Thursday, April 16, 2009

Permanent vampire teeth?

I want to get my eye teeth capped permanently sorta like vampire teeth. I%26#039;m not doing it to have vampire teeth but the way my teeth are proporitioned, my eye teeth look short and I want longer ones. Getting vampire teeth is the closest thing I could think of to name the procedure. I don%26#039;t want long eye teeth, just long enough to be in proporition with the rest of my teeth but the length I want is probably longer than what%26#039;s considered a normal length (but I know my mouth and it would like better and not weird or freaky if they were longer than average). How can I go about doing this? How much will it cost? Thanks.

Permanent vampire teeth?
i would guess from a thousand dollars? im no dentist. you can get non professionals who alter body appearances for drastic change, and im sure they might do this. go for the dentist tho, im sure they could give you caps. although it might be expensive and a pain. my best advice. ASK THE DENTIST!
Reply:Well insurance probably wont cover it so you will have to pay for it yourself. Plus heres another bad thing if you do get your teeth like that they will wear out much faster.
Reply:i duno how much they cost and stuff but i know if you ever decide to remove them your teeth will have a dent
Reply:A lot of folks do this in the pacific northwest that are into the goth dark vampiric thing...It doesnt cost much to get, but then there is maintenance...I have heard of it costing up to $300.
Reply:here%26#039;s an idea. only a dentist who does this sort of work could answer this question. why don%26#039;t you email some in your area? also, make sure you check to see if the process is reversible, and ask about all the stuff that can go wrong. don%26#039;t screw with your teeth unless they are really messed up.



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Front teeth gap?

My teeth are perfect other then my gap, when i was younger i went to the dentist and he told me that it would eventually close as i got older.... well it didnt and now that my wisdom teeth are coming in my mouth doesnt have any room for them and my gap still isnt closing.. they are also causeing my lower teeth to be crowded in front making them twist..... i also have a slight over bite where only my front four teeth hang over my bottom ones...... i just recently went to the dentist and he said nothing about my teeth with the over bite, gap, and slightly twisting of my front bottom teeth.....he only advised me to get my wisdom teeth looked at..... SHOULD I GO TO AN ORTHRODONIC OR WHAT?

Front teeth gap?
Yes. If you are unhappy about the spacing of your teeth, you would need to see an orthodontist to correct it. Ask your dental office who they prefer and go for a consult. You will need your wisdom teeth removed prior to ortho if they are ready to be removed. If they aren%26#039;t ready then do it after ortho treatment.
Reply:Ask your dentist to refer you to an orthodontist
Reply:YEP U NEED BRACES!
Reply:Yes, you should go to an orthodontist!



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Teeth concern/Dentist question?

I have straight teeth on both my upper and bottom teeth. However, my upper row teeth have two teeths that look like two fangs aka it looks like a vampire teeth. It makes my upper teeth crooked and when I smile you can see the two pointed teeth from my mouth. I am 20 years old. :( However, I was wondering, what I should do? I know that there are braces..but those are quite expensive...I am a poor college student with little transportation, since I don%26#039;t live near a dentist area! Any suggestions, possibly?

Teeth concern/Dentist question?
You may be able to use veneers to bring these teeth into alignment however nothing in dentistry is cheap and orthodontics is ideal in your situation.



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My tooth(teeth) really hurt, what could be the problem?

I%26#039;m not realy sure which teeth hurt, I just know the pain is on the right side of my mouth, on the top, in the back. I believe it%26#039;s second to last tooth.





I would go to the dentist, But I was just at the dentist two months and had an exray the day I had my wisom teeth extracted.


I think they would have seen something on the exray if I had a cavity or something worse forming...





It sometimes becomes REALLY painful, Usually when I eat or drink something cold or frozen, and when I eat or drink something sweet. Sometimes it%26#039;s not painful, just feels sore, but sometimes it%26#039;s very painful.


My sister says she felt the same way before she found out she needs a root canal, but a root canal is a bad thing and takes a long time for your tooth to become so rotten. I doubt my tooth or teeth could have become like that in just two months.





I am also a bit embarassed to go to the dentist again in such a short period of time.





What could it be, and what should I do to alleviate the pain and soreness?

