I am about to go out with this great guy, but my dilemma is I am missing teeth..3 on bottom left, 3 on bottom right, and the whole right side and 1 on top of left side, this is not noticeable since they are in the back and you can't tell, and I was wondering should I tell this guy I am missing teeth or wait to see if it comes up in the future?? The reason for this is not bad hygiene, I was born with no calcium in my teeth and have very soft enamel and have a deformed jaw that grew uneven,and bc of this it has affected my teeth, my dentist when i was young told me that I would start losing my teeth after 30 years of age. And thats when I started to lose them. It really affects my self esteem and I fear that no man will care about or fall in love with me bc of it, I have insurance and work on getting them taken care of but dentures cost alot and I am a single mother. so i don't have alot of money...I need help! someone please help me out..I am a beautiful , just hate not having teeth.
Missing Teeth Unseen..... :(?
Do not worry if he really likes you he wont mind you not having some teeth so you mustn't lose your self esteem because of this!!!DON'T WORRY.IF he does he wont turn out to be a good boyfriend!Believe me
Reply:It doesn't sound like that big a deal to me.
I once dated a girl who turned out to have hair ALL OVER her butt!! So, see? Lots of people are worse off than you.....
Reply:In my opinion this is a private matter that could stay that way until the two of you get to know one another better. What if you tell him right away and then regret it later?
Another thing...if you were to tell him that you are missing teeth and why you are missing teeth and he take it poorly, well, then he is not worth your time! If he can't be understanding and excepting of such a thing...just wait until something bigger comes along at a later date.
Good luck!
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Are crocket teeth unatractive?
I am a quite pretty girl. You know - pretty skin, pretty eyes, long hair and so on. But my teeth are really crocket. They are not in line at all. My front teeth is behind the other teeth, and i also have some really ugly "wampire teeth". To be honest, My teeth are really ugly, and I know it! :( :(
But my question is: what do you think of people with crocket teeth like mine? Do you find it unatractive, if a person smiles, and shows some really crocket teeth??
Please be honest.
Are crocket teeth unatractive?
I think it's really cute. Sometimes seeing a pretty girl or cute guy and seeing him with crooked teeth is really cute. Honestly, like when they smile, sometimes I'm like,"geez, they are really pretty/cute and the crookedness makes his smile really cute." If you don't like your vampire teeth, you can always have your dentist shape them. My husband had that done and it didnt' hurt at all. Easy and fast. And having teeth "not in line" doesn't mean it's really crooked. I think it looks better if they are "not in line". The "in line" ones look like dentures or fake most of the time. Just think that everyone had different faces, shouldn't everyone have different teeth? It's more of how you rock it than how they look. I've seen ppl with NO teeth smile and have the time of their life. They don't let something as little as teeth stand in their way. BTw, I use to have braces cuz I THOUGHT they were really crooked. Now I look back at pictures and they were not bad at all! You are usually ur worse critic. Just learn accept it and rock it! Good luck! ;)
Reply:Yeah
Reply:yea it is unless u have a good personality
Reply:no.they actually look quite cute,endearing,charming and attractive on some people.if u remember to smile at the right places(conversations)nobody would mind.i know of lots of people/actresses who had crooked teeth and all said"her teeth do look cute"
teeth ,alone,do not make yr whole personality or even yr face - they are just a part of the whole package.
be happy.
Reply:you need to worry about your spelling more than
your teeth. Perhaps you can spend some time and
money on two items: your crooked teeth and school.
Both very useful investments.
Reply:i don't like my teeth either they are not crooked but i have a small space between my front teeth, it keeps me from smiling a lot even though i've never had anyone say anything mean to me about it. course people are gonna say why don't you get them fixed--if only it were that easy it takes money which i need to spend on my 3 children(i am a single mom). when i look at people i notice teeth problems but there are a lot of guys i think are good looking who have bad teeth.Personally i can look beyond unattractive teeth .If theres anyway possible to have them fixed do it.You should feel good about yourself
Reply:I try not to pay attention to such superficial things. I would not stress about it because if your teeth are all someone is looking at then they are not a true friend.
Reply:It's up to you, if they bother you and you have the means to correct them, then do so.
And the word is crooked.
Reply:Hi Lucy,
People can tell you crooked teeth don't matter all day long and you still not believe it.
The real question is what do you think of Hugh Grant? Do you think he is handsome or ugly?
He has one of the worst teeth I have ever seen and I don't think that has affected him one bit.
I would be more concerned with spelling if I were you. Reading "crocket" teeth 4 times in a row would probably cause a stronger impression on people than your teeth.
Have fun and be happy.
Reply:What really is unattractive is people who can't spell. What are crocket teeth did you mean crooked
my bird
But my question is: what do you think of people with crocket teeth like mine? Do you find it unatractive, if a person smiles, and shows some really crocket teeth??
Please be honest.
Are crocket teeth unatractive?
