Description : My back crown just came off but there's no pain. Why not? Never had a root canal.
Last Answer : Apparently the nerve must not be exposed but you do need to go see the dentist .
Description : Just got back from the dentist. Is it normal for my tooth to hurt after a big filling?
Last Answer : Scale of 1–10? one being painless and ten you’re screaming on the floor.
Description : If you have a tooth pulled with a gold crown on it, should they give you the crown?
Last Answer : answer:I always ask for the gold from dental work. There is ever any issue. But no dentist in my memory (past or future) has offered it. Of course, ask someone for it.
Description : Have you had a dentist steal or try to steal a gold crown he or she removed?
Last Answer : Not stealing it exactly. Just him saying that it is a bio hazard and that they (the dental office) will dispose of it for you. I told my dentist that I wanted the 2 gold crowns he pulled and the look on his face was one of great disappointment.
Description : I can't afford a root canal, what do I do?
Last Answer : For heaven’s sake, yes it’s dangerous to leave it. If you don’t trust your dentist, get a second opinion. If you do, work out a payment schedule with him and get the work done.
Description : Should I still fly? Dentist just told me I need root canal work?
Last Answer : I would imagine he was just taking every precaution giving you pain killers and antibotics since you will be out of the country and could have trouble accessing medical treatment should you need it. He would have told you not to fly if he thought flying would be a major problem at this point.
Description : Have you had a dental crown re-cemented after it fell off ?
Last Answer : No, not a permanent one. Usually there is damage/rot under the crown and that is why it fell off. More work to the tooth is required before another crown is put on.
Description : Brace-faces: Did your orthodontist delay taking your braces off after he said he already was?
Last Answer : They delayed with me for a year, then extended the retainer to “semi-perminent” status. I rebelled, and had them remove everything after the retainer was in for 2 years. That was 35 years ago. My teeth have moved a bit (no pun intended), but I’m glad I got rid of the device so long ago.
Description : How much money does a dental crown cost?
Last Answer : i changed my mine, I am afraid to know.
Description : If you have a back molar tooth ache does that mean root canal if the tooth is crowned?
Last Answer : Depends on what's actually happening, I think. I have had some temporary tooth aches (not very bad ones though) that didn't mean anything and went away. But the dentists I've know have said that ... till they open on Monday morning, and hope it goes away before then and/or take some pain reliever.
Description : My g/f just made vegetarian chili with 5 types of beans in it. We each had a bowl an hour ago and we're already in trouble. What sort of beans give you gas?
Last Answer : In my experience? All of them. Have a lovely night, laugh a lot, and be glad the car keys were found!!! XD
Description : Why the tooth wires and are they a sign of bad dental work or necessary?
Last Answer : Sounds like what you speculated they are, part of a bridge. Don’t have bad dental habits, so you keep all your teeth or if teeth are pulled; get implants which screw in the jawbone and attaches a replacement Acrylic or Zircon tooth.
Description : Can someone die from a infected tooth?
Last Answer : answer:First off if I felt my life was on the line I would not be asking for advice here especially in Social. If you want responses as serious as can be afforded here, ask this in General. ... ones health overall. I doubt this will kill you straight away but maybe just a wakeup call for you.
Description : If my tooth was loose, would I be in pain?
Last Answer : If it’s loose, a dentist will tell you not to move it or mess with it and it will tighten up in about a week. Don’t wiggle it. Just leave it alone. I am sure it’s tempting to wiggle it but try not to.
Description : Why did I feel like I couldn't breathe/was choking after my dentist gave me an anesthetic before my widom tooth surgery today ?
Last Answer : Yes. I hate choking. They should let us control the suction and give a video feed so not to be scared.
Description : Can tooth pain lead to stomach pain?
Last Answer : answer:The bad teeth and root can be infected and in turn cause distress in the rest of your body. One of my ex- in-laws died from a heart condition cause by his never going to a dentist accept to get teeth pulled. They think his heart valve was inflamed and infected by the bad/infected teeth.
Description : What are your best (easiest) tooth removal methods for kids?