My tooth(teeth) really hurt, what could be the problem?
You COULD have a cavity forming that just started. Also check up along the gumline. You may have been brushing just a little too hard and wore away a little bit of the gum so that part of the root is exposed. Since there isn%26#039;t any enamel on the root to protect it, cold and sweet - and pain - travel more quickly to the nerve. It can send you through the roof sometimes if something catches it the wrong way. Try a toothpaste designed for sensitivity (most commonly Sensodyne, but most companies have their versions out). Put a small amount on your finger and apply it directly to the spot that%26#039;s sensitive and leave it on for a little while before you brush. Since it is localized to the one area, you don%26#039;t have to use sensitivity toothpaste all over, but it won%26#039;t hurt. It should calm down after a few treatments, but could take a couple of months. If it%26#039;s too sensitive to use a toothbrush, try a Q-tip. If you are still concerned, see a dentist. They can use a desensitizing varnish or put a filling on that area. =)
Reply:Don%26#039;t be embarrassed to go to the dentist again. Sometimes a problem can develop very quickly. Dentists are used to that. If you ignore it, it will only get worse and become more of a problem.
Reply:Use some mouthwash and stay away from all types of sugars.
Reply:You should not wait. You probably have decay (cavity) in your tooth. The decay will never get better it will only get worse, so you should go see the dentist as soon as possible. If you notice that your teeth are very sensitive to hot/cold and you have pain with pressure or biting down you might have a cavity to the nerve of your tooth and will probably need a root canal. Go to the dentist asap before it gets worse.
Reply:A lot of times, generalized pain in maxillary (upper) teeth is due to the sinus cavity. The teeth roots are close to the sinus cavity and any inflammation due to allergies, cold, sinus infection, etc can affect the roots and in turn your teeth. If it doesn%26#039;t resolve after a couple of months with OTC sinus medication get it checked out with the dentist.



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Teeth help?

I%26#039;m 16 and for the most part my teeth are white. But they have a tint of yellow near the gums. If I brush twice a day is there any chance I can have white teeth? Or once they%26#039;re yellow, they%26#039;re always yellow?





Also, my teeth are perfectly lined up except for 2. I think the dentist called them %26quot;crossed teeth%26quot; which is where the top tooth curves in and the bottom tooth beneath it curves out. He said that I could have braces if I wanted, but it wasn%26#039;t a dire emergency. I%26#039;ve been thinking about those %26quot;clear braces%26quot; but I don%26#039;t know much about them. Are they noticable? Pricey?





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Teeth help?
have them took out you will not have a prob.s them then
Reply:Get some aquafresh tooth paste and brush your teeth at a 45 degree angle at the base. Go in circles, but make sure you have a soft bristle tooth brush. They won%26#039;t be yellow forever if you bush properly. Don%26#039;t go overboard with flouride, either. They%26#039;ll cause extremely white spots on your teeth that are very noticeable.
Reply:The yellow might just be the anatomy of your teeth. Dentin is the layer underneath the enamel, the enamel is the outermost layer of your tooth. If the dentin is thick underneath the enamel your teeth will have a yellow appearance and dentin tends to be thicker toward the gumline. Dentin can%26#039;t be whitened.


As far the the braces go. they%26#039;re called invisalign, if you need minor adjustments they%26#039;re a good way to go but they do tend to be more expensive. It costs the dentist more money out of they%26#039;re pocket to get them made and they pass that cost onto you. They aren%26#039;t noticable. Shop around for a dentist that does invisalign the prices vary greatly.
Reply:Naturally, teeth are yellow to ivory even slightly gray - that%26#039;s a natural tooth color. If you%26#039;re concerned about the yellow tint near your gums, go for an exam with your dentist and mention this. It could possibly be your roots showing from recession (caused by age or agressive brushing). I would suggest trying Crest Whitestrips, and following the directions on the box. If you aren%26#039;t satisified with that, try bleaching trays from your dentist. You want to be careful with the %26quot;bleaching%26quot; material, because it can irritate your gums. Whitening procedures generally work best after a professional cleaning.


The clear braces, like invisalign or even ceramic braces are more pricier than the traditional braces. They aren%26#039;t noticeable from a comfortable distance, but if you are close up with someone, you more than likely can see them.





Good luck!



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Does teeth Whitening work?

Is there a product in the USA market that can guarantee teeth whitening?





ive been to maxodent website, yet im not sure if they are worth it http://www.teeth-whitening-sales.com/tes...





ive heard of crest white strips. does this work also? btw where is their website?





is there a natural way to whiten your teeth caused by too much drinking of iced tea? If ever i will use maxodent or crest, will this be temporary or permanent?