I think it's really cute. Sometimes seeing a pretty girl or cute guy and seeing him with crooked teeth is really cute. Honestly, like when they smile, sometimes I'm like,"geez, they are really pretty/cute and the crookedness makes his smile really cute." If you don't like your vampire teeth, you can always have your dentist shape them. My husband had that done and it didnt' hurt at all. Easy and fast. And having teeth "not in line" doesn't mean it's really crooked. I think it looks better if they are "not in line". The "in line" ones look like dentures or fake most of the time. Just think that everyone had different faces, shouldn't everyone have different teeth? It's more of how you rock it than how they look. I've seen ppl with NO teeth smile and have the time of their life. They don't let something as little as teeth stand in their way. BTw, I use to have braces cuz I THOUGHT they were really crooked. Now I look back at pictures and they were not bad at all! You are usually ur worse critic. Just learn accept it and rock it! Good luck! ;)
Reply:Yeah
Reply:yea it is unless u have a good personality
Reply:no.they actually look quite cute,endearing,charming and attractive on some people.if u remember to smile at the right places(conversations)nobody would mind.i know of lots of people/actresses who had crooked teeth and all said"her teeth do look cute"
teeth ,alone,do not make yr whole personality or even yr face - they are just a part of the whole package.
be happy.
Reply:you need to worry about your spelling more than
your teeth. Perhaps you can spend some time and
money on two items: your crooked teeth and school.
Both very useful investments.
Reply:i don't like my teeth either they are not crooked but i have a small space between my front teeth, it keeps me from smiling a lot even though i've never had anyone say anything mean to me about it. course people are gonna say why don't you get them fixed--if only it were that easy it takes money which i need to spend on my 3 children(i am a single mom). when i look at people i notice teeth problems but there are a lot of guys i think are good looking who have bad teeth.Personally i can look beyond unattractive teeth .If theres anyway possible to have them fixed do it.You should feel good about yourself
Reply:I try not to pay attention to such superficial things. I would not stress about it because if your teeth are all someone is looking at then they are not a true friend.
Reply:It's up to you, if they bother you and you have the means to correct them, then do so.
And the word is crooked.
Reply:Hi Lucy,
People can tell you crooked teeth don't matter all day long and you still not believe it.
The real question is what do you think of Hugh Grant? Do you think he is handsome or ugly?
He has one of the worst teeth I have ever seen and I don't think that has affected him one bit.
I would be more concerned with spelling if I were you. Reading "crocket" teeth 4 times in a row would probably cause a stronger impression on people than your teeth.
Have fun and be happy.
Reply:What really is unattractive is people who can't spell. What are crocket teeth did you mean crooked
my bird
My teeth are very weak?
I have lupus S.L.E and fibromyalgia. I have been told by a dentis that although lupus does not attack your teeth directly but in directly it can in the sence that you have less saliva that helps keep your mouth clean. I look after my teeth and always have but my teeth are so weak yesterday I was just biting my nail (bad habit) and my tooth broke. I am seeing the dentis today. But what want to know can the lupus or fibromyalgia make somebody's teeth this weak or why is else would my teeth be this week.
My teeth are very weak?
You are fortunate to hav a dentist who understands this connection. He is right. I've seen this a few times (3 or 4) with SLE. I am not aware of any conncetion between fibromyalgia and tooth decay.
At least he will try to work with you instead of making you feel bad. Ask about Biotene products (available OTC) for dry mouth.
Reply:It might be serious, so I'll pray for you. Good luck!
Reply:hell i dont know maybe brushin them way to much or they are rdy to come out no matter if it is a permanet tooth if it is then u will have to get a fake tooth good luck girlie
Reply:the fibromyalgia can i have it along with diabeties and my teeth are so bad. i see the dentist more now that i did 2 years ago for repairs i have to get fillings on the outside of my teeth cause a couple places are rotted and he wanted to put something there to cover it up
Reply:I too have mediocre to poor teeth. Twelve crowns (see what I mean). I also have Rheumatoid Arthritis and the ra is attacking my fingernails and toenails. I have lost 5 this past year. Teeth and nails are both made up of dentin aren't they?
I think these are all auto immune diseases.
Some years ago I snapped off my two front teeth biting into a plum. Go figure.
Reply:First, ask your dentist for advice. He is your best resource at the moment. The two diseases you mention attack the immune system which can cause a whole slew of secondary problems in the body. It seems that no one is alike when it comes to these secondary issues so prediction becomes difficult.
For example, I have Crohn's disease which is an autoimmune disease. Some of the secondary problems are arthritis, skin lesions, mouth ulcers and eye inflamation. I get the arthritis and mouth ulcers but not the other two. Some people can eat whatever they want during remission, but raw veggies would put me in the ER.
So you see, these types of diseases affect people differently. The important thing now is for you to take steps to minimize the damage done to your teeth. That's where your dentist comes in. . .
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My teeth are very weak?
You are fortunate to hav a dentist who understands this connection. He is right. I've seen this a few times (3 or 4) with SLE. I am not aware of any conncetion between fibromyalgia and tooth decay.
