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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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Terrible toothache with swelling can you take Tylenol and Motrin together?

yes i believe you can... i just got braces and i am not swelling but im taking both...ugh

What type of dentist does deep cleaning?

Periodontists, general dentists or a licensed hygienist can do it.

Periodontists are the type of dentists that specialize in the supporting structures of teeth (gums and bone), and usually have the most knowledge and experience for "deep cleanings" and any other procedure related to gums/bone/periodontal condition. However, every general dentist should be able to do a deep cleaning, since it is a normal part of dental school training. Of course dental hygienist do it every day too.

What does FAGD after a dentist's name mean?

FAGD stands for Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry. It means that they've obtained a certain amount of hours of continuing education that they've been granted the fellowship award. It is a way for some general dentists to be recognized or "stand out" from other general dentists to the public.

What home remedies can help a toothache?

rinsing with warm salt water, using dental floss to remove any food particles, taking aspirin or acetaminophen,applying a cold compress against the outside of the cheek, using clove oil (Syzygium aromaticum ) to numb the gums

Can wisdom teeth be removed if you have mono?

No, as with most surgery, it is better to be in good health so as not to risk infection and many doctors will not perform surgery when you have mono.

What is the surgery like for removal of extra impacted wisdom teeth behind wisdom teeth that are already present?

It is very unusual to have two sets of wisdom teeth - are you sure? Removal is only required if problems occur and the teeth do not erupt normally. After surgery, there is commonly pain, swelling, bruising and rarely tingling or numbness in lip, chin, tongue which us usually transient. The difficulty of the surgery depends on the position of the teeth, best assessed in the clinic and by radiography (X-Ray). Most importantly, don't worry. Wisdom tooth removal is the most common surgical procedure carried out, which means surgeons are very good at even the more difficult cases. Dr Nicholas Manning BDS Glasg MFDS (RCSEng) If you have an extra set of wisdom teeth, there are good chances that your mouth has more room for the dentist of the surgeon to work and remove them. As Dr Nicholas said, you will experience a few days of discomfort, and you will have pain killers and maybe antibiotics to take. You will have some swelling, but after a week, you will feel the discomfort much less.

Does the numbing injection that you get at the dentist for a filling decrease the effectiveness of the birth control pill?

The numbing effect lasts from 2 to 4 hours. Rarely does it last more than that, although there have been cases where the numbing effect lasted for days.

Dentist duty regarding CROWN and Implants made in CHINA without informing consumers By the law every item in US should have a label which indicated Made in ... NOT in DENTAL biz?

A Dentist is required to tell a patient where their crowns or implants are made. Not only does this protect the dentist in case of a manufacturer defect that causes substantive injury to someone but it is also required by the ADA.

Is it normal for wisdom teeth to erupt as early as during middle school?

Its not that common but it does happen. I myself and my daughter got our wisdom teeth at 12/13 years old, the normal time to get them is 17/21 years of age but you can get them earlier or later than that.

Functional matrix theory in orthodontics?

What is your question -- you merely generated a prepositional phrase ending in a question mark.

Do dentist make more money than orthodontist?

No. Dentist do a ton of different things and orthodontists do one specific thing which is straightening teeth. That's one reason why people confuse of which gets paid more.

You have to take 2-3 years to specialize as an ortho so it would just be common that they'd make more money.

Some dentists DO make more money then them, though. Just get a lot of experiance and know what your doing.

Orthodontists can make anywhere from 500,000 annually to 1,000,000 annually.

Dentists make around 142,226 annually. But remember that the more experiance you get, the more money you get.

Both jobs will increase with experiance so don't start to believe that dentists have a low salary.

Though dentists salary are pretty low COMPARED TO ORTHOS, dentists DO make a lot of money. You'll be in a comfortable state of mind without worry that your money will shorten.

(: hope it helped.

How long should you keep guaze in after having wisdom teeth removed?

WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY: You should check the first one that was put in there after about ten minutes. If lots of blood and clots are on it, put a fresh wad in and bite down for ten more minutes. Change again, and as soon as the gauze is just light pink, it's ok to remove. DO NOT RINSE YOUR MOUTH OUT. YOU DO NOT WANT TO DISLODGE THE CLOT!!!! Also, do not drink thru a straw cos the sucking action might cause the clot to be pulled out. No hot liquids either, as that will exacerbate the swelling. Sometimes the bleeding stops 10 to 20 minutes after the surgery. Other times, the bleeding can last longuer, or even start again later that day. You might wake up the next morning with some blood in your mouth as well. You should keep the gauze only a few minutes. But it is always good to have a few gauzes near you in case you need them. A wet tea bag can also replace a gauze.

You have just had all 4 wisdom teeth extracted and your question is when will you be able to smoke again?

It is not recommended to smoke, marijuana or tobacco, after having any type of surgery in your mouth that involves having a tooth extracted. After a dentist removes the tooth you will be left with a circular hole in the bone of your jaw, as your body begins to heal itself a small blood clot will form in this hole.

The suction from smoking can cause a vacuum effect on the hole where the root was and the newly formed blood clot can become dislodged. This is how dry socket occurs and it is a very painful and slow healing process.

You may be tempted to find ways around the suction part of smoking if you are desperate enough. Edibles as well as some creative ideas with straws and gravity bongs might be a safer alternative to a water bong or a joint. However there is some debate as to weather or not THC in your blood stream can effect the healing process. If you do smoke, be sure to keep the extraction point wet and covered with gauze while you smoke to lessen the effect on the area.

48 to 72 hours after the surgery is what most people agree is a safe amount of time to wait before smoking after having a tooth pulled, maybe longer if it is a wisdom tooth that had to be have the gums stitched, or multiple pulled at once. But some cases of dry socket can happen as many as 5 days after a surgery.

Good Luck and happy healing.

Does doctor patient confidentiality apply with dentists?

As far as medical records access, yes. If you're talking about the same kind of confidentiality you get with a lawyer, then no. Generally, no. A few US states include dentists in the confidentiality deal. Certainly not in Canada.

Can you smoke weed 36 hours after getting you wisdom teeth pulled?

I just got my wisdom teeth pulled as well about that long ago and was wondering the same thing, but everywhere I have looked it says a minimum of 48 hours to prevent dry socket. Sounds like 72 hours is best though....... Oh well...

How much should dentist charge to re-cement a bridge?

Since the dentist has to remove some of the old cement and prep the bridge (and natural teeth) for recementation...my dentist charges $120-130

How do I wake up from the dentist anesthesia?

Most anesthetics used by dentists do not make you sleep.

Can cavity fillings break?

yes, most "permanent" restorations only last about ten years, depending on the location and the stress that is put on it while chewing. Also if the filling was improperly placed, the margins could break down causing it to fracture or for decay to form underneath.

What is gelfoam in dentistry?

Gelfoam is a material placed in a socket where a tooth has recently been removed. It reduces pain and bleeding.