Monday, April 20, 2009

What teeth do dogs use for chewing and eating kibble?

My dog had to have the teeth behind the canine teeth pulled yesterday and I had asked if he needed to be on soft food. I was told that the teeth that were pulled they don%26#039;t use, but when I went to rinse out his mouth after I had fed him, I started to worry that those were his chewing teeth and he might not be able to eat hard kibble afterall. Don%26#039;t dogs use their back teeth for chewing the same way that people do? I don%26#039;t want to give him hard kibble if it will make him sore, yet I know that soft food isn%26#039;t good for his teeth. Help!

What teeth do dogs use for chewing and eating kibble?
A family friend%26#039;s dog lost almost all his teeth, too-- he%26#039;s a springer. He never had any problems with any kind of food; he continues to eat hard food and downs people food with a vengance as well.





Your vet knows what%26#039;s up. I don%26#039;t think there%26#039;s such a thing as a crooked vet, or even one that wouldn%26#039;t do everything necessary for your pet.
Reply:Canines (incisors) rip %26amp; tear. Molars grind.





But to be honest, dogs swallow most of their food whole.
Reply:When I have watched my dog eat he has used his back teeth, what will it hurt to feed your dog soft food. Your vet may be a %26quot;doctor%26quot; but you are the owner. My vet tells me I know my dog better than he does.
Reply:Dog normally use their front teeth to rip apart their food, using their back ones to grind it down and swallow it.But lots of the time a dog wont even chew its food and will just swallow it whole.



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What teeth do dogs use for chewing and eating kibble?

My dog had to have the teeth behind the canine teeth pulled yesterday and I had asked if he needed to be on soft food. I was told that the teeth that were pulled they don%26#039;t use, but when I went to rinse out his mouth after I had fed him, I started to worry that those were his chewing teeth and he might not be able to eat hard kibble afterall. Don%26#039;t dogs use their back teeth for chewing the same way that people do? I don%26#039;t want to give him hard kibble if it will make him sore, yet I know that soft food isn%26#039;t good for his teeth. Help!

What teeth do dogs use for chewing and eating kibble?
A family friend%26#039;s dog lost almost all his teeth, too-- he%26#039;s a springer. He never had any problems with any kind of food; he continues to eat hard food and downs people food with a vengance as well.





Your vet knows what%26#039;s up. I don%26#039;t think there%26#039;s such a thing as a crooked vet, or even one that wouldn%26#039;t do everything necessary for your pet.
Reply:Canines (incisors) rip %26amp; tear. Molars grind.





But to be honest, dogs swallow most of their food whole.
Reply:When I have watched my dog eat he has used his back teeth, what will it hurt to feed your dog soft food. Your vet may be a %26quot;doctor%26quot; but you are the owner. My vet tells me I know my dog better than he does.
Reply:Dog normally use their front teeth to rip apart their food, using their back ones to grind it down and swallow it.But lots of the time a dog wont even chew its food and will just swallow it whole.



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Puppy teeth and size of dog?

I have two dogs, one is about 10 months (Charlie)had I saved a few of his puppy teeth while he was teething. We just got another puppy (Lilly), who still has her puppy teeth she is about 3 months. I was comparing Lilly’s teeth to Charlie’s old teeth and I noticed her teeth were smaller then his. Dose this mean she will be smaller then him once she is full grown. They are both Mutts, so we have no projected size to assume. Is there a correlation between puppy teeth and the size of the dog? Just wondering! Thanks

Puppy teeth and size of dog?
not necessarily, but it%26#039;s a good indication. i%26#039;ve always found the size of the paws to be a better source for me to tell how big a dog will get.



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Crooked teeth genetic..?

It%26#039;s a weird question, but I%26#039;m curious.. :D





My brother (14) and I (21) both have one high canine tooth, but you can%26#039;t tell when we smile because our upper lip covers the high tooth. But our parents%26#039; teeth are straight.





Then my husband and his sibs (except for one) have crooked teeth, like where the 2 front teeth are more to the front, but their parents%26#039; don%26#039;t.





THEN there are people like my friend who just have perfect straight teeth, as well as their family.





Why is that?! I%26#039;m such a dork, but like I said I%26#039;m curious. Is it genetic somewhere along the line or something?! Thx :D

Crooked teeth genetic..?
It%26#039;s definitely genetic.....My sister and I got my mother%26#039;s teeth and as a result we both spent four years with braces to correct that...while my dad%26#039;s side all have fantastically straight teeth. Bum deal or what?!


What is kinda funny to do and if you have a lotta time on your hands is go thru old photo albums and just look out for the dominant genes running thru your families like hair colour, teeth, noses eyes etc. Perfect for those boring rainy days!!
Reply:Genetics have a strong tie to how large your jaw is, how many teeth you form, and the shape/size of the teeth.
Reply:I think it is genetics. Most of us in my family have straight teeth. I never had braces and I get asked often if I ever did wear braces, because my teeth are so straight. But I think if you have a smaller mouth you can get crowding with so many teeth needing to fit. I was always told to not wiggle my loose teeth as my baby teeth were falling out. I really tried not to do that and I guess it helped, but my mouth is large enough to fit all of my teeth. Even my wisdom teeth came in straight. I never needed them pulled.
Reply:definately genetic, even worse if you sucked your thumb..



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Permenant teeth coming in before baby teeth fall out???

My Daughter is almost 6 years old. She told me last night that she has a big tooth growing in behind her little teeth. I looked in her mouth and she has a permenant tooth growing in behind her baby tooth. The baby tooth is a bit loose. Has this happened to anyone else???? Just curious to hear stories from others. She has a regular exam with her dentist next month.

Permenant teeth coming in before baby teeth fall out???
Hi yes this has happened to my friends daughter recently.She still had her baby tooth but behind it the new tooth had started to grow.My friend was worried that the baby tooth wouldn%26#039;t come out or that the new tooth would stay further back on the gum. However it was all ok , the baby tooth came out on its own in the end and the new tooth moved forward to fill the gap.
Reply:It%26#039;s ok! Right for her age to wear off the milk/temporary teeth. wait to see the dentist.
Reply:This is not at all unusual. Since the baby tooth is loose it will probably fall out but if it doesn%26#039;t fall out the dentist can pull it easily. I had a tooth behind a tooth as a child and had one pulled but then needed to %26quot;push%26quot; on the tooth left behind to help if go into proper place. The dentist way back then didn%26#039;t feel putting a brace on one tooth was necessary. Since she will loose the baby tooth she should be fine.
Reply:It happened to my son. The baby teeth fell out on their own. They were loose, and the dentist didn%26#039;t want to pull them unless he had to. She should be fine.
Reply:i would call dentist right away tell him. sometimes perm. teeth will come in crooked if a baby tooth is still in place. that%26#039;s what happened to my son. he had to have braces at 12 yrs old. betty boop
Reply:Yes this does happen if they don%26#039;t get the baby teeth out in time and the bigger the adult tooth gets it will make the baby tooth stuck and can also cause crooked permanent teeth.



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Loose teeth removal need to remove its root also or not?

I have a loose teeth dentist said it cant be fixed and need to be removed she said position is such that she will first going to remove teeth and than its root I feel its not good to remove root (there is no infection in tooth reason of looseness is something other) so what’s your opinion it is better to remove root or not and second question what is better, teeth fall naturally during eating process or pull out by dentist here too I feel it need to fall naturally because dentist said I have to take antibiotic for teeth pull out which I find unnecessary anyway teeth going fall someday so why need to take antibiotic.

Loose teeth removal need to remove its root also or not?
If you%26#039;re going to have the tooth removed, there is no reason to retain the root. If you do that, there is an increased chance that infection WILL occur, even if there%26#039;s none now.





Since your dentist has gone to school for years and years, and has hopefully had a successful practice, I would follow her advice.





If however, you feel you know better than she, then maybe you should go to a different dentist and see what THAT one says (i.e., get a second opinion). Chances are, that one will concur with the first.





BTW, an antibiotic is taken to stave off any possibility of infection. There has been a direct link made between poor dental health and heart disease. Is letting your teeth rot out of your head %26quot;naturally%26quot; really the way you want to die??? Not me!
Reply:You feel wrong, root HAS to go! if you were a child, the tooth MAY fall itself, and they fall because of the root absorption by the new tooth comming that same way. take your antibiotics for the whole period that she recomends and brush more often for pete´s sake!!!



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My teeth don't meet at all?

My teeth are extremely difficult, because when I close my mouth they don%26#039;t meet. Like there%26#039;s a centimeter difference. My dentist says I should get braces to fix it up, but that would involve surgery twice, possibably 3 times, and getting 2 teeth pulled. She also says it%26#039;s not guarenteed to work, because I%26#039;m missing 2 teeth. One is already pulled, but another one never grew in and never will. I have to get that one surgically removed. Also, my lower jaw sticks out more than my top. The braces will try to make it appear that my lower teeth is where it%26#039;s supposed to be, but in reality they will be slanted, which seems to me is absolutely horrible. Also, since my teeth don%26#039;t meet, I have to chew twice as more as normal people do. This will likely cause more complications when I%26#039;m older, because my jaw muscels will tire more, and get sore often. I don%26#039;t know what to do at all. If only I could get braces without having any surgery or pulling teeth I would! Any advice?

My teeth don%26#039;t meet at all?
we can%26#039;t fix your teeth over the internet! only an orthodontist can do that. And they will pull teeth and charge you 2 or 3 thousand dollars.





