst absess??

I am trying to wobble crown to see if I can get it to come out.

Any advice
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Name:Gladys
Question:I have a sore spot on my tongue caused by rubbing on a partial I was wearing
even though I got a new partial I still have the spot, please tell me what I can use to clear it up
Thank you
Gladys Faulk
grannyfaulk@yahoo.com
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Name:Rebecca
Question:I have a lot of tooth decay in my front four teeth. I was a bulemic for many years and now my teeth are suffering. I have had bonding put on but the teeth are so thin it doesn't take very well and now I have different insurance so I can't go to the dentist I had been seeing. What types of things can be done so I have a normal smile?
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Name:neha gupta
Question:Hi Doctor,
My problem started some 2 years back.
My front tooth got very sensitive.I had a checkup nd doctors found that some old injury had damaged my tooth.
Finally they had t take it out nd replace it with artificial one.
But now my problem is that the one that was replaced with the help of 2 adjacent teeth gives a blackish shade around these three teeth.
Do i again need t consult the doctor or its ok.

Thanx
Neha
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Name:Rob
Question:Dear Dr.Web. 9 days ago i had my bottom right wisdom tooth pulled. When the dentist started pulling it he noticed infection underneath and gave me amoxil for it. He had to cut it in pieces and also cut the bone out around it for it to be removed. 9 Days later i am still in pain, i went back after 6 days and he rinsed out the socket and gave me a serringe to keep it good and clean. I was just wondering how long it takes the pain to go away i have been using ibuprofin that helps but only for 4 hours and it starts to hurt again along with pain in my jaw, it hurts to open all the way. What should i do. Thanks.
P.S. I am a smoker if it matters.
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Name:debby
Question:Thank you for taking my question. Our 23 month old granddaughter had her top front left tooth knocked out in a fall on 1/26/06. A pediatric dentist removed the sliver and remainder of the tooth. We are heartbroken. Is there a dental appliance (partial or something) that can be utilized to replace the missing front tooth. We are teachers and are very concerned with her speech development and chewing/digestion. Thank you for responding. We live in WV - close proximity to VA and OH.
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Name:Susie
Question:My teeth are falling out! Crumbling is actually a better word for it. I have several symptoms from what is commonly known as meth mouth, but I've never done meth. I do have fibromyalgia. Is there any medical condition that would cause this? The roots are still intact and appear to be just fine. Is there anything I can do to stop this?