At least he will try to work with you instead of making you feel bad. Ask about Biotene products (available OTC) for dry mouth.
Reply:It might be serious, so I'll pray for you. Good luck!
Reply:hell i dont know maybe brushin them way to much or they are rdy to come out no matter if it is a permanet tooth if it is then u will have to get a fake tooth good luck girlie
Reply:the fibromyalgia can i have it along with diabeties and my teeth are so bad. i see the dentist more now that i did 2 years ago for repairs i have to get fillings on the outside of my teeth cause a couple places are rotted and he wanted to put something there to cover it up
Reply:I too have mediocre to poor teeth. Twelve crowns (see what I mean). I also have Rheumatoid Arthritis and the ra is attacking my fingernails and toenails. I have lost 5 this past year. Teeth and nails are both made up of dentin aren't they?
I think these are all auto immune diseases.
Some years ago I snapped off my two front teeth biting into a plum. Go figure.
Reply:First, ask your dentist for advice. He is your best resource at the moment. The two diseases you mention attack the immune system which can cause a whole slew of secondary problems in the body. It seems that no one is alike when it comes to these secondary issues so prediction becomes difficult.
For example, I have Crohn's disease which is an autoimmune disease. Some of the secondary problems are arthritis, skin lesions, mouth ulcers and eye inflamation. I get the arthritis and mouth ulcers but not the other two. Some people can eat whatever they want during remission, but raw veggies would put me in the ER.
So you see, these types of diseases affect people differently. The important thing now is for you to take steps to minimize the damage done to your teeth. That's where your dentist comes in. . .
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I hate my teeth!! When I was younger I wished they would all just fall out.?
When I was 12 I had 4 big molars pulled out and big metal fillings put in most of my teeth cuz I had cavities. My front teeth are all overlapping and crammed together. Then another 1 of my back teeth cracked in half and I had to have it pulled out. Now that I'm 15, the fillings have all turned black, some have come out and I have holes in those teeth, and my front teeth seem to be getting pretty wobbly. I can move a couple with just my tongue they're so loose. I mean they move like quite a bit real easy. The last time I went to the dentist was like about 3 years ago(when I had the last 1 pulled out) and he said I grind my teeth a lot and that's messing up my teeth. Can that make them loose too? Some of mine are so wobbly now I think they actually will fall out unless I just take them out first. We don't have dental insurance and not much money, so if it's gonna cost a lot to do whatever it probly won't be happenin. If they do fall out I can probly get some kind of fake teeth right?
I hate my teeth!! When I was younger I wished they would all just fall out.?
When you don’t have money to get the care you need:
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/finan...
http://ask.hrsa.gov/pc/
http://www.omhrc.gov/templates/browse.as...
http://www.hrsa.gov/help/default.htm
http://www.thefrugallife.com/medicalalte...
http://www.google.com/search?q=Free+Low+...
Free and low cost prescription medication:
http://www.nami.org/Template.cfm?section...
http://www.themedicineprogram.com/links....
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/facts...
Financial Assistance and Other Resources for People With Cancer:Cancer imposes heavy economic burdens on both patients and their families. For many people, a portion of medical expenses is paid by their health insurance plan. For individuals who do not have health insurance or who need financial assistance to cover health care costs, resources are available, including Government-sponsored programs and services supported by nonprofit organizations. Cancer patients and their families should discuss any concerns they may have about health care costs with their physician, medical social worker, or the business office of their hospital or clinic.
This is about FREE hospitalization, if you need it and they WILL help you!
http://www.hrsa.gov/hillburton/default.h...
Hill Burton Hotline
1-800-638-0742
(1-800-492-0359 in Maryland)
In 1946, Congress passed a law that gave hospitals, nursing homes and other health facilities grants and loans for construction and modernization. In return, they agreed to provide a reasonable volume of services to persons unable to pay and to make their services available to all persons residing in the facility’s area. The program stopped providing funds in 1997, but about 300 health care facilities nationwide are still obligated to provide free or reduced-cost care.
http://www.hrsa.gov/help/default.htm
Medicaid is for people under 65, medicare is for the seniors.
How to apply for Medicaid or medicare
http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MedicaidEligibili...
http://www.aarp.org/money/lowincomehelp/...
For information about Social Security, Medicare, and disability benefits, call the Social Security Administration at 800-772-1213.
http://www.ssa.gov/
For information about Medicaid, contact your local social service or welfare office. You can also find information about Medicare and Medicaid at www.CMS.gov
How To Pay for Mental Health Services
http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/publicati...
http://depression.about.com/cs/findadoc/...
Additional Public Benefits for Families Raising Children: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/finan...
DENTAL HELP:
Free or low cost dental care United States
http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/NR/rdonlyres/53...
http://www.raconline.org/info_guides/den...
FREE AND LOW COST DENTAL HELP FOR DENTURES , BROKEN TEETH , PAIN , ETC.
http://dental-assistance.app-sl-1.aidpag...