Does using whitening strips only whiten the front part of the teeth and not the back and side teeth?





is there a permanent way to whiten teeth? Does using any whitening products may damage your teeth?





thanks in advance.

Does teeth Whitening work?
Wow! You%26#039;ve got a lot of questions...





I whiten my teeth using products I get from the dentist. I buy either %26quot;NuGold%26quot; or %26quot;Opalescence.%26quot; (Around $40 for 3 or 4 syringes/vials)





I tried crest white strips, and then requested a refund as per crest%26#039;s guarantee. I did not notice any difference at all. But it is supposed to whiten the front and back of your teeth.





As for a homemade solution, mix hydrogen peroxide with baking soda into a paste. Brush your teeth with this (do not swallow). The mixture lasts about a week if you keep it in a tightly sealed container.
Reply:Those tooth whiteners you can buy over the counter have been known to eat away the enamel off of your teeth. It makes your teeth white yes, by eating off the front enamel. So over time you are unconsciously eroding your teeth. The best thing is a good old fashioned whitening toothpaste. But not one made overseas because they are pr oven to have a higher concentration of fluoride that also eats the enamel off.
Reply:Maxodent has 14% hydrogen peroxide, which is dentist-level.





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Brushing Teeth once a day instead of twice.?

Hi, this has been very confusing. I posted a question similar to this. My family, all of them, brush their teeth once a day with minimal teeth care, and never have cavities when they go to their checkups.





Me on the otherhand, I brush my teeth for 6 minutes morning and night. I rinse and clean my mouth after everytime I eat, and use mouthwash once at night. Yet I keep getting one cavity after another, right now I think I have 2.





I%26#039;m coming to the decision I have my mom%26#039;s sensitive teeth and brushing my teeth is causing more harm to me than good, Would anyone back up my idea of only brushing the teeth once a day? to let the Enamels of my teeth Strengthen.





This is important because I have no Dental Insurance and health bills are eating up my god damn wallet.

Brushing Teeth once a day instead of twice.?
The research has shown that a very thorough plaque removal ( long rushing and flossing) can be done once every 24 to 36 hours.


Most gumline sensitivity is actually a side effect of clenching one%26#039;s teeth while asleep. Aggressive brushing can then lead to wear at the gum line area (other things wear the area as well.)


Gentle (soft bristle), but thorough brushing and flossing is the answer. People that don%26#039;t get cavities just don%26#039;t have alot of the type of bacteria that cause them. Many people can be prone to gum disease later in life however.
Reply:I look after mine to.... Still..same problem.
Reply:it is very important to thoroughly clean your mouth every 24 hours... brushing and flossing


you might switch your mouthwash for a fluoride rinse



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Wisdom teeth. When they are emerging (or trying to), would removing another tooth to make room be a good idea?

When my wisdom teeth were coming through, I had years of intermittant pain and sore red hot gums. I had three removed when I was 25, under general anaesthetic in hospital, and a grizzly time it was, loss of sensation in my face and tongue for months. BUT, the FOURTH wisdom tooth had a tooth missing next to it, and it came through fine, and filled the gap. So now, all my sons are going through the same thing, so would it be a solution for them to have the teeth next to the wisdom teeth removed, and would a dentist agree to this? especially as these teeth have fillings anyway?

Wisdom teeth. When they are emerging (or trying to), would removing another tooth to make room be a good idea?
Hi. I%26#039;m 23. My two bottom wisdom teeth were impacted against my back teeth. As there was already a lot of decay on my molars the dentist decided to take out my back teeth. I had my last one taken out nearly 3 weeks ago. The wisdom teeth should now replace the back teeth and I should have two new pearly whites soon as there is now nothing holding them back. She said that they will come through at an angle, however, teeth are very good at positioning themselves in the right position. If not, I could always have it corrected. I was against having them out at first, but after further thought (especially about the amount of money it would cost me to keep restoring my old back teeth), I can see that it was the best idea. See what your dentist thinks.
Reply:No... Cuz when it grows, the wisdom tooth will curve when filling in
Reply:Most people have to get them extracted so you might want to get them removed before another tooth.
Reply:The best thing to do is go to a dentist, pay for the exam and x-rays, get the professional opinion, then make your decision. We can%26#039;t answer without seeing x-rays, and I doubt there are too many people here who could give you the right answer AFTER seeing your x-rays.
Reply:No, the wisdom teeth are in the back of the mouth and are hard to clean. That means they will develop cavities fairly quickly so it%26#039;s better to have them removed. Last Monday I had 2 of my wisdom teeth removed and there is nothing to it, dental procedures have evolved throughout the years and although many said I will experience a great deal of pain, bleeding, none of this happened. All I ended up was some swelling which has started to recede. Don%26#039;t remove the teeth next to the wisdom teeth, no dentist would recommend that.
Reply:Remove the wisdom teeth as they tend to rot quickly. I had mine out and had no problems.
Reply:I am not a dentist, but this is what my dentist (not orthodontist) told me. I%26#039;m 29 and have all 4 of my wisdom teeth intact. both of my brothers, and many of my friends all had theirs removed. My older brother%26#039;s were all coming in sideways, and had not broken the surface of his gums when he had his surgury. two were broken into 2 pieces to remove them, and the other two into 4 pieces. he was up and running the next day, with very minimal swelling.





