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- What causes mouth ulcers - By :
apart from things like braces and dentures. Sometimes they seem to pop up for no reason Dont know how to explain this too well, but foods are split into hot and cool categories. Eating too many hot foods is a reason for ulcers (and this does not refe
- Why are my teeth so sensitive - By :
i got my braces taken off yesterday. the teeth looked great but i have school pictures coming up so i immediately started using crest white strips. theyre already working, theyre great, but my teeth are SO sensitive. the front teeth on the bottom, an
- Braces Do they hurt - By :
Im getting braces on in about a month and Im really nervous. I hate going to the dentist and having people poke around in my mouth, and I know that getting your braces on is a much more grueling process than getting a cavity filled. If you have had b
- How many times can you lose a tooth - By :
My little bro has 3 chipped teeth that could be loose. They seem like an adult tooth. Can he lose it once or twice? Please answer the average human has one set of baby teeth and one set of permanent teeth. each baby tooth falls out eventually and is
- How long does it take for a root canal to stop hurting - By :
Had a root canal done today. complete surprise. went in for a cleaning only! Anyway I am pregnant so they said I could only take Tylenol. I am curious to know how long I should expect to be in pain. I would say fine by the morning. The soreness shoul
- The back of my mouth REALLY hurts - By :
My molar tooth is growing. and it hurts alot when any liquid/food gets like. near/on it. How can I make this hurt less? because it really hurts alot. Take 600 mg of ibuprofen. That seems to help. Oragel seems to help too but only for 15 minutes or so
- Braces help please - By :
if i get braces do i have to do a cleaning first( like the ones i do for every 6 months) will the ortho do for me? or regular dentist? do i have to before i get them on? when i got my braces, they cleaned my teeth really good right before they put th
- Are you're teeth connected by bone or just gums and root - By :
(domestic dispute!) The roots of your teeth sit in the bone. They are not connected to each other. The nerves and blood vessels run through the bone and then branch off to each tooth. The gum covers the bone and the top of the tooth emerges from the
- When my gums bleed - By :
Is it bad if my gums bleed when I brush my teeth? I mean, I dont brush too hard. I still have baby teeth and that ones a little loose, but the bleeding came before that too. Bleeding gums is a sign of unhealthy gums. It simply means that your gums ar
- Underbite surgery Braces afterwards - By :
I have pretty straight teeth, but I just got braces on because I will get getting underbite surgery. If I get the surgery a year after I get the braces on, how long will I have to have the braces on afterwards? I dont know, your orthodontist will pro
- Where did my gums go Help - By :
The gum above my second tooth from the back (only one tooth on one side) has receded so much so that its as if someone cut out a chunk of my gum. It also seems to be a little puffier (hard, but puffy) than the same area on the other side. I doubt its
- How long should i take off of school - By :
I am having 8 teeth pulled all at the same time. 4 of those teeth will be wisdom teeth. I am only 16. Thank God i go to an alternative school to where i will not miss much work at all. All of my classes are online classes so i dont have to worry abou
- I just had my wisdom teeth removedand have tons of questions. help - By :
I got them removed about two hours ago. It still feels a little numb. How often should I replace the gauze and when is it okay to completely remove the gauze? When can I start eating again? Should I not chew at all when I eat? And the doctor said tha
- Will a fixed brace affect me playing a brass instrument - By :
I am 13 years old and I have been playing brass for over a year and I currently play baritone horn. I have just been told that I will have to have fixed braces for 2 years because my upper jaw is too far forward in comparrison to my lower jaw. I want
- I had a bottom molar pulled and it had three roots. what is that from. it didn&# - By :
the doctor had a hard time pulling it until he saw the third root. said I was special..yeah..right! Molars have 3 roots, upper molars are separate and lowers are usually fused. He used some humor, Sorry, You are very Normal!! Ya exceptions are there
- How long is the pain supposed to last for a root canal - By :
I got a root canal on one of my bottom teeth Thursday the 7th of August. It hurt REALLY bad the first three days, I couldnt put Any pressure on it. Its been Eight days now, and I still cant chew on it without excruciating pain, but putting a Little b
- What is wrong with my mouth please take time to read. (: - By :
a few weeks ago, when i woke up, i had like. a dry feeling in my mouth, like a white thin film on the inside of my cheeks, in my mouth and i could scrape it off with my tongue or my finger. I had it for two days and started using a mouthwash, and it
- My brace has broken Help - By :
I got my braces two days ago i have a missing wisdow tooth in my lower teeth and the flexible wire runs to join another tooth the flexible wire loosened can i put it back in i dont want to go back to my orthdonist hed be annoyed at me. Can i put it b
- I ate before 30 mins after i got my teeth filled. - By :
i got a filling this morning and i ate about 45 mins after my filling. the dentist said to wait an hour. and now i have a taste in my mouth, like sesame seads. is this alright? dont listen to that retard ^^ no ull be fine. i always eat after a fillin
- Expander When will I get used to eating and talking - By :
I just got my expander in about 2 days ago..like my braces they are hard to get used to haha. But the problem is that I sound really weird when I talk, like I cant pronounce certain words, and also eating takes a really loooooong time. So my question
- Can anyone tell me why my tongue is turning BLACK - By :