It may not %26quot;work%26quot;, but it will probably make your teeth look nicer. But your teeth will probably work just fine without it.
Reply:my dentist told me something similar..overworked jaw muscles, braces, etc. my thoughts? get it done and tell me how it is!
Reply:I am not sure about why your dentist told you this might make it worse? Get a second opinion about that!





My daughter had the very exact situation you have. She is absolutely gorgeous now! Her back teeth did not touch to eat. Her lower jaw was more forward than her upper.





She had braces, surgery to remove her lower canines because they were totally on their side and her wisdom teeth that she actually had double of on all four sides, after the orthodontist got her teeth perfectly aligned (they tried the slanting thing--didn%26#039;t work and didn%26#039;t look good) braces couldn%26#039;t fix for her the fact that her teeth didn%26#039;t touch.





She had orthognathic jaw surgery. They removed her upper jaw, widened it, lowered it and pinned it back in place with titanium pins. She was told her jaw would go temporarily numb and that this would help with any pain and it did. She says she was in very little pain and it showed as she rarely asked for pain meds. The biggest issue for her was the fact that they had to cut through her sinus cavities making her nose feel like it was stuffed up and she was not permitted to blow her nose for 6 weeks because it would have went into her face through the cuts. She wore a splint on her teeth for 6 weeks. Six months later her braces were off and her smile model perfect.





Write me if you want to see her before and after photo%26#039;s. She is so happy with the results she said she would do it again in a heart beat as it was very worth it.



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Normal teeth bite?

what is the normal teeth bite (does all the teeth front, back, side should touch top and bottom)


Well the back teeth touch on the top and bottom when I bite. my front top teeth and few side teeth does not touch is it normal .





my front teeth has gaps in between my friend said i have overbite)





what are the ways to correct them


i am 23 year old

Normal teeth bite?
A normal bit, all your teeth must touch, front and back. The upper and lower jaw should be in centric position between each other, meaning that there is no major advancement or retreat of one of the jaws. http://www.studiodentaire.com/en/conditi...





An overbite is when the top front teeth cover completely the lower front teeth, and that is not considered normal orthodontically, although nobody dies from it.





Yes you can correct your bite at 23 years old. http://www.studiodentaire.com/en/treatme...
Reply:I think you should visit your dentist, and they can let you know about your situation. My teeth fit perfectly within each other. You may have an overbite. Braces can fix it.
Reply:see an orthodontist -- an overbite is where your top front teeth are out more than your bottom -- I have that and I just got braces on -- I need to wear them for 2 years -- I am 24 years old.



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Can you sell teeth?

I recently had a little oral surgery to remove some impacted wisdom teeth and fix a jaw problem. After the surgery, my oral surgeon plunked down two of my teeth in front of me. I got to talking later that day about the teeth to my boyfriend who mentioned that they were ivory. Something I guess I knew but had always associated with elephants. The conversation went on and I started thinking about weather or not I could sell these teeth. I have no need for a couple of teeth, and they are in good condition. perhaps they could be sold to a company that makes false teeth, or to someone who works with ivory. Does anyone know if you can sell your teeth? Who would buy teeth? How would you go about doing it? I know it is a wierd question, but all answers are appreciated!

Can you sell teeth?
Your teeth aren%26#039;t made from ivory--ivory is something totally different. Also, they don%26#039;t use real teeth when making dentures. Being without blood supply the teeth will soon dry out and probably crumple. Sorry.
Reply:um.....i dont think so but maybe in some very very very very very special places which collects random stuff they will let u sell ur teeth...^^
Reply:yup I sold all of my baby teeth when I was a child for $1.00 ea


to the tooth ferrie...
Reply:only to the tooth fairy!
Reply:No you can%26#039;t sell your teeth. They use elephants, hippos, walruses, etc for ivory because the amount of it is huge. Your two teeth wouldn%26#039;t do much.
Reply:Unless you%26#039;re an Elephant or Rhino the answer is no.
Reply:why would you want to?if you need money that bad get a job or borrow it



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White Teeth?

I always wanted white teeth! I ahve always had yellow teeth no matter how much or how many times i brush my teeth! What is the best toothpaste is good making teeth white? The ones that work for you! I always see people with white teeth I can%26#039;t never get my teeth like that!

White Teeth?
I have tried alot of whitening toothpaste and I have not had very much luck with them. You should try the Crest White Strips. I have had alot of patients use them and they have gotten good results. I personally use the whitening trays that your dentist makes you. They will make your teeth movie star white. I love them. Before you use a whitening product you should use a toothpaste for sensitive teeth and continue to use it while you are whitening your teeth because the whitening solution will make your teeth sensitive to cold. It will go away once you are done. Good Luck with whatever you choose.
Reply:use crest whitestrips
Reply:thats because those people use crest white strips =)
Reply:try colgate or aquafresh which has 25% more enamel to strengthen your teeth and make them healthier!
Reply:Crest whitestrips will help..
Reply:You can try laser tooth whitening. It is an excellent way you can whiten your teeth, but it is expensive. It cost about $1000 per treatment. However, there are other tooth whitening systems available that can give you a white teeth after treatment. They are also cheap.





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In "perfect" teeth, are your front teeth on the top supposed to touch your front bottom teeth?

I%26#039;ve had braces, and never forget to wear my retainer. But my dentist said something like: %26quot;Oh, you%26#039;ve had braces? I thought you were in the middle of having them. You have a slight over bite. Your top front teeth don%26#039;t touch your front bottom.%26quot; But if they did this, you%26#039;d be like a nutcracker, wouldn%26#039;t you? He made me worried, because my orthodontist said I had perfect teeth not too long ago. Did they move or something? I don%26#039;t remember my front top teeth ever directly hitting my bottom front teeth. My canines and back teeth touch, however.

In %26quot;perfect%26quot; teeth, are your front teeth on the top supposed to touch your front bottom teeth?
Well i also had braces and now mine currently touch. The teeth only slighty hit the bottom teeth. Hehe and no you wouldn%26#039;t be a nitcraker having your teeth like that, they%26#039;re not right one top of each other.


And i know that not wearing your retainer shifts your teeth to the way they were before. If you want to get it straightened back out you could always get braces again. Although they%26#039;re expensive. Good luck and hope it all works out.


One last thing you can have a beautiful smile even if your teeth aren%26#039;t perfect.
Reply:I had braces and my bottom teeth fit perfectly behind my front teeth. They touch, but only on the back of my top teeth and the top of my bottom teeth. Does that make sense?





They aren%26#039;t supposed to meet at the bottom of the top teeth and the top of the bottom teeth - which WOULD be like a nutcracker, and would not allow you to chew properly.



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Wisdom Teeth?

Hey.


I%26#039;m an 18 year old who is EXTREMELY terrified of going to the doctor and the dentist and everything like that. ESPECIALLY needles.


Anyway, I have four wisdom teeth coming out sometime soon, and I%26#039;m very afraid. My dentist will not give me sleeping gas, which is a problem, because I don%26#039;t think anyone would like to lay down for hours watching their teeth being pulled out and their gums being sewn up.


(Is it true that they stick and IV in you?.. ew..)


I was thinking about just letting them grow in, but i have absolutely NO MORE ROOM in my mouth for extra teeth. My teeth aren%26#039;t very straight right now, so they%26#039;d be even worse.


(That reminds me.. does anyone know if I%26#039;d be able to get braces if I didn%26#039;t get my wisdom teeth pulled?)


I just want to know about everyone%26#039;s experiences when they got their wisdom teeth pulled out, and what you think I should do.


Thanks so much!!

