Dental Health

Here is input from WikiAnswers contributors: I'm a nutrition major, and in my bacteriology lab, for our final we have to do an...

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Dental care abroad If you go abroad for dental care: -- Check with the appropriate government agency in the destination...

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Your dizziness could be caused by an ear infection, but if it is a dental problem, it is probably inflammation of the TMJ bone in...

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There are many different reasons for gum disease or Periodontal disease and sometimes called "Pyoria". 1) Improper or inadequate...

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Injury: Traumatic injury is the most common cause of tongue discomfort. The tongue has many nerve endings for pain and touch and...

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It's not really recommended you do it yourself if you get the tooth/teeth in the wrong place the plate won't fit. Take the plate...

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According to About Cosmetic Dentistry's page "How much do composite resin fillings cost?": "Although costs vary across the...

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I currently have a dry socket, but cannot see the bone. My dentist told me there are varying "degrees" of dry socket. Some people...

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Root canal therapy is used to prevent or to remove an existing infection, and not cause a new infection to happen. If a root...

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Out of personal experience it cost me about $2000. Here are answers and opinions from FAQ Farmers: I would say it is probably...

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Dental care abroad If you go abroad for dental care: -- Check with the appropriate government agency in the destination...

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An absessed tooth is a very serious thing. It is caused by a very large amount of tooth decay that is not restored by a dentist...

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Dental care abroad If you go abroad for dental care: -- Check with the appropriate government agency in the destination...

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dear linda i have the same problem and i am also 49 years old i can t beleive that i am not the only one i am having a nervous...

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Yes, it is. If the discomfort does not ease, this is a sign of failure of the root treatment. I would suggest that if the...

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the best way to rid yourself of the pain is to get rid of the gum disease. clean the gumline with a nice soft brush and floss,...

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Has he had any x-rays done? The only thing I can think of is an abcess, which is a pus-filled growth on the gums indicating an...

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Dry socket is a layman's term for alveolar osteitis. The alveolus is the part of the jawbone that supports the teeth, and...

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Bridges are very expensive and supposedly only good for 5 to 10 years. They are permanently fixed to stubs they make of two teeth...

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Here are some answers from contributors. Antiseptic "chip" Antibiotic gel Antibiotic micro-spheres The medication is called...

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Extra/super-numerary teeth are rare but possible.Here are some stories and input submitted by FAQ Farmers:+ i am 14 and have 4...

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You will need to be more specific to get a better answer, but most likely you'll have to have a dentist put a filling put in the...

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You can either use: 1- Bonding (white fillings) which take only one appointement 2- Porcelain veneers which take two...

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According to this page on gums and gum disease from Britain.TV: "A principal cause of gum disease is calculus. This is the hard,...

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Drugs can some time cause teeth to fall apert. Check to see if any medication you may be taking will or can effect to...

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NOOOOO!!!!! should there be recurrent caries (the clinical name for cavity) the sealant will hide the cavity underneath and the...

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I've had braces for almost 2 years now, and I've never had this happen to me, nor have I heard of anyone else who had ear...

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1. Enamel - This is the hard white outer coating of your tooth. It's the hardest stuff in your body! 2. Dentin - This is just...

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Even though I'm not a dentist, I know the answer. It is necessary because the braces pull on the teeth causing the gums to recede...

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If you've ever found yourself standing in the drugstore staring at row after row of teeth whitening products you're not alone....

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I think you mean sealants to prevent cavities right? When I was about 13 my dentist put them on a few of my back teeth (the...

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Amoxicillin is an antibiotic, not a pain killer. It is likely that it was given to kill the infection that caused the problem to...

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There are no long term effects of etching the teeth before sealant application. The etchant is a strong acid that dissolves the...

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It is a bit unusual, but not impossible if the operator (dentist or endodontist) works very quickly and/or we're talking about...

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Your wisdom teeth causing crowding is a myth. You just happen to get crowded teeth around the same time they came in. Your teeth...

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It varies from office to office, state to state, but I'd say the average is about $900 for the root canal and abut $2000 for the...

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I don't know if it's OK. I have braces myself and my wisdom teeth are coming in right now. Unfortunatly, I have to get them...

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If it is imperative you have dental x-rays make sure the dentist knows you are pregnant, but otherwise leave them until after you...

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White patches on your teeth come from to much plaque that build up from over the years and can later on in life leave holes in...

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I have this problem too. So, I am waiting on an answer as well. I do not like my smile bc.I tend to show all my gums on the...

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I've never heard of them causing numbness, but most likely you should have them taken out. Most people need them out. You should...

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It's possible. Or it could be that your ears are making your teeth sore. Go to the dentist and have the area checked or to the...

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Please.. Don't use baking soda when you have the white spots on your teeth - I did and they stayed with me ALL day... It was...

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Find a oral surgeon and orthodontist that specializes in sleep dentistry and get a second and a third opinion. You won't be able...

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A pretty severe infection. I'm surprised it hasn't gotten worse. You need to get to a dentist as soon as possible. You are...

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Look in the yellow pages or talk to neighbors. I personally wouldn't call 1800dentist, both times I called, I wasn't happy. She...

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If by "reaction", you mean allergic reaction, I have never seen one after placing hundreds of them over the past 30 years, nor...

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Yes, it is normal to have a hole in your gums where the tooth was removed for a few weeks at times. The pain and the hole will...