Need eyeglasses or eye care?
http://www.nei.nih.gov/health/financiala...
http://www.uniteforsight.org/freeclinics...
How to Get a Free or Low Cost Pap Smear, The National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program provides free or low cost Pap smears to eligible women across the country. Through this program, uninsured and impoverished women can receive Pap smears at local clinics and doctor's offices.
Here’s a list for every state:
http://cancer.about.com/od/screeningandd...
Where can I go to get free or reduced-cost prenatal care?
You can call this number if you need free birth control help, too!
Women in every state can get help to pay for medical care during their pregnancies. This prenatal care can help you have a healthy baby. Every state in the United States has a program to help. Programs give medical care, information, advice and other services important for a healthy pregnancy.
To find out about the program in your state:
· Call 1-800-311-BABY (1-800-311-2229) This toll-free telephone number will connect you to the Health Department in your area code
· For information in Spanish, call 1-800-504-7081
· Call or contact your local Health Department.
Reply:Grinding can cause tooth lose and fillings to fall out. You can get night gaurds for this at the drug store or Wal-Mart. I would go to the dentist for the wobbly teeth and see if something can be done. I recommend the Snap-On Smile it is cool. You can make your smile look like Julia Roberts! It is so cool just go to this website:
http://snaponsmile.com/
I hope this helps! I really want you to feel comfortable about your teeth everyone should!
Reply:sure u can get dentures but they are expensive and can mess up your gums.
you can also get dental implants but they are expensive also. but that also depends on the health of your gums.
if u dont dental insurance i am sure you can find dentists who will accept payment installments.
dont know where u live but in many teaching hospitals...dental students under strict supervision of dentists will do work on your teeth for free or at a very very cheap price.
dental health greatly affects the health of your body also.
so take care of yourself:) you deserve it!
Reply:Grinding your teeth can cause damage to your teeth but not make them loose.
It sounds like to me you aren't taking care of your teeth at all. When a filling come out its because more decay is in the tooth and now the filling has nothing healthy to grab onto. This isn't the fault of the dentist because if you take care of your teeth properly a filling should last 15 to 20 years if not longer.
It also sounds like to me you could possible have periodontal disease. Which is an infection in your gums, which is also really sad because you are so young. Periodontal disease is when buildup or plaque stays on your teeth and then gets under the gums. It hardens into something called calculus that eats away at the bone holding your tooth into place. Once the bone is gone you can't get it back and then the tooth will become loose until it falls out.
You really need to go to the dentist. Unfortunately it sounds like you are going to be losing some more teeth and then find away to replace them. Please start flossing every night and then brushing.
Reply:It sounds like you really, really need to see a dentist. Since you don't have insurance and finances are a problem, you and your parents should consider going to a community health center. Many, many of them across the US offer dental care. It is usually provided at little or no cost, depending on the state. http://ask.hrsa.gov/pc/
In the meantime, go to your local drugstore/pharmacy and buy a $20 night guard that you can mold yourself. If the problem is caused or even being exacerbated by bruxism (grinding), then even this will help some. It'll give you an idea of whether that's (part of) the problem.
Good luck.
Reply:Baby you are 15! You will never get as good as what God gave you. If there is not much money than your mother will qualify for MEDICAID that you apply for at your local countys state assistance program (DHS here) Since you are aminor they should pay for repairs. Sounds like you will have enough points (points of problems on a rating scale the state uses)that you will qualify for braces and other what they call cosmetic dental services.
Reply:Nighttime grinding of teeth will wear them down, sometimes very badly, but it does not make the teeth loose. It sounds like you have gum disease and this is caused by poor care of your teeth. Not brushing frequently enough or well enough, or both. It is also important to floss. Depending on the degree of the gum disease, some of the teeth that are now feeling loose may solidify themselves a bit if you get your teeth cleaned by the hygenist, all the cavities filled and you start taking much better care of your teeth. Your dentist or hygenist should show you how to massage your gums with your tooth brush...the gums are actually the most important, and we forget them. If you value saving any of your teeth at all, get to the dentist immediately. Also, keep in mind that if you are starting to use dentures now at such a young age, you can end up having more bone loss in your jaws over the years and that will make it more difficult for you to 'fit' dentures when you get older. Do everything you can to save what teeth you can right now!
Reply:you will be surprised what an orthodontist can do for your teeth .
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I hate my teeth!! When I was younger I wished they would all just fall out.?
When you don’t have money to get the care you need:
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/finan...
http://ask.hrsa.gov/pc/
http://www.omhrc.gov/templates/browse.as...
http://www.hrsa.gov/help/default.htm
http://www.thefrugallife.com/medicalalte...
http://www.google.com/search?q=Free+Low+...
Free and low cost prescription medication:
http://www.nami.org/Template.cfm?section...
http://www.themedicineprogram.com/links....
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/facts...
