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Name:paula stevenson
Question:i recently had a top tooth on the right hand sides filling replaced by a white filling, a bottom tooth filling replaced on the bottom right hand side and a new filling completed on the bottom right.
i have experienced more pain since these fillings than before i had them. my dentist said to wait a couple of months as it may subside. i have used a dental desensitizer called dentek sensiblok, which is fantastic when its working, but wears off after a week or so. If its irreversible pulpitis, do you think this desensitixer would work as well as it does? my problem is i also dont know which tooth the pain is coming from

many thanks
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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?
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Name:Michael Hupp
Question:I managed to bust up my mouth pretty good a couple days ago, requiring close to a dozen stitches to put my upper lip back together and though there was no visible damage to my teeth two of my front upper teeth are still sore. They hurt when they bang together or when I try to use them but they don't seem to be loose. Is this something that will fix itself, should I go to a dentist, and what could a dentist possibly do?

Thanks
Michael
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Name:jenny massey
Question:MY SON IS 4 YEARS OLD AND HIS 2 BOTTOM TEETH HAS ALREADY FELL OUT AND HAS A LOOSE ONE ON TOP. IS THIS NORMAL. HE STARTED GROWING TEETH AT 3 1/2 MONTHS OLD AND ALL OF THEM WERE IN AT 1YEARS OLD. HIS TEETH ARE PERFECTLY WHITE.
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Name:SCOTT O.
Question:I HAVE A TOOTH THAT IS NEXT TO A MISSING TOOTH (PLAN ON GETTING A BRIDGE SOON)BUT I HAVE NOTICED THAT THE TOOTH IS TURNING GREYISH. WHAT COULD BE WRONG??
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Name:Karen Kincheloe
Question:I am having all buccal tori, maxillary & mandibular, removed at the Univ. of Texas Dental Branch. They tell me that this boney structure will be chisled off and then stitched over. However, they were not forthcoming regarding post-operative expectations. My questions are: will I be able to eat & drink? Need a straw? Liquids only? Can you provide any type of post operative overview? Thanks so much. My surgery is Jan 20 & I am trying to get prepared in advance.
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Name:Paul
Question:I have maoved and now live on a remote island which makes it VERY hard to get any medical care. I have a swollen jaw and pain near a btooth that has begun to fall apart where it was previously filled. I believe have an abcess or infection. What can I do and since we do have a pharmacy, what should I take to relieve swelling before leaving my island for dental care?
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Name:Brian
Question:My dentist believes I have abfraction. Another dentist a few years ago thought I may be a candidate for grafting.

Can you give me more infomration about this condition? Would a dentist treat this, or a peridontist? I'm nervous about it, and just want to find some information.

Brian
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Name:Stephen keal
Question:Dear Dr Web
My wife has been in pain with her teeth for the past 4 months, this all started after a visit to her Dentist.
The Dentist said that a filling had cracked and needed replacing, the dentist was asked to replace that filling and one other filling with the white filling, this treatment was carried out, but since then she has had a tingling feeling in her teeth and most of her teeth are now painful, she describes the pain as having bitten on a peice of silver foil.
After several return visits to the Dentist she has been told that they can find nothing wrong.
Could you please tell me if you have encoutered this problem before and could you suggest what she can do about it.
Thank You
Steve Keal
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Name:Renee
Question:I had to have a root canal about a year ago and we couldn't afford a crown. Half of my tooth fell out about a month ago and the other half is still in. I had a huge "bubble" on the roof of my mouth for about 4 days but it drained and tasted REALLY bad. My question is, can I get other parts of my body infected from this? I have had bad chest pains all day and I'm not sure if my tooth has anything to do with it. I know it sounds weird but I was just wondering!
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Name:Greg
Question:Hi -

I went to the dentist and they gave me a filling for a wisdom tooth, (not sure why) and they also gave me a cleaning -

Here's my problem. Ever since, I haven't been able to taste anything!

I can tell you they numbed me pretty good. It has been a week now and the dentist is on vacation.

Is this at all normal?

I have also been using a mouth rinse not sure if this would cause any loss of taste.


Thank-you for any info.

Greg H.
Maine
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Name:elizabeth
Question:Should a temporary crown and cavity I had filled a week ago still be hurting? Also, I have had nothing but trouble with my teeth since I had my last child. Is their something with pregancy that affects your teeth?

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Name:Neal
Question:Hi I recenty visited my dentist having noticed that my gum is sore around the lower back left wisdom tooth,If i touch it with my finger it smells "Metalic" like. He said it was something called Spirochaetes (sp).In the gum.Having been given antibiotics, Penicillin 2 or 3 times and a drug specifically for the treatment of that infection.Its still there and keeps flaring up.When it doesnt flare up i can still notice the smell on my finger but not as strong.Will having the wisdom tooth out help clear it up or is there anything i can use to relieve the smell and pain in my gum till i can get to my dentist again..
Many thanks
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Name:Jenny
Question:My wisdom teeth are growing out towards my cheek, and on the right, bottom side, I can see the wisdom tooth coming up half way under the 2nd molar(?), and it's somewhat swollen. I can feel discomfort down the right side of my throat. The problem is that my husband is working on getting insurance for us, and my question is, how quick can the problem that I have go from the point it's at now, to extremely bad? Should I just go into the county E.R. Or do you think I would be ok for a couple of months more w/out getting it taken care of.
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Name:TG
Question:I went in for a consultation on removing my upper wisdom teeth. When the oral surgeon took the x-ray she saw something strange on my left lower sinus and asked that I get a CT scan to look into what it was. The CT scan came back with the following results: "they found a lump on the bottom of my left maxillary (cheek) sinus which looks like it is coming from the root of your second molar tooth.." what could this be and should I be worried?

Thank you.
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Name:Kevin
Question:I have two somethings that seem to be working out of my gums between my teeth - one on each side of an incisor. I first noticed it several months ago and thought it was popcorn hulls. However they have not worked their way out and when I rub my tongue on them they feel sharp.

This feeling they are there drives me crazy and I have developed a habit of constantly trying to loosen them with my tongue and this leads to sores on my tongue and at times one ot the other "things" seems to get loose and hurt and bleed.

Any idea of what this might be and what should I do about it?

Thanks!
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Name:Mo
Question:I have this horrible taste on the right side of my mouth and even after brushing for at least 15 mins. it's still there. My breath is horrible and a smell comes out of my nose through the right nostril. At first I thought the smell and taste were due to my wisdom teeth b/c they had been getting infected off and on for about a year. I was placed on antibiotics every time this occurred. I finally had the right wisdom teeth removed (top and bottom). In addition, I started using listerine but it only seemed to make the problem worst. I don't know what else to do. B/c of reflux I tend to brush my teeth a lot to try and prevent the acid from eating up my teeth and giving me cavities. Despite being a hygiene freak I still get cavities. All my teeth on the right side of my mouth have fillings. Do you think the fillings could be a problem? Could this also be a sign of a cavity? When I went to my doctor she said the smell definitely came from the right side in my mouth and suggested I see a dentist, but the dentist said I had a minor cavity and said that it could not cause the problem. Do you have any ideas?
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Name:Gianna
Question:I am a medical student in the Caribbean and need to have a wisdom tooh extracted, upper right. My local (island) dentist says I need an oral surgen to do it. She dosen't do them and no other dentist on the islan can. I will be going home to the states for the vaction. The longest I will go between flights is 9 days. Is this to short of a time span? The next island over can do it, so should I wait and do it here? Any help would help very much. Thanks.
Gianna
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Name:fliss
Question:Dear Dr,
I have recently completed a 1o day course of antibiotics, the first 5 day course didn't work so my dentist prescribed dual action anitbiotics,( amoxycillin and metronidazole)for a further 5 days this seemed to ease the pain but things were still tender. She recommended extracting the tooth rather than a root filling as this lower moler already had a very large filling. The pain had been so bad I agreed, but after injecting me 3 times to numb the tooth it soon became apparant things were not normal. My whole face had drooped and both my eyes were affected. She called her senior partner who said she had hit the carotid! An eye opatch was placed over the drooping eye so that I could focus out of the other. How common is this for a dentist to hit the carotid during injecting? Plus the anaesthetic hadn't gone to the tooth because she said the infection was acting as a barrier so she injected me twice more. But when she tried to extract it i could feel pain, so she called her collegue in again who checked the anaesthetic and then injected me twice more by this time my whole body was shaking uncontrollably. I thought this was through fear but I feel I probably was in shock and assume a little overloaded with anaesthetic. What do you think? the senior partner was then able to extract the tooth. But since then I have been in the same pain I was in before the extraction and I fear I may have lost a tooth that wasn't causing the pain in the first place.
I am so tired because the pain keeps me awake at night and the analgesics I am taking hardly hit the pain so 2hrs after taking them I am still in agony. My pain is still in the jaw radiating upwards to my ear sometimes my speech is affected because my tongue and jaw are sore and |I am lisping. Is this because I am probably bruised does this pain in the neck have anything to do with the carotid being hit and is this pain due to infection still? And if so how come after so much antibiotics? Please advise me do I need to go back to my dentist of which I am now petrified, or do I need to see a doctor This extraction was 2 days ago and I am still rinsing with salt water.
Thanking you and awaiting your reply
Fliss
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Name:Terri
Question:I have a friend who is experiencing extreme pain in her jaw. Lower left side (teeth 21 and 22 I believe) They have had prior root canals The teeth are sensitive to pressure and hot/cold. She has some other issues that make pulling the teeth not the best option. She has been refered to an endodontist. So then price becomes an issue. Do you know of anyone who helps people with dental bills? -a grant or scholarship or something? The local dental college has a 2-3 month wait! I can't stand seeing my friend in this much pain! What can wee do?
Thanks,
Terri
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Name:paula
Question:A close friend and his brother were born with a condition in which they either had no tooth enamel (or very weak tooth enamel, I'm not sure which) and by the early teens, most of his teeth had broken off and any brushing caused bleeding and pain. His parents were too poor to pay for the necessary surgeries (extraction of all teeth, implants, etc. - estimated at $15-20,000). Now, as a young man, his teeth are merely brown stumps. He has frequent abcesses. He does not have adequate credit to pay for the procedures, and says his insurance will not cover it either. My friend has suffered physically and, most of all, socially and emotionally, from this disorder. He never smiles and fears social gatherings, thinking that everyone will stare at his "rotting stumps." My heart breaks for my friend -- I want to help him! Are there any dentists anywhere who offer "scholarships" to patients without financial means? He has experienced significant depression as a result of his condition and is increasingly despondent.
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Name:Claudette San Pedro
Question:I've had my wisdom's taken out about a month ago, I have developed dry socket on my left side and been treated w/the dressing and everything after that was fine. Today I woke up with my gums feeling tight and having that awful taste in my mouth like I did when I had the dry socket. Is this common? Should I just rinse with warm salt water? Or should I go in and see my dentist or surgeon? I would call but it's the Thanksgiving Holiday weekend and figure no ones around. Any information to help soothe the pain and getting rid of that awful taste would be appreciated.
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Name:Shay
Question:I am a CNA working in a nursing home. We have a younger resident that is concerned about the silver fillings in his teeth. He has told me that they contain Mercury and are harmful. Would it be to his benefit to get them removed and filled with non-mercury(silver) fillings? Is this something to worry about?
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Name:Yani
Question:Is it really cause for concern for an adult to have a tongue thrust and anterior open bite? What are the noncosmetic problems associated with these?
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Name:Tonya
Question:Please tell me the pros and cons of armchair veneers (research online called them Lumineers). My dentist recommended them for me as my teeth are in above average condition however, I do not care for a space or two and I would not want to damage my teeth in any way with bonding. He said that they are safe to remove if I decide otherwise. What are the disadvantages of Lumineers if any? What have patients experienced with them? Price range? Thank you.
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Name:Kim
Question:I took my 6 year old to the dentist yesterday where the Dr. found two cavities, both in baby teeth. Is it absolutely necessary to fill them since he will be losing these teeth anyway? If he must have them filled is there any type of safe pain free way that it can be done? I am worried once he goes through the pain of the shots of Novacain that he will never want to see a dentist again. I know I personally put it off whenever possible for the same reason. The thought of him going through that kind of pain at such a young age makes me want to cry.
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Name:Sam
Question:In Decemer of 2004 I engaged in the use of polanight 16% carbamide peroxide gel. The results were great and I remember my dentist telling me if I had any sensitivity issues, I should rub Sensodyne toothpaste on the area to reduce the sensitivity. I did not, at that time, experience any sensitivity.

I have since moved to another country and had my teeth cleaned at a clinic where they used the old 'vibrating hook with water injection' as opposed to the 'high-pressure, baking soda spray' I had become accustomed to.

Since that cleaning I have experienced significant sensitivity around my mouth and it seems to be related to the receding gumline. The technician at the clinic asked me, before she started the cleaning, to be less intense with my brushing due to her perception of my receding gums.

Since the use of the 'vibrating hook with water injection' I have been experiencing a great deal of sensitivity on my upper right canine near the gum line. I also perceive there is now a slight ridge on a number of teeth where I believe the gum line once existed. The aforementioned sensitivity is most notable when I rub or scratch the area above this ridge with my finger.

I appreciate the caricature "Doctor, it hurts when I raise my arm like this!" "Well... Don't raise your arm like that!!" but these symptoms were non-existent before I had my most recent cleaning and the initial bleaching had no impact on the sensitivity of my teeth.

I have recently implemented the next application of polanight 16% carbamide peroxide gel in my continuing regimen to maintain a bright white smile and found the sensitivity of my teeth increased exponentially!! After two nights of its application I decided to take a night off and the sensitivity reduced dramatically with the exception of the upper right canine. I need to maintain my ‘pretty white smile’ as I am in public speaking and rely on my smile as a selling feature!!

Am I doing something wrong? Should I find a dentist here who uses the 'high-pressure, baking soda spray' rather than the 'vibrating hook with water injection' method of teeth cleaning? Is this sensitivity just a function of the inherent recession of my gum line with age? Are there actions I can take personally to reduce or eliminate the sensitivity I am experiencing?

I appreciate any insight you may be able to provide!!

Sam :)
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Name:Ann
Question:I am totally terrified of the dentist and i do not have one! My bottom teeth are a mess, the gums are receeding and the enamel is breaking off. Is there anything i can purchase to rebuild the enamel. Please don't say see a dentist as i can't. I have been using Corsodyl Gel and a genigel mouth wash for gingivitus
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Name:michelle chandler
Question:I have a daughter who is 2 years old and still being breastfed ( still a few times during the night but it is starting to tail off ! ) However she has some decayed teeth at the front and upper and lower back ones ! I took her along to my dentist who just said its the feeding her all the time that has caused it and if they get too bad they will have to come out ! she was and still is a very bad sleeper but no way did I think breast milk would rot her teeth! Can they not be fixed with fillings?? Untill her big teeth come in? It seems very drastic to have then removed at 2years old? please let me know what you think as I am heatbroken I have done this to her .
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Name:Sheetal
Question:I had a root canal treatment done earlier in the year and my tooth nerve was removed. I have a dead tooth and it has discloloured now. My dentist said to have a crown fitted. I want to know what my options are before I do this and what does Crown treatment actually involve? I already have one front tooth denture so don't know whether the other tooth being crowned is a good idea? What is your recommendation?
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Name:Jeevan Kodali
Question:Hi

My dentist just recommended to use Water Irrigator (by WaterkPik). I started using it and it looks fine. If I use it, can I skip flossing or should I still continue flossing. Also, I read somewhere that irrigator is not good for gum health if I have deep pockets and according to the dentist in couple of places I have pockets of 10 and few places with 5,6 and 7.

Can you please advice me on this.

Thanks
Jeevan
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Name:sara
Question:It has been 2 years since i had a teeth cleaning. I was in college and didn't have the best eating habits either. I recently went to the dentist and he said that I have mild gingivits. I am having my teeth cleaned and having cavities repaired this week. I am a smoker and a coffee and tea drinker too. I am in my early 20's and untill college had a great healthy smile. Do you think that this is because it has been so long since I had my teeth cleaned or should I be worried?
Thanks
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Name:mark
Question:How should one go about getting a second opinion if you think your dentist botched replacing a few fillings? I had a few replaced two weeks aga and have had to return three times now because of continued tooth pain since then. He "polishes down" more each time, and prescribed antibiotics on the most recent visit. My tooth pain is not getting better and I wonder if he did something wrong. Please advise. Thanks.
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Name:KT
Question:What is a dentist? and not a health professional who practices dentistry? a detailed explaination?


What are the mostcommon drugs prescribed by a dentist?

What type of pain medications do dentist use?
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Name:Helaina Jeannot
Question:The roof of my mouth has been really sore the past couple of days. I looked at it in two mirrors and it looks like it is white in color. I also have a small cut in my lower gum. Anything I eat causes excruciating pain.
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Name:Kim Walker
Question:My fiance had his top left wisdom tooth pulled about 2 weeks ago. At the same time he had a temporary bridge put in at the site of his top left molar. He is also a smoker. After about two days he complained of terrible pain in this region. I contacted his dentist who diagnosed him with a dry socket. He perscribed antibiotics and a mild pain killer. The pain did not subside so I took him in and the dentist packed the socket and said that the packing would disolve over several days. He advised to keep taking the antibiotics and the pain killers. Now my fiance is complaining of a shooting, occasionally throbbing pain in the tooth that the dentist filed down to place the bridge. The wisdom tooth socket does not hurt. He is able to brush it normally with out pain. My question is: Is the pain in the tooth related to the dry socket or the bridge? I would really like a response to this ASAP because he is a bear to live with due to pain.
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Name:maya
Question:Hello there,
About 4 months ago a piece of my tooth broke off while i was chewing gum. i haven tgone to the denist yet for lack of funds. But now that i have waited so long i can no longer eat on that side of my mouth or sleep because of extreme tooth aches at night. I know that i must get this taken care a.s.a.p but i just dont know when that will be possible.I was wondering if there was anything i could do in the meantime for the tootheache-besides o.t.c. painkiller to help with the ache?

thank you so much for your time and input,
maya
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Name:Doug
Question:Hello,
I've been having trouble with what I think is a swollen gland on the left side under my jawline. It comes and goes maybe every 2weeks, ~12hrs at a time. It only seems to flare up during chewing, drinking or even just sucking on a candy. I was wondering if this could be some kind of infection or due to something else. I would appreciate any advice. Thanks!
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Name:Erica
Question:I had #14 molar and #13 root (the tooth was already broken off) removed Wednesday 7-20-05. The number 14 tooth was hard to get out. they ended up having to section the root and bore it out with a drill which was very painful. It has been 4 days now and I'm still experiencing swelling and quite a bit of discomfort. This tooth had been abscessed. I was not given any antibiotics before or after the extractions.The empty socket is very sore and covered with a white substance. I have not touched it to see if it is full of pus or not, I really don't want to touch it, it's very sore even if my tongue touches it. Could this be a dry socket? I will be contacting my Dentist Monday morning if it hasn't improved by then I just wonder if there is something I can do until then. I have been doing the salt water rinses. any advice would be appreciated. Thank you in advance.
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Name:Nichole
Question:I had a filling done last week on the very last moller and I haven't had as much pain with a filling like I am having. Not even when I got my wisdom teeth cut out!!! I guess my question is how long does pain usually last and why does it hurt soooo much?
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Name:Delaine Certo
Question:I had to have 3 partial crowns put in recently. 3 weeks ago the doctor gave me shots to numb my mouth. The next day I noticed a hard small painful bump at the site of the injection on my upper gum. When I returned to the dentist yesterday he said he didn't know what it was. He said it could be a "bone spirul". (sorry about the spelling - I don't have a clue what he meant and he didn't explain)

He gave me another injection yesterday. Today I have a NEW painful bump in that site! Seems a little coincidental not to have something to do with the injection.

Can you please share your ideas about what this is and what I can do about it. It's painful to the touch - even from outside my mouth through skin.

delaine
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Name:mands
Question:Hi, one side of my jaw feels achey and i have got two black spots on my gums.
what could this be.......?
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Name:Rebecca
Question:9 days ago I had 5 fillings replaced. Old ones were almalgam (my spelling's awful!!)new ones are tooth colored of some sort. Anyway, they were all on the right side so they were all done on the same visit. numerous injections later, i was numb and the procedure began. Everything went fine. That evening I was unable to open my mouth more than 1/2 inch. Next I began having tooth pain in one of my back molars. I went to the dentist again 2 days ago, he checked me for a muscle spasm from the injections which I was negative for (my jaw was now opening fine), and filed down a few spots that were showing up on the bite paper. Starting last night (26 hrs after my last visit) my ear pain became excruciating. I happened to have some pain medication from another incident, and between that and a heating pad I am managing. He told me in that last visit that it is going to take time for me to recover from all those shots. I am supposed to go back in 5 days. I am just worried I may have an infection or something more serious than needing to recover from shots. What do you think? I appreciate your time!
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Name:jen
Question:I am 16 years old and I would like to get Invisalign. It is only my left front tooth that is crooked. anyways, Invisalign is expensive and I don't know if it's classified as "cosmetic." My mom has CSEA Insurance and I am wondering if CSEA would cover Invisalign. Also, on the Invisalign site it says that if you have Orthodontic Insurance, Invisalign "should" qualify. So my question is, Would CSEA cover Invisalign?
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Name:d gardner
Question:I recently had a sinus infection and was treated by my family practioner with antiboitics and antihistamines, I have noticed that my back molar on the upper left side seems to be loose. What would cause this? Should I see about having it removed? Thank you for your advice.
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Name:Ashley
Question:My apologies for the last "question" that came through blank!