when mine started coming in, i noticed %26#039;crowding%26#039; in what had otherwise been a perfect set of teeth. (no braces, lots of compliments.) I asked my dentist about having them pulled, even though they were coming in straight. he told me that their concern was that they were not coming in diagonal or sideways toward the other teeth, and that they were not causing infection. since mine were not - they remained. the crowding has stopped, but my teeth, while MOSTLY still very striaght, are not as perfect as they once were.





In your case, I would look at having their wisdom teeth removed, unless a dentist advises having the adjacent teeth pulled. I don%26#039;t figure many dentists would do this even at your request, possibly due to insurance co%26#039;s not paying for this type of prodedure? I figure a skilled surgeon should be able to do this with minimal down-time / side effects. i don%26#039;t know if this is possible, but maybe get referals from people in your area who have had good results from their operation.
Reply:From what my dentist tells me, they don%26#039;t remove wisdom teeth now, apart from when absolutely required. He told me that if there is room, the teeth will come through, if there isn%26#039;t, they wont. If the area where the tooth is trying to come through gets sore from the tooth above, they are more likely to file the tooth above down than remove it.


He may agree to remove the teeth next to the wisdom if he feels it will make a difference. Cant harm to ask?


I sympathise, because 1 of my teeth had been causing me some bother!
Reply:Isn%26#039;t this a question for your dentist. He knows the best solution.
Reply:It sound reasonable in theory but...


1. Xray the unerupted wisdom teeth - do they have long roots that will support the teeth well? At what angulation are the crowns facing? We would want them to come up quite straight. Are the roots fairly straight? Will they have large crowns , but short roots?


2. If the wisdom teeth do not come upright, then how tilted will they be? Any tilting causes a change in the eating surface, and a more likely accumulation of plaque between the tilted teeth. If they are not upright, are you prepared to have orthodontic uprighting?


It%26#039;s a bit of a risk to do it your way. You would be potentially upsetting the bite between the existing back teeth, in the hope of re-establishing a new bite using the wisdoms.


Personally, I would rather have the wisdoms removed and maintain my 2nd molars instead, unless the have been HEAVILY damaged.
Reply:Hi ya.





My name is Dee and to be honest had similar problem,had tooth beside wisdom out and now wisdom tooth coming up, was only at dentist today for other work and he said once it finally comes through he can then work with it. best of luck to ye.


I hope you have a good dentist. you can e-mail me if you like



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Teeth Problems?

hey





ive got a few cracked teeth.. at least thats what i think it is, my two bottom front teeth have lines down them, one tooth which is the worst as its the only one that hurts, has two lines :O and it hurts so bad when i just gently scrape my teeth on the top of it. what is this?





the tooth also has this white mark inside of it???





i also have brown stains between the teeth, which is spreading is this lack of flossing or decay?? anyways im going to the dentist monday for a checkup,





but could you please give me any advice on what the problems is?





Thanks!

Teeth Problems?
The brown staining could be because of the things that you are drinking such as tea for example.





The dentist will be able to try and help you figure out what all is going on.
Reply:It depends on what happened to your teeth beforehand and what your hygenal habits are.





A lack of hygiene is most likely the result, but it could also be what you ate that may have caused these problems, because what you put in your mouth will affect your hygiene for the rest of your life.





So brush up on the facts, and go see your dentist.





Good luck
Reply:If you trully had a cracked tooth, you wouldn%26#039;t be writing as you%26#039;d be in great pain because you may have biten into something that contained a piece of metal or stone.