Last Answer : answer:I really don't recall my baby teeth being so painful when loose. I used to just wiggle it until it eventually fell out, some need harder pulling. If the gum is so sore, perhaps there is another ... pain she is feeling. If you reassure her there will be no pain it might feel better for her.
Description : Help with an aching tooth?
Last Answer : answer:From experience, it really does desensitize eventually as long as everything else is checking out. It is a bitch and a half to get through that period. I've used a couple techniques 2 Alleve in ... is gone. hurts like a sonofabitch for a few, but kills pain response for a long time after
Description : What is this brown spot near the gumline of my tooth?
Last Answer : Also I do not think it is tartar as it hurts when I poke it. I brush my teeth 2x a day floss and rinse with fluoride rinse. I do all I can for my teeth and I still get problems ... similar problem that was a cavity? And the tooth otherwise looks fine to, no discoloration other than this hard spot.
Description : If I say the lower part of an upper tooth do you think I mean the part near the gum or the end of the tooth?
Last Answer : I think of it as being closer to the gum line since that’s closer to the root (bottom) of the tooth. It’s easy to think of when visualizing the bottom teeth since the root is down and the top grows up, but with the upper teeth the root is up, so I can see why it would cause some confusion.
Description : Is a bone graft necessary following wisdom tooth extraction?
Last Answer : It probably has something to do with your specific case, but if the dentist didn’t explain it to your satisfaction you have every right to get a second opinion.
Description : How long would it take to notice significant reduction in radiolucency after finishing a root filling in a tooth with a periapical lesion: A. 6 months B. 1 month C. 3 months
Last Answer : A. 6 months
Description : What are the craziest dental procedures you've had done?
Last Answer : This one is a bit off track, but a friend of mine won’t even have her teeth cleaned without being gassed. Insurance companies won’t cover it, but there are plenty of dentists that will do it!
Description : Are root canals and crowns the norm for dentists now?
Last Answer : answer:I've been lucky and had fillings done when the original diagnosis was a root canal. I guess when the dentist drilled away some of the decay he realized it wasn't as bad as he originally thought. ... , but to charge $800? Sheesh. You haven't been eating anymore of those hot peppers, have you?
Description : How much will it cost to put a crown on an eye tooth that has a temporary crown?
Last Answer : The price of a permanent crown will depend on its composition as well as the number of dental visits required. Since you already are halfway through the process with a temporary crown, you can choose ... rarely completely covers. Prices run from around $600 on up, starting with the low-end styles.
Description : A child with a fracture of a tooth at the apical third of the root, what would be your first decision: A. Wait and recall after one month and observe for any necrotic or radiolucency B. Root canal treatment C. Extraction D. Apiectomy
Last Answer : A. Wait and recall after one month and observe for any necrotic or radiolucency
Description : Is this dentist trying to rip me off ? (details inside)
Last Answer : I am facing something similar with my usual dentist. They put a crown on that keeps coming off. Now I am facing an implant because there is not enough tooth there to hold a crown ni suspect that is the same situation for you and why he is suggesting an implant.
Description : I just noticed this last night and it's really bugging me now. I've got a slight overbite. Is there anything I can do to help it, besides going to the dentist?
Last Answer : If I’m not mistaken, you’d have to visit an orthodontist, who would outfit you with braces and headgear. But it wouldn’t hurt to visit your dentist and ask what s/he would suggest. No problem is too small if it’s really bugging you.
Description : When is the last time you went to the dentist and had your teeth cleaned?
Last Answer : I’m due right about now, but I absolutely hate going to the dentist, it usually takes Mrs Squeaky to really kick my butt to get me to go.
Description : Has anyone ever had a gum exostosis? Care to share your experience?
Last Answer : Topics: sad I don’t know whether to find that funny or depressing.
Description : What indicates for a periapical surgery: A. Where performing an endodontic treatment on existing root canal filling may lead to fracture of the root B. When root canal treatment is faulty C. When ... bony defect is so extensive that the edges of the incisors will collapse E. None of the above
Last Answer : A. Where performing an endodontic treatment on existing root canal filling may lead to fracture of the root
Description : So, how white are your pearly whites?
