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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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Why the pages were yellow and crinky?

It was from the past and it actually made out of paper and had pages that you had to turn... it didn't continue on its own, automatically. It was yellowed and they were used to reading from a screen. It was so fascinating what it was like in the past, and they idealized it, thinking that kids back in the days of real books and classrooms with other children must have had a lot of fun.

Theories of impression making in complete denture?

I would suggest going to and click on the subtitle "Basic Principals in Impression Taking" you will probably learn more there than any place else on the Internet you could find yourself.

Is suing my dentist for breaking my jaw a waste of time?

depends!! here is my situation. 14 weeks ago i had number 31 tooth removed due to broken crown and infection. i have no insurance so its cheaper to pull. this removal that the dentist told me would take 1 hour wound up taking 4 hours. well all went okay for the 1st 2 weeks 3rd week i felt like i had an ear infection on the same side and was still having pain. about 4-6 weeks out i began to swell on that side of my face and my jaw hard a hard lump or nodule on the side and on the bottom of extraction site. i called dentist went in and he took and xray said it was just an infection he cut it open drained it gave me antibiotic and wanted follow up in 7 days swelling went down but not the lump or nodule nor did the pain it actually increased. 7 day follow up still pain and some swelling he looked at it sad it was healing fine and gave me a different antibiotic and follow up 5 days. 5 day follow up still pain and lump/nodule dentist said i was nothing wrong with it but if i wanted to i could see an oral surgeon he suggested. i decided to go with an oral surgeon who was reputable and well known instead of dentist referral. oral surgeon did a xray and immediately said your jaw is broken in 2 places. also you possibly have now a resistant infection in the lower jaw. he immediately placed me on the strongest antibiotic and said i have 7 days in which if the antibiotic doesnt work i will be having jaw replacement surgery.!!!!! h said i have a malpractice lawsuit b/c the dentist misdiagnosed me by telling me it was only an infection and even after xraying it never said anything about jaw being broke. i almost didnt go to oral surgeon and was gonna tryand tough it out b/c i have no insurance. had i have tried to do that i would have probably died b/c of the infection spreading into my bloodstream!!

Is heat bad when wisdom teeth are removed?

Yep. Try to avoid excessive heat immediately after extractions as it may make the extraction site bleed more.

Can straight teeth be hereditary?

Yes, it is possible for straight teeth to be a part of one's genetic makeup, as can crooked teeth.

Can you lift after you have your wisdom teeth pulled?

It has to do with stress on your body --- particularly stress which would impact the oral-maxilllo facial nerves or the parathesia nerves.

This can cause bleeding and/or infection.

After any invasive surgery, one must avoid stress (for whatever length of time your doctor suggests) because stress can aggravate the surgical site.

After any invasive surgery, avoid stress --- that includes oral-maxillofacial facial surgery, such as a wisdom tooth pulled. The usual length of time is suggested at some 24 to 48 hours after surgery.

You must consult your oral surgeon and ask what he or she recommends.

In the ordinary course of things, one should not lift, push or pull anything "heavy", before the time that (your doctor/dentist) recommends.

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What medication would you use to tighten pockets in gums?

Managing gum disease is all about daily plaque control - essentially sound oral hygiene. That means, in most cases, stopping the plaque in your mouth is really in your own hands. Brush every day. Floss every day. Period. Your dentist or oral hygienist may recommend fluoride toothpaste or tartar reduction rinses. Colgate Total is approved by the FDA for helping to prevent advanced gum disease by reducing plaque and tartar.

* Dental professionals recommend oral irrigation as a great way to really clean teeth and gums. Oral irrigators get what toothbrushes and floss don't, so plaque and tartar and the resulting advanced gum disease never come back. Oral irrigators flood the mouth with a jet of water under pressure to flush offending food particles and bacteria from the mouth. From under the gum line where the infection is. It is just like a wound on your arm - you must keep it clean for it to heal. And now there's fresh evidence that advanced gum disease responds well to oral irrigators. Fairly new on the market are irrigators that attach to your shower head or your sink faucet such as Waterpik or Oral Breeze. Do not use any mouthwash that has alcohol as an ingredient.

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* Antiseptic "chip" Antibiotic gel Antibiotic micro-spheres The medication is called Chlorhexidine.