Wisdom Teeth?
It was no sweat. They pulled two of mine and had two surgically removed and it didn%26#039;t even take all that long, nor did it hurt. I had one day of pretty bad pain after I had my remaining two cut out and my gums stitched up, but they gave me some pretty good medicine so I was conked out for most of the time the day after. For a couple of days all i coule eat was really soft stuff like sliced hot dogs , cocolate pudding and jello because my gums were tender. That was probably worse than anything and I am not a huge fan of soft foods. My gums didn%26#039;t even hurt after I got my first two pulled, it just was aggravating trying to eat and because I sneezed and busted open my blood clot on the way home and had to go back and have them stop the bleeding again.
Reply:they put me out like a light, i dont remember if there was an iv or not, maybe thats how they put you out instead of gas. but i was out and when i woke up i felt fine, about three hours later i felt like i had been run over by a bus but that only lasted for 3 days, no more sore gums or infections in the back of my jaws, it was great.
Reply:I had all four of mine surgically removed when I was 24. They put me under with anesthesia. They put a mask over my mouth and nose and I was gone before I could count to 5 and don%26#039;t remember a thing until I woke up. I would do it again this way if I had too. Tell him you would like to have an oral surgeon take them out. I slept for 2 days solid after I had them removed because of the meds he put me on for pain. By the third day I was feeling pretty good and very well rested.
Reply:u can still get braces i did.
Reply:I think I would look for a new dentist because everyone I%26#039;ve known who%26#039;s had their wisdom teeth out has been put to sleep. I don%26#039;t have mine out but I can%26#039;t imagine why he wouldn%26#039;t want to put you to sleep. That doesn%26#039;t make sense to me because like I said I%26#039;ve never heard of that before. I know my dentist will put you to sleep for a root canal if you want. She%26#039;s awesome! Anyway look at your options and call around to other dentists if you%26#039;re concerned about it and ask them what their procedure is. Good Luck and be strong! I%26#039;m 32 and I am terrified of the dentist as well but if you can find a good dentist it makes it all that much easier. I switched dentists about 3 weeks ago and am starting to feel a little bit better about going there. It just takes time! I don%26#039;t think anyone really LIKES the dentist but if you can find a good one it definately helps!
Reply:Well yesterday I had my wisdom teeth pulled, 3 were impacted. I was terrified at first, I%26#039;m the worst with needles. They sat me down and started putting on all of the meonitoring equiptment, and by the time they put the last monitoring device on, i figured it was the IV and started feeling sick, so I had them get a trashcan and threw up....nothing...because obviously your not supposed to eat or drink before it. The dentist and his assistants we%26#039;re VERY informative and VERY caring. After that, they got a wet towel, dampened my face a bit and turned on a fan. I then got color back in my face lol, as I said, I%26#039;m horrible with needles. So then the fun part happened, the laughing gas, I remember thinking to myself as i had it on my face, %26quot;Am I actually getting effected by this or is this more of a mental thing%26quot; Then about two seconds later (1 hour real time) I wake up in a chair with a blanket on top of me. Now the surgery was NOTHING, the afterwards is whats bothering. I have a lump on my lower left cheek, I guess is from where they removed part of the bone, it fills in to protect it or something and should be gone in about 2-3 weeks, no worries on that. Another thing that%26#039;s bothering is the fact I can%26#039;t even sleep well cause of the pain and inflamation of my mouth. BUT, this will be well-worth the time and pain because this actually hurts less than what my wisdom teeth felt like before. I remember waking up at 4 A.M. just in agony of my wisdom teeth pushing my other teeth together. Well, since I can%26#039;t sleep right now, I figure I%26#039;ll just go post some more telling people the surgery is nothing, but the afterwards effect is what is bothersome. Well good luck guys and girls, just remember, might as well get it done now than later on and have a lot worst pain. Take care guys.





-Matt


P.S. Email me if you would like some information on the procedure, ect. because I would be more than happy to help you out. Jumpshotxpert@aol.com



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Question about teeth-bleaching?

I%26#039;m 15 years old, and when I had braces, I didn%26#039;t brush that much when i had them on, and now they are off and have been for a while, and my teeth are kinda brownish with white blotches on it, the dentist said the white blotches were from braces, and I wanted to get my teeth bleached and she said it would do nothing to the brownish areas and it would only whiten the little white blothes on my teeth.





Is this true, if I bleached my teeth, it would only whiten the little white blotches on my teeth from braces and not the brownish areas which covers most of my teeth?





How old do you have to be to get your teeth bleached at the dentist? She said she couldn%26#039;t do it for me because I was under 18 years old.





(also she said something i think about the white spots dealing with something with calculus, i dont really remember.)





10 pts for the best answer that answers both of theses questions.

Question about teeth-bleaching?
This is a quite common effect after brackets are removed. Most often, we would recommend the following:





Get a good and throrough cleaning by the hygienist to remove plaque and polish the teeth.





Then, ask for a take-home bleach kit. Impressions are made of your teeth and clear plastic trays are formed that fit exactly. Two or three tubes of bleaching gel are usually included and you put a fine line of the gel in the trays and wear them for several hours each day (usually at night.) The color of your teeth should even out in a few weeks, especially since you are so young.





I%26#039;ve never heard of denying bleach to a paitent your age. In fact, many orthodontists I know give it away for free as a prize for completing your treatment.





Did you ask your orthodontist, or your general dentist? Get a second opinion!! You%26#039;ve done all that hard work wearing braces, you deserve to have the smile you want!!
Reply:Maybe she meant that the brownish parts of your teeth won%26#039;t ever be %26#039;white%26#039; white - peoples%26#039; teeth come in all shades.





If you are willing to pay to have your teeth bleached, then you should be able to get it done at any dentist, at any age. Especially since you put in all the hard work and pain getting your teeth straightened; you deserve to have them look good!





If she won%26#039;t bleach your teeth until you%26#039;re 18, then find a dentist who will. Bear in mind you may have to wait a few months for the spots where the braces were attached to strengthen a bit. After that, you should be fine.
Reply:I%26#039;m not sure why your dentist says that bleaching your teeth will not effect the brownish areas, because that%26#039;s not true for in-house bleaching treatment (The real McCoy, not using commercial products or whitening toothpaste). However, bleaching is a very involved process and can take a long time.





Your dentist is taking precaution with your age because the whitening solution used in bleaching your teeth contains hydrogen/carbamyde peroxide and can cause tooth sensitivity. You%26#039;re more likely to experience this side effect if you%26#039;re under 18 year%26#039;s old.



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Dental Professionals - Breaking Teeth, Loose Teeth, sore gums, sensitivity?

Lets just say a few months prior to meeting my wife 4 years ago, I led a less than desirable drug/alcohol laced life for many years. I%26#039;m now 30 and I have been 100% clean since then. I never ever took care of my teeth. I think I was 16 the last time I went to a dentist except to have my bottom wisdom teeth pulled when I was 22, because of the great fear I have of the dentist (nothing against you guys.)





I had a filling fall out about 18 months ago and because of my fear of the dentist all the tooth above the gum line is gone and I belive is or becoming absessed. Today, a %26quot;corner%26quot; of my right rear molar broke eathing a crouton. I have also noticed that some of my teeth seem loose.


Anyway, I think I may have a major problem and I wouldn%26#039;t doubt it it more teeth need repair. I%26#039;m in the Houston area %26amp; need someone who is patient %26amp; not judgemental. I would also like to know the verdict for the 2 mentioned teeth. My family has a history of bad teeth with dentures early in life

Dental Professionals - Breaking Teeth, Loose Teeth, sore gums, sensitivity?
If you read a book called, %26quot;Nutrition and Physical Degeneration%26quot; by Dr. Weston A. Price, D.D.S. you will see that the health of the teeth directly parallel the health of the body. This man traveled around the world in search of primitive cultures that had not been touch by modern man%26#039;s diet. What he found was really incredible. He found that people on the primitive diets of their ancestors had NO cavities to .1%. The same people living, even within 10 miles of each other, on the modern diet of white sugar, white flour, etc. had cavities, loose teeth, no teeth, abscessed teeth, Tuberculosis, but the primitives did not have the Tuberculosis, bad teeth, or degenerative diseases. The 100%26#039;s of villages and cultures he visited encompassed Africa, Europe, Asia, Polynesia, Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, Gaelics, North American Indians, Seminoles, Eskimos, etc. He found this to be true in ALL cases. In many cases, the people did not have doctors because they simply didn%26#039;t need them. No dentists. No fluoride toothpastes! He took pictures of their perfect teeth and great jaw structures.





You need to see a dentist, change your diet, and start fresh. The dentist will knock you out and you won%26#039;t feel anything. Do NOT let him put amalgam fillings in (silver fillings)! These are very dangerous and cause Alzheimer%26#039;s disease from the over 50% liquid mercury in the amalgams. Tell him you want the CERAMIC FILLING MATERIAL that is 300 hardness. Make him show you the package. 300 hardness is the same as your own teeth. NO FLUORIDE TREATMENTS! This depletes your body of iodine.





Any infected teeth can cause you great harm and even death if left untreated. It is not something you can ignore. No one I know likes the dentist, except his wife and kids. He%26#039;s a very lonely guy.





I had the same problem with dentists. My childhood dentist did not believe in giving kids Novocaine or any pain killers. He had nurses hold me down when drilling. Lot%26#039;s of tears and fears were generated. I did it, you can do it.





It%26#039;s good you are off drugs %26amp; alcohol because the free radicals produced by that will shorten your life and quality of life greatly. Go to: www.westonaprice.org and check out the links and information there. It is a good place to start to understand what you need to do in regard to your diet.





good luck
Reply:You deserve credit for trying to overcome your fears and deal with the consequences of your past problems.


No dentist should ever %26quot;judge%26quot; you in a moral sense--but it would be good for the dentist to know your drug problems are behind you, since they can be directly and indirectly responsible for the dental problems. I%26#039;d be very hesitant to do extensive restorative treatment (for example) on a patient on drugs and/or alcohol, who I would expect to be less than compliant.


OTOH, I would bend over backwards for someone in need that I was convinced was serious about improving their oral health.


Congratulations and Happy New Year!


Steve Bornfeld, DDS



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Front teeth?

one of my front teeth is bigger then the other they are straight and all but my left front tooth is a tad wider andlines up with the tooth beside it also lines up with the other front tooth but the other front tooth (right) is no lined up with the tooth beside it comes down more....Is there anything wrong with that?

Front teeth?
CONSULT YOUR DENTIST. HE MAY REMOVE THIS TOOTH %26amp; PUT AN ARTIFICIAL ONE
Reply:this could be a sign of you may be ready for braces... but its nothing too wrong! Lots of people have crooked teeth and what-so-ever! Try talking to your dentist more and talk about it :)





I read you latest thingy thing, are you saying u chipped it? You can get that fixed you know, they pull it out and put in a new one!



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Problems with baby teeth, with no adults?

I%26#039;m not familiar with all the techinical terms/names for teeth, so bare with me.





