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Fillings Crowns and Dentures

Questions about tooth repair or replacement in the specific areas of dentures, fillings, and crowns.

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What causes black mold look on dentures?

Not cleaning them properly can cause this. Dentures have to be cleaned with a commercial denture cleaner made specifically for dentures, because regular toothpaste won't remove the types of bacteria and stains that can form and grow on dentures. Dentures also have to be cleaned thoroughly every day.

Does this pose danger when used in a denture cream?

By "this" I think you may be referring to the Zinc used in many denture creams. If so, the answer is decidedly yes. Zinc containing denture creams have recently been linked to very serious disorders such as peripheral neuropathy, a serious form of nerve damage. The law article below discusses the connection between denture cream and peripheral neuropathy in more detail and discusses side effects.

How much does it cost for a humana dental insurance At The Most Affordable Plants?

"The prices of a dental insurance company is relative to the area one lives in. In some areas, the most affordable dental plan ranges from about $79.95 a Year."

Why are my teeth so weak and keep breaking?

If you are under the age of 30 or 25 and your teeth are breaking thats quite odd, unless you have a disease or your really don't brush or care for them. It really depends on how old you really are. You can go to the dentist and they will give you medication or if it is a simple problem then you can just drink high calcium fluids/food and that should decrease the factor of breaking your teeth.

What product can you use to fix a chipped tooth on a denture?

There are several brands sold at large pharmacies. Ask if you dont see it. Dont use anything else like super glue - there are health risks.

What chemical caues you to get stain teeth?

Teeth stain can be caused by a lot of things. Usually the biggest causes are tobacco, tea, coffee, red wine, colas, and some stain can be caused by iron deposits in water. Usually these are removable with a basic dental cleaning. If the stain is intrinsic (meaning cannot be removed), then there was probably a factor in your childhood that caused the stain while the teeth were forming. Such factors are high fevers and Tetracycline (antibiotic). Environmental factors "may" cause tooth stain such as if you work around certain chemicals. You may want to bring this up to your dentist to find the cause if you believe it is chemical related and you do not use any of the products noted above.

Should a front tooth have some type of filing if it has been broken on seven year old child's permanent tooth?

Best to get it checked by a dentist. If the tooth was bumped, it may have other damage you cannot see.

Exposing different layers of the tooth can make it sensitive to temperature, or more prone to decay or tooth ache.

For the child's social development, it might also be a good idea to get it fixed.

Is there an age requirement before a dentist can give someone laughing gas?

Not really. I know a little boy and girl who are like 5 the other is 11a and they got laughing gas. I believe the requirement would be ages 3 and over.

What ct is dental gold?

Pure gold (more than 99,5 %) or gold alloys.

100 % = 24 carats

Where can you buy denture cleanser in the Philippines?

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Can your denture make you sick?

Most definitely dentures can and do make you sick. Especially if they don't fit well or maybe allergic to the chemicals in the dentures themselves. I know I can't wear mine over three hours or I will start to throw up. Don't know yet what is making me so sick but it is so intense the sickness....after they are out I feel all well again, so you tell me.

Should you keep your metal partial denture in water over night or leave it dry?

It is best to store metal partial dentures in water overnight. Normally even the metal partials have some portions that are made of pink acrylic, and these portions may become distorted if they are dried over a prolonged time or exposed to extreme heat.

Your root canal filling fell out and it looked like a piece of drill in it?

More than likely what you see is something called a post. It was placed at the completion of the root canal to stabilize the filling.

What shouldn't a dental assistant do during a biopsy?

Basically a dental assistant will only do what the dentist directs him/her to do during the procedure. Which may involve passing instruments, suction, dabbing the area, or even possibly taking the speciman and preserving it correctly. Every state is different in regards to what functions a dental assistant may perform.

What is the approximate cost for a dental crown in Tucson?

Check out Algodones Mex down by Yuma.... its a large dental center... YHE place to get anything done and alot cyheaper than the US... the dentist are US trained and certified too.

Has effergrip denture cream ever contained zinc?

It's not one of the more well-known offenders such as Fixodent. But there are a number of generics that contain/ed zinc as well. best thing is to look for the ingredients and if you cannot find them, write the company. They should respond pretty soon considering all the lawsuits currently occurring regarding zinc and denture cream. The article below lists the major brands with zinc.

What is cost of dental implants in Venezuela?

The average implant costs around $750 - $900 dollars in Venezuela