You need your teeth cleaned for one thing, X rays to make sure that there aren%26#039;t any cavities and these things don%26#039;t hurt.





The stains could be from coffee, tea, food or cigarettes. You may have a couple of cavities that need to be filled.



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Will my wisdom teeth push my teeth closer together and close my gaps?

A person told me that when my wisdom teeth grow in they%26#039;ll fill in all the gaps in my teeth, so now I%26#039;m really curious. My teeth are like all straight in a line and I only have just a couple gaps between my teeth which arent very big. My wisdom teeth are already starting to grow in and so far I think my teeth have moved closer together. Does anybody know if the growth of wisdom teeth will push my teeth closer together and close those gaps?


(I really wanna avoid braces..)

Will my wisdom teeth push my teeth closer together and close my gaps?
yeah could. It really depends on how they are growing in. Ask your dentist.





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Reply:i havent ever heard of that
Reply:the answer is no
Reply:ok so yes they will get closer together but eventually they are going to become crowded and you are just gunna need braces ne ways that is exactly what happened to my husband! no he has one crucked tooth on the bottom
Reply:im not really sure--i work at an orthodontist but i never really thought of that.





braces do stink, i had them too. BUT you can try invisalign...if your teeth only have a couple gaps the time you had the clear retainers would be really short probably.





if your curious about teeth growth..you can go to a dentist or schedule a first appointment with an orthodontist--most..well the good ones do new patients for free..just to give you a conseltation on what a possible treatment would be. he could also answer your questions.





ive seen people with just a couple gaps who use invisalign. they swear on it over braces.





hope i helped!
Reply:Probably not unless they grow like side ways and don%26#039;t hurt like hell.
Reply:That%26#039;s possible, it%26#039;s also possible that too much crowding can occur and the end result are crooked teeth.
Reply:They can if they grown in straight and healthy, but they are more likely not to.





There are A LOT of bad things that can happen if you don%26#039;t get those teeth pulled. It%26#039;s not good to let them grow in. They collect bacteria, cause infections, and they hurt like hell! Get them pulled ASAP!
Reply:They could
Reply:i have had wisdom teeth in the past thy did not close any gaps but i did have 3 of them removed speak to your dentist there might not be any need to have them removed you might be able to live with them
Reply:Yes, I believe it is possible for this to happen, depending on the position of your wisdoms. if they are coming on horizontally, there is a greater chance that they will affect your other teeth. Your dentist can tell you whether or not you%26#039;re at risk.
Reply:Ask the dentist, it is possible. I overheard my dentist telling some teenagers mom that his wisdom teeth coming in might close up a lot of the gap from the tooth he had just pulled.
Reply:Maybe. I do know as mine came in they pushed my teeth together which were already quite tight and the front ones started to buckle backwards. They were removed before this got bad enough to need correction but the evidence they caused some sort of change was there.





I%26#039;m not so certain that I would prolong needed dental work in hopes that will fix it. Too many maybes involved and some people never get wisdoms and others it just causes more problems than they%26#039;re worth. So you might be one of the lucky few who never need to have their wisdoms pulled but I%26#039;d ask your dentist and if you don%26#039;t feel real confident about his answer get a second opinion!
Reply:i really don%26#039;t know the answer because i am not your dentist,and i am not a dentist myself. i just think that if the wisdom tooth grows diagonally, it would impact on the tooth next to it. so it may cause you teeth to move. but i think it would be long if you do not have braces and would cause awful pain. but, if the wisdom tooth grows vertically, i think it would not cause the other teeth to move.
Reply:It is likely that they will. if you have never been to the orthodontist get an appointment with them, the sooner the better. If they would have thought that your wisdoms would cause a problem with your teeth they would have had them removed don%26#039;t worry you probably wont need braces(comming from someone who had them for 5 year and her wisdom teeth out when she was 14 its not all that bad) but definitely get an ortho appointment if its bugging you.
Reply:I%26#039;m 35 years old and I have braces on because I let my wisdom teeth grow in and they crowed my mouth and made my teeth all crooked%26gt; I had braces when I was 17 and let me tell you my mom is pissed that she spent all that money.



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Missing Permanent Teeth?

Before I had a fixed bridge made at age 18, most of my bottom teeth were all baby teeth, except for each side, a tooth each at the very back. Also there was a baby tooth on the left top side. I%26#039;ve never had any permanent teeth in these areas, and I never had wisdom teeth. The dentists told me I had 16 permanent teeth that never formed, so the baby teeth were still there until I had them pulled out and had a fixed bridge to take its place.