Financial Assistance and Other Resources for People With Cancer:Cancer imposes heavy economic burdens on both patients and their families. For many people, a portion of medical expenses is paid by their health insurance plan. For individuals who do not have health insurance or who need financial assistance to cover health care costs, resources are available, including Government-sponsored programs and services supported by nonprofit organizations. Cancer patients and their families should discuss any concerns they may have about health care costs with their physician, medical social worker, or the business office of their hospital or clinic.
This is about FREE hospitalization, if you need it and they WILL help you!
http://www.hrsa.gov/hillburton/default.h...
Hill Burton Hotline
1-800-638-0742
(1-800-492-0359 in Maryland)
In 1946, Congress passed a law that gave hospitals, nursing homes and other health facilities grants and loans for construction and modernization. In return, they agreed to provide a reasonable volume of services to persons unable to pay and to make their services available to all persons residing in the facility’s area. The program stopped providing funds in 1997, but about 300 health care facilities nationwide are still obligated to provide free or reduced-cost care.
http://www.hrsa.gov/help/default.htm
Medicaid is for people under 65, medicare is for the seniors.
How to apply for Medicaid or medicare
http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MedicaidEligibili...
http://www.aarp.org/money/lowincomehelp/...
For information about Social Security, Medicare, and disability benefits, call the Social Security Administration at 800-772-1213.
http://www.ssa.gov/
For information about Medicaid, contact your local social service or welfare office. You can also find information about Medicare and Medicaid at www.CMS.gov
How To Pay for Mental Health Services
http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/publicati...
http://depression.about.com/cs/findadoc/...
Additional Public Benefits for Families Raising Children: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/finan...
DENTAL HELP:
Free or low cost dental care United States
http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/NR/rdonlyres/53...
http://www.raconline.org/info_guides/den...
FREE AND LOW COST DENTAL HELP FOR DENTURES , BROKEN TEETH , PAIN , ETC.
http://dental-assistance.app-sl-1.aidpag...
Need eyeglasses or eye care?
http://www.nei.nih.gov/health/financiala...
http://www.uniteforsight.org/freeclinics...
How to Get a Free or Low Cost Pap Smear, The National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program provides free or low cost Pap smears to eligible women across the country. Through this program, uninsured and impoverished women can receive Pap smears at local clinics and doctor's offices.
Here’s a list for every state:
http://cancer.about.com/od/screeningandd...
Where can I go to get free or reduced-cost prenatal care?
You can call this number if you need free birth control help, too!
Women in every state can get help to pay for medical care during their pregnancies. This prenatal care can help you have a healthy baby. Every state in the United States has a program to help. Programs give medical care, information, advice and other services important for a healthy pregnancy.
To find out about the program in your state:
· Call 1-800-311-BABY (1-800-311-2229) This toll-free telephone number will connect you to the Health Department in your area code
· For information in Spanish, call 1-800-504-7081
· Call or contact your local Health Department.
Reply:Grinding can cause tooth lose and fillings to fall out. You can get night gaurds for this at the drug store or Wal-Mart. I would go to the dentist for the wobbly teeth and see if something can be done. I recommend the Snap-On Smile it is cool. You can make your smile look like Julia Roberts! It is so cool just go to this website:
http://snaponsmile.com/
I hope this helps! I really want you to feel comfortable about your teeth everyone should!
Reply:sure u can get dentures but they are expensive and can mess up your gums.
you can also get dental implants but they are expensive also. but that also depends on the health of your gums.
if u dont dental insurance i am sure you can find dentists who will accept payment installments.
dont know where u live but in many teaching hospitals...dental students under strict supervision of dentists will do work on your teeth for free or at a very very cheap price.
dental health greatly affects the health of your body also.
so take care of yourself:) you deserve it!
Reply:Grinding your teeth can cause damage to your teeth but not make them loose.
It sounds like to me you aren't taking care of your teeth at all. When a filling come out its because more decay is in the tooth and now the filling has nothing healthy to grab onto. This isn't the fault of the dentist because if you take care of your teeth properly a filling should last 15 to 20 years if not longer.
It also sounds like to me you could possible have periodontal disease. Which is an infection in your gums, which is also really sad because you are so young. Periodontal disease is when buildup or plaque stays on your teeth and then gets under the gums. It hardens into something called calculus that eats away at the bone holding your tooth into place. Once the bone is gone you can't get it back and then the tooth will become loose until it falls out.
You really need to go to the dentist. Unfortunately it sounds like you are going to be losing some more teeth and then find away to replace them. Please start flossing every night and then brushing.
Reply:It sounds like you really, really need to see a dentist. Since you don't have insurance and finances are a problem, you and your parents should consider going to a community health center. Many, many of them across the US offer dental care. It is usually provided at little or no cost, depending on the state. http://ask.hrsa.gov/pc/
In the meantime, go to your local drugstore/pharmacy and buy a $20 night guard that you can mold yourself. If the problem is caused or even being exacerbated by bruxism (grinding), then even this will help some. It'll give you an idea of whether that's (part of) the problem.