I'm a 16 year old female, who is currently in alot of pain due to toothache/swollen gums. This problem arose approximately 3 days ago, and started off midly only to progress to unbearable throbbing located in the lower front section of my mouth. My front teeth are pretty crowded, the typical- two teeth in front and one on each side of those two have been pushed back. My wisdom teeth started to grow in about 2 years ago (i was 14), and I've never experienced any problems with them except that they haven't fully erupted and are believed to be partially impacted in my gums. The current throbbing that I am experiencing is not located anywhere near my wisdom teeth, though many (non professionals) have said it is my wisdom teeth that are causing this pain.
To sum it up it's like this; my lower front gums are swollen and aching, my lower front teeth are so sensitive that lightly pressing my tongue on top of them causes me extreme pain, and I've been up for the past 2 night crying from this feeling. I've been taking Tylenol Extra Strength aswell as using Ambesol. I've tried salt walter rinse, I've tried warm tea bags, I've tried almost everything aside from hitting myself over the head (though I've thought about it) to take this pain away. I will be seeing a dentist ASAP, but my question is mainly: what does this sound like to you? I really appreciate you taking the time to respond to my question.. it'll save me from going nuts trying to figure this out.

-Ash
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Name:Ashley
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Name:jane
Question:My 2 top front teeth are worn short. They are very sensitive. My dentist has talked to me about bonding or lumineers. But how would that help the open worn part of the tooth?
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Name:daryl
Question:will cutting of frenulum of lower lip help to reduce regression of lower midline gums? What are benefit/risk?
Thankyou
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Name:Brian Manasco
Question:Hello, I had what I believed was an ulcer in the back left part of the top of my mouth, so I got one of those nitrate sticks to try to heal it up, but it didn't work. So I went to the dentist and he said that my wisdom tooth was rubbing against my cheek and made an ulcer, which he said had some infection in it. I have pain, plenty of it, mostly in the cheek. It looks kind of pale too. He gave me some antibiotics (erythromycin) to take, I've been taking it for four days. Also I was using orajel on the cheek to numb the pain so I can actually eat something. How long will it take for it to go away, so I can get this tooth out? Does all of that sound right? Hope so. Let me know something. Thank you
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Name:J. Couture
Question:Hi.I am 41 years old.I have an impacted wisdowm tooth,the top of the wisdown tooth is out a little and pushing the tooth beside it causing pain in this area.I do not want to take the risk of having my wisdowm removed,i want to have my tooth beside my wisdowm tooth to be removed to make room for my wisdowm tooth.Do you think a dentist would do that?I am willing to make this sacrifice for not taking the risk of having my wisdowm tooth removed.I will appreciate very much if you could answer my question.Thank you J.
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Name:Cindy
Question:I have bad pain in my jaw, i had teeth #17 &18 removed by a surgen in Jan, I am just now experiencing BAD pain int he area in my jaw. I went to the dentist today thinking that I must have a bone spur or something? He took x-rays and there is nothing? no tooth fragment or bone there at all. He is refering me back to the surgen BUT, if it is just nerve damage what could a surgen do for it? there is no bone spur to remove? So what could be the problem? I'm very confussed!
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Name:David Caldwell
Question:The enamel on the very tips of my canine teeth has worn down. I have been told that crowns are the only real corrective option, that fillings don't last long. The canine teeth are otherwise very healthy and I dislike the thought of grinding them away in the process of adding crowns. Are there other corrective options?

Thank you for your help.
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Name:mark
Question:please can u help iv been 2 my dentists and he said i have a abses and the only way to fix the problem is to take the nerve out is this true and after a few years the tooth will become britle and fall out he has started me on antibiotics for it wont that sort it out and stop me having the nerve out? the reason im worried is i want to hav my teeth straighten as it not doing any good for my confidence ie i dont smile as i dont want to spend lots of money and find out my tooth is going to fall out and ruin what iv spent on straighten my teeth please hurry 2 answer thanks
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Name:mark
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Name:art
Question:age 41.

2 weeks ago i had all my wisdom teeth pulled. the bottom left one was impacted against my molar and infected so the one molar was removed also.

i was told by my dentist i had a slight dry sockets on both bottoms.

after the surgery, two big holes where left on the bottom where my wisdom teeth were.

they have not closed up. will they close up ??? how long shall i wait to see the dentist again, if they dont ???
what can be done to close up the holes ????

thanks
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Name:Rebecca
Question:Hi Dr Web,
I'm 18 and I've always had really good teeth. My mum has really good teeth (minus one filling that she was rushed to have on the morning of her wedding day ... that marriage didn't last in case you're wondering...) and my dad also has pretty good teeth. Before I start I'll be perfectly honest and say I have a phobia of dentists, anaesthetics and needles (don't yell at me) so i've only ever been to the dentist and that was when I was 10. They said my teeth were fine. I brush them every day (usually two or three times), and occasionally floss and use mouthwash. I don't consume dairy products but I get my daily intake of calcium through soy, vegetables and supplements when necessary (so please don't lecture me on that because I study nutrition and know it like the back of my hand).
My problem is that about half an hour ago I noticed a pain in my mouth. Don't ask how because I could only feel it when I touched it, and even though I'm a compulsive nail bitter (i try to stop every day!!!!!) i don't actually shove my hands in my mouth very often...
I felt the pain and wondered what it was so I looked in the mirror and it just looked a little bit red so I thought maybe I'd eaten something and just hurt the gum a bit, because when I was a kid I pierced my gum with a corn chip and even though it didn't take long to heal it inspired in me a fear of the damn things for life...
I had a drink of soy milk (hi calcium in case you're wondering) because whenever I have a toothache or something I also gargle milk, drink milk and sometimes even dip a tissue in milk and hold it tightly between my teeth ... not that this happens often but I've learned to fix my problems without dentists!!!
However, when I looked in the mirror again (in a better lit room) I noticed that there seems to be a bruise on the top of my gum at the back of the left hand side of my mouth (where you'd expect to find a wisdom tooth). I have had a little bit of pain there before that has felt like my wisdom teeth are coming through, but they haven't yet and it has never bruised before. I am starting to be able to feel slight pain in my mouth even without touching it and as I said, it has only been about half an hour. I'm guessing that maybe drinking the milk or touching it that time has irritated it but i don't really know...
What do you think this could be? I refuse to go to a dentist so I hope you don't think it's anything severe. I rarely get teeth pain and when I do I ignore it because I'm that scared of dentists and it always goes away, however I have always had reasonably sensitive gums (I have sensitive skin as well so I think that's just how I am) ...
Please tell me what you think this bruise could be, and how to make it go away. (I know that you can only give advice and it's better to go to an actual dentist, but my family doesn't have a dentist and I will really wait till breaking point to go...even though I know I'll probably pay for that one day...)
Thanks.
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Name:Venus
Question:What excercises are out there to correct tounge thrusting? A woman in my orthodontist clinic told me to hold a button to the roof of my mouth with a string attatched to correct this. Have you heard of such a thing? I would like one or two excercises I can do until I am done with my treatment and can then afford to see a Speech Pathologist.
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Name:Bob Mowery
Question:Hello Dr. I have a molar (#30) which had a heavy filling and cracked off below the gumline. I have no pain and went to the dentist and was told it was non vital to ice. Reccommendation see a Endodontist get a root canal and cap it. I trust my dentist and belive he has my best intrest in mind,BUT, an extraction would be much easier and cost effective. My question is if they take braces off people after a certian amount of time and their teeth don't move back, at 45 what are the chances that my teeth are going to get all wacked out of shape by loosing old # 30 ? I know definate answers are impossable but how about some percentages. Thank You.

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Name:Dawn Balsamo
Question:Yesterday afternoon at about 3:30 I had two fillings in my upper right teeth. I was numb up to my eye muscles (couldn't even squint) until 8:00 last night. That's when I noticed the pain in my cheek and swelling. The pain runs under my cheek bone from my nostril toward my ear and down my face, and is so swollen I look like a chipmunk. I finally got in touch with my dentist's office (they are closed on Friday), and was told that a blood vessel might have been punctured and could take up to two weeks for the pain and swelling to subside. Since no one ever looked at me, I don't feel that they could make an accurate diagnosis. Does this sound plausible? I can't smile or eat because of the pain and swelling, and I now have to go through the weekend like this.
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Name:Andre Gooden
Question:

I am experiencing a popping sound in my lower jaw, just below right ear when chewing. I wrapped aroung a corn on the cob the other day, and there is now a constant 'discomfort' there.

Whats happening?
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Name:Justin Fleming
Question:I am truly worried. I have this ball shaped lump on the right side of my jaw bone. It is quite small and I have had it for three to four months. It is not painful, except for when I press on it, and I can move it around with ease. Gross right? I have been reading a lot about oral cancers in school and honestly, a touch freaked out. I believe it is a swollen saliva gland, yet why would it be so balled up and inside my actual cheek? Any reply would be wonderful, thanks!
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Name:Judi
Question:I went to the dentist yesterday to get my old briodge removed and to be prepped for a new one. After the third shot of novican, i was still not numb. The doctor asked me if I had taken any pain killers, like advil recently. I hadn't, however I am on a anti-depressant. Could this have made the novaicane ineffective? Coulda really high stress level make the novicane not work?
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Name:anurag
Question:My son is 4 yrs old, his dentist has told to get remove all his 8 molars since they are decaying and have infection. My child has neurological disorder. My questions are:
With 4-5 yrs remaining for permanant molars to come, how is he going to chew. Any temporary arrangement is available?
Is it going to affect permanent teeths.
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Name:Patrick
Question:Hello,

Can you please help me? My problem is a tooth that is still sore 3 weeks after having a deep filling replaced.
My old filling was cracked, so my dentist cleaned it out and replaced it. He said the filling was fairly deep. I think he used a composite to refill it, for at least part of the new filling if not all. It doesn't hurt as much as it did before he replaced the filling, but it's still sore 3 weeks later - as if the problem is inside the tooth itself. It does not hurt when I chew, tap on it, nor is it sensitive to hot/cold. It's just an aching that has been lingering for a long time. I went back to the dentist 10 days ago, but he didn't really have an answer. He just said I may need a root canal sometime down the road, but not now. Is it normal for a tooth to be taking such a long time to feel normal again after have a deep filling replaced? Thank you very much for your help!
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Name:kader
Question:Good Evening Dr,

My first molar on lower right side is broken for 6 mths. The gums were swollen but after taking some medication it went down. There is a small lump left at the area. The gum is turning black (inside the tooth). However, there is no pain or any discomfort. I consult two dentists and one suggest for root canal treatment and other suggest for extraction. I’m confused. I would like to seek for advice on the following issues:

1. How long can I wait for a treatment? (RCT is expensive & I need to save some $$ for that) (will take long)
2. Will it affect the neighboring tooth?
3. Can it be covered by simple filling?
4. What are pros and cons of a extraction? And how can I replace the missing tooth?

Your advice will be greatly appreciated

Fr: Very worried young man
Kader
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Name:kader
Question:Good Evening Dr,

My first molar on lower right side is broken for 6 mths. The gums were swollen but after taking some medication it went down. There is a small lump left at the area. The gum is turning black (inside the tooth). However, there is no pain or any discomfort. I consult two dentists and one suggest for root canal treatment and other suggest for extraction. I’m confused. I would like to seek for advice on the following issues:

1. How long can I wait for a treatment? (RCT is expensive & I need to save some $$ for that) (will take long)
2. Will it affect the neighboring tooth?
3. Can it be covered by simple filling?
4. What are pros and cons of a extraction? And how can I replace the missing tooth?

Your advice will be greatly appreciated

Fr: Very worried young man
Kader
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Name:Chris
Question:hi i had my wisdon teeth taken out a few months ago and had a major toothache before that. after the wisdom teeth on the right side came out i got a puss ball there and the gums felt really wierd but i thought it was something left over from the serguery but now the tooth ache is back and so is the soreness in the gums like the whole one side is sory and it hurts to even touch the tooth or the gums in that area can u please tell me what that might be or how to fix it thanks
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Name:Ty
Question:Hello Doctor,
My sister has braces that have been somewhat neglected for awhile. She no longer sees the doctor that put them on. My question is, can another dentist take over her case or does she have to go back to the same doctor? Also, at what point (after how many months) is it too late to work with them? Would it be better or cheaper to start over? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks alot.
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Name:reggie
Question:my 15 yr od son still has not gotten his 12yr old molars. he has had braces for 5 yrs and we are almost at the end of this treatment. i took him to an oral surgeon who said that 3 of the 4 molars are just starting to come in and he would leave it to nature and there is room for them to come in and it is ok to remove the braces.
the orthodontist, disagrees, and says that if he finished the brace treatment and then down the road the molars come in crooked they will mess up his teeth and we will be back in braces again, so he feels that the molars shoud be manually pulled down while he still has the braces.
i am in the middle and don't know what is right. they are goin to talk and come up with a plan.
what do you think
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Name:Matthys Witte
Question:I really need your advice.

Every morning I wake up with extremely sore teeth, usually the front ones only, and they are slightly wobbling (very slightly) but they hurt very much. And by the end of the day it usually goes better, but it's getting worse every morning. I keep thinking I sleep on resting and putting my heads weight on my teeth, but how can I prevent that? and that might not even be the reason, but it hurts and I'm scared I might lose my adult teeth at only 18 yrs of Age. Any advice is valued thankyou.
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Name:julie lucey
Question:im 5 months pregnant is it safe to have a filling.or to have any treatment?
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Name:Heather
Question:I had 3 wisdom teeth removed Feb 12, 2005. 4 weeks later I noticed a big round red ball, which I called a bubble, in the hole on the bottom. After visiting the Doc, I had an infection and had to have the 'bubble' removed and had the hole packed with medicated gaze for 3 days. A week later I have the 'bubble' again. I went back in to see the doc and he told me I could take care if it myself with salt water. I asked him what it was and he said swollen tissue. Now, it doen't not hurt, but it has white/yellow puss. I can push on the side of my jaw and it comes out, but which I roll a q-tip to avoid getting the puss in my mouth.(yuck) My questions are...what the heck is that thing, why is it there, and how can I get rid of it???? Doc told me once the hole closes up, which he gave me a months time from March 30th, the tissue will go down? I'm not buying it. Please please give me some advice!!!!!!! Heather
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Name:Lotte
Question:Dear Dr. Web:

My dentist just put bonding on my molars to re-build my bite. Ever since two of the molars have been extremely sensitive to bite. I did not have this problem before – in spite of the fact that the enamel was very thin. Is this something that goes away over time?

Thank you very much in advance.
Lotte
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Name:Sandy
Question:I have a large filling on the back of tooth #31. It has already been replaced 3 times. I just went for a check up and it's loose again. My dentist now wants me to go in for crown lengthening and then a root canal and crown. He thinks it will be too close to the nerve to just fill it again. I am absolutely terrified at the thought of having all this done and would prefer to have the tooth extracted (which the dentist doesn't think I should have done). Which would be a better option for me and why?
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Name:David
Question:Crown was done on molar about 6 months ago. No root canal was needed. This tooth has been sensitive to chewing ever since. No pain any other time. The dentist lowered the bite last month but it has not helped.
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Name:katie
Question:i got my wisdom teeth pulled just the 2 right the top one was quick and now theres no pain for it but the buttom one he had to drill its been 4 days and im in a lot of pain on my lower jaw its a little swollen and brused
1:how long will this pain last
2:im also a somker he said not to somke for 72 hrs so i didnt until last night im i ok to be smoking now or can this be cuaseing my all this pain
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Name:Andrew Wonder
Question:my one front tooth seems to have worn down in comparision to my other front tooth. The top of the teeth are similar, but about half way down the tooth the one tooth seems to have lost the front enamel. The tooth that I speak of seems to almost have the ability to see thru it in the right lighting. I'm curious to what may have happened.

Thanks, Andrew
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Name:Wendy
Question:Last week I had a cavity filled on my remaining top right wisdom tooth. I don't have any pain or apparent swelling, but my right cheek dimple is missing when I smile! Do you know what might have caused this and do you think it's possible that is will be permanent?
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Name:Jodie
Question:I had a lower back molar extracted yesterday because it was severly broken & abscessed. I read that a sign of dry socket is being able to see the bone in the extraction site. I CAN see the bone & there is also a bit of bloody pus forming around & in the socket. Is this a sign that I am getting dry-socket? If not, is it anything I should call my dentist for?
Thank you so much!
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Name:Jim
Question:My teeth have been loose for sometime now. I just went looking in the mirror and i've noticed my teeth seem quite big recently. Also my front tooth is coming through my gums near the top of the front tooth. I go to the dentist every 6 months, I just went recently under 3 months ago, and they always say everything looks fine. But I dont think everyting looks fine. My teeth do hurt now and then and the gumlines have been receding greatly.
Thanks
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Name:Kristin
Question:Five days ago I had a very small surface-type cavity filled at my dentist. Ever since then, I have had pain in my jaw and in the tooth (molar) that I had filled. I received 2 novacaine shots even though the cavity was on the surface, and although I felt nothing during the procedure the pain has not gone away and sometimes feels worse. What could be the problem? I am worried - I had no pain whatsoever before this procedure and now my jaw just aches all the time. Any ideas? Thank you!
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Name:Deb
Question:I go to the dentist every 6 mo.- I was in last mo. for my reg. cleaning. On Presidents Day I took one bite of a turkey sandwich and broke a molar. Last week they finally got me in to my dentist. He said I needed a crown, which is fine, so he put in a temp. and I go back in two wks. As soon as the numbness wore off that day I was in pain. Now my ear and throat are sore on the side he worked on. How can I help this on my own? I can never get in to that dentist it seems when the problem occurs. Thanks, Deb
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Name:Jess
Question:I just noticed a small cavity in my upper front tooth. I called the dentist and they scheduled me for a cleaning in 2 1/2 months. I had mentioned that I noticed a cavity. Should I try to schedule an appointment in a different office? or is it usual to schedule a cleaning first? I don't want my front tooth to fall out!

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Name:Ian Redlin
Question:After having my wisdom teeth removed, as the healing process progressed and the gums around one of the lower wisdom teeth healed and kind of collapsed together, a sharp part of my jaw bone broke through the skin on the inside of my mouht (next to the tongue). It's very painful. Is there anything that can be done about this or will it eventually heal?
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Name:Michael
Question:Today, I went to the dentist to have a wisdom tooth extracted, I recently cracked it. The tooth is fully exposed. However, he could not complete the procedure because no matter how much novicane was used, he could not get the nerve numb. He stated that it might be because there is infection from the tooth being cracked and sometimes the nerves will not take the novicane. I am currently taking antibiotics until my next visit to try again. Does this sound like a normal thing to happen? The dentist is not an oral surgeon, however he has experience extracting wisdom teeth.
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Name:Alex
Question:I need to have my wisdom teeth pulled out. I know that but my front most tooth on the top of my mouth, is kind of loose...just a little bit. I know that my teeth are moving because of the wisdom teeth, because they hurt a little bit in the morning. I was wondering if that front tooth being loose a little bit is a serious problem. I have healthy teeth and gums.
Thanks
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Name:Melanie
Question:I am wondering in cases of teeth grinding, how long does it take for teeth to gring through the enamel?
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Name:Amjad
Question:iam afirst year university student .I study dentistry.Iam thinking to change medicine because ithink it deals with more science,but ilike working with my hands alot so please what do advice me to do .THANK YOU DR.
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Name:Dena
Question:I got all 4 of my wisdom teeth out almost 2 months ago and I am having a bitter taste (like metal) coming from where the teeth were extracted. What can be done about this? Should I be worried, or go see a doctor?
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Name:Dena
Question:I got all 4 of my wisdom teeth out almost 2 months ago and I am having a bitter taste (like metal) coming from where the teeth were extracted. What can be done about this? Should I be worried, or go see a doctor?
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Name:Dena
Question:I got all 4 of my wisdom teeth out almost 2 months ago and I am having a bitter taste (like metal) coming from where the teeth were extracted. What can be done about this? Should I be worried, or go see a doctor?
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Name:Casey
Question:I am 17 years old and have never had braces in my whole life. I currently had my 4 molars removed about a year ago. All of my teeth are straight, but the front 1 tooth on my anatomical right side. It is protruding out from the rest of the teeth. I think that braces with be a waste of time and money! Is there any alternative other than braces to straighten that one tooth?
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Name:Gloriella
Question:I had a rootcanal done 2 1/2 years ago. The specialist did the rootcanal and then I was supposed to go back to my dentist to get the crown but I never did. The reason was because I got pregnant. Now my molar has started to chip. I want to know if this could bring on health problems.
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Name:Danielle Pries
Question:My two top wisdom teeth have started to grow in.. they arent too far out yet..

but my problem is with my lower teeth.. in back of my molars i have no room for my wisdom teeth to grow in, and two days ago.. i noticed a circular bright red swollen bump where my wisdom tooth should be growing in.

ive researched online ALL over.. and it seems it could be a number of things. I was just wondering if this is a commen thing, or if its related to my wisdom teeth growing in?

my teeth dont hurt at all.. but this swollen circular bump is sore. its rather hard and it seems to be under a thick layer of gum.. but its just popped out there like a mini cherry or something.haha.