* You can find something called "Sterisol" containing Chlorhexedrine in the bottom shelves of Shopper' Drugmart or Walgreens (no, I don`t work for them). Mind you, it really only works in combination with flossing. The same red fluid is called "Hexoral" in some European countries. In the US, this is a prescription item.

* Use of any medication alone will likely be insufficient to effectively treat periodontal (gum) disease. * Effective treatment of periodontal disease is a 3-step process: 1. Correct evaluation and diagnosis by a dental professional, along with initial therapy which may include deep scaling of the root surfaces of the teeth to remove accretions, placement of local antimicrobial therapeutics, prescribing oral medications such as antibiotics or anti-collagenase meds (Periostat), and possibly surgery. 2. Effective and frequent oral hygiene procedures (brushing, flossing, rinsing, etc.) 3. Regular and frequent monitoring and maintenance procedures by your dental professional.

* There is no cure for gum disease. However, if diagnosed early, it can be effectively treated and controlled. Talk to your dental professional about the best options for you.

* Peroxide, baking soda, tetracycline. But need to consult your dentist before.

What is a high end salary for a dentist?

According to the American Dental Association, the average general dentist made over 185000 in 2004 and the average specialist made over 315000 in 2004. Depending on your specialty, it would not be uncommon for an orthodontist or oral surgeon to make 400000 a year.

Do dentists write down exactly where each cavity is on a tooth?

Yes, Dentist's record where your problem area's are. Sometimes, cavities are visual, (on the surface). Othertimes, cavities are inside your tooth. Dentist's take X-ray's of your mouth, and based on these X-ray's they can pin point exactly where your problems are.

There are 5 surfaces on a tooth, and one or more can be affected by a cavity. That is why it is very important to write down on a dental chart where the cavities are located on each tooth, and all dentists generally do it.

How do you deal with a toothache the dentist refuses to fix?

I would think that the dentist would agree, but try putting ice in a towel and wrap it around your head so that the ice is on your chin or try a heating pad.

Should wisdom teeth be removed as soon as they come out?

Wisdom teeth should be something you should get out as soon as you can, otherwise it can lead to problems with your other teeth or mouth, unless your mouth is big enough to keep them in. Your dentist can tell you if you'll need them out.

Is it normal to have a stitch connected to your cheek after having wisdom teeth extracted?

Answer stitches in cheekI had my wisdom teeth taken out a week ago all my swelling has gone down and i have the same thing there is 1 stitch in my cheek so yes im pretty sure it is normal.

How do you terminate a dentist-patient relationship in New Mexico?

how do you terminate a dentist-patient relationship in new mexico? By going to another dentist... dont forget to transfer records. There is no - relationship legalwise as long as you are curent on what you owe him.

My dentist lead me to believe I NEEDED upper implants due to bone thinness to support denture isn't that misleading?

Not necessarily. Maybe he didn't want to give you dentures if he knew they wouldn't fit right or be supported without implants. Have you had dentures before? Did you go in to his office and complain about how dentures never fit you? Implants may be the best solution and he may not want to give you a set of dentures that he knows you will be unhappy with.

Do white fillings fall out easily?

my toddler has fillings on his front teeth and they fall out every 6 months or so...with or without him hitting his face. i didnt want the silver fillings because i dont want my 3 year old having a grill, but were spending $100 every time we go to get the filling fixed. worth it...

The dentist stuck my jaw with a needle to inject novicane over a dozen times now every time i open my jaw past a certain point I'm in excruciating pain and its been almost a month what did he do?

you probably had tissue damage, but the dentist is not at fault because you had to sign or be made aware of HIPAA, it should go away but call your dentist and see what he recremends good luck and brush brush brush

My jaw was proped open too long and stretched and shoots... it hurt when I opened wide for youabout six months - it did eventually go away.

Who do you go to for tonsiliths a doctor or a dentist?

you would go to a doctor first and they'll most likely send you to a ear nose and throat specialist.

Can you smoke directly after you have your wisdom teeth extracted?

You can pack the site with moist gauze, bite down and then inhale...this will keep the clot in the tooth. You must use moist gauze for each smoke for 3 days, or 8 days for a wisdom tooth. How do I know? I am a smoker and have had two teeth pulled this month alone on separate occasions.

If you keep the hole covered with the moist gauze, your clot will stay where it needs to be :)