My very first molar on my left side is loose. It%26#039;s a baby tooth, there%26#039;s no adult for it. Whenever I floss my teeth or eat something really hard and crunchy (granola bars) it feels looser and hurts a little. I%26#039;m 21, and it%26#039;s been going on for some time now, slowly getting looser. I%26#039;m just wondering... when it does fall out, what are some options I have that aren%26#039;t expensive (anything under 500$) to replace the lost tooth?





I also have one on my right side...the small tooth next to my two front teeth fell out when I was 12, but there was no adult for it, so when my canine fell out and the adult came in, it took the place of the small tooth, so now there%26#039;s a space between my canine and my first molar, on the right side. The space is a bit smaller, 1/8%26quot; wide, so I don%26#039;t know if they can put a tooth in. What would be my options for that space?

Problems with baby teeth, with no adults?
If you have a 2nd molar (the tooth behind the loose baby tooth), it is possible to do a bridge there to replace the eventually missing tooth. It%26#039;s like a crown (cap), but you have 2 caps with a connected fake tooth in the center. It%26#039;s permanently cemented into place and you dont take it out. The 2nd option would be an implant, which is probably also your BEST option, but they are pricey. So is the bridge. A 3rd option is braces to close *all* gaps. But unfortunately, there is no treatment option under $500. The best thing is to go in for a consult with your dentist. He can refer you to an orthodontist or a surgeon if you decide to do braces or implants. Good luck!


Most dental offices should be able to work with you set up a payment plan thru them, or apply for a type of loan or credit card specifically for dental treatment. Call around and ask about these payment options. No one should be turned away because they cant afford it!
Reply:not a father yet
Reply:some people are congenitally missing those teeth, so it%26#039;s not too uncommon.





You could get an implant but that can be a little steep with the price.





years ago, before people had braces put on, they had those particular teeth removed, so maybe get braces to close the gaps?
Reply:Baby teeth are all replaced by adult teeth...if you are 21 %26amp; still have baby teeth, you need to see a doctor...we cannot help you.


Sorry...
Reply:You shouldn%26#039;t have any baby teeth left at 21. Go see your dentist. He or she can help you decide what to do.



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Wisdom Teeth and Retainers...?

I%26#039;ve had my braces off for a little over 4 years now and I STILL wear my retainers when I sleep. Well, It seems my wisdom teeth are growing in...and now my bottom teeth are in alot of pain! I put the retainers in during the day sometimes because they ease the pain(and the pressure)that I feel on my front two bottom teeth. They are tight at first, but after 30 min or so, they are loose and fit like the day I got them.





My question is, it%26#039;ll be atleast 6 months before I can afford to get my wisdom teeth out...What%26#039;s going to happen to my teeth? Will they move if I continue to wear my retainers? What about AFTER I get the wisdom teeth out? Will they spread way apart?





I%26#039;m really worried. :(





Thanks!

Wisdom Teeth and Retainers...?
Don%26#039;t stop wearing your retainers. I had 2 cousins who had to get braces all over again bc they stopped the retainers. For me, I wore my retainers for 2 years and then he said to wear them when I sleep. I didn%26#039;t, and now even after all that time, my teeth have moved. I don%26#039;t know what to tell you because I never got my wisdom teeth, but if I were you I%26#039;d wear your retainers anyway. Because now I can get my teeth back in position if I wear the retainers for 3 nights, but it hurts like hell and the retainers normally fall out. So I think it%26#039;s best to just endure the pain because it%26#039;s going to hurt a lot once your teeth have moved. At least wear them at night, and take ibuprofin before you go to bed. Sometimes my retainers are so tight because my teeth have shifted, that I can%26#039;t get to sleep wearing them, so I%26#039;ll wear them around the house when I%26#039;m on the treadmil or reading or cleaning. Just wear them enough that they don%26#039;t shift, I know it hurts. Hope you feel better!
Reply:You may not be able to afford to get your wisdom teeth extracted right now, but seeing your orthodontist shouldn%26#039;t cost you anything. Go back to your ortho and have a consultation. Or at least, see your dentist!





Congrats to you for wearing your retainers regularly. You have been doing the right thing. Don%26#039;t stop wearing your retainer unless your orthodontist tells you to do so! Best of luck to you!



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My teeth are sensitive!!?

Why? I brush my teeth!! my 4 front teeth feel like there moving. and they are NOT baby teeth!! I dont want fake teeth!! tell me how to make them stronger!!!! I always brush my teeth good and like 10 times a day!!





I have big teeth. Not that much gum. Love ya all. Thanks for your help!!





ps. Dentistes dont do anything. I tried.

My teeth are sensitive!!?
Don%26#039;t brush them too often, that%26#039;s bad. three times a day is all you need.








And,use sensodine toothpaste, the spelling might be wrong. but check it out. you have to be consistant in using it. It works, mosy of my family uses it.
Reply:Maybe You ahve a history of perio ???? need Deep cleaning you said your front teeth are Mobile not a good sign ??? you may want to check with your Dentist ??



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Wisdom Teeth?

I am a 21 year old female who has been putting off getting her wisdom teeth taken out for several years now. I do not have the money to spend on it right now and am already traumatized from a broken jaw a few years ago. All the dental work that was involved in that (I shattered some teeth too) was a little too much to handle.


I recently noticed what I believe to be one of my wisdom teeth poking through the skin of my gums. It almost feels like my cheek is cut right where the tooth is sticking out. Is this a sign I need to have the wisdom removed immediately or will I be able to make it into the new year with things as they are? I feel some pain when I apply pressure to the teeth in that area but it is nothing major.


Also, when I do have the wisdom teeth removed, will they be able to knock me out so I don%26#039;t even have to deal with the novocaine? (To me, novocaine is the worst part of everything - I dread it) How long will I be uncomfortable? Will I need to take time off work?

Wisdom Teeth?
Understandable that you have a fear.


THe good news is that there is nothing pressing right at this moment. Yes that is your wisdom tooth coming in, it is trying to erupt. You have no infections that is seems to go with it. You can put it off a bit longer, but keep in my that is is much easier to have them taken out while you are younger. If you have no dental insurance, but are covered by medical insurance, your medical ins may cover the cost of your extractions as long as they are under the gum and impacted in the bone. SO this might be something to look into, before they erupt some more.


The procedure itself is simple. Yes they can put you under to go to sleep for the procedure.


I would plan on 3 days of down time. THe first day that you have it done, you will feel groggy and numb, 2nd day you will feel yuck mouth and hear is where the pain will come into play, but you will have pain meds to help and there 3rd day you will start to come around. You will have to eat soft foods in the beginning.


FOr the most part within a week people usually are back to themselves.


Hope this helps.
Reply:Only a dentist can tell you what the situation really looks like inside your gum (after taking a panoramic xray)... Some people are fine without having them distracted - some don%26#039;t even get them at all. But coming to extractions, I had problems with the wisdom teeth on the right side - they got cavities and the bottom one was pushing on the other tooth and the dentist couldn%26#039;t even get to it....I had them extracted almost 3 weeks ago and for the first week, week and a half was very uncomfortable. Didn%26#039;t get a dry socket, and that%26#039;s the worst complication... I had it done on Sat, with pain shots and laughing gas.
Reply:I had three of my wisdom teeth removed at the same time without being knocked out and I was fine within a couple hours. I know I am probably a rare case cause of all the horror stories that i%26#039;ve heard but I really believe it depends on the dentist and how good they are. Also everyone reacts differently and everyone%26#039;s situation is different. I suggest you go see a dentist for a consultation to see if you even need them removed. Good luck!



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Toddler teeth keep breaking, what can I do?

I noticed my two year old son had a small chip on a top front side tooth a few weeks ago, a couple of weeks ago I spotted that the first big tooth at the bottom had broken and was discoloured on the side and this morning he was sitting at the end of my bed when he suddenly said %26#039;Ouch%26#039; and said he%26#039;d bumped his mouth, when I looked he has a very small black line going up his front top tooth.





Obviously I will make a dentisit appointment for him on Monday but wondered what treatment there is.





I%26#039;m thinking that he must have really weak teeth as my daughter has no problems with her. He was breastfed (so no bottles to blame), doesn%26#039;t really have sweets but has fruit and sometimes a biscuit and drinks mostly water with some diluted juice. I%26#039;ve also been brushing since before he had any teeth. No fizzy drinks, boiled sweets etc.





Will calcium supplements help? Or is there something they can paint on the teeth? I am really worried for him and don%26#039;t understand why this is happening.

Toddler teeth keep breaking, what can I do?
just a guess. some time of vitamin deficiency?



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Obsessed with my teeth now?

For a while, I didn%26#039;t take the greatest care of my teeth so I was worried that when I went to the dentist a month ago, that he was going to find something seriously wrong with my teeth. I had a couple cavities, which he repaired, and he said that my gums were kinda inflamed, but that they would go back to normal if I continue to brush and floss everyday. Sometimes when I bite down and push one of my teeth with my tongue, the tooth feels like it moves slightly, but it doesn%26#039;t move anymore so I guess thats good. However, I am an extremely paranoid person and whenever I think that something may be wrong with me, I start to imagine that I have symptons and I constantly worry. I had my teeth cleaned, the dentist then examined my teeth, he also saw my teeth when I had to go back for the fillings, and he took x-rays, so if I had something like periodontal disease he would notice right? Unfortunetely I worry about everything and I keep thinking my teeth will fall out. Should I stop worrying?

Obsessed with my teeth now?
Most probably, you have simple gingivitis and maybe dental caries on a couple of your teeth.





For caries/cavities, fillings should be good.