if you have any idea on what it is, id appreciate it.
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Name:Donna
Question:I have bonding on my first top four teeth and have worn this for about 10 years or so, I went to my dentist to improve the look since I have coffee and food stains on them. My dentist started to rebond my teeth but my gum between the front upper two teeth would bleed so he cauterized my gum since he said that I had too much. After this cauterization my gum became sensite to touch and I went back to the dentist and told him; which he say that this had never happened to him before with a patient. He sent me to a peridontist for further evaluation. The peridontist say that after examination and X-ray that the bonding was pushing in on a bone and was making my gum tissue inflamed and needed to come out. I had surgery with him for about an hour or so and he removed some of the gum tissue to relieve the pain. Now I have paining, burning and tingling for about two weeks now although the surgery was in August and never got completely well, my gum stayed sensitive between the front top teeth and behind the same teeth at the top. Can you tell me where to start with this nerve wrenching pain that is driving me crazy, it's almost intolerable? I went back to my dentist and he thinks it is neuralgia but I also went back to the peridontist and he thinks that the gum still may be getting well and that the numbness, tingling and burning is okay. I asked the dentist should I have the bonding removed and he said no, he doesn't think this is the problem at all. I visited a neurologist and the strange thing to me is that I told him of my problem and he never looked in my mouth but prescribed neurontin 100 mg, three times daily and next take two pills three times daily. This pill constipates me and makes my stomach hurts. I feel like I need to see another periodontist or someone, can you please give me some advice? A painful gum like mine is taking away the enjoyment of life for me. I am using Orabase on my gum but I don't want to use this for the rest of my life to numb my gum
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Name:Chrissy
Question:I'm getting my braces off in about a week and I was wondering how long should I wait before I use crest whitestrips. They wouldnt affect the wearing of my retainer at night, so im wondering if i could wear them right away.
Thank You,
Chrissy


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Name:Tonya
Question:I am currently 34 weeks pregnant and I know that cavitites during pregnancy is not uncommon but I have 2 molar teeth that have chipped or broken off. I don't know if it started out as a cavity and gradually started breaking but one of them is broken down to the gum and the other has just started to chip. I can floss and get bits of tooth particles, or even drink and they chip. It does not cause any pain whatsoever but i am kind of worried. I must admit that i did not take my prenatal vitamins like i should have since they made me sick, i don't know if they have anything to do with this or not. BUt i was just wondering what it is thats going on with me. thanks
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Name:shan
Question:hi dr.web,my problem started eight months ago when my right first molar that had a filling in started to hurt,my dentist x-rayed it and it looked find but refilled it.after the pain was still there i was put on antibiotics and it still hurt.he root canaled it and after five more weeks pain was worse so even though he could'nt find the cause pulled it out.two weeks later the gap still hurts and the one above had a small hole thats now been filled.it's still hurting in both places,he say's the only thing left to try is a night guard incase i'm clenching my teeth at night but i've had pain for so long i'm worried thats not going to help either.what do you think it could be please because my dentist said it's a mistery to him yours hopefully
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Name:Claudio
Question:hi,
I had my three remaining wisdom teeth removed five days ago. On the fourth day I developed a great deal of swelling on my lips. I had tiny little blister filled with yellow fluid. I was told my dentist that this was Herpes liabialis. I was stunnded because I have never had this in my life. It is not painful but it tingle and itched before the swelling.He assured me that unfortunely,some viruses lay dormant and invasive dental work can cause a flare up of these viruses. I dont understand , does this happen often ? Have you seen this in your practice? Can dirty equiptment be responsible for this? What about an addverse reaction to the anasthetic? I stopped taking the antibiotic prescribed to prior to the procedure because i did not agree with me. I am currently taking an antibiotic because I developed a skin infection 2 secondary to procedure. Im also taking Valtrex fo rten days. What do think?? Is all due to my procedure or a dorment virus.. please answer asap
thank you ,
claudio
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Name:Lindsay Showalter
Question:I noticed that while I was pregnant that my front teeth had started to feel as if they were coming loose...now the baby is 2 months old & I can push my teeth or the gum right above my teeth & they actually do move a little. I'm sure this is a sign of gum disease, but I was wondering if the looseness can be stopped. I do brush & floss & do not want to loose my teeth!! Esplecially mt front top two. What do I need to do? I also have no dental insurance. Thank-you for reading my question.
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Name:Vic
Question:I am 23 years old and i underwent orthodontic treatment to straighten out my crooked teeth, both in my upper and lower jaw for about 1.5 years in Adelaide, Australia. i am now wearing retainers. the problem is, my two front teeth have all straighten out but there's a space of a small triangle between my two front teeth and the gum at the gum margin. when i asked my dentist, he said it's perfectly normal and that the shape of my two front is the reason why. but he said he could chip off a part of my two front teeth's enamel to remove the space but he can't gurantee that the space will disappear and he also said that if the front tooth doesn't move, there will be a space between my front tooth. Extremely confused and don't know if i should go ahead with the chipping of enamel.
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Name:francesca
Question:about two months ago i got a little bump of tissue behing one of my front teeth. This bump grow and continues to grow. I have been to the dentist and he said it was nothing, but not the bump and my tooth both hurt and the tissue seems to be growing over the back of my tooth and is shifting the whole tooth over. Any idea what this is?
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Name:Mary
Question:I've had caps put in. (No root canals.) It's been 3 days so far. I stopped hurting til I had pizza yesterday and after that it just started hurting again. Why am I still very sensitive and hurting? You don't think the caps will fall out, do you?
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Name:Donna
Question:I'm a healthy 43 yr. old with good dental health. I've never been "afraid" of the dentist, it's never been a problem to get fillngs, etc. The last 2 times I've had to be "numbed" ( once for filling replacement, once for my first crown) my dentist has had extreme trouble getting me to a point where I don't feel anything. For example, three and four shots, and one time I MADE them give me gas, because I could still feel. It's not always like this. He gave me one shot last time to fix my crown, and I was fine. Needless to say I've become so skiddish, I dread going!! I have an appointment thurs. for my second crown, and am terrified they will not be able to get my mouth numb for the drilling. Is there anything I can do beforehand to help this? Someone told me to go on a full stomach, and the medicine will take better effect. Is this true? Please help! I hate being afraid, and worse, I hate the PAIN!
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Name:Tracey Gainforth
Question:I am a forty year-old female who has never experienced any pain after having a cavity filled until these past few months. I just had an extraction 6 weeks ago which took some time to heal and was extremely painful. Thought that was over with! I had two fillings done on back two upper left molars (one not deep, one deep). So that was Tuesday, it is now Saturday and I am still experiencing pain that is radiating all over the left side of my mouth. I visited the dentist yesterday and had an xray of the area. She said there is no inflammation and it could just be because it was deep and to call agasin MOnday if I am still experiencing pain. My question is, how long should I expect this to last? I have been taking Advil every 4-6 hours (and she is aware of that) but it does little to help the pain. I am muddling through the best I can, but I am having trouble focussing on work /home because the pain is so annoying....I also have periods that are pain free for an hour to two at a time. Another question is, is this normal for some folks? Why after all these years of having a good experience at the dentist, are things so miserable now? I normally have a very high pain tolerance by the way. I appreciate you taking the time to answer my question.

Tracey
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Name:Deana
Question:Hi I know this question is going to sound strange, but I hope you can help.
I have been having pain in my lower front and back gums, that's not the strange part. My wisdom teeth are causing some of this pain. The strange part is I feel my teeth pop in my mouth sometimes. If I push on the bottom of my gums or open my mouth really wide. It like they're shifting or rubbing up against each other. Also sometimes my bite is off. None of my teeth are loose if I pull on them. I have been to the dentist three times and have had two xrays in a months time. I've also seen two different dentist. One dentist told me my teeth popping could be because my teeth were forced togeather by my wisdom teeth and they were rubbing up against each other, the other didn't know what it could be and never heard of it. My xrays showed no gum damage and my teeth were fine. This popping is really freaking me out. Do you think it could be caused by the over crowdedness in my mouth. If so will having my wisdom teeth removed fix the promblem.
Thank you,
Deana
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Name:Deyanira
Question:55 year old male with limited movement due to a stroke, and no dental problems. What are some things he can do to maintain his teeth healthy? Tooth Brushes?
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Name:Stephanie
Question:Today I noticed that my bottom front teeth were unusually sore. I looked in the mirror and my gums were cherry red and I can pull my gum line away from my teeth as if I cut it. What could cause this and what remedy might help? Thank you have a great day!
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Name:Chelsey
Question:Hi

I had all 4 of my wisdom teeth removed just 5 days ago. I see to be heaing just fine, just a little stiffness and swelling around my lower jaw. However, saliva continues to collect on the back of my tongue. It's no regular spit; it thicker and sometimes colored. No matter how many times I try to spit it out ita always comes back. What could be causing this? Also, the remaining stiffness seems to be located in my left lower cheek. How can I ease that feeling? Thanks.
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Name:Anna Spruell
Question:Six days ago I had tooth #14 extracted. It is still sore but not really painful until I try to drink. No matter what the tempurature of the drink is it send a searing pain through the socket and down to my jar. And this usually persists till I give up an take one of the prescribed pain pills the doctor gave me. I went back to my dentist and they "packed" the site with some stuff that tastes awful and looked like shredded tobacco. The said it will help the healing process. In the mean time though it is not helping with the pain of drinking at all. What should I do? Should I keep going back to the dentist and let them do this again (which is what they told me to do if the pain continued after this first treatment) and what are they using to "pack" the tooth? It is really frustrating to me to have gone through the pain of having a tooth extracted because it was causing pain and then after everything is done, they pain I have still feels like the tooth is still there. Also, I have several ridges in the socket they they say are bone fragments? Are they going to go away on their own? Do they have nerve endings? Is that why my mouth still hurts when I drink? Please help.
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Name:Khera Steele
Question:My 12yr. old, had his impacted 12yr. molars and upper impacted wisdom teeth removed. I looked in his mouth 2 days after the surgery, I did'nt see any stitches. Are there any dangers in not having stitches in those areas and will the area heal normally?
Please advise.
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Name:cory
Question:re: "molar" behind my eyetooth- it is majorly filled up with filling..last night the outerwall broke off night while eating pizza (soft part, not crust) Broke off but still some wall left below the fum line...The filling is staying firmly in place and I have no pain. Can tooth be fixeed without being fixed by a crown?
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Name:Roxanne
Question:I am so sorry, I hit the shift key, and it was sent before I finished. I have to wait because I am still under her guaranty for one more year but after that I don't know what to do. I knew that I was going to have to change my eating habits but it seems no matter what I do because of the pressure of eating, I could pop off a tooth at any time and this is not what I paid for. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you.
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Name:Roxanne
Question:Hello,
Two years this month I made a decision to get Porcelain Veeneers. I had stained teeth and had bonding done tens years ago and they started to leak and wear down, so I knew that if I took the bonding off I would have to replace it with new bonding or PV. I chose Porcelain Veeneers because of the look and lasting longer. I had sixteen teeth done and I have to say that so far I have not been impressed. The front bottom four looked dark after about three weeks and I thought it was stained and come to find out its my teeth under the porcelain, they are dark and showing through. I have had trouble with my teeth popping off. My dentist said that because I had so many done that just chewing the food is causing friction and pressure on my teeth. Right now I have one more year guaranty from my dentist, after that she said that if my tooth pops off and I chip it, she will give me a discount, but even with the discount you are looking at over 300.00 (200.00 for lab +). I was not told that if I had that many teeth done that there was a possibility of additional cost and discomfort due to having a tooth exposed underneath, I would not have done PV. My dentist said to me that this was unusual and that she had never done 16 teeth, the most up to 5. She has informed me that she is using top notch cement. My question please.....is there anything that I can do, different cement? My dentist said something about PV and Crowns being replaced every five years? Is this true? She never told me this at our first meeting. A
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Name:Cyralene
Question:I have cavities and an infected tooth that actually broke (the second one in six months)on the right side of my mouth, but absolutely none on my left side. The dentist I went to said its because I sleep on my right side all of the time (due to severe back pain). He also said I have problems because my mouht is too dry. Is this true?
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Name:Jess
Question:Hi, I was just wondering if you could tell me if everybody has wisdom teeth ?? I know it's a silly question, but I've been trying to find out. Thanks !!
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Name:Shelby Gamble
Question:I had all 4 of my wisdom teeth taken out Sept.22,2004. It is now almost 1AM on the 23rd of Sept. Why am I still frozen on the lower part of my mouth. Also the surgery was at 3PM. Anything you tell me will make me not think I'm crazy.
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Name:Jeff
Question:I got a new crown about a month ago - it has been slightly uncomfortable and sensitive to cold - it has also been producing a little bit of blood around the gum. I went back to my dentist and he said that everything looked fine - I can still taste blood and when I put a Q-Tip to the area I can see a dab of blood also - what could this be - is it normal for it to bleed about 1 month afterwards - there is no sharp pain - only a slight discomfort.


Thanks
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Name:Dominiece
Question:Hello Dr.,

Well my name is Dominiece. I am 14 and i live in Florida. I have just recently been to the dentist and the dentist said i have very good teeth and excellent X-rays, but i have a gap. Not a real big one but big enough to me. I would like to get it closed. I have heard about the Lingual Braces and they sound relly good to be, but i dont know if my parents will be willing to pay for them or even be able to afford them. So is there an affordable way to close my gap without the ordinary metal braces that show? And will closing my gap affact the way i sing because that is what i like to do?
Thank You for Your Time! Have A Nice Day! BYE
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Name:Kim
Question:
I have four impacted wisdom teeth. One of them is a soft tissue and the others are partially or completely bony. I have been having problems w/ my lower right one with on again off again pain that lasts for 3-4 days. It only happens every month or two. I notice an odor when I touch the area and it seems to be protruding more than the rest creating a tiny pocket. My health insurance does not cover wisdom teeth so I was wondering if you could tell me what the problem might be and whether I should get all of my widom teeth removed or wait. If so, how long can I wait before they get worse if at all?
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Name:Cheryl
Question:I had a tooth filled about 3 weeks ago and it developed an abscess 13 days ago. I have been on antibiotics for 12 days, had a pulpotomy (msp?) done and STILL have a major pocket of abscess. I am very antibiotic resistant. This can't go on much longer or I'll be a screaming maniac. Where can I go from here. My dentists (i've seen 3) want to wait until it's cleared up to finish the root canal but its oviously NOT going to clear up. Thanks
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Name:Tanya
Question:Hi, I have a question. About a week a go I noticed a little tiny bump with my tongue on the left side just a little below my gum at the back of the mouth. It felt like a cancor sore, but I startet noticing it's getting bigger now and round, it doesn't hurt it's just there. I was just wondering what is it and should I be concerned. Thank you.
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Name:Tim
Question:I'm a thirty year-old male. A while ago I notice a hard lump on my lower gum just above the saliva gland. It doesn't hurt, but it seems to have become a bit bigger lately. It's not a strange color and like I said before, it doesn't hurt. What could it be?
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Name:Tami McDougal
Question:I recently visited my dentist for a six-month checkup (I have never missed on). Since I switched dentists they decided to take a panoramic (sp) xray. I am 22 now and my last one was when I was 12. Well anyway they saw a roundish spot under my roots on my lower front teeth. They said they wanted to see my other xrays before making any conclusions (to see if it was growing, etc). Well I know that there is no spot on my older xrays. They are not telling me anything because they do not want me to worry, I was just wondering if you could tell me what it could even possibly be or what type of problems it sounds like. Thank you.
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Name:Meghan
Question:I had all 4 of my wisdom teeth extracted 4 days ago. I'm no longer in any pain, but my cheeks are still terribly swollen, restricting jaw movement quite a bit. I almost can't get the prescribed pennicillan pills in my mouth to swallow. Should the swelling still be this prominant? Is there anything I can do to make it go down faster? (save keeping ice on it, which I already do) I appreciate any advice.
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Name:Jeff
Question: About a month ago I discovered a floating lump in my jaw (although it is possible it has been there longer and I just now found it). It's about the size of a pea. It is just below the line of teeth and is buried within the skin so that you can't see it from looking at the inside or outside of my mouth. I talked to both my Doctor and Dentist about it and they said it was likely nothing to worry about, just a dermal cyst, but I'm still concerned. It doesn't appear to be growing, though it is kind of hard to tell as it is free floating. I heard that cancerous tumors don't float like this. Is there any truth to that? Is there any chance it could be cancerous? Should I have it biopsied? Thanks for the advice!
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Name:Kathie
Question:My 8 1/2 year old son has a section of his gum that looks bruised/black. The baby tooth fell out some time ago and the adult tooth has not come in yet. It has recently started showing the discloration in the gum line only in the area of the missing tooth. Is this normal for a tooth that may be trying to grow in. It did not happen with any of his other permanant teeth as they were coming in. It is causing him no discomfort, but looks terrible. He has no other dental problems. Thank you.
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Name:Jason
Question:Doctor:

I had four teeth extracted about 24 hours ago. Two of the sites are STILL bleeding as much as they were immediatly following the procedure. I have been using guaze since the procedure. I began rinsing with warm salt water overnight, just to get the taste of the blood out of mouth. I do remember a long time ago having a tooth extracted and it bled for a long time.

Should I be concerned? Is this normal? What else can I do to make it stop, or do I just have to wait? (I did see you reccomend the wet tea bag which I am going to try). My dentist's office is closed for the weekend (it is Saturday morning now). I hope you can help! Thanks!
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Name:Jennifer French-Jurgens
Question:My seven month old's two front teeth are comming in, and one of them is yellow. It doesn't look like decay, but I'm concerned. She usually falls asleep while drinking a bottle, but never keeps it in her mouth. We always take it out when she stops sucking. What does bottle mouth look like, and could this be something else?
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Name:Julia
Question:Hi,
i'm 19 and have a bonded tooth on one of my four front teeth. its chipped and beginning to discolor, and its been bonded due to a "pegleg" tooth. i think my dentist grinded some of it down, and now im thinking of getting porcelain veneers, and was wondering if you think there will still be enough tooth underneath for the veneer to bond to? (i dont want to get anything like apost of anything into my gum to discolor that, and tehre is still the full tooth int he gum, just grinded down to put the bonding on i think.)

Thank you
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Name:bob
Question:I have been seeing a lot of the dentist lately "catching up". About a week or two after one of my last visits my mouth lost mobility. I can only open it a small amount and then it not only hurts but will not open. My dentist says that its probably just strained from over stretching and gave me a muscle relaxer(doesn't seem to do anything). According to him it should be better in a couple 7-10 days and I should stretch it. I stretched and massaged, heated and iced, and it only got worse 2wks later I see no real change. Please help.
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Name:william
Question:Hi im in the 11 grade and i have had braves on since the seventh grade for a severe overbite. Ive worn headgear rubberbands everything under the sun and the overbite dosent seem to go away. My orthodoentist dosent seem to answer my questions when I ask him about it. Jaw surgery is out of the question. I dont want to go to college with braces on and I only have two more years What should I do?
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Name:Alex
Question:I got a small filling a couple of months ago, and now it seems that that tooth is very sensitive to temperature. Is this normal???
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Name:Paul
Question:My front 6 teeth had crowns on them for 20 years, I just had them redone due to gray lines at my receding gumline and the dentist told me that decay was beginning to occur. When I got the new crowns they looked great for two days then I started to notice two gray lines per tooth running vertically from the bottom of the tooth to the top where there are two small grooves in each crown, I guess the grooves are to make it look more natural? I made an appointment for the dentist to look at them in 5 days (his first available). I would like to know what I should expect from him. Will they need to be replaced again? Should I ask for some money back as they were very expensive. I'm just looking for some of your thoughts if you've encountered a situation like this before and what may be causing the dark lines in the crowns.
Thank you.
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Name:helen
Question:i have a 10 year old he has nephrotic syndrom he has taken predsione 4 thepast8yrs off an on. he saw his dentist thursday he has lost only his two top frontteeth.the dentist took xrays of his teeth an gums and he has no other perment teeth.on the x rays behind his baby teeth to push them out.what could cause this and why.they made him an apponimt with a specialest but they cant see him untill april.can it wait that long or do i need to try to get him somewhere sonner.thank you
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Name:Shannon Kelly
Question:I recently visited the dentist to have a cavity filled in one of my front teeth. I came close to having a root canal but squeeked by with only a filling. Soon after the novacaine wore off I have had what seems to be muscle spasms in the left side of my jaw. They are gradualy getting worse, almost to the point where my jaw is begining to lock up. Since my dentist does not have weekend hours is there anything I can do for the pain?
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Name:webster
Question:having problems with mercury fillings ;will remove them need help.
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Name:Megann
Question:Yesterday, I noticed a small sore on the gums just above one of my front teeth. It looked and felt like a small canker sore. Recently, the sore has become a "chip" in my gum, and (forgive the allegory) looks like a hole on the edge of a slice of swiss cheese through which I can see my tooth.

As oral hygiene goes my last dental checkup revealed no cavities or gum-related problems. I floss daily, brush twice a day and rinse with an alcohol-free mouthwash 3-4 times a week. I do not have a habit of running my tongue over my gums or any other activity that might cause irritation to that part of my gums. I have received a root canal several years ago, on the same tooth where the sore appears. Also, my mother has had thin gums since she was young, and as a result has had to have skin grafts.

Please let me know if this sore will heal itself, or if it is an indication of a more serious problem or a hereditary disease.