What was the name of this dental condition called?

Missing Permanent Teeth?
%26quot;Congenitally missing teeth can occur in two variations, hypodontia and oligodontia. Hypodontia is characterized by the absence of six or fewer permanent teeth, while oligodontia is characterized by the absence of more than six permanent teeth.%26quot;





I%26#039;m missing one permanent tooth, myself, and still have the baby tooth at age 36. It%26#039;s actually larger than the tooth that would have taken its place, kind of interesting, but it makes the midpoint of my bottom teeth a little %26#039;off.%26#039;
Reply:Hypodontia or partial anodontia



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Teeth Quest?

Reader, i had a terrible accident in my front tooth. The tooth has been awhile now and is already a little fractured and turned gray. Over this summer, i plan to see the dentist to check up what he can do. Dentist visits are expensive. So it took me awhile to save money to fix my teeth all at once with braces and all that necessary.. Also, next to the death tooth is a tooth that needs filling. I have to admit i fear the dentist, cos i live in this poor country in which people more rough in business. Anyways, i read much about tooth canal, implant, crowning, and veneer. But i have no clue what they refer to. I would greatly appreciate your explanation and their process. Whats the pain i got to endure? Please be descriptive. Thank you very much.

Teeth Quest?
I%26#039;ve had a root canal, that%26#039;s were they %26quot;kill%26quot; the nerve to the tooth, shave it down to a nub and place a veneer over it. An implant is for when the tooth is extracted and they place a fake tooth in it%26#039;s place, place it into the gums. A crown is for when a filling will not be do, they shave the tooth and place like a %26quot;shell%26quot; of a tooth over the existing tooth. A veneer can be used after a root canal or placed over teeth for looks. For either, they shave down the tooth and place it over your existing teeh, like a %26quot;cap%26quot;. There is Lumineers, where they barely shave ur teeth and place the teeth over ur teeth, also for looks. These are all based on my own experiences and I%26#039;ve had all 5. But see a dentist, they can give u the best possible treatment for ur mouth. Good luck!
Reply:i don%26#039;t understand
Reply:?
Reply:hate to say it, but why don%26#039;t you google all those terms, and check out the images as well, to find out more info.





good luck
Reply:hmmm the only thing i know about any of that is that veneers are extreamly expensive. but for just one, it might be cheaper. usually people get a whole row upper and lower of them. good luck!
Reply:Maybe go to see the dentist for a pre-visit and have him/her explain it. Then, if you feel comfortable- go get that death tooth fixed girl;)
Reply:God I hate tooth Problems and dentists, cause I have had lots. but at least The one I have now, gives good drugs while working on me.





Root Canal, is when the dentist removes the nerve from the tooth, and when it is gone the tooth is dead and can%26#039;t hurt you in the future, he drills a hole in the tooth and extracts the nerve with a screw like needle, ...with freezing it doesn%26#039;t hurt much. (i hate the tooth drilling part) When he has the nerve out, he packs the canal with painkiller and antibiotics and puts on a filling to seal the hole.





An implant is an expensive way to replace an unsound tooth or to anchor a set of bridges. The unsound tooth is removed, a hole is drilled into the jawbone, a metal post is crewed into the hole, and a temporary tooth (bridge) is put on til the post has joined chemically with the bone, (a couple of months) then the temporary is taken off and a ceramic tooth attaches to the post (they make the tooth the same shade as your other teeth.) Now you have a permanent new tooth.





Crowns are when you have lost most or all of the top surface of a tooth, the dentist prepares the surface (gets rid of bad material) and makes a mold of the tooth,


And a Crown, Like a bottle cap, especially made to fit your tooth is made at a lab, You go in another time, they cement it to your tooth and adjust for proper biting and your finished.





Veneers are a cosmetic way of resurfacing the seen part of the tooth. Look in the mirror, smile, what you see is what gets the veneer. It is like getting fake fingernails glued on, but more permanent.





Pain for any work usually is controlled with freezing, But for implants they will usually dope you up with special drugs.





Fear may be a problem if you are like me.The drugs sure help me.




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Wisdom teeth and braces pissing me off?

Looking at the answers on this site, just about everyone with braces has had wisdom teeth removed.





I specifically told the dentist about a month ago that I do not want wisdom teeth removed and when he looked at my wisdom tooth, he said no problem it was growing out fine.