For gingivitis, proper oral hygiene maintainence is advised. If you have not had scaling/cleaning for a while, get one done, just for your comfort.





Proper brushing twice a day with normal toothpastes should suffice. Plus use a mouthwash like Listerine once or twice a day. Do not let any food remain in your mouth for long. Wash after every eat.





And, just take it easy. Have fun..
Reply:wow, i think u should chill. take a chill pill.
Reply:no they won%26#039;t all fall out, use a phillips sonicare toothbrush if you can afford it. they are the best and just keep them clean - if you brush too much or too hard, the gums wear away and then you might loose you teeth anyhow, so just go gently
Reply:WORRY ONLY IF YOU DON%26#039;T DO WHAT THE DENTIST TELLS YOU. THE DENTIST IS DUTY-BOUND TO INFORM YOU IF YOU HAVE PERIODONTAL DISEASE.


TAKING CARE OF YOUR TEETH IS LOTS OF FUN!!!



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My teeth falling out in my dream?

I%26#039;ve been having that dream for months now, off and on and its really starting to freak me out. This morning I woke up checking my teeth to see if they were in my mouth lol, In my dream it would start out by two front teeth getting loose and I would shake it a little and then it would just come out, then one by one, my teeth start falling out. what does this dream mean? One day a few weeks ago, I woke up having this same dream and my gum was bleeding and one time I woke up and tooth was had a little pain to it.. I dont understand this, because when it comes to my teeth, I%26#039;m very serious about taken care of my teeth, I brush 2-3 times a day( once in the morning, before I go to bed at night and sometimes in between a big meal. Whats going on? what does this dream mean?

My teeth falling out in my dream?
TEETH


In general, dreams about losing one%26#039;s teeth are common and suggest the dreamer feels powerless or out of control in a real life situation. Here are some more meanings for dreams about teeth:


-To dream of loose teeth is a warning of untrustworthy friends.


-If your teeth fell out or you spit them out, you are anxious about money.


-To dream of brushing your teeth represents the clearance of obstacles which have been holding you back.


-If you dream of having/seeing wooden teeth, you are feeling apathetic and emotionless. You may be behaving automatically and just going along with the flow. Or you may be acting out without fully thinking things through.


-If you dream of having gray or rotting teeth, this may be a sign of health problems - see your doctor.


-To dream of getting a cavity in your tooth is sometimes a warning that your health is at risk. The other possible meaning is, you have uttered some false or mean words and those words are coming back to haunt you.


-A dream of having broken or unusually worn-down teeth symbolizes the breakdown of an important relationship


-To dream of bleaching your teeth indicates a desire to get over bad habits and issues that have been making you unhealthy. It%26#039;s also a common dream to have when recovering from an illness.


-To dream of having very white and/or even teeth forecasts happiness and prosperity.


-If you dream of biting someone, or being bitten by a person or animal, you are engaged in a power struggle with someone.


-To dream of having something stuck in your teeth - or picking your teeth - is a warning of false friends in your close circle.


-To dream of fangs - whether it was you or someone else who had them - indicates that you have said some words that have been hurtful to others.
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One theory is that dreams about your teeth reflect your anxiety about your appearance and how others perceive you.





Another rationalization for these falling teeth dream may be rooted in your fear of being embarrassed or making a fool of yourself in some specific situation.





Teeth are used to bite, tear, chew and gnaw. In this regard, teeth represent power. And the loss of teeth in your dream may be from a sense of powerlessness?





In the latest research, it has been shown that women in menopause have frequent dreams about teeth. This may be related to getting older and/or feeling unattractive and less feminine.





Traditionally, it was thought that dreaming that you did not have teeth, represent malnutrition which may be applicable to some dreamers.
Reply:usually dreams about teeth falling out mean that there is an area of your life where you are loosing control of or you feel like everything in your life is out of control
Reply:According to the guidebooks, you are %26quot;Losing face%26quot;





You are losing confidence and power in your real life- or you are afraid you are... hence, no more bite for you.











but, see the dentist on the off chance you are grinding your teeth. Anything is possible
Reply:Nobody is going to know what your dream means for sure, they might throw some psychology at you, but that%26#039;s it. I have had the same dream! However, I couldn%26#039;t tell exactly what it means. It freaked me out quite a bit too. I have also been having some problems with my teeth.





Although it sounds like you take good care of your teeth, maybe its just time for some of those teeth to have some issues, and your telling yourself that. Because you worry so much about your teeth, perhaps thats another reaon why you have nightmares about it. Dreams are conflicts, unresolved. Remember that. And thats the best I can do.
Reply:You are grinding your teeth in your sleep, due to anxiety.
Reply:This is actually a very common dream, like falling or flying. You should first ask yourself what your gut tells you it means, and pay attention to that. Generally, it is said that this dream indicates a feeling that you are not being the person you%26#039;d like to be or living the life you%26#039;d like to live. Are there some major changes you%26#039;re dragging your feet on making or does your life seem %26quot;off%26quot;? This dream often helps people by bringing the import of making changes to center stage.





PS- Journal your dreams and become a lucid (aware you%26#039;re dreaming) dreamer! There is so much to learn about how you %26quot;really%26quot; feel about things. In most dreams, there will be a part you don%26#039;t want to mention because you have the sense it %26quot;doesn%26#039;t count for much%26quot;. Remember - - this is usually the most important part of the dream! :-)





PPS- Some people believe all people in our dreams represent us, or parts of ourselves we can%26#039;t admit we have (so we get other people to give a face to those parts). Something to think about....
Reply:i had the same dream (almost exactly) and every morning i would wake up with intense jaw pain. for me, i knew i was clenching my teeth, but i couldn%26#039;t figure out why - i wasn%26#039;t stressed or anything. as it turns out, i wasn%26#039;t eating close enough to bedtime. i would go to bed hungry and in my sleep i would clench and grind my teeth (sort of an unconscious chewing). i don%26#039;t know if the clenching caused my jaw to hurt, which in turn caused the dreams or if i would dream about my teeth falling out and clench in response.
Reply:I%26#039;ve had Dreams about my teeth too.One time this guy snuck up behind me and took both of his fist at the same time on each side of my jaw and slam ,slam,slam, 3 times.He crushed my teeth inward.


My mouth had to get wired shut and I had to sip everything through a straw for 2 months.


For years later it would seem that my teeth where slushing around freely in my mouth rolling around on my tongue and around in my cheeks in my sleep and I thought I was going to swallow them.


Who knows maybe it was happening.


As far as your dream goes.It may be that you could be using strong bristles from you brush and it could be pulling your gums back more and more.Your body might be telling you something.Using a softer bristle might help.


I use hard Bristles but brush once a day and sometimes twice.


I could be completely wrong.


Maybe you just have an obsession about your teeth in such away that its effecting your dreams in an insecure way.
Reply:Some interesting responses and hypotheses above.





Teeth are a weird part of the body, in that they%26#039;re the only external body part that can%26#039;t heal or grow back. You lose a bunch of them when you%26#039;re a kid and then you ask your parents if you%26#039;ll lose the new ones. They say no, you won%26#039;t. But then you see some people who have in fact lost their adult teeth. This is a permanent thing, and so losing adult teeth becomes a deep-seated fear because 1) you know what losing teeth feels like, 2) adult teeth wouldn%26#039;t grow back and 3) toothless people are typically seen as unattractive. Dreams can tend to reify our deep-seated fears from time to time.




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Healthy teeth?

how do i get healthy teeth, i brush my teeth, i use whit strips every once in a while, but i have like these (lighter than my teeth color) blotches on my teeth. i dont smoke, drink, chew or anything i rinse with ACT mouth wash sommetimes not a lot but like 2 or 3 times a month. :] but i want healthy teeth not just white, but i also want white teeth.

Healthy teeth?
the spots could be from using the white strips. doesn%26#039;t really sound like unhealthy teeth. it might help to get you%26#039;re teeth whitened by a dentist.



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Bad teeth at 20....?

Hey.I am 20 years old and my teeth have become so bad that I think I might need some of them taken out, certainly the top one%26#039;s anyway. I have natrually very weak teeth but it is mainly due to past drug use that my teeth are so bad. My problem is that I am really embarassed about how bad my teeth are at such a young age so I am terrified of going to the dentist to get them fixed. I am able to get free dental treatment on the UK%26#039;s NHS but I am only able to get dentures, I would need to pay to get implants (which i can%26#039;t afford at the moment).





So I guess I%26#039;m just looking for you guys to put my mind at ease, I have an appointment in two days. Dentures is not ideal at such a young age but I know that its way better than having ugly teeth - but I am still really nervous about going.





Also, is it possible to get dentures for say 1-2 years and then get implants at a later date when I can afford them? because I know that no teeth damages the bone which may prevent implants at later date

Bad teeth at 20....?
Are your teeth damaged from methamphetamine? I%26#039;m not asking to judge you, but to get some idea of how %26quot;bad%26quot; they might be.





Here%26#039;s the deal. If your dentist is advising dentures, particularly for the upper teeth, do that. I guarantee that you will feel 100% (at least) better about their appearance. You will have to adjust to not having teeth, and I%26#039;m sure you%26#039;ll do fine. One of the biggest things about an upper denture is that it covers your palate, altering how you taste food.