Thanks in advance.
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Name:Diane Mironchik
Question:The right side of my mouth and jaw are swollen. I have very bad throbbing pain in my mouth and a migraine like headache. My regular doc gave me and antibiotic and said it was an absess. What can I do to stop the pain, tylenol has done nothing. Any suggestions, please help.
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Name:Jeff
Question:My 13yr.old daughter broke one of her front teeth today. She broke a small portion off and we are waiting for the dentist to call back. We were wondering if we could use oragel or something like that for the pain, since it is broken and partially exposed. Thank you.
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Name:Holly
Question:Hi! I am 18 years old and noticed and "extra?" tooth growing in about two years ago. It is coming in above the tooth that is next to my left front tooth. I have not been to a dentist yet and in this time it is causing my current tooth that is still there to be shoved inward in my mouth. The "extra tooth"'s front is 90% showing but just a little of the bottom is showing. This is actually affecting my smile a lot and I was just wondering what will happen or what you would suggest? Obviously, I will have to go to my dentist to get work done. But would you suggest pulling the current tooth and letting the "extra" one grow in or go ahead and pulling the "extra" one? Please let me know since I am very nervous going to my dentist. Thanks a lot and hope to hear from you soon!
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Name:Kathy B
Question:I had a tooth (lower left molar) extracted 7 days ago. I have been in moderate to severe pain ever since. The extraction procedure was traumatic, to say the least. Though my gums, cheek and tounge were numb, I felt every bit of the extraction procedure. Then dentist refused to stop, even when asked. I have a high tolerance to pain, and have never in my 37 years feared a dentist until now. I have been taking amoxocillin for 5 days (had a full script that my son had left when he went out of town), taking Loricet(prescribed by dentist) at night when my stomach can handle it, ibuprofin 800mg 3 times a day, and using an ice pack off and on. When will this pain go away? My usual dentist (not the one that did this to me) is out of town for 3 more days, and I refuse to go back to the one my dentist's office referred me to. Pain is in my entire lower 1/4, left jaw and left cheek bone.
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Name:Cody Warren
Question:I have this reddish looking colour on the top of my upper gums. It even hurts to touch right under my nose because it hurts too much. Would that be Gingivitis and if it is what can I do to prevent it from hurting the way it does. I've been brushing my teeth acouple times daily, and use mouth wash at the same times. Thanks alot Dr. Web and I hope to hear back from you soon
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Name:Erin
Question:Well I recieved a blow to my front 2 permanent teeth now they are both loose, I can see cracks in them but they do not go all the way through the teeth. Also the left one is starting to darken. What would be my best options in correcting them because I am fanatical about my teeth.Please help me.
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Name:Dania
Question:This week, while chewing gum (which I hardly ever do!!), one of the crowns I have, as a result of root canal, fell out (post and all). It is the far back upper tooth on my left side. The crown is intact, not cracked or anything, but I won't be able to get to my dentist for another week, as I am going out of town.

My question is whether it is dangerous for food and/or alcohol to be consumed while the crown is missing, since my trip out of town is to attend a family reunion, and there will be plenty of both around.

Either way, what care should I take, with this hole in the back of my mouth, and with the crown itself, until I can get to the dentist?

Please advise!!!
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Name:mark
Question:I just went in to the dentist today to have a filling done. The cavity was deeper than expected, but the dentist figured a root canal wasnt needed, that a filling should suffice. I was watching the procedure in a mirror, and could see thew red pulpy interior of the tooth. So he filled it, and I am taking tylenol 3 for the pain. Tonight I had 3 incidents that almost floored me. Out of the blue, over the course of my shift at work, I felt like someone shoved a knitting needle from the tooth up into my head! Is this normal post-op pain, or do you think maybe he dug too deep?
How long will this pain last? I'm scared to ease up on the tylenol cause that pain was sharp and powerful!
Hope to hear from you, and thanx in advance.....Mark
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Name:Melinda
Question:Over the last year or so, I've had a tooth that was getting looser as each day passed until it finally fell out yesterday. My teeth are in fairly good shape the teeth was not rotton nor infected, it simply fell out on it's own. I went to the dentist this morning and he told me I lost a "baby tooth." By the end of the exam, it was found that in addition to the one I just lost, he said over the next year, or so, I can expect 2 more "baby teeth" to fall out. I understand the concept of losing baby teeth, but here's my question.... I'm 25.....is this normal? My doctor said he's never seen a 25 yr. old that still has baby teeth... help!
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Name:Sophia
Question:My two and a half year old girl is missing a lower front tooth and still doesn't have her last back teeth (top or bottom. Should I be concerned. Will this affect her adult teeth.
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Name:Rich
Question:I understand that generally speaking if a tooth is extracted shifting may occur. Is that true of the back molars as well? Thanks for any insight.
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Name:David
Question:Dear Web Dentist
A few days ago i had a tooth extracted and since then my face has swollen up and is now the size of a small football. ontop of the swellling i have been having a high temperature. My doctor gave me an antibiotic however there has been no change to the swelling or my high temperature. could you please give me some advise on what i should do. thanking you
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Name:josh
Question:Recently, about a week ago, i developed a toothache. It was different from toothaches i've had before, it only hurt when i layed down. It kept me from sleeping for about 3 days, then i visited my dentist and got some pain killers and antibiotics. The pain killers numbed everything in my body EXCEPT my tooth pain. The next morning i went in for an extraction. It is now 2 days since the extraction and i'm still having the same pain when i lay down. So nothing, not the extraction nor the pain killers will let me sleep :( help
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Name:Dave
Question:I just have a quick question. I would just go to the dentist but ive went 3 or 4 times from a problem with my back tooth and its starting to get costly. My question was one of my top teeth in the back all of sudden is sensitive to cold, usually something that come out of the fridge is cold enough to bother it. Should i just use some sensitve tooth paste on it or could it be something else?(only cold bothers it nothing else.) Also my back tooth on the bottom had a small cavity and he put a filling in... about 2 weeks later it started hurting again(anything hard like jerky or anything cold) he said he thinks its just root sensativty and gave me some sensitive tooth paste.. he wasnt sure if the pain was a crack in the filling or something else so he wanted to wait a bit. I was wondering if that could just be my wisdom tooth coming in they were just starting to perice the gum, could that cause pain when alot of pressure is applied to that tooth? thanks for your time.
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Name:Karen
Question:Hi,
I had some deep cavities (lower left back molars, #31, #30?) that were filled and inlays (onlays?) placed a few years ago in japan. They were leaking and active decay was underneath so my dds in San francisco removed the inlays, prepared them for crowns and put on temporaries. i then left CA for 3 weeks at home. since then they have been constantly throbbing in a dull way-not excruciating but enough to keep me up at night if i don't take ibuprofen. i want to avoid a root canal for the usual reasons (esp co$t!) and want to know if i can safely wait a bit longer to see if the tooth nerve settles.

another thing is, i'm not sure which of these teeth is hurting (hope not both!) because the ache is generalized and radiates. there is some pain with chewing and both hot/cold when i don't take OTC painkillers.

yesterday another dentist took an x-ray and did a cold air test. both teeth felt excruciating pain. am i just slowing healing by provoking the nerve?! he couldn't tell from the xray what was going on except that there was no sign of abcess (xray was through my temporary crowns though). does a pulp vitality test hurt? i don't want to have a root canal on the wrong tooth, if i do end up needing one!


can i wait or am i fooling myself about my tooth's regenerative abilities?

THANK YOU so much for any advice and reassurances.

Best,
Karen S
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Name:Anthony
Question:I have an absess, but no insurance. How and can this be treated without going to a dentist? I'm 27 and otherwise in perfect health.
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Name:Monique
Question:I had a tooth extraction 2 days ago. Everything seems fine except I have an awful taste at the back of my throat that doesn't go away. I'm taking antibiotics and the plastic capsule has the same awful taste to it, could this be what's causing the taste in my throat? I'm not feeling any pain.
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Name:D. M. Gassert
Question:I have been told that the material used to fill a root canal is gutapecha. What is this material and what are its side effects and long term impact to the tooth, gum, jaw, and general health?
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Name:Estefany
Question:I don't have a problem, i am just intereste in being a Dentist. And i have some question. If you could answer them i would be very please, thank you.

How is mercury involved in dentistry?
How dangerous is it?
Why the use of mercury for fillings for so long?
How bad for our health are mercury fillings?

Thank you, i hope you answer my questions.
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Name:Audra Lenahan
Question:I recently had a wisdom tooth extraction on the lower left side of my mouth about a week and one day ago. Now, my gums are not fitting correctly to the side of my teeth in the back of my mouth. They're flapping around and I don't think it's too healthy to get food down in there. It is becoming very painful. Is this normal?
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Name:Mio Lett
Question:Hello,
I just found out that my tooth, RTC #19 was never completed. The crown was placed over temp filling, which I wasn’t aware of. I had a pain for a long time and complained to my DR. several times, but he kept telling me that everything was OK. That was almost 3 years ago. I changed my dentist because I’ve heard bad things about the dental clinic more than several occasions. My new dentist looked at my x-ray and pointed out for the first time that I got a temp filling still. Is it going to harm me someday? Should I get the temp filling removed?

Thanks in advance,
Mio
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Name:Aldona Pikelis
Question:I am an adult. I have a rather complicated question, but here goes. My tooth #31 requires extracting. It was formerly an abuttment to a bridge which last year decayed, was reworked and had root canal x 2. My old bridge was put on with temp glue until I could afford a new bridge the following year, since my insurance was maxed out already by then. Finances are a difficulty. Now, my dentist has since retired, I went to a new one who says the tooth is mush and is referring me to an oral surgeon for extraction. I requested a referral from my primary physician, but medical insurance is denying the claim. Do you know of any dentist who will perform such an extraction, described as a partially bony impaction?
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Name:amy
Question:I have an abscessed tooth over a bridge. It has progressively gotten worse over the last few months. I need a root canal on the tooth I'm told but have been traveling so much lately... Anyway, it got so bad that the whole side of my face is swollen from the eye area down to the lower jaw. I had to go to a medical clinic. I was put on two antibiotics yesterday. No better, no worse, pain is not terrible, just looks awful. Any idea when the swelling might go normal? I have made an appt. to get REAL treatment this week. Any concerns or things I may want to look out for in the meantime?
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Name:AJ
Question:My teeth are really bad, my gums bleed when i brush, 4 or 5 of my teeth have holes in em and they used to bleed a lot now they only bleed when i brush, but i was wondering are my teeth fixible if they are a little damaged they are not white neither, i try brushing but it just doesn't help that much, and some teeth are just brown and look like they are wearing of > I am wondering if it is fixible and do you think i will be able to get veneers after i fix em, but my main question is are my Bad teeth fixble?
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Name:Toby Salyer
Question:I recently had 23 teeth removed and the two wisdom teeth on the bottom have left huge holes. It's been a month and the one hole doesn't seem to be getting any better. Also the one on my right side has my inside of my mouth grown over it like my inside of my jaw is this normal? it's grown into the hole. will this have to be surgically removed? Thanks for any info you can give me. Also what;s good for really sore gums?
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Name:Matthew
Question:Ok, my teeth are very strange. They are yellow. I brush them everyday. But recently, i have noticed the front top and bottom ones are seeming to get a bit wobbly. They are adult teeth i believe. What is going on? Are my teeth falling out for good?! :S
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Name:Lauren
Question:I have just had my wisdom teeth out, no big deal. I have a cavity on my (now) last upper molar. How long do i need to wait before i can have another oral surgery?
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Name:David Scarbeary
Question:My gold crown turned silver. Today my dentist performed a root canal on my molar that had previously been crowned in gold. After they put in the 'amalgam' (sic) filling the crown turned silver. Is this common? Will it turn back? Could there be an adverse reaction in the gold from the filling?
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Name:Claire Rogers
Question:How much time should be allowed between having a filling and flying?
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Name:Kimberly
Question:After trying to replace a filling my tooth broke. My dentist put on a crown. It has never felt right and I have had pain quite constantly up in the gum line way up in the root. I went to my dentist with the pain and he took 1 X-Ray but did not see anything significant. He wants me to come back for more X-Rays but I think I need to see an oral surgeon.
I just noticed that the gum around the tooth seems to be turning black. Please help as I am really scared. What is this and what do I do?
Your help is greatly appreciated.
Kim
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Name:Michael Sexton
Question:Hello,

My mother was recently told she had pyrea by her dentist. Would flossing or using a mouthwash be benefical at this stage? My mother mentioned that her gums bleed when she flosses her which I guess is a bit offputting. Maybe the bleeding mightn't occur after a few attempts. If you could you recommend anything that could be done on an ongoing basis like flossing or something dietry which would help we would be delighted.
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Name:Tim
Question:I was having problems with my jaw clicking. Went to the dentist 2 years ago now and he shaved off my teeth so they would close even.
I was also given a night guard.
This helped with the clicking and I had a lot les jaw pain.
A year later my bite was a little off still so he shaved off more. Now I have an open bite.
My dentist thinks I should have my Wisdon teeth removed as they my be stoping me from closing my mouth all the way. I don't want him to shave off more of my teeth in case this causes further damage, and I'm afraid that if I get my Wisdom teeth removed I my have the Jaw poping and pain again.
I would like this corrected as I no longer can chew properly and I've notice I'm having a problem speaking some times, (feels as if my lower jaw wants to grow out.)

What kind of a specialist if any should I see for this?

Any advice would be greatly apreciated.

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Name:Cyndee Buttrey
Question: I was just brushing my 5 1/2 year old son's teeth and saw the strangest thing. He has a tooth coming in BEHIND his lower front teeth. He still has all his baby teeth. This new tooth is actually about a quarter of an inch behind and lower than his lower front baby teeth. It does not look right at all. I can't even see how it could be there without running into the bottom of the teeth already there. Please advise. It has already broke the skin about an 1/8th of an inch.
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Name:Harper
Question:I have TMJ problems as the result of a lifetime of grinding & clenching. It seems to involve muscle more than the joint & discs. I have very over-developed massiter muscles, an oral surgeon once told me I had a "6-pack" on my lower jaw. Recently I had an episode where my jaw spasmed due to some dental work I had done that made it impossible to wear my gold occlusal guard I normally wear. I was unable to open for about 7 days. I can open now but on the lower left side of my face I have a huge knot. My dds says I pulled the muscles & tendons in my mandible, where the buccinator and massiter muscle connects. Is this possible? And what would be the treatment for this, if any. It will swell after any attempt to chew even soft foods, even sucking through a straw makes it worse. Ice and heat seem to help but after 1 1/2 weeks of this I would like a better solution. I would appreciate any suggestions.
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Name:Marc
Question:I am going in for a short proceedure that will require a Novicane shot. Later in the evening I am supposed to go to a "going away" party and I would like to have a few beers. Will this cause any problems? I am not driving and I am gong to moderate. However, if this will induce horrific side effects, I'll abstain.
Thanks
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Name:Josh
Question:I've noticed that I have a tooth growing at a 90 degree angle towards the inside of my mouth from one of my teeth. ( Front 1/2 of Lower Jaw ). I feel no pain from it, but am curious to know more about it. I'm not sure if it should be removed or if it will have no major effect on me and should be left as it is.. Please let me know what it is I have and Please send me some infor. on what it is that I have. I'm 26 and did know if one of my molars could have floated to this point? There is a little bit of "gum room" between this tooth that is emerging and my lower jaw teeth.
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Name:John Carr
Question:Hi there

I've been having a strange problem with a single tooth for a while. I occasionally get a very sharp pain running through the nerve, almost as if someone had hooked it up to the mains for a second. It's only brief and happens maybe once every 3 or 4 days. It's fine when I drink hot and cold drinks and its fine when I eat. It happens for no apparant reason. I'm in the uk and having to wait a few months before I can get to see a dentist and was wondering if you could give me any advice. Thankyou!

John
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Name:Kendra
Question:I live in the Los Angeles area. I have a significant overbite and I also have a history of gum problems, which is currently under control. I used to have a space between my front teeth but I filled it in with bonding. I was recently told I needed jaw surgery and orthodontics to align the jaw and starighten the teeth. I agree with this because I have always been unhappy with my profile. I have been told that my treatment will consist of invisalign for 18 months, jaw surgery, a 3 month break and then 6 more months of invisalign. My questions are:
1) Is invisalign as effective as braces, particularly in jaw surgery cases? I was considering clear braces as well but I prefer invisalign for the asthetic benefits and also I am afraid brushing and flossing will be very difficult with regular braces. I am concerned about that particularly due to my gum problems.
2) I will have to remove my bonding, how will it look when removed and will it affect ortho treatment (in terms of the final outcome- how will it look if tooth has been shaved down)? I have had the bonding for 6 years. I think they shaved down some of my tooth before doing it but I do not remember how it looked.
3) What questions should I be asking in terms of jaw surgery and in terms of the treatment plan overall?
4) My orthodontist charges an additional $2000 to work with surgery cases (even though the surgery is done through my HMO), is this standard?
Thank you so much for your time.
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Name:Natalie
Question:My gums are coming away from my teeth, I've had gingivitis for some time now and I have brushed and used mouthwash to try and help get rid of it. I have been advised by a friend that it could be pyrea and I should floss as well.
What could it be and should I see a dentist straight away? I dont have private health cover and I know it will cost me a fair bit.
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Name:Lori
Question:My then 6 year old daughter had a pulpectomy in her top left molar. She is now 7, and while flossing her teeth, I noticed she had a dark area at the base of her tooth with a blister type growth in the same vicinity on her gum. She is not in any pain. I brought her to our dentist who advised she has an absess, and the only way to correct the problem is to remove the tooth. A space maintainer would then be required until her adult tooth arrives. Is there any other corrective measure other than extraction? I asked about anti-biotics but he suggested it would not be successful.
Please help, I value your opinion. Thank you.
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Name:mary
Question:What does PC behind a dentists name mean? What does it mean if there aren't any abbreviations behind their names? Thank You
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Name:joann
Question:how can i bleach my fixed bridge. it has yellowed quite a bit especially between the teeth.

thank you
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Name:Lois Anderson
Question:My teeth, lower right side, are aching---initially at cold liquids, sensitivity spread to upper right side teeth as well. now lower front ache as if flossed to aggressively. now they ache from time to time without cold and pain extends into right ear. help. and....what does cold sensitively mean anyway?? and hot???? thanks for your help. lois anderson
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Name:Travis
Question:I was playing hide and seek with my four year old when I was rising off the floor and he was jumping off his bed onto me. Incidently, he drove his top two teeth right into the top of my head. Teeth bled a little, but went away with time. That was 4 days ago. He doesn't complain about them hurting him, but I checked today and the top left one is loose. Should I just leave it and let if fall out since it is a baby tooth, or see a dentist about repairing it? As I said, he doesn't complain about pain, but he could just be avoiding eating with the tooth. Any recommendations would be helpful.
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Name:Kristy
Question:I have been offered a plus-size modelling contract however part of the agreement is that I have my front tooth fixed. My teeth are all straight except for the top middle one. It sits in it's space however it's infront of all the rest. This has an effect when I close my mouth - if I am not conciously closing my mouth, that tooth is always visible. Obviously due to modelling I cannot get braces so I have been told to have this tooth capped/crowned? I have seen a public dentist who has refused to do that on the grounds that even though it's crooked it's still a perfectly good tooth? Does this sound normal to you? Do you think it would be a different response from a private dentist? Or do you have any other suggestions of what I can do? Thank-you
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Name:dan
Question:I recently had my wisdom teeth removed, and I was told not to smoke cigarettes. The doctor told me that the nicotine is what causes the damage. Does that mean that it is OK to smoke marijuana? Thanks.
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Name:Billie Snoke
Question:How long can I go without a bridge ( I lost my #4 tooth yesterday after exhausting all of my dental insurance to try and keep it) before my teeth will shift? I do not get any new dental insurance money until January 2005?
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Name:Tom Leff
Question:I started a root canal a couple of months ago on RCT #3 (a top right molar). Part way in I got extreme pain during the cleaning out of one of the roots. I noticed when the dentist put some med on the tooth I smelled it and it slightly burned my nose. I also heard a whistle when I sucked.. The dentist’s drill had gone into my sinus. It turns out my sinus is right next to the root and one of the roots of the tooth is wide and doesn’t narrow like usual. There was too much bleeding to finish so the doctor sealed the tooth temporarily and put me on antibiotics. I got a sinus infection anyway and when the dentist tried again I was still getting some bleeding, or seeping, into the root of the tooth so it was sealed again and I was put on some super antibiotics. We waited a month and tried again. No luck. Still too much bleeding so I’m off to a specialist.

What should I expect now and what question should I be asking the specialist?
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Name:STEVE
Question:MY 4 YRS OLD DAUGHTER JUST WENT TO HER DENTIST FOR TEETH CLEANING TO FIND OUT THAT SHE HAS CAVITIES ON HER UPPER TWO FRONT TEETH. THE DENTIST SAID THAT SHE IS A AFRAID THAT IF SHE DOES A FILING IT MIGHT COME OUT - SO SHE RECOMMENDED CROWNS FOR THE TWO TEETH. SINCE WE DO NOT HAVE DENTAL INSURANCE AND MONEY WOULD BE AN ISSUE. IS IT NECESSARY FOR MY DAUGHTER TO GET THOSE CROWNS OR IS IT JUST AS O.K. FOR US TO CONTINUE TO CLEAN HER TEETH DAILY W/O THE CROWN UNTIL HER BABY TEETH FALL OUT. THE CAVITIES OR NOT NOTICEABLE W/O X-RAY.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME.
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Name:Katie
Question:I've been having pain in my mouth a lot lately. It never seems like one tooth. Usually the pain in my mouth comes along with a pressure headache or sinus headache. A while ago my dentist told me I could grind my teeth when I sleep at night, but is that possible when you sleep with your mouth open? Would this be a cause of my pain? It doesn't seem like a cavity since the pain randomly affects areas of my mouth.
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Name:Amber
Question:About two years ago, i cracked my tooth on some candy. (Top left, second from back.)
After some time, it got a cavity and a part fell out of my tooth. Now, its got a huge hole. And i have an abcsess on my gums above the tooth.I have toothaches all the time.
I have to get my wisdom teeth pulled soon. Would it be the best choice to get that tooth pulled too?
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Name:Alex Malina
Question:Hi Dr. Web,

My name is Alex and I turned 20 in September. For about half a year now my throat has been soar on and off, also the glands on both my sides under my jaw sometimes get swollen. I never had my wisdom teeth pulled and I wonder if this is a result of them?