Good luck.
Reply:Baby you are 15! You will never get as good as what God gave you. If there is not much money than your mother will qualify for MEDICAID that you apply for at your local countys state assistance program (DHS here) Since you are aminor they should pay for repairs. Sounds like you will have enough points (points of problems on a rating scale the state uses)that you will qualify for braces and other what they call cosmetic dental services.
Reply:Nighttime grinding of teeth will wear them down, sometimes very badly, but it does not make the teeth loose. It sounds like you have gum disease and this is caused by poor care of your teeth. Not brushing frequently enough or well enough, or both. It is also important to floss. Depending on the degree of the gum disease, some of the teeth that are now feeling loose may solidify themselves a bit if you get your teeth cleaned by the hygenist, all the cavities filled and you start taking much better care of your teeth. Your dentist or hygenist should show you how to massage your gums with your tooth brush...the gums are actually the most important, and we forget them. If you value saving any of your teeth at all, get to the dentist immediately. Also, keep in mind that if you are starting to use dentures now at such a young age, you can end up having more bone loss in your jaws over the years and that will make it more difficult for you to 'fit' dentures when you get older. Do everything you can to save what teeth you can right now!
Reply:you will be surprised what an orthodontist can do for your teeth .
my cat
I obsess about my teeth and its all I think about?
I didn't brush my teeth alot when I was younger and I'm 17 now and I brush all of the time. I felt a slight movement in of my teeth this summer so I got really worried and I went to the dentist. I had some cavities which he filled but he didn't say anything about loose teeth. The tooth only feels like it moves when i bite down then push it with my tongue and it doesnt move all of the time, and never visibly moves. I get b/c I didnt take care of my teeth in the past i'm so worried abouti. Seriously, I think about losing my teeth 24/7 and I cant even get excited about college b/c i'm worried that i'm gonna lose some teeth. It's really taking over my life, even though none of my teeth are loose. My gums are inflamed, but he said I could fix that by brushing and flossing better. It's not like I have advanced gum disease where you have bone loss, and I havent gotten hurt or anything where my teeth could become loose that way. What can I do???
I obsess about my teeth and its all I think about?
If your dentist took xrays and you have no bone loss, then everything sounds okay in terms of gum disease. If you really feel nervous about the mobility on that one tooth, you should ask your dentist about checking the occlusion on it (Fancy dental word for the way the teeth come together). A lot of people perceive a tooth as mobile when its actually their finger or tongue that gives. On the other hand, your DDS might adjust the occlusion and make sure its not hitting in an unfavorable way. As for the general worrying...the best way to keep your teeth is check-ups, xrays, etc. Brushing the right way makes more of a difference that brushing 15 times a day. I'd rather see someone who worries about their teeth too much than the majority of people who expect their dentist to work miracles after years of neglect. Seriously though, if you think anxiety is affecting your life...talk to your physician about anti-anxiety medications. More people are on them than you'd think.
Reply:Go to the dentist and if you are a boy which I think u are cause of ur screen name, this is a habit boys have especially if you have a girlfriend it shows that u care about hygiene so that is good and go to the dentist.
Reply:when ANYTHING bothers you to the point you have described you need help to get over this. First go to your medical doctor. If you don't have one ask around for who is a good one. Then ask the doctor for help in managing this obsession. Tell the doctor everything you told us on here. Go for help so you can get your mind on college. You are ina great stage in life. You deserve to enjoy it. Best wishes.
Reply:If the dentist said your ok then your ok besides if you still don't feel good you can get a second opinion from another dentist but its probably just you don't obsess over it so much it may not be that bad at all just take care of them now for the future so that you don't freak again. You will be ok i used to be like that i started taking care of them and now i'm ok.
Reply:just pull out all your teeth now then you don't have to worry about losing them
Reply:Relax...go to the dentist...ask them about it...and have fun at college...if not you will regret it...I can't wait till I graduate...!
%26lt;3 always,
Nikeswooshgrl
family nanny
I obsess about my teeth and its all I think about?
If your dentist took xrays and you have no bone loss, then everything sounds okay in terms of gum disease. If you really feel nervous about the mobility on that one tooth, you should ask your dentist about checking the occlusion on it (Fancy dental word for the way the teeth come together). A lot of people perceive a tooth as mobile when its actually their finger or tongue that gives. On the other hand, your DDS might adjust the occlusion and make sure its not hitting in an unfavorable way. As for the general worrying...the best way to keep your teeth is check-ups, xrays, etc. Brushing the right way makes more of a difference that brushing 15 times a day. I'd rather see someone who worries about their teeth too much than the majority of people who expect their dentist to work miracles after years of neglect. Seriously though, if you think anxiety is affecting your life...talk to your physician about anti-anxiety medications. More people are on them than you'd think.
Reply:Go to the dentist and if you are a boy which I think u are cause of ur screen name, this is a habit boys have especially if you have a girlfriend it shows that u care about hygiene so that is good and go to the dentist.