Given your age (20) and the fact that you probably have lots of bone, I strongly encourage you to get implants as soon as you can. Over time you will loose much of the bone that usually supports the teeth, so sooner is definitely better. FYI: you don%26#039;t have to get 8-10 implants, either. Getting 4 on the top will greatly improve your quality of life with a denture as it will allow you to have a denture that has an open palate and just less plastic in your mouth in general.





Try to be really honest with your dentist about your fears, concerns, etc as the only way he can address them is if he knows about them. Again, I%26#039;m sure you%26#039;ll do superbly.





Good luck!
Reply:can you get veneers to cover them?
Reply:The Dentist is there to help you, not judge you and lecture you for your bad teeth. Be sure to make a list of questions for him, like the one you have about maybe not being able to have implants later. That way, you won%26#039;t forget anything, and you%26#039;ll be prepared. Good luck!
Reply:i would say get the implants now .....even if u dont think u can afford them.....put them on credit! i mean what r they gonna do? send the repo guys to take ur teeth back??????
Reply:You should be able to get implants later on but its a lot of pain. One of our friends got them and they spilit open the gum to put this titatiam curved piece in and then you have to wait until that all heals and attaches with your jaw.


then they put the teeth in so your basically going a month with no teeth at all. I don%26#039;t think dentures are as bad as that.. couldn%26#039;t just get porcelin caps huh?
Reply:Im in the same boat you are. but mine are due to never drinking milk, or eating any calcium once so ever.


Its a bit relieving to know im not the only one with this problem on my mind.


and look at the brightside, I live in the states, atleast you have the UK%26#039;s utopian like policy to pay for the dentures if you go that rought.





Best of luck
Reply:50 years ago, it was the norm to get dentures at young age - my Mum was 15, and had had polio. Her mother had all her teeth knocked out (and those of her 3 younger sisters) to prevent a reoccurance of the disease. I wouldn%26#039;t worry to much, I never realised my Mum had false teeth %26#039;till I was about 15 and found her brushing her teeth (holding them in her hands over the bathroom sink). It never freaked me out, and as I am now in a similar situation to you, I have been contemplating them. I see no down side really, the glue is good enough that you can eat steak normally, my only problem is that I don%26#039;t think I qualify to get them for free, and I can%26#039;t afford to pay for them (where I am they can be over $1000 after public health helps...) BTW, I have only lost two back teeth so far, but due to poor dental hygiene, I know it%26#039;s only a matter of time...
Reply:Don%26#039;t be afraid or embarassed to visit a dentist. It will be in your best interest and will be good for you. A few weeks ago I struggled with asking my boss for training because I was thinking about the expense involved. People here suggested that I go ahead and ask. I asked and guess what, I got a week off + all cost paid to another city for the training I need.


My advice to you is go visit at least two dentists, get their opinions and advice and see whom you are more comfortable with.


My guess it that they would handle the situation very delicately and would put you at ease. They see this stuff all the time and their job is not to embarass you but to help you.





Bottom line: get your teeth, life and family in order. You are young and have a whole life in front of you.
Reply:Get the gas while you are in the chair (if they offer it in the UK) and lots of novacaine!!!





If you tell them you are really scared, they should have no problem administering it to you. It should knock you right out.
Reply:You will probably have a full set of x-rays done first to see how the bone structure and roots look. Implants would be the ideal treatment, if your teeth need extraction at all. However in lots of cases dentist are able to rebuild your teeth (the crowns of the teeth, using the remaining roots) if the roots are still in good condition. In that case you WILL NOT need implants. If it is possible to rebuild at least some of your teeth, a remaining gap can be %26quot;bridged%26quot; by false teeth, using the re-built teeth as holding pillars.





It%26#039;s a good thing that you decided to take care of your teeth and stay off of drugs! Don%26#039;t be embarrassed! I have worked in the dental field for more then 8 yrs. I have seen so many bad teeth it doesn%26#039;t bother me. We are there to help you. The only thing that would make me frown is if you didn%26#039;t go to the dentist.





Don%26#039;t worry based on your initial exam, the dentist will come up with a treatment plan to get you started on your way to healthy teeth! Good luck!
Reply:If you have the option of root canals, crowns, veneers, what have you .......... TAKE THAT OPTION. What you don%26#039;t want to do is to lose your real teeth. Regardless how bad they are, there%26#039;s a good chance that a GOOD %26amp; COMPETENT dentist can fix them. Removing them is your very last option.
Reply:yes of course wearing dentures harms the bone of your jaws gradually but it takes a long time...the best choice for you is Implant but if you dont afford that you can wear dentures dont be worry about the harms to your bone....and as i know in young ppl this bone i mean residual ridge of mandible and maxilla can tolerate more pressure...



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About teeth and sleep...?

While I%26#039;m sleeping, I apparently do this thing with my teeth where my mouth is closed, but my teeth are clattering, almost as if I am constantly biting down on something. It%26#039;s not necessarily grinding, it%26#039;s just my teeth hitting each other over and over. I don%26#039;t wake myself up when I do it, and didn%26#039;t know until my boyfriend told me I do it in my sleep. He says I do it all night sometimes... Also some days I will wake up and my teeth will feel sort of odd. Like I had been clenching them together for a long time. Not quite loose... but the front teeth will be touching each other in a way that feels unusual, not the same as it used to be. It%26#039;s very strange... No pain involved or anything, but it still bothers me and I%26#039;m sure it%26#039;s not the best for my teeth.





Anyone have any advice as to where I go from here, what to do about it, or possible similar personal stories? Any help would be much appreciated.

About teeth and sleep...?
You are probably grinding your teeth in your sleep. You can either go and buy a mouth guard at a sporting goods store (such as Dick%26#039;s) or go to your dentist and have a mouth guard fit personally to your teeth (for the most benefit, but higher cost). This is what is recommended for the patients we see that have problems like yours.
Reply:Get yourself a mouth guard which will keep you from doing the bite down grinding thing all night long. You can also brush with Sensodyne toothpaste when your teeth have that %26quot;strange%26quot; feeling and it will go away almost immediately.
Reply:Go to the doctor or the dentist and get a bite guard. People wear them at night to protect their teeth. I clench my teeth when I%26#039;m awake. I had no idea I was doing it until my dentist told me that she could see the wear marks on my teeth. She recommended if I didn%26#039;t work on being aware of it and relaxing my jaw that I should get a bite guard.


http://www.dental-mart.com/docmoutguar.h...
Reply:Yes you are clenching your teeth unconsciously because you are subtly aware that they are sometimes banging together invoulutarily. You may be suffering from a simple mineral deficiency of potassium which is very hard to get through foods. Potassium defeciency in the body causes muscles to jerk and fire off. If you are also feeling %26quot;twitches%26quot;in your arms, legs, neck, feet, or anywhere else in your body on a regular basis you may be short of the mineral potassium. The twitches and jerks happen most of the time, but you are more aware of them when lying still in bed. Potassium is a nescessary mineral the body uses for smooth muscle responses. Your jaw is heavy with muscles and these muscles may be clenching, and chattering because of a potassium deficiency. Potassium pills can be bought at any over the counter drug store, but they do not add much, only 3% per day of what you need. Bananas, and particularly V8 vegetable juice are rich in natural potassium. V8 will yeild 34% of the daily potassium you need in a large size serving. Drink one each day, and eat bananas and rasins. It will take about 2 weeks till you see the clenching subside because the body absorbs potassium slowly and it needs to be ingested daily. I believe this may in fact solve your problem. It solved mine completely. During sleep my teeth clashed so often and so hard that I sometimes woke up with the insides of my cheeks being bit and bleeding. Potassium stopped it cold afte 2 weeks of high potassium intake. Do not ingest more than your daily 100% however. Good luck.
Reply:YOU DO HAVE A MILD FORM OF BRUXISM. THE ONLY WAY TO STOP THIS IS TI HAVE YOUR DENTIST MAKE YOU AN NTI BRUXISM APPLIANCE


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My teeth are bad and i dont know what can be done?

When i was young, i had a dentist that told me stuff when i went, then when i went back, he didnt do anything. IE. Give me a telling off for having decayed and squint teeth... saying %26quot;when this one comes out we will get u braces%26quot; then when it did come out he couldnt be bothered basically.





I grew up from the age of 9 to 25 only seeing a dentist if my life depends on it. (pain). I have had 2 teeth extracted (the molar beside each top canine) and without noticing it, i dont smile. I come accross as no sense of humour coz i dont like it... never have.





Thats just me now. Second nature.





I dont see the point in dentures, they seem massive effort and the reason i have bad teeth to begin with is coz im lazy. I dont wanna be adjustin my teeth all the time looking like mrs doubtfire.





The tooth to the right of the one that is extracted has now split but during the last extracted 8 years ago and this new problem, i had a decayed tooth....

My teeth are bad and i dont know what can be done?
If you are in the UK and not working you can see your dentist for nothing. I know a lot on here are going to give you a hard time over this, and I feel for you myself. My sincere thoughts go out to you, ten fold!


I have to go to my dentist on the 30th. I have been %26#039;dreading%26#039; this for about the last 3mths. It is a check up. We have to have them in the UK every six months. I only recently found out about this when I had to find another dentist because my other one had %26#039;archived my folder%26#039; because I hadnt seen him since 1996 or something ridiculous like that. I hadnt realised that you have to go there, make an appointment every 6mths, take up his time and an appointment that someone who needed him could have had, and you have to go in the surgery, thumbs up, and say %26#039;Alright mate, how ya doin..jus thought Id pop in and waste half an hour of your valuable time..what? no theres nothing wrong, I just wanted you to see me...%26#039; For pity%26#039;s sake, if I did that to my doctor he%26#039;d lob me off his list ... what goes on!!!!