If I do get them pulled, would it stop the soar throat and swelling?

Thanks a lot.
Sincerely,
Alex
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Name:Thomas
Question:I've noticed that I have a tooth growing at a 90 degree angle from one of my teeth. ( Front Lower Jaw ). I feel no pain from it, but am curious to know more about it. I'm not sure if it should be removed or if it will have no major effect on me and should be left as it is.. Please let me know what it is I have and Please send me some infor. on what it is that I have. Also, I have a friend who just had a cleaning done and the dentist that have conducted the cleaning has now caused my friends two front teeth to move, is there anything he can do to stablize them ? I look forward to hearing from you!
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Name:Alex
Question:I have two wobbley teeth, and around the area of one of them there are two or three patches of black/grey marks on my gum.it hurts where this tooth is,but why, i clean my teeth everyday, so wahst the black/grey marking on my gum? i do not smoke, and i am only 13

thanks
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Name:Julie
Question:I swallowed the temporary cap on my upper molar. Is there some over the counter purchase that I can make to stop the pain I am experiencing from exposure to heat/cold and any pressure? Is there some type of cap I could use until Monday?
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Name:Carisa
Question:I had sensitivity to cold liquids and cold air on the left side of my mouth. I could not identify which tooth it was. My dentist prescribed toothpaste for sensitive teeth/gums. After 2 wks., I went back because the toothpaste didn't help. The dentist said I would need a root canal and that I shouldn't wait to get it done. I came back 2 days later for the root canal. It has now been 1wk. and the sensitivity still exists but now it doesn't matter the temperature of the liquid or the air. Once the pain hits, it feels as if the pain radiates to the closest 2 or 3 teeth to the root canaled tooth. Did I really need a root canal? Why am I still having sensitivity? It is really becoming frustrating as I can't drink anything without the pain coming on. Thanks for your help.
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Name:Ann
Question:The tooth that is second from the back on the bottom right side of my mouth has been bad for a long time. I had a root canal done years ago. I am currently living in China. About a year ago my crown came off. It had a hole worn in it. I was not eager to have it replaced here, but recently a friend discovered a western trained dentist with a modern office. I went today to talk with the folks there. They did an x-ray and showed me that the tiny bit of tooth that is left has split in two. They suggested pulling the tooth. I did not have them do it then as I wanted to see if I could find out a western dentist's opinion. I remembered saying something about just pulling another one of my back teeth to a dentist at home and he about came unglued! Is there really a big problem with that? My gum has swelled around the tooth twice now and is occasionally sore. Would that be prevented? What would you recommend?
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Name:ratan
Question:my son is 10 months old and he is into thumbsucking constantly all the time we tried to cover the particular hand with socks but its of temporary use . so, kindly gives a solution
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Name:Kathy Wilson
Question:Hi , I am 47 and had a root canal in Jan. I have had 5 in all. I now am getting the tooth crowned..I am wondering if I have a allgery to novicane? Each time I have had my tooth worked on Monday was # 3 after I have intense soreness itching, and lots of pain, and I go to my dentist he says I have no infection.. It has been 5 days since the prep for my crown and I am still very sore and in lots of pain. I think my dentist thinks it is in my head. I does take alot of meds. to numb me. Any thing you can tell me would be a help I have 1200.00 invested in this tooth and don't want to lose it but I really think it is something else. I also have a bitter taste around the tooth I have a shell temp. crown on right now. Thanks Kathy
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Name:Cathy
Question:My left jaw is tender and in front of the ear area. The pain does not go away. In the very back of my mouth-left lower side at the very last tooth, the gum tissue seems to be inflamed (my wisdom teeth were removed years ago.) I can feel it with my tongue. It feels like a sore behind the tooth but the tooth is not sensitive or doesn't hurt. I went to the dentist last week and I mentioned my jaw pain. I know I have TMJ because my jaw pops very loudly and it gets stuck. I get frequent headaches, etc. She checked my mouth and didn't mention the sore. She said everything is okay. Regretfully, I didn't press or address the sore. What is going on with my mouth. The tenderness is not getting better. I have been taking motrin for the inflammation & pain. If it was strictly TMJ, wouldn't both sides of my jaw hurt? Is the sore causing the pain and what do I need to do? Thank you
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Name:Nuo Li
Question:Hi,

I'm 17 and had the full orthodontic treatment (AKA braces) many years ago. About two years ago, one of the bonds in my lower fixed retainer came loose (leftmost of the front four teeth) and the tooth/gum became "tingly" when pressure was applied on it from my upper teeth. Unfortunately, I had a bad habit of playing with the tooth for a couple of days and almost loosened it, but mostly I just let it stay still. Several exams following cleaning appointments mentioned nothing, and my orthodontist said that there shouldn't be a problem with just one loose bond as long as the tooth didn't shift (I didn't mention the tingling). However, I recently broke down and had the bond repaired, and lo and behold a few days later the tingling disappeared entirely. Will the two years of the tingly tooth have any effect on its overall health?
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Name:Shannon
Question:Recently I discovered that on my front bottom tooth the gum is pulling away. There is some kind of buildup which I think is tartar. However,Im not a dentist so I don't know for sure what it is. Have noticed though that it's spreading along to my other teeth on the bottom also. With one tooth it's running up the side of it. Than the other two it appears that buildup is occurring. I have no dental insurance due to not being able to afford it. Plus there are not any local clinics or schools around my area where I can receive help. A friend of mine recently asked her dentist what the problem could be. She told her that it sounded like periodontal. But that it doesn't sound too bad and to get a cleaning so it can be reversed. I have always heard that if you had periodontal than you would need expensive treatments regulary to correct it. Also if I am able to get this problem taken care of. Than what can be done to replace the gum that is missing? Im only 24 and have always taken care of my teeth. The only reason I haven't been to a dentist is that they are just too expensive. Im at a lost with what to do because I don't want to lose my teeth. Also have you ever heard of gum rejuv? It's supposed to heal gums and at the moment Im using it. Would grealy appreciate any advice or help that you could offer me. Thank you for your time.
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Name:Jennifer
Question:I have always had problems with my teeth since I was a young girl. I have always brushed reguarly, and have always had cavaties. I also have a VERY bad gag reflex that has kept me away from a dentists office for over 7 years. (as well as not having dental insurance keeps me from seeing a dentist) Over the last seven years, my fillings have fallen out, teeth have broken, and I have many infections that cause swelling in my face. I am 30 now, and have finally gone back to the dentist because I can't eat and I am in pain daily. Every single one of my teeth needs either a root canal, or to be pulled. I am going in soon to get the first 2 teeth pulled because the dentist thinks they are the ones causing most of my pain. After he pulls my teeth, he explained that I would then have a bone transplant from a cadaver to fill in the space where my teeth where. He said if I don't get the bone transplant, my sinus cavity would drop and I would have no protection in between the missing teeth and my sinuses. I am trying to find out more information about this, because it is very expensive and would like to know if I have any other options.
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Name:rachael gerrard
Question:my mouth is aching all around the bottom jaw and gums are throbbing, mouth smells awful and i can see my gums almost disappearing, they are bleeding also
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Name:Diane
Question:I had all of my teeth pull and had immediate dentures put in 2 1/2 months ago and am on my second set of dentures. I seem to have several teeth chips left in gums and are causing me great pain. How can I get these teeth pieces to come out so that I can comfortably wear my dentures and eat?
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Name:Nic
Question:I am 15 years old. My front tooth was knocked out when I was in 5th grade. I had a flipper until I got braces. With braces I have a fake tooth in the missing spot attached to the braces. Soon I am getting my braces off. I am wondering what to do to best replace the missing tooth. I'm also wondering if I have to wait until I am fully grown or if I can get a bridge or something right away. I can't seem to get any straight answers. THanks!
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Name:Ruth
Question:I'm wondering if there are any shapes or sizes of spoons which are better to use for young children. Can the shape of the spoon have an effect on the development of teeth?

Thanks
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Name:Roxanne
Question:I hope you can help me. My brother inlaw had a block on the left side and noticed that the vision in his left eye was blurred when he left the dentists office. It took 5 hours for anesthetic to come out(which is not uncommon) and his vision was still blurred at this point. Now a week before he had the right side blocked and it took only 1 1/2 hour for the anesthetic to come out, with no trouble. I have heard of this happening to other patients and told him give it a little while and it should come back. It didn't it got worse. He has been to eye specialist and he apparently has Macular Degeneration of the eye, the wet form,and is common in 80 year old people and he is only in his mid 40's. He told me that when he got the left side frozen he could feel it way in the back by his ear but did not feel this on the right side.I have been a Dental Assistant for 5 years,and have heard of similar cases but eyesite did come back. Have you ever heard of any other cases similar to this? Thank you for your time and hope to hear back from you soon.

Thank you
Roxanne,RDA


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Name:Mathew Evans,Jr
Question:I just completed an xray and examination
last week; everything looked good, except a small cavity starting to form.
On yesterday, while out eating with my son, a right side back moler chipped.
Can that be capped, or will my dentist suggest removing it? It had been filled years ago, but still found to be healthy. The reason I him asking is because, I have difficult extractions.
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Name:Patty
Question:I am going to have 4 upper front teeth pulled and have a fixed bridge put in. My question is how long after the teeth are pulled do I have to wait before I can get my bridge. The thought of going with no front teeth over a period of time upsets me. Also I do crest white strips every 6 months, will I still be able to do the whitening treatment for my other teeth and it not affect my bridge work. Thank you for any info and time.
Patty
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Name:JERRY LUSK
Question:Looking for info on tounge thrust,and the exercises to fix this problem
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Name:janey
Question:One tooth was a cavity, got filled then I guess on the inside or should I say the root was still bad. Now I have an infection on the gum on the outside of that tooth. Now what do I do for now? What over the counter medicine for the tooth directly can I use ? And is it just an infection? Does it seem like I'm going to need a root canal ?
Urgent,
Ramon Guerrero
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Name:Mary
Question:Years ago, my dentist removed my wisdom teeth because they were impacted. When he took xrays, he was suprised to find I had five impacted wisdom teeth. My brother also had five impacted wisdom teeth. Is this fairly common? My husband insists I'm mistaken.
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Name:Heather
Question:I had my wisdome teeth extracted eight days ago. The pain has gone from all but one now. The right lower socket is still painfull. I also notice that there is a grey thing in the hole. The left side is pink and appears empty. But the left has some grey thing in there. I can move it around with the syringe I am using to cleanse the area, however can not manouver it out. When I touch it, most of the time it is not painfull and I seem to have no feeling or sensation on it, however sometimes it does hurt. The only thing that I can think of is it is tissue, or food. Can you tell mw what this grey thing is and can I pull it with tweezers???
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Name:claudia
Question:I would like to know, what are the symptons that a person gets if their wisdom teeth need to be removed? Thanks
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Name:beware
Question:Attention. I wouldn't bother writing on this site. It looks abandoned and no one answers the questions. It's been months for mine.
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Name:Denise
Question:Had #32 removed @ 5m. pregnant & was sent home 5 days ago. Day 2 soft swelling in jaw/cheek area developed with very hard lump along jaw bone, pressure in ear, neck & temple. Day 3 I was informed a partial boney had been preformed. Z pak was prescribed before extraction, Trimox 2000mg per day prescribed Day 3.
What are the symptoms & types of any further or current infections I may be experiencing or at risk for?
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Name:Patrick
Question:I've had a number of fillings in the last few months after not having gone to the dentist for a number of years. (I'm only 24 though.) I've noticed for some time that I have a few light brown spots here and there, especially in some of the deep areas of my molars and between my teeth. Are these most likely cavities, or is it possible that they're something else?
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Name:Janna
Question:I need to get 4 cavities filled, one crown for a broken tooth, a wisdom tooth removed, and a cleaning. I am just entering into my second trimester of pregnancy. I know I cannot have x-rays, but I do not know what else I cannot have such as novicane and other drugs commonly used. What exactly am I allowed to have or take with out causing problems for the baby?
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Name:Mary
Question:I am in the process of finding a family dentist. My question is what do you mean by "DDS" & "DMD"? You always see this abbreviations attached to the dentist name.

Thank you.
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Name:b.kullman
Question:I have just had a anterior retreatment on tooth 7 with a post removal.During the treatment ihad to stop the dr. three times.Becuase i was feeling extreme heat.the treatment lasted an hour and a half.the next day i noticed the gum had tured black and blistered.afew days later my tooth was loose and the gum had receeded alot.i went to my regular dr. he told me to have the tooth removed.is this a common side effect of this treatment? because of the bone loss i have to have a bridge instead of an implant.is there a treatment to promote bone rejuvination or am i stuck whith a bridge?
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Name:karen gray
Question:I'm so upset. It seems like lately all of a sudden every tooth I have has a cavity near the gumline. I don't want to wear dentures. My dr. says that it's probably due to the blood disease that I have. Please tell me that there is a way to cap or cover the damage without going through a root canal or having all of my teeth pulled. Please write me back as soon as possible. The last dentist that I went to, started to drill one of my teeth and was upset that even though he had novocained my tooth I still felt pain. He walked out, without filling it. He gave me a prescription for an antibiotic and pain killer and told me that anything that I had done I would have to be "knocked out" for. Please advise me, thank you
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Name:Sharon
Question:At 43 I am facing dentures (upper). I have gone the route of crowns, route canals etc.. all are breaking off or getting loose. I have heard nothing but horror stories on the internet of dentures. I wonder how millions of people survive wearing them if they are as horrible as all these people say. My number one fear is the palate making me want to gag. that would be a drawback I dont know if I could overcome. Is this preventable? What do I look for in a dentist to do this process? People say I will never eat normal again..so I guess I'll just eat soft foods forever..but I want to just be able to wear them and function in that way if possible. Thanks for any informations you can give me.
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Name:Regina
Question:I have been experiencing some pressure pain on one of my back molars, tooth #31. I have gone to the dentist and he has taken an x-ray and he saw a small crack on tooth. The tooth filing was replaced but I'm still experiencing pressure. The dentist adjusted my bite on two other visits, but I can still feel a slight pressure on it. The dentist is now recommending a crown, but I am not so sure about it. I can chew on the tooth, warm and cold does not bother it so my question is, will a crown really help? I'm also using a night guard since dentist thought I may be grinding my tooth. I just want the pressure to go away. Thanks for your answer.
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Name:Denise Dillow
Question:Hi, I have a question I hope you can help me with..Im 23 yrs old (female) and also a Diabetic but its under control.. However I had braces when I was 17 and my second tooth in front on the right always bothered me with the braces on finally when they were taken off my dentist found that the tooth was abcessed and did a root canal.. However that was almost 6 yrs ago well the tooth flared up again so I went to the dentist and they couldnt find nothing wrong with it so they took the old filling out of it cleaned it out gave me two weeks worth of antibiotics and then filled it again after they were gone.. but the tooth still bothers me and now it seems like all of my teeth are aching really bad now like there filled with cavitites I take very good care of my teeth I brush at least 3 times a day and my dentist dont know what the problem could be do you have any idea what could cause this pain Im at a total loss since I have never had a toothache in my life until recently.. please help in any way that you can.. thank you
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Name:nicki
Question:im in india at the moment and one of my caps came out iput it back in but it is still lose.a friend then said be carefull it dosent get infected cause its lose.ive had it back in for two days it seems ok.but what should i do ?thanks.nicki
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Name:Donna
Question:My 7 1/2 year old lost her 3rd tooth (top one) back in January. It was loose and came out on its own, yet there is no sign of her adult tooth yet. She went to the dentist about 2 weeks after it came out, and there was no mention of anything wrong. No x-rays were taken at the time. Should I be concerned or give it some more time? Or should I contact her dentist to see what showed up on her last x-rays in August?

Thank you,
Donna
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Name:christian
Question: do dentists recommend antibacterial toothpastes over others? like biotene or colgate total or the natural herbal types? one dentist on tv said yes but a pharmacist said no because it also destroys good bacteria in the mouth
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Name:Pat
Question:Had a broken back moler, root canal and permanent cap. It has been months since this was completed. The tooth is extremely painful, getting worse and now all the ones next to it up to the front are also in pain. I also have pain and pressure in my ear, occassional buzzing and pain in my jaw only when biting. Unable to chew without extreme pain. Should I have the tooth removed or find another dentist to fix.
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Name:Laurie
Question:i always brush my teeth twice a day but it seems like ever since ive had children my teeth are going bad one by one all my back teeth are halves and now the front teeth are getting cavities.I dont have any dental insurance and i want to get false teeth im only 25 so i want false teeth that look nice so my question is how much money do you think it will be to get all this done??? I relly want it done because now I dont smile anymore and I know that new teeth would bring back alot of confidence.Price is an issue because I am a single mother of three and cant afford to see a dentist for a conseltation desperite to smile
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Name:kathy dyer
Question:I had a single crown permanetly placed about three weeks ago after a =
root canal. Since then I had oral surgery to have tori removed for a =
partial. This crown started out throbbing slightly, but now the =
throbbing has increased. I thought it would settle down given some time =
but it seems to be getting worse. I was on an antibiotic after the =
surgery and that didn't seem to help the throbbing. Is this indicitive =
of an infectiion. Is it just stirred up from the surgery? I do not have the funds to have this crown ripped off =
and a new one put back on. Do you think the dentist will charge me again =
to fix this?
Thank you,
KMWD
kwdyer@ptd.net
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Name:Tania Smolanko
Question:Hi - I have a major problem with a root canal treatment i am undergoing...to cut a long story short, it's been a bloody nightmare!!!

My current dentist has managed to "snap off" the end of a titanium file used in my root canal treatment. He xrayed and showed me the tip and asked "what I wanted to do about it"! He does not have the specialised equipment to remove it and has offered to send me to a specialist (at his expense) to remove the file tip.

He believes the area is sterile and by leaving the tip embedded in the tooth it should not cause any further problems as long as, and i quote " it is fill/seal in properly"...but i am not so sure....

I have lost a lot of confidence with this dentist, and i would appreciate any comments and advice on my situation..

Regards,
Tania
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Name:vadim
Question:Dr web, I do not have the best teeth, I have tmj and have minimal grinding, all my old dentist could do was even out my teeth, but then i would just grind agian and they would chip. Needless to say my front teeth are a little chipped, not very badly, and they have gaps, small ones. I was told that I can get veeners, but my mom and step dad keep telling me that grinding down my teeth in order to place veeners will destory the actual tooth under the veener. Is that true? also I was wondering if having a veener place on my front teeth will cause the tooth the decompose and breakdown underneath the veener, will i still have a nice tooth under the veener in 20 years, or will I have dental problems? I also have recently had 7 cavities in the past year, all were taken care of except for 1. The dentist says its too small and that he will watch it, why would u watch it? wouldnt you just rather take out whats there so it dosent get worse? I also have a tooth, a molar in the back right side of the mouth that had a cavity recently filled 6 months ago but now hurts every now and then, its only one tooth away from the tooth with the small cavity but I doubt that could be the problem? could it? when x rays were taken nothing was found, is it possiable that there is still a cavity underneath? would should I do. I also have one tooth with a root canel which is capped, will it cause me any trouble in the long run, and will the tooth ever end up falling off underneath it? and last but not least, my top back two left molars had real deep fillings and the dentist is going to put in gold inlays in those teeth. It dosent look like you can see the gold inlays when I smile but if you can, is there any way to mask it with bonding? or something else? I was also wondering why I could have gotten so many cavities in a year? I havent really changed my eating or brushing habits so why would I get so many, it really bothers me. Also the cap on my root caneled tooth is dark on the bottom near the gum line, do you think that there is any way to mask this black stuff? I am only 20 and am worried sick about the condition of my teeth. I am currently wearing a NTI device to stop my grinding which works as long as I wear it, but is there any kind of tmj expert that can get me to stop grinding at night? my right jaw snaps because of it and one of my front bottom teeth has cracked because of it, not a big crack, but its right down the middle and noticable only in very direct light from a very very close range. I appreciate any tips or adivce that you can give.
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Name:Dee
Question:Hi, My adult son (33) still has 4 baby teeth with no permanent teeth to come. He just had an xray and the dentist said it showed dark spots above these teeth instead of the light color you would expect. He said since he has no pain or swelling he will let it go for awhile. My question can the dark spots be abcess's or infection? Or can it just be an empty space where teeth buds would have been? Thanks
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Name:Deanne Denman
Question:Hello Dr Web

I have a question. I about 2 weeks ago i had my top two wisdom teeth out. The left side was a little harder to get out than the right. My teeth were fine until about 7 days after them being taken out. I have experienced swollen gums, my bottom wisdom tooth is swollen and burning sensation in my cheek and my ear feels blocked, i am have pain up my head left side only and my neck and shoulder is feeling really tight like muscle spasms. This is happening all my left side. Can you help! It has now been 2 weeks since having these out. My dentist told me it is an infection he put me on some antibiotics they gave me gastro i contacted him again and he told me to go to my doctor and good luck
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Name:Andra
Question:My daughter (my 4th child) took a fall awhile back and chipped her two top front teeth. Since that time I had noticed rapid decay. I have been brushing her teeth twice daily since before she actually got any teeth, but after a tongue lashing from a dentist with regard to my "poor parenting skills", I began to wonder if any of the meds. I took while pregnant may have contributed to her tooth decay? As I said this is my 4th child and I have never experienced this kind of dental decay with any of the others. Dakota is 2 years old and the dentist suggests numbing her mouth while she sits in my lap and then pulling her two fron teeth. I have a lot of reservations about doing this and have even scheduled an appt. for a 2nd opinion. What do you suggest?