Last Answer : answer:Pretty white for 55 with no enhancing treatments. The bitch is that I’m going to lose one of my 2 front teeth within the week. I have an appointment next week to see about bridgework to replace it.
Description : When someone asks "why do so many British people have bad teeth", how on earth do you answer that?
Last Answer : answer:1) “How should I know?” 2) “As a guess, less good or less available dentistr than we have in the US (or Canada)?”
Description : X rays are used in endodontic treatment to: A. Aid in the diagnosis of periapical hard tissue lesion B. Determine the number, location, shape, size and direction of roots and root canals C. Confirm ... root canals D. Evaluate the adequacy of the complete root canal filling E. All of the above
Last Answer : E. All of the above
Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) If the bed level is above N.S.L. the canal is called fully in baking and the berms are designed as 3 d where d is full supply depth of water ... and partly in filling and berms are designed as 2d where d is full supply depth (D) All the above
Last Answer : (D) All the above
Description : Where does the bone resorption show in a pulp necrosis of a deciduous molar: A. At the root apex B. At the bifurcation C. On the buccal side of the tooth D. On the lingual side of the tooth
Last Answer : B. At the bifurcation
Description : The ideal length of core in the fabrication of crown and core of endodontically treated tooth is, A. 1.5 of crown length B. The length of the crown C. 2/3 tooth/root length D. ½ root length
Last Answer : C. 2/3 tooth/root length
Description : A vital tooth has a crown cemented to a pin-retained amalgam core; where does a failure occur: A. Between crown and cement B. Between core and cement C. In the crown and the root D. In the core and the margin preparation
Last Answer : B. Between core and cement
Description : The OPTIMUM crown to root ratio for abutment tooth is:** A. 2:3 B. 1:1
Last Answer : A. 2:3
Description : Odontogenic cysts develop from the following structures except: A. Reduced enamel epithelium of tooth crown B. Dental lamina dura C. Epithelium trapped after sutures D. ertwig’s root sheath
Last Answer : C. Epithelium trapped after sutures
Description : Exposed part of tooth is (a) Neck (b) Root (c) Crown (d) None
Last Answer : (c) Crown
Description : Do you or someone close to you wear dentures?
Last Answer : How much have you spent, how much has been done, and how much will the rest cost? Then compare with how much dentures will cost. I have never had dentures, but my mom had them since she was 30. She had a gum disease I think. She did very well with them.
Description : Can you answer some questions about dentures?
Last Answer : Sorry that this is happening to you. I don't know anything about dentures. I just have a related suggestion that I hope is helpful to you. If you get dentures then don't get ones that are ... will know that they're denatures. Get them somewhat off-white so they look believable. Good health buddy!
Description : What is with the bad attitude of people who are being paid to help customers?
Last Answer : They do have to deal with idiots every single day, and force themselves to be friendly. At some point, they just crack.
Description : Is it normal two have two sets of baby teeth?
Last Answer : Not normal; not unheard of at the same time.
Description : Do you think that ultra white teeth are atractive?
Last Answer : I agree. Ultra white teeth don’t do a thing for me. It’s distracting if it’s the first thing I notice when I look at someone.
Description : Which dentist would you choose?
Last Answer : I don’t mind driving, or taking many turns. Going to a capable, friendly, and reasonable dentist would be my priority
Description : What can you tell us about your dental crowns or other dental work?
Last Answer : I had a few crowns fitted at the local dental school many years ago. They are great and have given me no trouble. Theyare almost as good as the original teeth through I have to be careful when biting apples. The only tip I can give you is to use interdental brushes to clean them.
Description : Is this unacceptable for a dentist?
Last Answer : He is either joking or is very unprofessional.
Description : Is this unprofessional neglect and have you experienced it ?
Last Answer : Did your friend have prescription painkillers from the dentist? If so, I think the dentist was within bounds. If not, I think the least he could have done was offer to phone in a script to a ... hallucinating from pain and not in possession of prescription grade pain killers, I would go to the ER.