As a youngster I had a very bad experience at the dentist which I never ever got over.


I have a tooth at the top that is at its gum level like you have, but they %26#039;crowned%26#039; it for me, and now its no problem at all. Admittedly that was after a dentist, who has since left the old surgery, had filled it over an absess and I ended up having root treatment...





I have problems with one at the moment. Its a wisdom tooth, its not long ago come through, (Im not at the usual age for wisdom teeth, Im a lot older {maybe Im thick and thats why they didnt come out til now lol}) Anyway, the dentist gave me an injection which didnt work, dug around and took most of my gum away, filled it on the gum not the tooth, now it snapped the filling and the tooth, its very sharp and is embedding itself into my face and cheek. And Im petrified of dentists but Iv have no intention of going near him til I have to on the 30th, but Im not expecting any sympathy either, but you people have to realise that just cos you arent scared or havent had %26#039;bad experinces%26#039; you are lucky, so dont be shitty to us who have had it bad where the dental flossies are concerned.
Reply:i took a pill the night before and the morning of i remeber nothing it was great and i had 9 teeth pulled . there are options out there for u if u are like me and can not handle teeth or mouth pain Report It

Reply:See a dentist more often. Brush your teeth twice daily.
Reply:I think you already know the answer to your problem----see a dentist. Only you can take care of yourself and nobody else. Be lazy to see a dentist now and you%26#039;ll regret it later why you didn%26#039;t go sooner. Then you have yourself to blame.
Reply:Please see a another dentist and keep brushing your teeth twice a day and floss your teeth, this gets rid of all the food that get stuck between your teeth.
Reply:Well, I would defiantly see a dentist about the decayed teeth and pain, but while you%26#039;re there you should ask him about Lumineers. They%26#039;re porcelain veneers that are so thin that you don%26#039;t have to get you teeth ground down or anything. I%26#039;m not sure how expensive they are, but here%26#039;s the website for more info.





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Reply:well there%26#039;s not really a cheap way about this issue- i would recommend veneers as a previous poster - i%26#039;ve seen them on the 10 years younger prgramme - they make a reallybig difference and will make you feel more confident. They may be expensive but to be honest they will sort out your confidence levels and make you smile - which is the most important thing.


I%26#039;m sure they have financial arrangment for you as well so no need to worry if you don%26#039;t have the money.


Check out some cosmetic surgery sites or even submit your name into the 10 years younger programme (this might get you a free makeover!)!
Reply:The only certain way to keep you r%26quot;choppers%26quot; is by seeing a dentist. Don%26#039;t be afraid and just do it! They can help you =)
Reply:I am 24, and I have crowded teeth bottoms and up so I am having braces! :0(


it will be for 18 month, and I will have to pay about £200/month


I am very scared and it%26#039;s a lot of money coming out of my wages, but it will sort out my confidence and I know I will be happier so I think it%26#039;s money well spend.








Anyway you sound like you need a new dentist, and brush your teeth twice daily, floss and use inter dental brush and mouthwash everyday.





Good luck.
Reply:It%26#039;s always the smartest way to consult a dentist%26#039;s advice. He knows better for your good. If your first dentist did not gave you the better advice, look for another who will give you best. Don%26#039;t do anything to your tooth or gum problem without any prescription or assistance from your dentist.





For your at-home remedy and relief for any dental problem like yours, you may use OraMD. Try it! It really works!



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Will my teeth fall out if i carry on drinking fizzy drinks??

I have some enamel erosion on my front teeth from drinking too many acidy drinks. I can see the tooth getting thinner where the drinks hit the tooth and have recently been feeling aching and sensitivity in the tooth. I brush only once a day and don%26#039;t tend to floss. I know I should brush more and floss but what i want to know is.... if the enamel on my teeth continues to thin/rot, will my teeth eventually fall out????? I also get bleeding gums....will this cause my teeth to fall out?? thanks

Will my teeth fall out if i carry on drinking fizzy drinks??
You need to go and see a dentist - yes you could eventually lose your teeth. I would cut back on the fizzy drinks to be honest. x
Reply:oh my god! pls pls stop these acidic drinks now!!!! if u continue, one day will come when u %26#039;ll have NO TEETH!!! n that day will not b far


brush twice n take healthy food as far as possible. u have to make it possible


GOOD LUCK


MY FATHER IS A DOCTOR N HE TOLD THIS TO ME
Reply:healthy lifestyle


and a good eating habits will do !
Reply:You should be brushing your teeth 2 times a day. You should cut back on the soda. Don%26#039;t forget to floss those teeth. Always brusch after eating.



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My bottom wisdom teeth are growing in. Not alot of pain but here I am with orojel. what to do?

Okay.... My wisdom teeth have been coming in for the last year or so. I look in my mouth and see both of my bottom wisdom teeth coming in. on the bottom left side is my tooth and a partial flap. From what I can see, my wisdom teeth have enough space to grow in. But... I woke up this morning not in excruciating pain, but definite discomfort. I had this same discomfort this time last year for a week or two. Is this just simply my teeth just growing in. Will the tooth grow into the flap? My teeth are growing in straight from what I can see, but here I am. I picked up some Orojel max, and it is working pretty well. I know I should see a dentist, but I am broke. Im 21, and a student. Can anyoine relate as far as having their teeth grow in and possibly no surgery? thanks.

My bottom wisdom teeth are growing in. Not alot of pain but here I am with orojel. what to do?
it is probly the tooth puching through the gums that is causing the sensitivity. The dentist will need to check them to tell if they are coming in straight or not. If they are not getting better or they feel like they are getting worse you need to make an appt. Dr.J
Reply:hmmm...all my wisdom teeth grew in without a problem at all. I know exactly what your talking about with the pain but it doesn%26#039;t last long. Try some motrin and the orajel.





BUT I did wind up getting them all pulled by the time I turned 25.



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Bad Teeth and extremely painful gums with swelling?

Well this is kind of weird but I was born and never have had enamal on my teeth and they rot easy I have had almost every tooth capped filled or something to that effect and i%26#039;m only 20. I recently moved to texas and my job does not offer dental insurance i only make 5.50 an hour and cant afford to just go now ive got a tooth that is broke to the point you can see the root and is very painful and another tooth that doing the same and my front tooth has broke. Then to top it off now the area around the broken teeth is swollen and my entire face is swollen and it is extremely painful to the point of tears to eat smile or even talk. Any one have a clue where to go to get free or cheep dental work or a place to get insurance that is really cheep or for extremely low income? and what is causing the swelling so bad?

Bad Teeth and extremely painful gums with swelling?
Check with your city%26#039;s health dept to see if they offer free dental clinics, or check to see if there are any dental schools close by to where you are.
Reply:you have to floss so your gums wont swell,


but really you have to see a dentist, get a job to pay for it, or get a job that covers dental insurance
Reply:Yea there is healthcare for those who are low income, do a web search on goverment free healthcare, low income health care dental for your state - you should be golden - Your local hospital can refer you to where to go also -- The swelling is an infection, so yea go get some antibiotics - You can go to the emergency room, they can%26#039;t refuse to help you so you can at least get some pain medication and antibiotics - plus get referred to the where to go to apply for the goverment health card or whatever its called
Reply:I%26#039;m not a dentist but you may have a case of gingivitis which can lead to rotting teeth and eventually if left untreated, teeth that will rot and fall out. You may want to check the local public health clinics in your area. They%26#039;ll treat you and your cost will depend upon how much you earn. They use what%26#039;s called a %26quot;sliding scale fee%26quot; to determine what you%26#039;ll pay. In some cases, it%26#039;ll cost you nothing.





Check the public health centers in your area. Good luck !
Reply:you can go to mexico





swelling can be caused from an abcessed tooth. you need to see a dentist or doctor soon, because people have died from infection in their teeth. be careful.





also, you can use neydent toothpaste, and ionic toothbrush and amosan



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Losing Baby Teeth?

My son%26#039;s bottom teeth are growing in uneven and they are making his back teeth push together and now my son keeps thinking he has something stuck in his teeth and now he is saying sometimes that his teeth hurt.


Has anyone else had this happen with new teeth?


Also He is 6 and hasn%26#039;t lost anymore teeth.


When do they lose there front teeth?

Losing Baby Teeth?
I don%26#039;t think it is unusual he hasn%26#039;t lost more teeth. I seem to remember there being a long time between losing the bottom and the top teeth - maybe as much as a year - and then another long period before more teeth were lost. Now, at 10, in the past month, he has lost 7 teeth! If you are concerned about the spacing and he is having pain, it may not be a bad idea to consult your dentist. Perhaps there are adult teeth coming in, or something else going on that is causing him pain. The dentist can tell a lot about what is going on by doing x-rays - ours told us our son would be losing a bunch of teeth all at once and soon, and she was right on the mark :) Good luck!
Reply:depending when he got them depends on when they will loose them...if they are all jammed in there right now %26amp; he doesn%26#039;t have many adult teeth, you may want to take him to the dentist to get some ideas. they may try a retainer to help with the comfort for him.
Reply:usually around age 6 is when they lost their front 2 teeth. Sometimes they need to be pulled. You may want to get him in sometime soon to see a dentist.
Reply:He should be losing his front teeth anytime. If he%26#039;s having a problem then you might want to take him to the dentist. If there%26#039;s not enough room for his new teeth they can probably go ahead and pull a baby tooth.
Reply:My son is almost seven and just lost his front teeth. I think that if he has pain, it would be worth checking on with a dentist. They do xrays that help you know what is coming and if they need help to get there.
Reply:Well I can only tell my tell. My son is 9 years old. He just got six baby teeth pulled at the dentist because they would not fall out on there on. He has two more teeth has to come out.