Sincerely,
Andra
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Name:Mar
Question:Dear Dr, I’ve had extensive work done to my upper teeth. My upper mouth has only four teeth in the right back, one tooth on the left far back and the two front teeth that have been restored. My dentist gave me what he called a “Round House” meaning all the top teeth were capped and the ones replaced where they were missing. It is all attached on the same piece of metal and slipped on as one unit. It looks great but my problem is that after two years it still hurts. It feels like it’s clamped on and weighs a ton at times. My teeth still hurt underneath even though all but two had root canal. Is there any way to make this more comfortable or is the fact that there is not much holding it on the problem. I should add that I brush and water pick daily to save my gums and bone. I am 50 and feel like the future has only dentures in store for me which I tried to avoid by spending thousands of dollars for what I have now. Your opinion would be appreciated, Thanks
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Name:Bill
Question:hello i was just wondering what may be the problem with my tooth or teeth just recently i have been having a sharp pain on one or possably 2 teeth when i drink cold water. is there anything i can do to help? thank you for your time
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Name:L McCarty
Question:I have crooked upper front teeth, also I have TMJ, and teeth grinding is wearing away my bottom teeth.

My insurance does not cover cosmetics or orthodontic treatment. As a result, I have to live with these teeth.

I was wondering if there is a cosmetic tooth mold that can fit over my own teeth, and gives the illusion of real straight teeth. Can denturists make molds to temporary mask the problem?
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Name:daniel
Question:i think that my tooth died. is it bad for me to wait a long time to get it replaced? it gets more complicated because i need to take out my wisdom teeth also. what should i do?
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Name:Starr
Question:My husband's gums are black and gray around the base of the tooth his teeth are also starting to break off. (only 1 so far) I am obsesed with good oral hygene and have pushed him to go to the dentist and he has refused because he is scared of what they will do. With this description what do you think is the probably? I will let you in on a little secret, he chews tobacco. Is this the reason? please let me now so that I can tell him. Thanks.
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Name:Debbie
Question:I recently had two porcelian veneers placed on my front two teeth, because one of my front teeth was bonded about 10 yrs ago, and had become very discolored. I was encouraged to have the other tooth veneered to ensure a better match. Well the match was perfect, but there is a gap between the two front teeth that was not there before. My dentist has offered to "cut off" the veneer and start over. Is this the only alternative? I do not have any confidence in my dentist as I think the reason there is a gap is because the one tooth was put in slightly crooked. I couldn't believe she didn't see the gap when she put them in (I've been with this dentist for 20 yrs). Any advice? Starting over really puts me on edge...I didn't think this was a pleasant experience by any means!

Thank you.
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Name:Kevin
Question:It appears that my lower right rear molar has risen/erupted about 1/16th of an inch. After trying to force it down with my upper molars, I now have pain. This is the second time this has happened. The first time this occurred, it corrected itself after a few days. A week has gone by and the tooth is still higher that the others, disallowing me to completely bite down. The only other noteable information includes the stomach/intestinal problems I had during the onset of my tooth ache. After researching the web, I found that my tooth condition is called an "erupting molar" and might be the result of vascular blood pressure and/or a bacteria infection. Can you please explain what is going on and will this problem correct iself again, or are erupting molars normal? I am a 48 year old healthy male, who has had no major dental problems in the past.
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Name:Vanessa
Question:I go to the dentist alot. They said that I have to have a root canal on my upper first molar I have had many fillings on this tooth besides having a root canal. I asked my friend weather it hearts or not and they said they dont know so im asking you how much do u think it would heart if the molar was almost gone. And also being a 13 year old hwo hates the dentist and even crys on fillings I know im a baby but I hate needels! I asked my dad if I could be asleep but he said that I should be awake If anything goes wrong. What advice would you give me?
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Name:Diane
Question:I am a dental student and have to do a project. We need to make a policy and procedure manual for our ficticious office and my part is on the maintenance and equipment (who to call for repairs, list of all equipment and what should be done daily for maintenace). I was wondering if you knew where to find samples of policy and procedure manuals so that we could have an idea of what it looks like.

Anything would help.
Thanks
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Name:Mel
Question:I got my wisdom teeth pulled out. Top and bottom right. I just would like to know how to get the food out of there. Rinsing doesn't help! What else can I do. When I do get food out of there, it tastes soooo gross!
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Name:Caroline Morgan
Question:I've been to the dentist a lot recently and had a lot of fillings for minor cavities. I wasn't in pain before i visited the dentist. Since I'm getting pain nearly every day. It is quite strong but I can't say it is coming from one particular tooth but more from the whole left side of my mouth. I've been taking pain killers and hoping it will go away. Do you think it is just bruising from so much work? Thankyou
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Name:Nicole
Question:My husband has a moderate gap between the mian two front teeth. He would like braces to correct the gap. A Dr. told us that the muscle between the teeth would have to be cut. My husband is ok with this, but I am concerned. Is it advisable to cut this muscle? What is the purpose of this muscle?
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Name:Tanya Holder
Question:I forgot to ask. I have a yellow stain on the inside of one of my teeth. Will whitening my teeth help this?
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Name:Tanya Holder
Question:Firstly, When I look at my teeth in daylight I can see cracks down the middle of some of my teeth. Does this mean that the tooth is very weak and will crack, should I have caps put over them to protect them?

Secondly, When I push my teeth with my tongue I can feel my teeth move slightly. I have spoken to my dentist and have had my gums checked for gum diseases but gums were fine. My dentist doesnt seem to think that this is a problem. Is this normal?

Also in the last year three of my teeth have cracked and I have had to have these teeth taken out. This has coursed me great distress as I am 30 years old and am concerned that soon I will not have any teeth left. Could you recommend anything for me to do?


Any advice would be most appreciated.


Many Thanks
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Name:Chris Gill
Question:sub:unilateral masseteric hypertrophy

Five years back i got a teeth extracted from the right side, which created a gap, hence i started chewing from the left. Unfortunately it became a habit, and now i find myself with a unilateral masseteric hypertrophy. This problem is accompanied by jaw clicking, other than that there is no problem. I have started to chew from the other side (15 days) and the clicking has gone down, but i am wondering when would the muscle mass of the left start to reduce to its normal size. I am no a weight loss program, and as i lose weight this problem becomes more prominent.

Is there no other way except to go for Botox injections...cant this be fixed without such a procedure.

Thanks
Chris Gill
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Name:Maureen
Question:I am 24 years old and still have my baby upper right canine tooth. I had the adult tooth surgically removed 9 years ago because it wouldn't grow in. My x-rays show that it hasn't had a root for the last 5 years. I floss it regularly to keep the gum healthy around the tooth, but recently the tooth has a very small area of dark discoloration near the gumline. The strange part is that it is still not loose. Do I need to get this pulled and replaced right away, or can I continue to wait until it falls out? Do you have any idea why it hasn't fallen out yet? Is there anything I can do to keep it longer? Thank you!
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Name:patrick day
Question:what causes teeth to go soft and break off and how much would it be to have implants of a full denture or two plates
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Name:Julie MacPherson
Question:Hi, Dr.Web
Last night my two and a half year old daughter fell and banged her mouth on a plastic storage bin. The inside of her upper lip was cut and her right front insisor seems pushed back a little at an angle. It doesn't wiggle and doesn't seem to be causing her any pain. Is this something that will straighten out or could this potentially lead to problems with her permanent teeth. What do you recommend? Is there something I should be watching for?
Thanks!
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Name:Richard Evans
Question:I have large bottom molar with an old filling that needs a root canal. I went for treatment to an ondodontist who, after trying to numb the tooth unsuceesfully, simply told me to leave the office because of the pain that caused me to cry out repeatedly. Are there not different and strong types of local anaesthetics for people with very sensitive teeth ? Is it a common problem not be able to numb a large bottom molar ? What can I do?
Thanks,
Richard Evans
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Name:steve
Question:I'm 36, and I have a wisdom tooth that was repaired last Jan. I'm looking at getting it extracted soon, but the filing fell out while I was eating and I swallowed it. Is there anything that I can do to fill the hole until I get it removed next month?
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Name:Debbie
Question:I am currently a dental assistant student and need to do a term paper on teeth whitening, I am especially interested in the trays. Would like to have an experts opinion and thoughts. Do you have any charts? Need those as well for visuals.

Thank you so much.
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Name:Debbie
Question:I am currently a dental assistant student and need to do a term paper on teeth whitening, I am especially interested in the trays. Would like to have an experts opinion and thoughts. Do you have any charts? Need those as well for visuals.

Thank you so much.
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Name:Lando
Question:How do i rid of little bumps on my tongue? I think they are infected tastebuds...? I get them ALL the time...why is this? THANKS!

Lando
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Name:Kim
Question:Hello,

I'm having a bridge put in. I asked them to do it in porcelain. It came in and they have had to adjust all my teeth including the bridge to get it to fit right (still doesn't). I asked the dentist why it shows silver in the back of the teeth and he advised that's how it should be made. I have had crowns before and they do not show the silver. I paid a lot of money for this. Is he correct? Also before when they put in my crown and it didn't fit they had to order another one..shouldn't he do this for the bridge? The dentist has already spent 3 hours + trying to make it work.

Thanks for your help.

Kim
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Name:JAMES STINEFAST
Question:I JUST HAD TOOTH #31 EXTRACTED DUE TO IT GOING TO PIECES. THIS TOOTH EARLIER HAD A ROOT CANAL AND CROWN DONE. AFTER THIS EXTRACTION WAS DONE THE DOCTOR SHOWED ME THE PIECES AND THERE WERE 2
DRILLS BROKE OFF IN THE ROOTS FROM THE
ROOT CANAL JOB. I HAD NO KNOWLEDGE OF THIS.
IS THIS COMMON?
COULD THIS HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO AN EARLY FAILURE OF THE TOOTH?
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Name:Hal Parkes
Question:My daughter is 10yrs 3months.
She has lost one top middle tooth, one top to the side tooth and two bottom teeth.
Should I be concerned that the other top middle(incisor?)is still solidly there? - she has wobbly teeth at all.
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Name:louise
Question:I have recently been advised that I need orthognathic surgery for a cross bite where my upper jaw is smaller on one side and my lower jaw is off center. There is also some stress noticeable on two of my lower front teeth and a gradual widening of the space between both. However the thought of deliberately breaking bones in my body makes me cringe as well as having general anathesia. I currently have no problems chewing or speaking am experiencing no pain, and my facial features are not visibly unbalanced. I have no problem accepting the need for braces but my orthodontist has recommended either the entire procedure (braces and surgery) or nothing.
My question is whether there is a less invasive option to surgery. My dental condition is not life threatening and at 49 years of age my main concern is if I do nothing will I lose my teeth and will the condition worsen over time.
My teeth and gums are in excellent condition. By the way my jaws have always been misaligned. Is this a case of if it ain't broke, don't fix it?
Thanks for your advice.
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Name:Amanda
Question:Can I get a retainer even if iv never had braces, and my teeth arnt really messed up? Because I dontlike my teeth and I think they could be straighter and I want a retainer, But im not aware if I can get one by choice.
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Name:carlene.
Question:what cause bad breath ? what is a deep scale?
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Name:mom of 4
Question:i have a few problems with my teeth.First of all is there a heridatary thing that can happen?Next I have really decayed teeth from fear of dentists I have (I have had horrible experiences-One threatened to kill my husband because I was not getting numbed we found out that I have a mixed up thing that I numb in diffrent parts of my mouth)Is there a possibility that one could be put totally under and get all the work done?And if my back tooth has an infection can that make my eyesite go wierd on that side?(my tooth is really hardly there)
Thank you for your time.
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Name:David Calderon
Question:A friend of mine experiences tooth aches quite often. When he takes medication, he also drinks a beer with it. He says it helps with the pain, is this true? Now, I know it's only obvious not to take medication and and alcohol together, but would this help?
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Name:Cliff
Question:I had crowns placed on 13,14,& 15 in Dec. 2002. While temps were still on, I advised the doctor of my sensitivity to temp and chewing. They told me it was normal, but after placing perm. crowns it still happens. I have a temp on 31 since Jan. 2003, and now I am afraid to complete it because it does the same thing. Will all of these teeth need root canals
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Name:Christina
Question:I had all of my wisdom teeth removed today without complication. However, two of my teeth were soft tissue removals and I forgot to ask just one question. I was wondering how long the suture is suppose to stay in and how is it removed? Do I have to go in to have it taken out, or does it dissolve?
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Name:Sue
Question:I had my top right wisdom tooth pulled six days ago. After a couple of days the blood clot in the socket seemed to get larger, and then part of it turned white. The clot sticks out from the socket. What does the white part mean, and will it heal okay sticking out? It's not a whole lot really, but I didn't know if that was normal or not.

I'm scheduled to have the other top one pulled in three days.

Thanks!
Sue
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Name:Yvonne Burse
Question:I have been to the doctor 4 times and my dentist once then to an oral surgeon. They have taken xrays and even
a CT scan. They find nothing. I have had an excruciating pain in my gum. I cannot stand the pain. What could it be?
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Name:Dale Eller
Question:Both eye teeth are broken one on the right side of eye tooth is also broken . bottom right under eye tooth right side are broken two of them. all of them are allmost even with the gum.If I could afford To I would like to put perment replacments in . Can you give me a guestiment of what it might be?
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Name:fang
Question:i have a terible tooth ake and a big abses what is the best thing to do or use to get rid of the pain?

thank you.
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Name:harry
Question:i have an abses and toothake what the best thing to do to ease the pain away?
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Name:William
Question:can abscess of molar #3 give sinus infection of the right maxillary sinus? and after dentist did root canal I still had sinus infection and was sent to an endodontist and he found an extra root on second root canal with him making three times I had this tooth root canaled. My tooth still hurts and I still have a sinus infection. The xray still shows dark in the bone around #3 molar which would mean a root canal would be needed but had three already. By the way xrays didn't show fourth root found by endodontist and the roots had sharp turns at the ends. Could there be another hidden root. Also note that all antibiotics taken did not cure sinus infection that I have had now for six months. My dentist now is considering extraction, but with so much money invested already what else could I do? Have you heard of this before?
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Name:Tommy
Question:I was eating a sandwich, when I noticed a long clear piece of stringy stuff coming out of my mouth I thought It was a bit of stringy onion, but i then found it was connected to one of my teeth, either at the gum or the tooth.

What is it? What should I do? Is it normal?

Thankyou for your advice

Kind Regards

Tommy, UK
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Name:Amber Parker
Question:I've been getting pain in one of my teeth for about a month now, and visited the dentist with regards to this three days ago. I was told that I had a absess in the tooth and was given anti biotics to treat the infection, and an appointment was made for me to have root treatment. the pain is still there after three days of anti biotic treatment and is now worse than before. Please could you give me some advice on this matter, I would be extremely grateful as this is the third absess I've had in six years, all in different teeth.

Thank you again
Amber
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Name:josie
Question:I want to know how many sealents are put on a child of 14, i.e. which teeth can they be put on. thank you.
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Name:mark alwast
Question:I have been getting black marks on the edges of my teeth and in the cracks of the top of my teeth. I can scrape these marks off with my fingernail & some come off with my tooth brush. I have not encountered such marks before yet now I notice them reappear every night while I brush. Could it be related to a build up of something in my digestive system..? eg. acid?

Cheers

mark
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Name:Judith Foran
Question:I need dental implants bad! I am a recovering addict. I can not be given pain medication that is controlled or narcotic. What do they do in these cases? I am disable & on Medicare & New Jersey Medicaid & live in Point Pleasant, New Jersey 08742 who does dental implants & takes this insurance or low income patients? Thanks, Judith
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Name:Alan Namo
Question:what is mean by bilaminer disc?
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Name:Jason
Question:I had a tooth pulled on Thursday and it is now Saturday and my gum is still bleeding. It is not bleeding a lot. Is this normal and is there anything I can do to stop the bleeding?
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Name:Marcia
Question:Recently, I had two root canals done during two separate visits to the dentist's office. Approximately two hours after each visit, I developed cold like symptoms (stuffy nose, scratchy throat, coughing, etc..). The first time it happened I thought it was just a coincidence that I caught a cold on the same day I went to the dentist's office. But when it happened again two weeks later I knew something was up. Can you tell me what could be causing this type of reaction? I have more root canal work I need done but I don't want to get sick after each visit. Could it be a latex allergy? I asked my dentist and he did not know exactly what was causing it, he said usually when people have a reaction it is immediate and not later in the day.

Many thanks,
Marcia S
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Name:Briana
Question:I totally support myself, recently lost my job, and have no health insurance so I have no extra money. However, I was wondering if there were any cheaper, easier ways to straighten my disfigured teeth other than spending thousands of dollars on braces? Also, I had braces in the past when I was a kid, but didn't wear my retainer. Is there anyway now to move my teeth back using just my old retainer?
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Name:Al
Question:Two attempts at installing a post for a dental implant have resulted in minor infections that have required the post to be removed. Are some people prone to thses infections? Is there any point to trying a third post, or is the dentist doing something wrong?
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Name:Frances
Question:I have no dental insurance and a very low income that only allows for the kiddies in the family to recieve dental care. About 2 months ago I broke a back molar (second to the last - my wisdom teeth were removed at 17) eating a piece of toast. The outer part of the tooth is still there, the inner 2/3 or so broke off. I am concerned that the nerve may be exposed, but I didn't experience a lot of pain at the time. Now any kind of pressure on the tooth (I have been relegated to eating only on the left sie of my mouth) causes pain like I have never experienced. My mother in law told me that if I put an asprin into the hole and left it it would kille the nerve and the pain would quit. I am supporting a family of four on less than $600 a month. I simply cannot afford a trip to the dentist that will run in the hundreds of dollars. Is there anything at all I can do? Thanks in advance.

Frances
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Name:Chrissy
Question:At my last two dental visits, I noticed that I am having increased reactions to the novicane. This last time it felt like my heart kind of stopped for a second and then it just felt irregular for a couple minutes and I felt sort of breathless or short of breath and dizzy. The only reactions I've ever had prior to these last couple visits were just sort of a shakiness. Can you tell me what caused this, should I be worried? I was too afraid to mention it to the dentist thinking maybe I was just being nervous about the procedure. I have another visit coming up in a couple weeks and am afraid to get the novicane again. The more I think about it, the scarier the situation seems to me and I don't want to go through that again.
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Name:Crystal
Question:Three years ago in Germany, my dentist there replaced an old almagam filling with a porcelain one (or so he said-- my American dentist said it was a blend). In any case, this Spring I had six fillings replaced and since then, most have stopped being sensitive, but some continue to sensitive to both cold and heat. Also, I have been back to my dentist twice over one filling replaced tooth that he has drilled down, it gets better for a few weeks, then starts to hurt when I eat and be very sensitive to cold and heat. Last time he did x-rays but never mentioned that I would need a root canal or anything. The way the tooth feels is like it is somehow loose, but I know it isn't.

My questions are:
1) Is this sensitivity normal with white fillings?
2) Should I seek out another dentist or second opinion on what to do about this troublesome tooth? It is driving me crazy as I have never had tooth aches or pains in my entire life!

Thanks!
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Name:Tamara
Question:All of my life I have had yellow teeth, and when I say yellow that is what I mean. Very embarrasing. I'm not sure if it was from genetics or what. I brush my teeth regularly but yet the stains are permanent. Should I use porcelian veneers to cover the yellowness or should I use some type of whitening system?
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Name:Kim S.
Question:Approximately a month ago (June 2003), I underwent a crown prep and while the anesthetic was being administered via the needle in my gum, I felt a sharp JOLT in my mouth/tongue. I commented on it and the dentist informed me that it happens to a small percentage of people, and would go away within a few weeks (the numbness); however, two months later, my tongue is STILL partially frozen even AFTER the permanent crown was put in, and I have to see a specialist now due to my gums being very red and inflamed and a cyst or absess in my gum beside the new crown that has not gone away in three weeks or more. Can you help me understand what went wrong here? I had never had any problems with my teeth before! And I'm getting REALLY concerned that the sensation in my tongue will not return.
Thanks very much.
Kim S.
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Name:Vladimir
Question:What does it mean?

MoD Amalgams
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MO Amalgams
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DO Amalgams
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Could you please explain to me these abreviations?
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Name:Deborah
Question:My 16 year old daughter has developed a lump on her jaw, left side, right near where her wisdom tooth had been. We went to the doctor and he said not to worry but could not tell us what it is. He felt it and was sure it was on the bone. She had her wisdom teeth out about 10 weeks ago. There was slight swelling of her cheek when she first noticed the lumb. Thanks.
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Name:Denise
Question:I have a crown in my front tooth but it has started to pain and I wanted to know what it could be before I went to the dentist so I have an idea of how much it will cost.