Reply:when ANYTHING bothers you to the point you have described you need help to get over this. First go to your medical doctor. If you don't have one ask around for who is a good one. Then ask the doctor for help in managing this obsession. Tell the doctor everything you told us on here. Go for help so you can get your mind on college. You are ina great stage in life. You deserve to enjoy it. Best wishes.
Reply:If the dentist said your ok then your ok besides if you still don't feel good you can get a second opinion from another dentist but its probably just you don't obsess over it so much it may not be that bad at all just take care of them now for the future so that you don't freak again. You will be ok i used to be like that i started taking care of them and now i'm ok.
Reply:just pull out all your teeth now then you don't have to worry about losing them
Reply:Relax...go to the dentist...ask them about it...and have fun at college...if not you will regret it...I can't wait till I graduate...!
%26lt;3 always,
Nikeswooshgrl
family nanny
How many teeth do you have?
I am talking about permanent teeth here, if you still have baby teeth don't answer this. Apparently the average adult has 32 teeth. I only have 24 including 4 wisdom teeth, I had 4 permanent teeth removed before I got braces, so I would have had 28 teeth. Just wondering if anyone actually has 32 teeth, it seems like a lot.
How many teeth do you have?
Me personally? I have 31--I had 32 until my brother extracted my upper left wisdom tooth about 22 years ago.
Plenty of people have room for their wisdom teeth. Many do not. And it's not unusual for permanent teeth to be congenitally missing--most commonly the wisdom teeth, upper lateral incisors, and lower second premolars (you almost certainly had your first premolars removed for orthodontic treatment).
Steve Bornfeld, DDS
Reply:I have 28 teeth but my wisdom teeth still haven't appeared yet so I should have 32.
Reply:I have 32......a full set
Reply:well, there is 32 teeth... is till have a complete teeth as well as my friends so yeah there really is...it is not a lot as if it is..try this site and look why there is some 32 teeth...www.oramd.com
Reply:I have a full set of 32. Hope that helps.
Reply:28 I had my wisdom teeth out at 20 yrs old.
Reply:28. 32 if i didnt have my wisdom teeth removed
Reply:I have 24 teeth. I had four teeth extracted for braces and I did not get my wisdom teeth yet.
my dog
How many teeth do you have?
Me personally? I have 31--I had 32 until my brother extracted my upper left wisdom tooth about 22 years ago.
Plenty of people have room for their wisdom teeth. Many do not. And it's not unusual for permanent teeth to be congenitally missing--most commonly the wisdom teeth, upper lateral incisors, and lower second premolars (you almost certainly had your first premolars removed for orthodontic treatment).
Steve Bornfeld, DDS
Reply:I have 28 teeth but my wisdom teeth still haven't appeared yet so I should have 32.
Reply:I have 32......a full set
Reply:well, there is 32 teeth... is till have a complete teeth as well as my friends so yeah there really is...it is not a lot as if it is..try this site and look why there is some 32 teeth...www.oramd.com
Reply:I have a full set of 32. Hope that helps.
Reply:28 I had my wisdom teeth out at 20 yrs old.
Reply:28. 32 if i didnt have my wisdom teeth removed
Reply:I have 24 teeth. I had four teeth extracted for braces and I did not get my wisdom teeth yet.
my dog
Braces and teeth discolouration help?
i got braces a week ago and 3 days ago and they were fine for a while.The yesterday i think after eating or brushing one of my front big tooth (you know the one) on the upper jaw became really achy and sentative and hurt alot when i touched it. Then today after lunch it happened with my other front big tooth on the top jaw and now tonight they both are really sensative. Whats happened?
And also about my teeth discolouration. They are slightly yellow with bits of really white flecks on the sides of my teeth that are,whilst small, kinda unattravtive and i was wondering if is there some way to get rid of these after my braces treatment? Because yeah if im going to get straight teeth through braces im kinda thinking it wont be worth it because i will have oddly coloured teeth as a end product and it wont look any more attractive. So yeah is there a way to get white, evenly coloured teeth that is permanent? Please help =)
Braces and teeth discolouration help?
Yeah the same thing happened to me. If you have bands on it make sure it didnt fall off cause that can be the cause. You also may have been brushing to hard or maybe with the wrong brush. remember to brush with the braces brush,brush not too hard and in circularr motions. If it was the food i would lay off chomping down on the hard foods or biting reall hard take it in small steps..thats what im learning from braces:DD
As for the discoloration to make sure it isnt too stained while you have the braces and after you have to brush for 2 miuites with the proper brrrush making sure you get rid of the food and plaque in it..this is part of the cause of the yellowness. Secondly a good iddea would be a teeth whitening. Thats the only one i can think of. I will be getting this after my braces. If its too expensive or you just dont wanna do it thrrough youre dentist i reccomend nightly whitening gel and whitening strips that can be found in most drug stores. You probably wont need this till after the braces tho. It gives it an even colour and youre teeth will be looking straight and shiny! lol had to add that :P hope this helps phewph =0
Reply:I've had braces for about eight months now.
