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Dentists

Doctors who treat oral problems such as tooth decay. They also help maintain your teeth to prevent oral problems.

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Different types of dentist?

  • Endodontist: Endodontists care for the inner portion of the teeth. They perform root canals and treat diseases of the pulp and nerves inside the tooth.
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon: Treat injuries and defects of the mouth and jaw; they often perform complex tooth extractions.
  • Oral Pathologist: Examine, identify, diagnose and treat diseases of the mouth.
  • Orthodontist: Design and apply corrective and supportive appliances (braces) to realign crooked teeth.
  • Pediatric Dentist: Care for infants, children, adolescents and special patients having psychological, physical or emotional problems. Thee practitioners are skilled at handling the first visit to the dentist.
  • Peridontist: Treat diseases of the soft tissue (gums) and bone that surround and support the teeth.
  • Prosthodontist: design, construct and fit replacement teeth, such as implants, bridgework and dentures.

If you have food in the holes where your wisdom teeth were will it work its way out eventually?

Some dentists don't put stitches in after removing teeth, but my dentist does and I'm glad he does because it keeps food out. Use warm salted water 3 - 4 times a day and swish around the holes and spit out but DON'T RINSE! Peroxide from your druggist is another good thing (don't need a prescription for this.) It will fizz and help bring up the food from the holes. The best would be to either rinse with water and salt, or to buy a plastic syringe from a pharmacy that you can fill with water and aim it towards the extraction holes and rinse them directly.

What are the differences between dental plaster and dental stone?

Dental Stone: Yellow, made of alpha hemihydrate, hard, used for metal work such as metal bridges etc..

Dental plaster: white, made of beta hemihydrate, soft(er).

Can you fill a wisdom teeth?

It is not impossible if the tooth has erupted into the mouth, but it is important to determine if filling a wisdom tooth is the best course of action. Often, removing a wisdom tooth is preferable to filling because the tooth may not be in a functional relationship (ie., it does not bite against another tooth). Also, wisdom teeth are often very difficult to keep clean, and the likelihood of decay re-occurring is quite high.

It is generally a matter of weighing the benefits against the risks associated with the proposed treatment. As wisdom teeth are generally not critical to maintain a healthy mouth, removal is usually the preferred treatment. A competent oral surgeon or dentist should be consulted before making the decision of how to treat a wisdom tooth.

Dentist made a hole in your tooth from side to see cavity is that fine?

No that is not okay, its like saying let me drill through your foundation to see if there is a leak!

I have had toothache for about 2 weeks now and the dentist said it could be sensitivity but it has now led to jaw ache what could this be?

Your probably in pain with a tooth cavity affecting the nerve. Your sentence is undefined. No details on what this dentist knew about the tooth previously.which tooth. your dental past,Which precise day the dentist made the sensitivity assumption and what reason it suddenly flared up due to what cause in the dentists opinion.Could be many things, but pain and swelling are a warning sign something is getting worse and deteriorating day by day.Does it emanate in one tooth.near the gums,perhaps a old filling getting loose,perhaps dental decay in more areas,etc...wish you a happy smile soon.

What does OD mean in dentistry?

An OD is a Doctor of Optometry, who is not an MD (medical doctor) but canexamine eyes for glaucoma and cataracts and prescribe glasses or contact lenses fornearsightedness

,farsightedness

and other vision problems.

When did the trend of having a gold tooth start?

It started with the Mayans drilling and placing jewels into their teeth. In modern times, Mew Yorker Eddie Plein started the trend by selling "gold grills" in his shop.

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Is it ok to have your wisdom teeth taken out while pregnant and taking iron pills?

That is up to your dentist and ob/gyn. They will both probably say to wait until the baby is born, but it's possible that they will both say it's OK for you. It is better to wait after you have given birth.

How many years does it take to be a dentist?

Generally 3 or more yrs of undergraduate education plus 4 yrs of dental school is required to graduate & become a general dentist

Why are silver tooth fillings toxic to your bodies?

Silver tooth fillings, or amalgams, are a mixture of mercury and an alloy of silver, tin, copper, and zinc. Mercury usually takes up about 50% of this mixture, thus making it toxic. There are safer alternatives, such as gold or porcelain, but these are weaker and more expensive than the conventional amalgams, so mercury is still favoured.

How long will pain last after a cavity is filled?

it will not last long it will last atleast 2 and a half hours long

How did the dentist become a brain surgeon?

He thought our grey brains needed whitening

What does it mean when the dentist says C1?

The dentist is probably referring to the appropriate shade for a filling or crown. These restorations are typically matched to the shade of adjacent teeth or restorations. C1 simply designates a specific shade on a standardized shade guide.

You had all 4 wisdom teeth cut out is it normal for only one to hurt worse than the others?

Quite often, one wisdom tooth will be more difficult to remove than the others. Yes, it is common for one to hurt post-operatively more than the others. Be aware that sometimes post-op complications set in, such as a dry socket. In any case, you should return to your surgeon if you are not beginning to feel better within 24-48 hours after the surgery.

Do horses have dentists?

Hm. Horses need their teeth 'floated' every few months. When they grind their teeth to eat, they develop sharp points and if these aren't filed down with a rasp, they can develop painful sores on their cheeks and have difficulty eating. The process of floating teeth takes specialized skill and vets are often not trained (or not willing) to do it. So yes, there are equine dentists who are specially trained and whose sole profession is to float teeth. If teeth need to be removed, however, that is usually the vet's job (although it is usually the dentist who spots the tooth that needs to be removed!) If you have a expensive horse and can afford a horse dentist then yes they do. My horse has a dentist because well I am rich. You need to have a lot of money to have a horse dentist.