My problem I have now is that I will have to go through with the braces because I got 2 bicuspids removed 2 days ago and am getting 2 more removed on Thursday.





Should I ask the dentist to check my wisdom tooth once more to see if it will be fine or is it not necessary? I mean it grew out a little more since he last checked it but not so much that he would have changed his mind about whether or not is should be removed.





Also if the wisdom teeth are not removed if he says that it has to go, will that make any difference? My parents are both docs and they do not want my wisdom teeth removed, saying it is the hardest teeth to remove.

Wisdom teeth and braces pissing me off?
An apology to your parents, but physicians have very little knowledge of teeth. Just because they wouldn%26#039;t want teeth out doesn%26#039;t mean it%26#039;s the proper decision.





You are right that most orthodontic patients have their wisdom teeth removed; in fact about 75% do. However, you are having bicuspids removed and you said that your wisdom teeth have already started to erupt.





By having the other teeth out, the wisdom teeth have a good chance of erupting properly because all of the teeth will advance toward the front of the mouth and they will have mmore room. It is normal for teeth to move mesially anyway, and the orthodontist will guide the teeth in this direction.





Believe me, they will be monitoring eruption of the wisdom teeth since it affects orthodontics. If your dentist says it should be fine, trust him.



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I have bad teeth and I just want to have them all pulled out. Should I have it done?

I just turned 18 and I haven%26#039;t been to a dentist since I was 12. That%26#039;s when I had 6 of my back teeth pulled out. I had 4 back teeth pulled out before that so I have 10 teeth missing already. The teeth I have left all have cavities in them and a couple are broken. I know it will cost way more than I have to get them fixed and I really don%26#039;t want them fixed. I%26#039;d really rather just have them all pulled out. I had all of my first teeth pulled out when I was 4 cuz they were all rotten and I didn%26#039;t have any teeth at all for a couple of years so I what that%26#039;s like. It%26#039;s not nearly as bad as having ugly teeth that give you problems all the time. My mom hasn%26#039;t had any teeth for years and I%26#039;d much rather go toothless or maybe get false teeth later on than go on like this. I don%26#039;t have insurance so I%26#039;ll have pay when I go. I just want them all out as soon as I can get it done even if I have to go toothless. My mom found a dentist with reasonable rates that will do it for me. Should I go for it?

I have bad teeth and I just want to have them all pulled out. Should I have it done?
Go for it! Your boyfriend will love you for it!!!
Reply:NO!!! that person has no idea what their talking about...you need to have teeth to get veneers anyways! Trust me you want to keep as many teeth as you possible can! I know you said your already missing 10 teeth but beleive me you want to keep the ones you have left. With a partial, some of your biting efficiency stays the same. If you have all of your teeth pulled then you will need a denture and they have a 14%!!!! biting efficiency!!! That means that if you like steak and sandwiches...say goodbye! It will take a lot more money to fix your teeth than to take them out but its worth it!!! You are young and your teeth are very important. You dont want to go to bed with your sweety and say %26quot;oh hold on let me take out my teeth first%26quot; thats disguisting!!! There are dental clinics in every county that will help you if you have no insurance...just contact your health dept.!!!! Good luck!!!
Reply:If I was you I would go for it. I did the same thing soon as I got out of school cuz I had really bad teeth my whole life too. You%26#039;re right about it not being so bad without teeth. A lot of my family has no teeth or false teeth and they don%26#039;t have problems. I haven%26#039;t had any teeth for 3 years now and I feel better without them. I think my bad teeth were making me sick. Hope everything goes good for you when you do get them out.
Reply:If you%26#039;re really sure that%26#039;s what you want I%26#039;d go for it. But be sure cuz once your teeth are gone you%26#039;ll never get anymore. I had all of mine out and I think it was the best thing I ever done cuz mine were bad too. I guess by what you say you kinda know what it%26#039;s like to have no teeth already, and if you%26#039;re ok with that I%26#039;d say go for it.
Reply:Go for it! Like H_bomb says your bf will love you for it. Some guys might be turned off about it, but I bet you%26#039;ll be really surprised by how many really hot guys like it a lot. I had all mine pulled over 10 years ago when I was still in high school and I had no teeth ever since. I never been sorry I did it. My husband has never seen me with teeth because we didn%26#039;t meet til I was 17 and I had no teeth for a couple years by then. He has always liked my smile. :-)
Reply:keep any savable tooth no artificial tooth is good as natural what ever it made of
Reply:If I was you I%26#039;d go for it. If your teeth are bad enough that the dentist is willing to pull them all then they can%26#039;t be that great, probly not worth trying to save in the long run. Just get them out and then save up for new teeth, unless you don%26#039;t mind not having any. I know a lot of people get along just fine without teeth. Your mom is a perfect example. My wife had all hers out when she was a little younger than you are and she%26#039;s never had a problem. I had mine out when I was your age and had no problems either, except when I had to replace my dentures once cuz they were wore out.
Reply:Why don%26#039;t you get an appointment for an exam and xrays of what you have left first, then have a consultation appointment with the dentist.