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I received the sonic care for Christmas and it is great! It has a timer on how long you brush the top front, top back, lower...

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ask your dentist I just found something I suspected, but could not prove. Check out this article. If you cannot get to this...

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That sounds like either sinus pain and pressure or possibly an abcessed tooth. Do you have other signs of an abcess? Do you have...

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I am a practicing dentist in Missouri. I strongly feel that due to the many missed appointments that my office has, I must...

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Well, I don't have a number for you. I can tell you that in Dentistry we use 3 main types of fluoride for therapeutic use. NaF...

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I had an enlarged spleen and enlarged lymph nodes and it turned out that I had Mono. I don't think your "spleen" has anything...

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I have the exact same thing.The ENT Dr. told me that it is a "torus mandibular".(It is part of the jaw bone)and nothing to worry...

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No, although you do not see knee braces much in the NFL because most products affect the speed and agility of the players. There...

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I am 19. I had a brown discolored tooth in the back of my mouth. My dentist fixed it. I suggest taking him to the dentist...

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A traditional recall system is simply seeing a dentist once every set amount of time, for example every six months. A preventive...

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Dental care abroad If you go abroad for dental care: -- Check with the appropriate government agency in the destination...

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A sealant was done on a tooth of mine and not 2 years later did a first cavity apear. Although sealants help protect for the...

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It's not what usually happens, but it is no big deal. It happens occasionally. You'll just probably have to have two sets removed...

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Pain and swelling are two obvious symptoms.

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This device was apparently developed in Europe and is basically a hinge that connects upper and lower dentures allowing more...

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It depends on how long the tooth is in contact with the teeth. we did an experiment in school and we concluded that if a tooth...

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Very common, a lot of people never develp wisdom teeth. There is nothing wrong with you, it's just the way some people are. If...

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along with brushing twice a day you must also floss to get between those tight teeth where all the plaque is hiding. there are no...

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I currently have an abscessed tooth. I had horrible pains, so bad I almost went to the hospital. It almost felt like a serious...

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just buy a oral b vitality 30 dollars it works great

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egg shells are alike teeth because they have the samecalcium salts, calcium keeps the teeth healthy and strong, teeth also...

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If it's a true dry socket, you should go into the dentist. They will have medicines to put in there to make it feel...

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Crest. Dentists recommend it and it's approved by the ADA - American Dental Association For adults, toothpaste isn't nearly as...

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Go to the dentist! You can not run around with a infection in your tooth. If you think you have a infection in your tooth that is...

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It is possible to treat an abscess naturally. I broke a tooth and developed a very large abscess above it. I had so much intense...

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An adult should have 32 teeth with 8 incisors, 4 canines, 8 premolars, and 12 molars which include the four wisdom teeth.

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It really depends on a lot of things. If you feel your child needs braces, have a consult with an orthodontist. They will know...

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You should check Dental Schools in your area. Alot of universities have dental schools where student dentists will treat the...

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Braces cost is around $4000-$6000. Braces cost $3,000-$10,000 depending on location and also on what kind of dentist does them,...

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I purchased teeth effects a month ago. Now the gap is completely gone I can't stop smiling I feel like a new person. I used to...

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I would say it is very, very rare. But anything can happen, I guess. Instruments are sterilized after every patient and kept...

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It doesn't ruin the enamel, but it can crack your teeth. It's like bending a stick of regular gum and then putting it in the...

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A few days but check with the dentist who did the extractions. They generally like the sutures to stay in for a whole week, but...

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If you already have them just ask the ortho man if you can have color. They're usually happy to do it for free. It happens all...

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Possibly with some tooth colored fillings. Talk to a dentist and see what they reccomend. I use to have multiple gaps in my...

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Penicillin or amoxycillin is the primary choice. But 15% of people are allergic to that antibiotic. Only a dentist or a...

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Yes, because of where the infection is, it can easily go into the brain area and cause death. If you are unable to afford dental...

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Excessive Iron.

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Clarification: 1.Does the infected wisdom teeth mean the wisdom tooth had a cavity while it was partially erupting and that there...

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Yes, all teeth have roots. But when they fall out naturally they don't have them anymore. The "big" teeth below "disolve" the...

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first and foremost x-rays should be done.if space won't be enough,i recommend using myofunctional appliance if space is not...

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Hey I was just looking for a Dentist in Nogales but I ran across this one in Mexicali. I believe that's just SouthWest of Yuma. ...

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It is possible. It does depend on the location of the absess. Fluid building up can pinch or compress nerves. The watery eye can...

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I had a tooth extracted a month ago and still have inflammation in the gum and around the tooth next to what had been removed, he...

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I am currently doing an assignment on this topic and I will soon be able to tell you how fast cola drinks rot teeth, and which...

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Here is more information about Gel and Acrylic nail http://www.nikanails.com/en/gel_or_acrylic_nails.html I'm a nail technician...

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Not safe to do it yourself. You put yourself in risk of infection and possible servere damage to your health. Check with your...

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If it is a true dry socket, you can go to the dentist that removed the tooth and they can pack the whole with medicated gauze....

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We have experienced infection in teeth several times in our family and we use Colloidal Silver (500 ppms -- important!) both...

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Crowns can be custom stained, shaped, etc. They can look however you want them to look. Something to think about is that if you...

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