Thank you
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Name:Sheila
Question:Is there a glue that I can purchase "over the counter" for my cap to keep it in?
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Name:Julie
Question:The enamel on my teeth is 'eroding' (for lack of a better word) On the back teeth, it's apparent some grinding is going on. But it's the forward facing part of the front teeth whose erosion is causing concern, certainly on a cosmetic level. I've been advised to have my entire mouth reconstructed (ie gum surgery to lengthen my teeth followed by crowning all but 2 teeth which will be removed) - a very expensive option. What would be the downfalls of removal of all teeth and going with dentures? would Crowning eliminate the erosion and possibility of root canals?
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Name:Carol Willman
Question:Is it neccessary to fill in a baby tooth that has a small cavity! Also, it it neccessary to put sealents on baby molars?
Thank you,
Carol
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Name:brenda cole
Question:my 5yr old has booth tooth decay

she has lost her front 4 teeth, 2 in the back 2 in the back on the lower jaw
is there a detist that can help
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Name:Jan Michael
Question:Dear Dr. Web;

I have a problem on my front tooth. It is broken inside my gums but it is still connected to the gums. My dentist here in the philippines had an x-ray on my tooth and told me about it.

She suggested to put a small tube insde my tooth and put a pasta inside my tooth, hoping that it will save my front tooth. It really hurts cause I've not yet considerd the proposal of my dentist.

I have several slipness nights and sometimes I cried cause it really gives me a lot of pain, specially on my gums.

Is there any other possible solution for my problem ? do I need to consider the proposal of my dentist ?

Pls. help ASAP, thanks . . .
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Name:janet
Question:where can i find on the web a dictionary related to dental?
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Name:Theresa
Question:When my boyfriend brushes his teeth, his gums bleed and when he spits out the toothpaste foam it has a gray hue to it (when it's normally white or blue). I've also noticed that the bristles on his brush are turning gray. He has noticeable bad breath throughout the day. I guess I'm asking what these are symptoms of? What are ways to treat these symptoms? Please help! Thank you
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Name:Shannon
Question:My 7 year old daughter lost her top right incisor today and has a piece of skin hanging down. It doesn't bother her but I am uncertain what it is and whether it is a problem for her. Please let me know what it could be and if it requires a visit to the dentist. It hangs down about a centimeter and is about a centimeter wide and is very red in color.
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Name:Naveen
Question:hello doctor
i have a problem with my breath. i mean it so smelly some time. i brush my teeth regularly and also use a tounge cleaner.can u plz suggest me to over come this problem

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Name:melissa
Question:my 7 year old son has 2 loose bottom front teeth.but the 2 teeth behind have allready grown through.should i take him to the dentist and have the loose ones removed.
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Name:J Lauzon
Question:I was having a root canal done and when the root was being drilled out the drill bit broke off in my mouth. Is it a problem to leave it in there for good or should it be taken out?
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Name:Molly Bill
Question:I was told I, have floating molars, does that mean if I, lose a tooth it will replace it's self? I'm 34 years old.
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Name:Chris Ross
Question:I have always had olsers from time to time, but over the last few months I am getting them constantly on the sides of the mouth, inside of lips and on the back or side of my tongue. I am wondering what causes these olsers.. bacteria, or some kind of food?? and how would I go about preventing and getting rid of them for good??

Thanks,

Chris
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Name:Gray
Question:I had gum surgery for pyrea 25 years ago. What symptoms could indicate that my problem is recurring?
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Name:Dawn Robertson
Question:I had a root canal done on my upper left molar and it seems it is falling apart somewhat. I went to the dentist today and he said I should have a crown put on that tooth. I hardly think that that tooth is woth a whomping 968.00. I think I would just the get it pulled out, DON'T YOU THINK??
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Name:Scott
Question:I have a wisdom tooth that has come in on my left side (my left hand) that is pointed out to the left. It is angled at about a 45 degree angle. There is mild pain from the contact between the tooth and the left side of my moulth. Can I just ignore the pain or will it cause damage to the bone it is against?

I am 24. Can you also tell me what I should expect for cost of removal. Because of the angle it is hard to judge how close to being fully grown it is but I think that it is close to having completed it's growth.
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Name:Paul
Question:I am 42 and I have a painful upper right wisdom tooth. My Dentist had tried to do some fillings but indicated that if this didn't work I would had to have it removed. I am terified of having it removed. Pain and all that stuff. He said it would be a simple proceedure, but I have had a recent root canal done and he said that wouldn't hurt either. He was way wrong.
Are my geatest fears founded or should I stop being a big girl and go get it done???
Thanks
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Name:darla
Question:one of my front teeth is becoming loose
what can be done and what is a reasonable cost i have no medical coverage.
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Name:eddie
Question:how much money do you pay and your outlook
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Name:JOE DAIGLE
Question:I have lost the filling in my tooth. It is down to the pulp. I put a temporary filling from the drug store. The dentist cannot see me for 13 days. Will he give me temporary relief (drugs or antibiotics) until I see him. I am a new patient.

Thanks
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Name:jesse james lala
Question:Last week I went to a new Dentist.

He worked on a total of five teeth on the right side of my mouth.

Three were fillings (no big deal there) the other two were crowns. The first of the crowns was a new one which I do not have any questions about. The second of the two crowns on the other hand, was work done to replace a crown I got less than a year ago.

The temperary crown fell off the day after I got it placed, and having to travel out of town for a week the day thereafter prompted me to call the dentist for advise. They told me not to worry about not having a temperary crown on the tooth, so I went on my trip without a clue.

The tooth I notice has decay on it, my question is should teeth have decay on them (very minor black areas) before a crown is placed on them?

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
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Name:Jennifer
Question:I consulted a dental surgeon because I was considering a dental implant to replace the single false tooth I wear to replace a missing incisor. Yesterday I returned for a final consultation and he handed me an estimate for $55, 000.00 dollars saying that not only did I need that implant but also one on the bottom and crowns on every other tooth in my mouth. My question is: Other than the front missing tooth my teeth look to be in good health {no cavities, etc}, so is this reasonable?
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Name:angela davis
Question:my 8 yr old's filling fell out of top molar(baby tooth). should it be pulled or refilled?
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Name:Mike Sample
Question:I had a root canal and crown procedure about a year ago, now the crown is loose. Can it be easily re-attached if it falls out and what should I store the crown in untill I can get to a dentist?
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Name:jennifer
Question:my upper wisdom tooth is coming in and giving me alot of pain my denist cant see me for 2 weeks. what should i do in the mean time
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Name:Dean
Question:what kind of foods help in making your teeth stronger and healthier?
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Name:Maureen
Question:Hi..last week I went to see my dentist
because of infection under my back molar
which had a gold crown the infection was bad w/ some swelling on my cheek
I asked for anti-bionics 1st to get the infection down and instead HE pulled the tooth(?) I was sick for DAYS (stomach)"Shouldn't He had Treated the
infection First?Would appreciate to know
"what you think"Thanks for your time !
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Name:DAVID S ROGERS
Question:TMJ,what can I do for it & for the PAIN!? HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Name:Brad Rockers
Question:I recently had a root canal. My dentist said that I might need oral surgery to put the crown on. Should he be able to know before actually getting in there to take a look at it? What would be the reason I would need this? Would it be wise to seek a second opinion? Thank you for any information you may provide.
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Name:Lance Holmes
Question:As a child i was never pushed enough you bruxh my teeth like i was suppose to, so now i have a bunch of cavities. My mom says its my own fault i shouldve brushed, but shes willing to take me to the dentist now. But I have a pretty big hole in the upper left hand corner (if your facing it from like another person) of me Upper Right Lateral Incisor, and i was wondering what would be the cheapest way to fix this. Would a bridge be cheaper or a cap or just a filling? Lastly, my teeth are really yellow, what would you say would make them whiter. Im 14 if that helps at all.
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Name:Antony
Question:Over the last few days my tongue has appeared red in places and irritaes slightly if I smoke. What could this be? Thank you for any reply!!!!!!
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Name:Brenda
Question:Can using a laser during routine dental cleaning cause a tooth crack if it hits the wrong area.

Can a crack in a tooth cause sensitivity to cold and a occasional sharp pain deep in the gum upon chewing?
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Name:vlad, 19 years old
Question: How could I prevent cavities and paradontosis-the most common tooth diseases?
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Name:vlad, 19 years old
Question: How could I prevent cavities and paradontosis-the most common tooth diseases?
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Name:tim fowler
Question:I saw part of a news clip that said oscillating toothbrushes were best. Is Braun oral b an oscillating type? How about Sonicare?

thank you in advance--tim
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Name:deb
Question:friend has abcessed tooth and a fear of detists what do aia do to help
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Name:Jewel
Question:What kind of changes does a dentist and his or her staff do to make a mentally or developementally disabled patient feel more comfortable?
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Name:Steve Vidovic
Question:My wisdom teeth have come out and cracked a tooth. My dentist told me i would need this extracted. To fill the hole he spoke of a bridge. How much will this cost and is there any other options I have?
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Name:john
Question:what to do about an abscess tooth
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Name:Leslie Flanagan
Question:Every time I drink cold water or eat anything cold and liquidy, I get this sharp pain in my teeth near the gums, in the upper right, second and third to back teeth. Two dentists have told me it's an exposed nerve from "good solid brushing habits" and they have both put sealants on the teeth in the area where it hurts. They also told me that my only other option is to have the tooth/teeth filled, but I can't even really tell where the pain is coming from exactly in the area, so this seems a little unreasonable to fill the tooth. Other than this pain that I get, though, the x-rays and in-person exams of the teeth are perfect (no problems at all to date). Are there any other ways to stop the sharp pain of my exposed nerve besides for the sealants (which don't work) or filling the tooth/teeth in the area (not including using a sensitive tooth toothpaste or using a soft bristled toothbrush, which i've tried)? I am desperate and in pain!!! Help!!!
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Name:Irene Riches
Question:I recently had a crown put in my lower right jaw. It replaced a very large, old filling. The crown does not come down to the gum line on the outer surface leaving a sizeable hole that looks pretty ugly. My dentist says that's what they do when there is nothing on the inner side to hold it. (The tooth was pretty worn down.) I don't know whether he is covering up a bad job or this is really true. The obvious dark spot on my gum line now looks like a piece of broccoli stuck there! Please advise whether to have him remake it.
Thank you very much.
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Name:Jeanz
Question:Hi Dr,
I had two lower wisdom tooth the left bottom wisdom tooth already pulled out last year in 2001. Followed by the right bottom next following year Doctor say this time my wisdom tooth is more pain then last time cause the teeth more near to the nerve. So She want me to eat the painkiller and some other medicine like METRONIDAZOLE, ROFECOXIB, AMOXYCILLIN. I eat without any food. I know this few medicine may cause side affect. Later in the late evening i like to eat something i feel like vommitting and dizziness. Is there any problems
L
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Name:angelo
Question:I have recently had very bad pain in one side of my mouth (right side). It is not heat or cold sensitive and doesn't seem to be centered in any particular tooth.

I went to the dentist this week. He ran X-rays, did an exam and a sensitivity test on the right side of my mouth. He said everything was fine on the right side.

However, there is a bad tooth on the opposite side of my mouth (left side) which needs a crown. I am scheduled to get the crown done.

In the meantime the pain on my right side is still acute. Eating is very painful.

Any advice on what I can do about the right side of my mouth?
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Name:S J Powell
Question:Dear Dr. Web
My teenage daughter has been told that she should make her gums bleed each time she cleans her teeth in order to get rid of the toxins that cause gingivitis.
I'm worried about her doing this because I was always taught that scrubbing your teeth 'til your gums bled caused gum disease not prevented it.
I'd be grateful for any advice about this.
Thanks.
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Name:Mandy
Question:For the past four or five years i have had a small cavity on one of my bottom molars. It doesn't seem to be getting bigger, and my dentist said it would be ok to just leave it- particularly as i have no other problems with my teeth and have never had a filling. Is this advice accurate?
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Name:Natasha
Question:Approximately how long does the swelling go down after having both bottom wisdom teeth removed?
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Name:Lisa
Question:My mother's teeth have begun moving in her mouth over the past year and a half. Large spaces are forming in between her teeth and many have twisted sideways. One has even fallen out.

She is frightened to go to the dentist about this. I know that she really needs to go. What can I tell her about what the course of treatment might be and what might happen if she doesn't take action now?
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Name:YASIR
Question:WHO OWNS THE WEB.

PLEASE GIVE A DETAILED ANSWER
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Name:David Mann
Question:I had two lower wisdom teeth removed yesterday and now have considerable swelling. Is this normal? and how long will it take for the swelling to go down?
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Name:Lila
Question:My mother needs a partial for both her upper and lower arches.

Her dentist extracted infected teeth six weeks ago. He did not do a cleaning then, nor did he take an initial impression before the teeth were extracted.

He also did not put in temporary partials in.

Now impressions have been made after 6 weeks of healing for a final bridge, and they want to do the cleaning on the remaining teeth.

I know nothing about this procedure. But I needed to go to to my dentist in my hometown, and asked my dentist how he goes about doing doing partials.

He said that they do a cleaning before anything else. Take an initial impression before any teeth are extracted.

Once they extract the teeth, a temporary partial is then used for 3 MONTHS while the patient's teeth fully heal. It is only then that they will do new impression for the permanent partials.

Which method is correct? Did my mother's office mismanage her? Or is my local dentist's procedure overkill.

I feel so guilty for not having done research before hand. My sister goes to the same dentist that my mother has been seeing. Sis has had a good experience there, so I trusted the office. But now talking to MY dentist, I don't know anymore.

Please help! I am desparate to know ASAP!
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Question:If a 14 year old's permanent tooth is inadvertantly pulled out and then reimplanted and it dies...what is the likelihood that it will stay in the tooth canal, rather than fall out of the mouth.

Also, if it does fall out and a bridge is needed, how long will the bridge last. Does the longevity of the bridge have anything to do with age. Is a mouth fully grown by 14?

So, how often would a bridge need to be replaced if the adolescent practiced good oral hygene throughout her life?
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Name:laura gardner
Question:i was given tetracycline in 1967-68 for ear infections and it turned my teeth an embarrassing shade of yellow. i dont have the finances to get them all fixed. do i have any legal recourse to sue the drug company for damages? my teeth are a daily humiliation and im having difficulty getting a job. is there anything i can do at all?
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Name:Jasmin
Question:Dear collegues,
I'm from Armenia
I should be very much obliged if you could let me have the following information.
I want to bay already used dental chair"Siemens".If it is possible I can come to Germany.
Please,if you are agree whit my suggestion send me the price.
Perhaps you would be good enough to send me full details.
I would be grateful if you could tell me as soon as possible.
With best regards

Jasmin
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Name:july
Question:I am a dentist.I want to know how could I cotinue my studing,please?
would you please sent me adresses to contact with them.
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Name:july
Question:I am a dentist.I want to know how could I cotinue my studing,please?
would you please sent me adresses to contact with them.
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Name:Tom Lorden
Question:is there anyway to bond a bridge to another crown that is supporting a bridge on the other side? The support did come form a bridge to the rear but that tooth is now gone.
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Name:Louise
Question:My daughter is almost ten years old and still has her baby two front top teeth. We are under regular dentist care and we are waiting to see a specialist in Dec.
We had a pan-x and it showed her adult teeth way up top but between the adult and baby teeth are two "floating teeth" that are preventing the adult ones from coming down.
The dentist admitted that it certainly was not common and until we see the specialist, we're hoping that there will be some kind of movement.
I am trusting his judgment to wait and see for now but have you ever heard of such a thing? And what do you think!
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Name:Alex
Question:Do you recommend using an electric toothbrush and if so, what brand would you choose?
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Name:Syreeta
Question:I have pain and swelling to the bottom back right of my mouth in my gums, this pain seems to affecting the right side of my throat as well. I am not sure if this is my wisdom tooth coming through or perhaps my back tooth decaying?

Is there anything you can reccommend to alleviate the pain/soreness?
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Name:Ruth
Question:I have a dark brown line on two rear teeth right around the gum line. It seems to be slightly indented. How much trouble am I in???
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Name:Wes
Question:I am in major pain. What is a good temporary relief of a "cutting" wisdom tooth. Please help me!
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Name:Kenyetta
Question:What's the deal re: chewing/crunching on ice. Is it really bad for your teeth? Why?
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Name:Pam Robinson
Question:Well, I went to the doctor for what I thought was a sinus infection, but he said I could have a salivary gland stone. What is this and how do you treat it? Now I have a hard bump on the right lower jaw behind my farthest back tooth, and it wasn't there a day or two ago. Is that related to stones, or cyst?
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Name:rebecca marsico
Question:I lost three teeth on my left upper a few years ago so i didnt have a back tooth and had to get a partial that you can take off and on, Since then i can't eat on that side as it is not working for me. So l use the left side ,now i lost two teeth on the left side but still have my back molor so my dentist is making me a permant bridge but said it has to heal for 4 to 6 weeks before he can make impresstions? and i asked him if he would make a temp for me and he said i would not need one, Now i am having trouble eating on both sides so what do i do? I cant believe that evertbody partials don.t work like mine? Let me know what you think. Thanks Becky
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Name:Jane
Question:Hello Doc!
I remember getting in two extra teeth on top and bottom rows. I've never had any teeth removed and somehow I only have 28 teeth. Is this possible or am I just crazy?

Thanks,
Jane
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Name:Tim
Question:My wife noticed this morning that her top front two teeth had a portion (the 1/2 away from the gum) that appeared translucent. Several hours later, they were back to normal. What could cause that?
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Name:Vikki
Question:Last week, I set an appointment to visit a dentist under the insurance plan that I have. I called the dental office to confirm that they do indeed accept this Insurance, and to schedule an initial x-ray, examination & cleaning.

Their policy is to obtain x-rays & an examination in the first visit, then a cleaning in the next. I promptly followed their rules. Prior to sitting in the dental chair, I informed the nurse that I had some swallon gums on the lower set of teeth which occassionaly occurs to any arbitrary person at any given time.

My x-rays were taken, the dental examination was performed, and all that my teeth had wrong with them was a bit of calcium build up. The nurse then had me sign a few papers stating that I was going to pay for the cleaning in the instance that the insurance company did not, as well as billing me personally with some homecare product to help my swallon gums. I then scheduled what I thought was a normal REGULAR cleaning for the next day.

I did not get quite a normal or routine cleaning. I received a “Gross Debridement” that I had to pay for myself and which my insurance would not normally cover. I was not aware that I was going to obtain this service and would have not opted for this service if I had been given a choice.

I then called the dental office the next day and inquired to the reason why I obtained this service and they simply told me that it was what the dentist recommended for my teeth. They also said that it would not be professional of them to give me a choice because of my poor teeth and gums.

I would be more than happy to obtain all the dental records that I have ever had in my entire life to prove to you that my teeth are cavity free, disease free, perfectly straight, healthy and not at all needing anything other than normal routined maitence for my entire existence!

I do not feel that I have to be "on guard" when I visit my DENTIST! Aren't we suppose to trust our dentist? I even obtained a copy of my chart.... it only shows the white fillings in 8/E, 31 & 30. What would you suggest that I do?
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Name:Bob Allan
Question:How many teeth does an average adult have ?

What are Wisdom teeth ?
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Name:Hayley
Question:In the last few months I've grown two teeth in the very back of my mouth, on the top. One one each side. The teeth are rather small, or short, but they are wide like molars. People keep telling me they are my wisdom teeth, or maybe my 12 year molars. I am 23 years old. They don't necessairly hurt. But just in the past two days I've gotten like canker sores by both teeth, and it hurts to open my jaw all the way. I've had an abcess tooth before....so I don't think that both my teeth are abcess at the same time, but I've been told that that also could be a possibilty. What could this be, and what could I do to take away the pain?
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Name:melissa
Question:i bite my ongue a few days ago really bad in the back and its two days later and it hurts to talk eat or swallow what should i do?
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Name:karen boyd
Question:Over the past month I have been getting these bumps on my tongue. They seem to come back about every couple of weeks and it takes them about a week to clear up. I've heard them called inflamed tastebuds and lye bumps, but I can't seem to find any information under these names. I was wondering if you could tell me what is causing them and if there is any way to get rid of them quicker. Thank you.
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Name:Mary
Question:My 9 year old daughter runs 101 -102 degree fever with bad headaches every three to five weeks. The doctor said it's her wisdom teeth trying to come in, is this true at 9 years old. I'm not convinced. Please help.