Yes, you read it right. Last night I was dreaming that my breath smelled. And when I woke up this morning, my mouth tasted really bad. So I brushed my teeth right away, and the taste went away. BUT, it came back not to much later. So I was all What t
- Could my wisdom teeth be growing in - By :
Im 17 and near the back of my mouth, my gums are super sore harder around that area. But arent I too young? My sister got her wisdom teeth like when she was sixteen you usually get them when something important in your life has happened, and my siste
- Well, I am getting braces this year, maybe a few months, and some myths and ques - By :
ok here we go Myths: I will lose weight i will look ugly they will hurt alot like sitting on a cactus Q?s will it hurt severely can i still get on water rides and roller coasters? can i swim with them will my mouth hurt when i sleep? what can and can
- What are the prerequisites for a dental assistant in australia - By :
i cant find it on google Follow the link to the jobs guide website. This is a link to the entry for Dental Assisting. Once you are on the webpage, scroll down to the drop down menu and select which state you are in, so you can get the specific detail
- Help with white teeth - By :
How can i get my teeth as white as possible for cheep/ free? and how do i baking soda my teeth ? .. Well u could use the listerine whiting thing (white bottle)theyll make ur teeth white,also wit the baking soda u have 2 put it on ur toothpaste when y
- I already use flouride free toothpaste, Is there anything else i should be looki - By :
I already use flouride free toothpaste for my little girl, But i was wondering if there is anything else that i should be looking out for? Any other ingredients that are bad? Thanks . Sodium lauryl Solphate (often shortened to SLS) is a very harsh ch
- Is drinking milk good for your teethwhy - By :
explain the answer calcium is an essential mineral for our body.most people think that calcium is essential for strong bones and teeth, but it is also important for many other functions of the body calcium: 1) for strong bones and teeth 2) minimize b
- Should I be concerned about pain after some fillings - By :
Ten days ago I had a small cavity filled on my lower right side. Two days after that I had two more major fillings on the same side. Now, I am experiencing a bit of pain but, I am unsure whether there is something wrong with one of the teeth or if th
- What age did you get your wisdom teeth - By :
Im 18, but everyone I know my age has already got them, mostly when they were 16. My teeth are perfectly healthy by the way, with no cavities. I was 18 when the bottom ones came in, and 19 with the top ones. Sometimes wisdom teeth can take a lot long
- If you run out of toothpaste, is using bar soap a good alternative Why or why no - By :
I only have soap at my place right now. Is that going to work? No, it tastes nasty. If you want a substitute try baking soda. It doesnt taste all that nice either but it sure beats bar soap! Plus, its good for your teeth. It is natural and has the ab
- When do I get colors for my braces - By :
I got the top part of my braces today.. I get the bottom part next month, the 11th. Do I get colors next visit to the orthodontist or the visit after that? Well, you will probably get colors on the top, at your next visit. And on the bottom the next
- With braces, over time as your teeth get straighter, does food get less stuck in - By :
Im just hoping because I am getting soooo much food stuck in my braces that sometimes I just dont eat because I know that Ill spend the next hour in front of the mirror getting it all out. Swishing with water only gets some bits out, not everything.
- Will it really give me whiter teeth - By :
I heard that petrolium jelly or Vaseline will make your teeth whiter, if you rub it on. Is this true? Also, are there any other household items (OTHER than Whitestrips , toothpatse, etc) that will whiten my teeth? Using vaseline will give you a bette
- My friends gums are bleeding - By :
ok so every time she brushes them they bleed.. she brushes them when they hurt then they bleed then they feel better for like 3 hours b4 they hurt again. whats wrong? well, try www.oramd.com, and try OraMD. Its really great. Im using it right now, an
- Why is my face still frozen - By :
i went 2 the dentist this morning, @ 8am had 6 needles in the front left corner of my upper mouth. its now almost 11pm, my face is still frozen. my smile is crooked, and my face (beside my nose) is all puffy. how long should this freezing last? ps, i
- DAT and dental school admissions info - By :
Okay, I just wanted to know the best methods of studying the DAT that has worked for others. I have heard about tons of material floating around, and dont want to waste my money, so I am asking you all. I understand what works for one person may not
- Can i still have braces at 18 - By :
i mean, it seems like most 18 year olds already have a perfect smile. im 18 and getting mine on monday. is this ok ? i mean society wise. I got my braces when I was 16 and i got them removed 2 years later. On the contrary, you can get braces at any a
- Question about wearing retainers - By :
I just got my retainers for my teeth and i sound soooo weird when i talk. Will i talk like this every time i have my retainers in, or will i just get used to the retainers and be able to talk normally again? If so, how long will it take for me to be
- How to repair dentures at home - By :
a tooth fell out of my dentures, want to find a nontoxic glue for replacement If you go to the drugstore, you can find home denture repair kits by the tooth paste and floss. I would stay away from other types of glue. Some can be toxic.Good luck!
- What can you eat after having your wisdom teeth cut out and how long does it tak - By :
Im getting my wisdom teeth cut out on Friday and I have no clue what to expect. Its out of the bone and the root is small so it shouldnt be too bad. But what can I eat after (Besides mashed potatos and soup) and how long will it take to heal? And how
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