My braces went yellow after I had chicken noodles.
Because of the flavor and some days teeth just hurt, there isn't always a reason.
Also after you get you're braces off most dentists offer free teeth whitening.
Look after you're braces, the better you look after them. The sooner you get them off.
Reply:The purpose of the brace is to realign your teeth, so they are constantly under stress from the brace. So I'm afraid you will be stuck with the pain. Every time you go to have the brace adjusted it will hurt. Sorry
As for the discoloration, cut out tea and coffee and don't eat curries. Brush your teeth after every meal and floss regularly. When your brace comes off you will have pristine white teeth
Reply:Go back to your dentist they may be on to tight.
Oh and get a electric toothbrush as well it will do a better job
My grandson had to use a red dye before he brushed his teeth that way he knew if he had don't it right
Or get some sensitive toothpaste
Reply:Commercial tooth whiteners use hydrogen peroxide and are expensive and inconvenient. A cheap and natural tooth whitening home remedy uses few strawberries but certain precautions have to be taken. I found the information at http://www.aches.in/toothwhitening.html
Reply:when they remove your braces, they cut off the metal pieces which are glued onto your teeth. then they kinda grind your teeth to get rid of any left over glue which makes your teeth really smooth. then they polish your teeth to make them even smoother and to help whiten your teeth
Reply:Well for the discloration most orthodontists offer free whitening when you get your braces off. But if yours doesn't you can always go and have them bleached somewhere else. I have the same exact problem as you and my ortho just happens to be one of those places that offers it free.
You may have been brushing too hard, you could have bent the wire, or you may have loosened up a bracket. Or it could just be because the braces are doing their job. If you are really concerned you can go see your orthodontist.
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And also about my teeth discolouration. They are slightly yellow with bits of really white flecks on the sides of my teeth that are,whilst small, kinda unattravtive and i was wondering if is there some way to get rid of these after my braces treatment? Because yeah if im going to get straight teeth through braces im kinda thinking it wont be worth it because i will have oddly coloured teeth as a end product and it wont look any more attractive. So yeah is there a way to get white, evenly coloured teeth that is permanent? Please help =)
Braces and teeth discolouration help?
Yeah the same thing happened to me. If you have bands on it make sure it didnt fall off cause that can be the cause. You also may have been brushing to hard or maybe with the wrong brush. remember to brush with the braces brush,brush not too hard and in circularr motions. If it was the food i would lay off chomping down on the hard foods or biting reall hard take it in small steps..thats what im learning from braces:DD
As for the discoloration to make sure it isnt too stained while you have the braces and after you have to brush for 2 miuites with the proper brrrush making sure you get rid of the food and plaque in it..this is part of the cause of the yellowness. Secondly a good iddea would be a teeth whitening. Thats the only one i can think of. I will be getting this after my braces. If its too expensive or you just dont wanna do it thrrough youre dentist i reccomend nightly whitening gel and whitening strips that can be found in most drug stores. You probably wont need this till after the braces tho. It gives it an even colour and youre teeth will be looking straight and shiny! lol had to add that :P hope this helps phewph =0
Reply:I've had braces for about eight months now.
My braces went yellow after I had chicken noodles.
Because of the flavor and some days teeth just hurt, there isn't always a reason.
Also after you get you're braces off most dentists offer free teeth whitening.
Look after you're braces, the better you look after them. The sooner you get them off.
Reply:The purpose of the brace is to realign your teeth, so they are constantly under stress from the brace. So I'm afraid you will be stuck with the pain. Every time you go to have the brace adjusted it will hurt. Sorry
As for the discoloration, cut out tea and coffee and don't eat curries. Brush your teeth after every meal and floss regularly. When your brace comes off you will have pristine white teeth
Reply:Go back to your dentist they may be on to tight.
Oh and get a electric toothbrush as well it will do a better job
My grandson had to use a red dye before he brushed his teeth that way he knew if he had don't it right
Or get some sensitive toothpaste
Reply:Commercial tooth whiteners use hydrogen peroxide and are expensive and inconvenient. A cheap and natural tooth whitening home remedy uses few strawberries but certain precautions have to be taken. I found the information at http://www.aches.in/toothwhitening.html
Reply:when they remove your braces, they cut off the metal pieces which are glued onto your teeth. then they kinda grind your teeth to get rid of any left over glue which makes your teeth really smooth. then they polish your teeth to make them even smoother and to help whiten your teeth
Reply:Well for the discloration most orthodontists offer free whitening when you get your braces off. But if yours doesn't you can always go and have them bleached somewhere else. I have the same exact problem as you and my ortho just happens to be one of those places that offers it free.
You may have been brushing too hard, you could have bent the wire, or you may have loosened up a bracket. Or it could just be because the braces are doing their job. If you are really concerned you can go see your orthodontist.
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