Before his next appointment in Sept or they will pull those to. Th dentist asked me your son is not a fan on pulling his own teeth. I told him no. Now I have a nephew who will pull his teeth out in a minute. It will happen soon enough on those front teeth. You know that%26#039;s usually the first ones to go.
Reply:My daughter lost her two bottom front teeth at the age of 6, almost 7. The new teeth were completely grown in before those two teeth fell out though so they were way behind. I went to the dentist and he said there is really nothing they can do about it at this point and he said in general they won%26#039;t pull baby teeth. So we just had to wait, they did fall out and the adult teeth have moved forward some but still aren%26#039;t completely in line with the rest of the teeth. The dentist said that just because they are crooked now it doesn%26#039;t mean they will be crooked forever. My friend%26#039;s son has really crooked teeth, at the age of 8 he had to wear what they referred to as an %26quot;appliance%26quot; for a few weeks, it%26#039;s all to start straightening his teeth and eventually get him ready for braces. My daughter is 7 1/2 and she just now lost one of her top front teeth, it%26#039;s been loose forever, I%26#039;m so glad it finally came out! Good Luck.
Reply:Get him to a dentist if he%26#039;s having pain. My youngest daughter%26#039;s permanent teeth came in before she lost her baby teeth and she was in agonizing pain from it because her teeth were being pushed all around. The dentist pulled 4 of her teeth and the pain was immediately relieved. He explained that some child%26#039;s teeth do not come in to the appropriate spot (misplaced) therefore they do not push out the baby teeth correctly.
Reply:You%26#039;ve got to get him in to see a dentist, so they can intervene if necessary.
Reply:Take him to the dentist.



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Getting my teeth fixed PLEASEEEE READ!!!!?

getting my teeth fixed (closing a major gap) and this is what is going to happen -





-filing down of an obstructing tooth from the bottom


-filing the crookered tooth into a V


-placing a cap on the crookered tooth


-totally filing down of a tooth that has grown on the inside of my gums (this is my adult tooth as my baby tooth is remaining at the front)


with possible numerous root canals to avoid future pain





i havent had any dental procedures before so my question is...


IS THIS GOING TO HURT?? im scared!!


and how long is it likely to last??





any help or advise is much appreciated!

Getting my teeth fixed PLEASEEEE READ!!!!?
it probably will take a while they may do it on different days and the only thing you will feel is the antistesia in the shot going into your gums SLIGHTLY but you will feel it and then the pressure on your teeth but it wont hurt like your thinking
Reply:i hope it does that might make my nipples hard and sooo excited
Reply:Let your dental professional know of your anxiety...it%26#039;s very normal to have fears since you have never been thru this before. They will give you local anesthesia...so you should feel no more than pressure



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Will my teeth go back to being straight like they were after I get my wisdom teeth pulled???

I am going to see a dentist in a couple of days to determine if I should get my wisdom teeth pulled since very recently my teeth are becoming more and more crooked and in the last 3-4 days even painful.





I%26#039;m really worried about how they are becoming crooked (it%26#039;s like the bottom front row of my teeth are %26quot;shuffling like cards%26quot;). This has only from what I have noticed started recently, like in the past few weeks. If I get my wisdom teeth pulled since my teeth haven%26#039;t been crooked for very long will they slowly go back to the way they were?





Also, how long does it take for teeth to become crooked, can it happen fast or does it take a while?





Please help!

Will my teeth go back to being straight like they were after I get my wisdom teeth pulled???
i had a tooth pulled.. it made my front teeth go forward, not back to normal.. need braces now





i hope it will be reversed for you
Reply:don%26#039;t worry because my friend pull them out she lost a lot of bold but ya it dos heart you might have to put braces
Reply:Your dentist must have seen you before deciding to extract your wisdom tooth. There must be lack of space in your jaw to accomodate your teeth in the jaw. After extraction the condition may improve or may not. Need to take measurements before any suggestion. So first remove the wisdom tooth then your dentist may decide what to do.


Good luck


DENTIST
Reply:A lot of research have shown that wisdom teeth do not cause front teeth to be crooked, n once crooked, they prob wont straighten unless with braces. Crooked teeth most likely are caused by a jaw too small to accommodate the teeth. N teeth do not move that fast.. it take quite a while. :) N braces dun hurt dat much. i had my braces out 2 mths ago n i didnt feel much pain really.. hehehe
Reply:Mine were pulled in my 20%26#039;s. Now 50%26#039;s and now my teeth are starting to drift apart.





If they bother you, have them pull them, if not, leave them. New braces now, no one can tel you%26#039;re wearing them. BUT $$$!





More the gaps, more the $$$





Then again, some older movie stars don%26#039;t want fake looking teeth so straight and white, %26quot;%26quot;its not natural they say.%26quot;%26quot;





Unless you are on a stage or in films or modeling, don%26#039;t worry about a little drift or crookedness.



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White Teeth?

I have braces and I really want white teeth


my teeth have always been yellowy so I%26#039;m working on brushing


right now im using arm and hammer extra whitening


just started so i cant really say


i cant use white strips or any whitening thing either





my friends have white teeth but a couple of my friends who have had braces have literally solid white teeth while some just like like translucent white teeth..


what is your trick for white teeth? :)

White Teeth?
You have a dentist in the family and here you are on this silly forum getting answers from some people who know pretty much nothing.....weird huh?


There are NO toothpastes that will lighten the color of your teeth. They can only remove surface stains despite all of their claims [toothpastes are considered a cosmetic item and, as such, aren%26#039;t regulated]. The only way to lighten the color is with the Whitestrips [which you can%26#039;t use with braces] or with custom dental trays and professional materials [which you can%26#039;t do with braces either]. Sooo, your best bet, until the braces are off, is to just keep your teeth clean with your toothbrush and floss and go to the dentist for regular cleanings.
Reply:Your friends probably just had their dentist do something, somekind of whitening thing on their teeth XD I forgot what%26#039;s it called, anyways try this...





6 teaspoons baking soda


1/3 teaspoon salt


4 teaspoons glycerin


15 drops peppermint or wintergreen extract





Mix together into a paste and store in a container you can get a toothbrush into. It%26#039;s very fresh tasting, though a little salty.





Hope it works...



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Having 4 Wisdom Teeth Extracted Along with 5 other teeth...?

In a little less than two weeks, I am going to be having oral surgery to have all four of my wisdom teeth removed... one has already grown out of the gums, one is still in the gums, one is impacted and one is beginning to break through. Along with having my four wisdom teeth removed, I am having the tooth next to each of my wisdom teeth removed and a tooth three away from the wisdom tooth that has already grown out of the gums... I will be under IV sedation and will have stitches that dissolve. I am wondering what my recover time may be for having so many teeth removed at the same time. And, how easy will I have to take it on talking? I am planning to have four days of recovery after the surgery from work. I work in a juvenile detention center and at times I have to raise my voice... as well as occasionally having to talk a lot. During intakes, we have a lot of paperwork to go through with a juvenile. How quickly will I be able to raise my tone and talk for extended time?

Having 4 Wisdom Teeth Extracted Along with 5 other teeth...?
With having 4 to 9 teeth extracted, recovery time will take longer than 4 days. You will be quite sore, and not able to raise your voice.


Give yourself 6 to 7 days, even with pain medications. Then re-asses how you feel.


Good luck!
Reply:I had my wisdom teeth out about 1 month ago. Under sedation you will probably go home and rest for a couple hours after. You will be so drugged up you won%26#039;t care how you feel. Most Dental Surgeons will prescribe a pain killer for you, so have a friend pick that up while you sleep. You should stay pain free for a couple days then it wears off.


Just wondering why they are removing those molars? Usually they don%26#039;t take teeth out unless they are decayed beyond belief. Check into that. Good Luck
Reply:Sounds somewhat similar to what I had done, except mine was all 4 wisdom teeth, and only 1 additional, but, close enough, I also had IV sedation.... same as you will.





Pretty much, as soon as the wounds stop bleeding you%26#039;ll be able to take the gauze out of your mouth and talk. For me, when I got home it had stopped bleeding, some have bleeding for longer, but if you do, you can also try applying a used teabag to the wound, and theres something in the tea that will help it heal.





Other than that, as long as you%26#039;re on painkillers, you should be able to talk normally without any problems. The problems come when you%26#039;re off painkillers, since youll have an extremely limited motion of your jaw, and it will hurt to move it. I would suggest trying to stretch it out as much as you can while the painkillers are working, since that will help with your range of motion. I noticed, that full range of motion in my jaw didnt come back for about a month (give or take a week), so that could limit how loud you can talk comfortably, but, it pretty much comes down to.... with painkillers (i was taking vicodin and ibuprofen) youll be fine, without, might be a month or so.
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You can get very useful info related your query from http://www.dentalcareonline.info . The website has highly useful resources on detal care. Check it out! Happy Smiling!!
Reply:Recovery time takes about three weeks for everything to heal. In about 3 or 4 days you should be able to raise your voice just fine.



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