Concerned Mom,

Thank you,
Mary Lowe
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Name:Jay D.
Question:Hi.I've just had my wisdom tooth extracted 3 days ago.I've been experiencing a lot of bleeding particularly at night.Is this normal?Is there anything I can do to prevent this, as I've barely slept these last couple of nights?
Thanks.
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Name:Davida Olson
Question:Im 19 and i dont know if i have my wisdom teeth or not, how many teeth should i have altogether if i do and if i dont
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Name:Melissa
Question:I am 19 and still have my wisdom teeth. The past two weeks I have had extreem pressure on my head and jaws. Sometimes the pressure on my head makes me feel as if my equalibrium was off. I've been to a doctor and have had blood tests. Everything looks great with that. I still have this light-headedness feeling and my jaw aches. Could this be from my wisdom teeth? Is this common? Please contact me asap.thanks!
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Name:Zoe
Question:Hello. Just wondering if you have to get your wisdom teeth removed. I have foour that are almost through and they don't hurt.... Thankyou
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Name:Rich Pudleiner
Question:Dr. Web,
I have let my teeth go to long without help to long. Here is what I am aware of:
1. I have a few large cavities
2. The gums around the inside of my mouth, the tongue side, are becoming tender and swollen
3. My two bottom eye teeth are just about missing the gums around them
4. Some of my teeth are becoming loose
5. A few teeth along the back are starting to hurt when I chew
6. I use Sonic Care and Listerne daily
7. I do not chew or smoke
I recognize that I have let my teeth go to long, but I am now wondering if in my ignorance I have caused a serious problem?
Thanks,
Rich
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Name:glansdale
Question:A friend of mine has a son who is three. Last year he lost a tooth and now she notices that the space is disappearing. Is there an implant procedure for children to protect those spaces? What do you suggest for a child this age?
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Name:mellisa
Question:My six year old daughter has not lost any of her baby teeth and I noticed that she has another tooth growing behind one of her bottom front teeth. I was wondering how this will effect her and if I should do anything about it.
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Name:S Hoover
Question:I recently have had 3 crowns and a bridge done on the upper front 6 teeth - my bridge and 2 of the crowns have been polished numerous times and they still feel like I have chalk in my mouth. they are not smooth and slick at all. only one of the 6 feels like it should. could the lab have somehow did something wrong that these teeth didn't turn out the correct way? in the process of making these - there was a delay because one tooth had exploded in the oven - I have a feeling it is the tooth that feels like a normal crown should - because it would have been made at a different time. If they can't get these polished to feel like crowns should I think that replacements should be done. More than half of my teeth have been crowned and none of my other crowns ever felt like this. how would I tell if it is truly a manufactoring process that didn't get done right? the dentist said that they would have to get another polishing kit from the lab that made my crowns. that seem ridiculous to me that their equipment can't seem to polish these crowns.

please help - I'm so frustrated with all of this.
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Name:matthew hart
Question:G'day mate, im having a few problems with my wisdom teeth at the moment. I have to get them removed and at the moment im doing my initial employment training. I have 4 months of my course left and will get posted to darwin in january next year. My wisdoms have come through and are cutting into my mouth a little bit, but not to bad. So do you think it will be o'kay to leave them till i finish my initial training?. Thanks doc from matt in Albury, Austrailia.
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Name:Jessica
Question:When I was about 3, I fell on a ball and knocked all the baby teeth back into my gums. The dentist told my mother that they would be ok and let them come out normally. Well, they came out black and rotten. My permanent teeth came in but not like they should. My front 4 teeth are going bad and I have 2 on the bottom that are going bad. Now, I have a wisdom tooth that has a hole on the side of it. I think all my wisdom teeth should be taken out and either a partial or something done to my front and bottom teeth. I have just gotten dental insurance. Do most dentists do a pay plan? Can you tell me what you would suggest for my teeth? I'm really embarrassed by them and I have a problem with them now and know that something should be done. Please give me your advice. I'm scared of going to the dentist because I'm afraid of him making me feel worse than I already feel. Please give me your advice. Thanks again
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Name:Linda Ince
Question:Dentist:

My mother has cuts on her tongue and has been experiencing discomfort because of it. Can you please tell me why her tongue has cuts/cracks on it? I appreciate the help.

Sincerely,
Linda Ince
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Name:Jamie
Question:My boyfriend has some serious growth going on in his mouth. on the front of his teeth along the gum line is this build up of greenish gunk. it's completly discusting and i've tried to get his mom to schedule a dentist appointment, but he says that he won't go because he's afraid the dentist will hurt him. is there anything that he can do at home to get rid of that junk or if not, do you have a suggestion for how to get him to the dentist. he's 22, so there's no forcing him (that and he's half a foot taller than i am). will a doctor perscribe a pill pain killer that he can take prior to the appointment so that he won't feel anything at all?

Help!
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Name:susan
Question:i went to the dentist monday, september 9. he replaced two upper fillings right and left. when he injected the novicane on the first shot it leaked. he got a new vile and injected another whole shot of novicane. i told him i felt that side swelling - he said he gave me a double shot of novicane. he filled the tooth. when i left and the novicane wore off, i had extreme swelling and black and blue showing around my chin. i went back. he said he missed and i had a hematoma. my whole bottom face is black and blue and still swollen. (he told me this would happen). is this normal and am i at any risk. please help me i look like the hunch back of notra dame over a filling. he said i missed "and there is not a damn thing i can do about it." just scared.
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Name:Suzanne
Question:I was just brushing my 5 years olds teeth and noticed that one of his bottom teeth is loose and a new tooth is already coming in behind it. The old tooth is not very loose and I am concerned that his teeth will grow in crooked because the old tooth is not out of the way. How concerned should I be? Is there something I should be doing? Is it already too late?
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Name:lorrie
Question:i have extremely sensitive gums...the pain is killing me...what to do, its the middle of the night here.
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Name:Jessica Donithan
Question:How can you tell if your teeth are perment or baby teeth?
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Name:Jason
Question:Hi there, i just have a question about wisdom teeth. I had 4 removed a while ago and now i feel another tooth growing in and i'm in a little bit of pain. Is it possible to have a 5th wisdom tooth or do you think this is just a regular tooth growing in. Also, i'm a college student livingaway from home. Do you think i should see a dentist here or go directly to an oral surgeon? Thanks for your Help!
-Jason
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Name:patma
Question:what is retrodiscal pad? please give me the answer as soon as possible cause i really need the answer today. thx
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Name:david
Question:hi i have a great fear of going to the dentist due to a bad experience i had about 10 years ago.
i lost a filling about 18 months ago and now the pain has gone from my tooth right into my jaw is it possible to have some treatment under a general anasthetic due to my phobia?
if not what would you sugest??
thanks.
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Name:christin fonden
Question:i'm in a dental assisting program and we were given an assignment. one of the questions is to find 12 other meanings for operatory. i found a few. could you suggest some also. thanks,
christin
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Name:Vicky
Question:I have dentina genesis imperfecta. Where could i find out more information about this disease?
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Name:Paul
Question:Is there a procedure to remove the excess gum partially covering a Wisdom tooth, so that the problems related to excess gum - infections etc are removed, but the healthy tooth remains.

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Name:carrie
Question:How much does it cost to get your wisdom teeth removed if you don't have any dental coverage but have medical coverage? Also is there any need to take a few days off of work for pain and swelling?
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Name:mike boyce
Question:DEAR SIR THANKING YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR ADVICE:I HAVE TWO MISSING TEETH WHICH NEED IMPLANTS,ONE LOOSE CAP,A FRONT TOOTH WHICH HAS AN INEXPENSIVE AND DISCOLORED FILLING,A CHIPPED AND DISCOLORED FRONT TOOTH,A NUMBER OF CAVITIES AND GENERALLY BAD TEETH.EVEN WITH ALL OF THIS MY SMILE IS NOT HORRIBLE.HOWEVER I HAVE NOT SMILED LIKE I WOULD LOVE TO DO IN SEVERAL YEARS.PLEASE HELP ME GET IN TOUCH WITH A WONDERFUL DENTIST IN THE BROOKLYN(WHERE I LIVE)OR MANHATTAN AREA.IT IS LITERALLY A DREAM OF MINE TO SMILE FULLY AND WITHOUT HESITATION AGAIN.MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND AGAIN I THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART.P.S.I'M COVERED BY CSEA INSURANCE WHICH PAYS $2200 PER YEAR AND I AM GAINFULLY EMPLOYED ALSO WITH THE STATE OF N.Y.
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Name:Angie
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Name:Bridgett Bolding
Question:I am a 22 year old female and my bottom right wisdom tooth is coming in. It has tried to come in befor aobut 3 years ago caused some headaces and pain and broke through part way. it has been inactive untill now. there is still some flesh covering it and it feels as though it is breaking through more. Again i am experiencing pain and headaces and now pain in my ears as well. and i can now feel my wisdom tooth on the outside of my jaw, very slight but noticeble to me. does this sound typical or something to be concerned with? thankyou for your time bridgett.
p.s. i have no insurance or money to pay a dentist so give me your cheapest suggestions.
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Name:Nicole Dragon
Question:I have a small sweling over my right wisdom tooth. Should I be taking antibiotics? Is it an infection or could it be something else?
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Name:Jerry
Question:Why do they call them Wisdom teeth?
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Name:Jill
Question:Hi, I had my wisdom teeth removed about four and a half years ago. Recently, I noticed that the extraction site on the top right side of my jaw was extremely sensitive--almost like it was bruised. At first, I thought it might be the molar near the site, which has always been a bit tender (due to a filling). However, my dentist found no infection in the tooth near the extraction site. My last dental visit was about two months ago (complete with x-rays). Everything looked fine...and now I'm a bit perplexed. Is this sort of pain in the extraction site normal???? I have pain off and on (this has been going on the past year), which sometimes causes referred pain in my ear. Can you help?
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Name:jean-francois
Question:Hi, I just had my 4 wisdom teeth pulled out today, and I was wondering if I can smoke or would that infect or clog the holes??
Thank you
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Name:Pat Stamps
Question:What exactly is an overnbite? My husbands upper teeth come down over his lower teeth. Is that an underbite or a overbite?

This is really important to me to know this. Please answer me as soon as possible. Thank you.

Sincerely,
Pat Stamps
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Name:Scaredy Cat
Question:I have a tooth on the upper deck, it's the one right next to the wisdom tooth. This tooth next to the wisdom tooth has been wanting to come out for at least a year now...I've been on OTC analgesics for the past week, dealing with the pain, and have an appt. with the oral surgeon for a check in three more days, and hopefully he'll want to pull it soon. My question is this: I've been experiencing dizziness and an upset stomach for a week now. No fever, and no noticeable swelling. The tooth root runs into my sinus, according to xrays. Can a bad tooth cause this dizziness? Should I get in immediately to the doctor or dentist, for an antibiotic? Is this dangerous, or should I ride it out till my appointment with the oral surgeon? Thanks.
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Name:Mayu Arita
Question:My boyfriend just had a visit to the dentist and he was told he had cervical cavities. My question is, what can he do to prevent further damage to his gums and teeth? AND how could he care for them? What foods and drinks should he avoid?
Your response is greatly appreciatted.
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Name:Lin
Question:I just came back fromt he dentist and he took an x ray of my teeth and told me that it would be nice to have my wisdom teeth pulled out. my wisdom teeth are not fully grown out and he said thats all they'll grow. i dont think he said it was necessary anything 911 about it but he said that wisdom teeth can give me gum disease and other facts. they do not bother me now and i dont think they will in the future unless they grow out and push my front teeth together. well my question is how should i go about this should i pull them out? or are they important? should i get another couple opinions on it? and can u please send me some information on wisdom teeth thanx alot.
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Name:EHAB
Question:my baby is a normal kid 14 month old and not having any tooth yet,is there any medication other than oral calcium which she taking allredy.
thanks
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Name:Jamie Helgesen
Question:when your tooth has just had a filling like a month ago and your tooth is cold and heat sensitive it that bad?
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Name:Tamika
Question:I had my bottom left wisdom tooth removed three days ago and I am still in a tremendous amount of pain. I was given 750mg of Hydrocodone to take every four to six hours but it is not helping with the pain, it only makes me go to sleep. Should I consult my dentist to switch medication. And exactly how long am I supposed to be in pain.
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Name:shirley
Question:what is the history of acid etchants?
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Name:shirley
Question:what is the history of acid etchants?
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Name:kelsea
Question:how long after you get your wisdom teeth removed are you allowed to continue smoking cigarettes?
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Name:Joe
Question:I just ha my wisdom teeth out and now my bottom gum itches-just under the tooth line? Can you advise if this is normal, and any treatment to help alleviate the itching.

Kind Regards
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Name:Tomas
Question:Can you provide me with more information concerning "bromeda". I'm not certain on the spelling but it's in refernce to a bump or fold of skin on the inside corner of my mouth. Thank you.
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Name:RHONA
Question:I had my bottom left wisdom tooth removed 2 years ago. Now i can feel another tooth growing is this possible
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Name:Kyle Kramer
Question:I am a dental student and I want to know what boundaries a dentist has for prescribing medication for patients. I would also like to know this especially concerning pain medications.
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Name:Michelle
Question:I think i am cutting my wisdom teeth..the pain is coming from my left side in the jaw area and sometimes gives me a headache and makes my ear hurt. I was wondering what over the counter medicine i could take to help ease the pain?
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Name:sandy stough
Question:I know this is not spelled right but what is pyrea is that peridontal disease? a form of gum disease?
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Name:donna
Question:I have 4 severly impacted wisdom teeth that are to be extracted in the next couple of weeks. I was told that they have grown into my sinus cavitites. However, I seem to be getting sick very often, including currently I have several sores under my tongue, in my mouth that are extremely painful. Could my problem wisdom teeth be causing this and what can I do to better the situation? Any insight you can give, would be GREATLY appreciated.

Thank you

Donna
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Name:shelly
Question:
Is it nessary to replace crown with a new crown if it falls out or is it possible to use the old crown if post was not broken?
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Name:Beth
Question:Right above my molar,I'm having a pain
in the gum.like maybe a tooth is coming
through.Is this possibly a wisdom tooth.I'm in my early 30's.Thanks.
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Name:mohamed hegazy
Question:my baby 3 years old has multiple small cavities in outer surfaces of his all teeth why and what is the treatment and what is the cause of this
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Name:ahmed
Question:dental care is very expensive wether it
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Name:sandi hughes
Question:hi,
my wisdom teeth are coming through do i need to wait till they are fully through before i go to my dentist
thanks sandi
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Name:jane
Question:i recently visited the orthodontist and he left me with two options to straighten my teeth:

1. Fixed orthodontic appliances in both arches on a non extraction basis. The teeth would be aligned and the mandibular left second deciduous molar left in place. The disadvantage is this deciduous tooth has no permanent successor and will eventually exfoliate.

2. Fixed orthodontic appliances in both arches, combined with the extraction of the mandibular left second deciduous molar (75), both maxillary second bicuspids (15,25) and the mandubular right second bicuspid (45). the treatment objectives bing;
i. align and level both arches
ii. eliminate the centric relation to centric occlusion slied
iii. achieve good buccal interdigitation
iv. maintain the overbite and overjet
v. retain the corrections

all third molars are forming,
the orthodontist suggest the second plan but i am not sure it would be a risk to remove the four teeth and in the future my third molars might need to be removed as well. (i dont want to extract teeth when it is unnecessary)

what is your opinion?
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Name:Kat
Question:I have 2 boys.. my oldest is 6 and his teeth are fun..... my youngest is 5 and for some reason he has develope 2 bad cavities on his bottom molars.... we are in the process of getting insurance... but they are bothering him...it looks like the whole inside of the teeth are eaten away.. why is one sons teeth diff. from the other.. im at a loss and feel like i didnt do enough to keep him healthy.
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Name:Tracy
Question:about toothpastes
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Name:Gerson
Question:I have a 6yr old child. She is on the stage of lossing her baby teeths and gaining her permanent teeths.
My question is drinking always with a straw, during this transition, it can cause any type of normal growing of the new
teeths or that something that people make stories from it?
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Name:jenn
Question:Is it possible for your wisdom teeth to grow back? I am 25 years old and I had my wisdom teeth out when I was 18 and now there seems to be two teeth growing where my wisdom teeth were removed.
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Name:Jay
Question:what are the effects of wisedom teeth? why am i feeling so weak after my wisedom teeth just grown? what should i do?
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Name:kema
Question:a take home whitening kit from the dentist did not work for me. i brush more than twice a day and floss.
what's a sure fire whitening method
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Name:kema
Question:my widom tooth is coming in and is throbing. my dental insurance won't kick in until next month. i can barely swallow without feeling pain.

any temporary fix?
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Name:marcy
Question:Over the past year,I developed 2 gaps on my lower front teeth.My front teeth also seem loose and shaky.This is very embarrassing and I am afraid to smile.What can be done to close the gaps on my teeth?They also seem to be getting larger.
Thanking you
Marcy
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Name:Trisha
Question:how dangerous are "air bubbles or pockets" under the skin? My mom now has this after having two teeth preped for a crown this morning. Her dentist has never seen it happen and the senior doctor only has twice in 20+ years of practice.
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Name:John
Question:I am a 37 year old male. I brush and floss daily and take decent care of my teeth. For the past two months my upper teeth have been shifting and moving. They feel like they did when I had braces. I used to have a small gap in between my front teeth, that gap is now completely closed. The teeth do not feel loose and they dont wiggle at all, but they are definitely shifting in place. Any ideas?
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Name:Victor
Question:My previous dentist had told me I had a couple cavities developing that would need to be taken care of. Unfortunately, I moved to a new state and didn't go to a dentist for over a year. When I finally went I had several bad cavities to deal with. I also have quite a few old fillings (silver I think) that were put in between four and twenty years ago. My new dentist told me that while she has me nummed, I should go ahead and replace all the old cavities because some of them are starting to deteriorate. She also said that she puts in white fillings that will look much better. But, my Sister tells me that these white fillings may not last as well as silver fillings. So I'm wondering:
- How long should fillings last?
- Besides appearance, is there any advantage to white or metal fillings?
- Should I be skeptical of the worthiness of replacing all these fillings?

Thanks.
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Name:Sandip Patel
Question:I have this toothach since couple week, It has been getting worst now. I had this tooth eaten up slowly since years, intially i thought, it is normal . But this time , it is getting bigger suddenly , it was smaller since years, In last week i saw and it is like entire tooth is eaten up now, and pain is terrible sometime in when i chew with that tooth something little hard pressed.
Is it possible to stop this pain , i am not sure what to do ? I want to think more before visiting Dentist ?
Could you tell me more about this pain and possible cure and needs to do to me ?

I would be thankful to you , if i get a advice that help me ?

Thanks
Sandip
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Name:Keith Lewis
Question:a couple months ago my 13 year old son fell off a scooter and chipped his front teeth. They were not broken off into the root, so our dentist told us options for a cap or veneer mostly for cosmetics. After letting his mouth heal for several weeks a temporary covering was put on while a permanent cap, I guess a cap, was made. A week ago the cap was ready so my wife and son went in. It ended up an all day ordeal. The cap was the wrong size and the wrong color. The temporary would not come off. My wife and son ended up driving back and forth from lab to dentist off several times. The temp was eventuall drilled off. The permanent cap was not right and I guess was damaged, so they were scheduled to come back again for another cap. The first one was left on as a temporary. Yesterday morning my wife and sone went back in for the permanent again. The temp would not come off and cause my son pain. The assistant who was trying to get the old one off call my son a wimp and a cry baby and was generally rude. I guess finally, at my wife's insistance, they numbed him. Then while my wife watched, this assistant ended up pulling my son's whole front tooth out with the temporary cap, root and all. This has changed my son's chances of having everything heal properly and get normal use of his teeth. They pushed the tooth back in and wired it to the next one. They say it might heal, it might not. It might heal wrong and adhere to the bone which thge might require surgery to correct later.

I am pretty upset by this situation. I feel that I should hire a lawyer and sue these guys, not only for the cost of repairing the damage they caused, but for pain and suffering damages as well. They were not only incompetent, but rude as well.

Can you give me any advice?

Thanks!
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Name:Michele
Question:I have a 7 almost 8 yr old son and he wants to know when the toothfairy will come and see him !! He as yet to lose any of his baby teeth, unlike most of his classmates who have lost most of their front teeth. Should I be concerned about this and talk with his dentist or just wait it out ?
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Name:Shawnda Goodman
Question:All 4 of my wisdom teeth have come out, but at least once a month the gum swells back over the tooth and is very painful. What should I do? What is the procedure called to have them removed?
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Name:Darlene Carver
Question:My husband has a space between his front two teeth. What do you call the condition or what's the name of the space..is it something like diasoma??
Thanks :)
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Name:Kellie Fisher
Question:I have a disease if you will in which the enamel on my back molars is very weak and it has little tiny holes. The holes get food and things in them and eventually turn into cavities. My dentist told me that I just had to "wait until I got cavities" and I am sorry but there has got to be some other options. I was told about some medication or spray that I may be able to take which will correct the problem? Can you please tell me the name of this affliction, and possible treatment suggestions? I am really not comfortable with waiting until I get cavities!! Thanks a lot!
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Name:Sam
Question:My daughter is 3 1/2 yrs old. She recently had 3 small cavities filled. My husaband was not allowed to be with her but he said that the dentist was done in about 15 minutes. Could that be possible?

She also has another large cavity in her upper right molar. The dentist recommended us to put a cap over the cavity. Is that necessary? What would happen if we decided to pull the tooth? The dentist also said that they were going to put our daughter to sleep for the procedure. Is that common to do that instead of using local anesthic?

We are really confused about this matter. Everyone is telling us to just pull the tooth with the large cavity because her tooth will eventually fall out anyways. We need your help. The procedure is going to cost us about $700. $250 to put her to sleep and $400+ for the crown.

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Name:Allison
Question:I am 26 years old and was born without my adult first molars and wisdom teeth, but have retained my baby teeth. My dentist told me that I had nothing to worry about concerning the loss of my "permanent baby teeth" as long as I took care of them. I have done some research on the Web and only find conflicting information. I am also inquiring the possibility of needing sealants to protect the baby teeth. Can you please offer me some information regarding this matter?

Thank you,
Allison
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Name:GCH
Question:test
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Name:kimberly
Question:do wisdom teeth break through the gum and come in like all other teeth?
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Name:Judith Krafft
Question:Can a decayed baby tooth affect the permanent tooth below it ?
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Name:Jeana
Question:last month had wisdom teeth extracted, at age of 36 realized wouldn't heal like a 20 year old, after 4 weeks of went back to dr. as finding left side still swollen and having puss erect from an old rootcanal tooth, and tongue numbness and partial numbness in front lower chin.. dr wants to remove old wisdom tooth as he says this is oozing with infection, this is the last back tooth i have on the left side, and do you think this is the answer. I am scheduled soon to have the old tooth out. also dr. recommended if numbness in tongue he could have a nerve from my leg put into my tongue...this sounds like a horror movie.. pls reply, is this normal.....
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Name:jon kappa
Question:how long of a waiting period should you wait to smoke after having wisdom teeth extracted?