He%26#039;ll recommend some options for you and you can decide for yourself.





Good luck.
Reply:you%26#039;re just 18 years old. adult teeth are 32 in all, so losing 10 leaves you 22 natural teeth. if you say that some of them are broken or have cavities, hey! why would you want them pulled out? they%26#039;re still savable! since your mom found a dentist with reasonable rates, why stick with old school? ask the dentist for other options aside from having them pulled out.
Reply:Have you heard of a toothbrush? At your age, you shouldnt have lost any teeth!!





A cavity or two is ok, but 10 teeth? OMG!! Beat your parents for not taking responsibility!
Reply:Yeah don%26#039;t listen to the first person. You should not pull all of your teeth out. You should consult a dentist and try to come up with some sort of payment plan to have your teeth fixed. There is nothing more unattractive then a person with no teeth or bad teeth. Teeth are very important to the outside appearance. If you don%26#039;t care about your appearance, then that%26#039;s another story.
Reply:Leave your teeth dont pull them!no more sets of teeth!If you have any cavities fill them.Bad teeth vaneers or crowns!SEE there are many posible solutiions!!!NO PULLING!!!!


FILLINGS AND CROWNS=MODERATE PAIN


TOOTH EXTRACTION=GREAT PAIN!!!


Hope you change your mind:)
Reply:You should not have all of your teeth removed unless there is not other option. You should find a dentist that will work out a plan to fix your remaining teeth and a payment plan. You do need your teeth. You need them for eating most foods and you also need them to maintain your jawbone. People who have false teeth lose bone in their jaw and many eventually have insufficient bone to support false teeth. It also deforms your appearance. Tooth disease can have a negative affect on your general health, so you should work on this as soon as possible. If you live near a dental school you may be able to find low cost dental care at their student clinic. I urge you not to choose toothless. Once they%26#039;re gone you never get to choose again.
Reply:I am sorry you have had so much dental trouble. Please reconsider before you get dentures. A good portion of your taste involves the palatal tissue. The taste of all your food will change, you will add more salt to enhance the flavor and it could be a detriment to your health. Also the arches of bone that support the dentures will slowly deteriorate over the years. Somewhere down the road you won%26#039;t even be able to keep a denture in your mouth, it will flop all over. Just think about trying to eat an apple or carrots... any crispy vegetable or fruit. You%26#039;ll go to a softer diet and again, the health is compromised. Studies have shown, those who have dentures usually have a shorter life span. Try to fix what you have, get some partials or later when you have a career and can afford it, get some implants. There are so many things that can be done now to enhance your smile, don%26#039;t give up on those teeth! Good luck.
Reply:A reputable dentist would not pull out your teeth if he/she felt that they can be saved. Bad teeth can cause infection all through your body. No teeth or dentures will limit what you can eat. You need to talk in length with a good dentist. Get answers regarding a good dentist from your friends. Do not put this off any longer as you could develop other health issues.
Reply:If you dont mind having no teeth then go ahead, and maybe down the line you can get you some false teeth.
Reply:God! at 18 all your teeth have gone. very bad. repairing teeth is not very comfortable. One of my teeth was removed. The dentist said he will put a replacement. I agreed and gave him a hefty sum. Then he ground the nearby two teeth and fixed a %26#039;bridge%26#039; , a false teeth. Now my two good tooth are spoiled in that process. So be careful about repairing.
Reply:no
Reply:It would probably be better for you to have them all pulled out and get dental venears.



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Teeth effects bands?

if you have used the teeth effects bands, i want honest and experienced answers only, please. i am trying to get rid of a gap between my front two teeth and i want to know how well they work. are they permanent, and if not how long will my teeth start to open? how long will they go completely all the way? will they make gaps in between the teeth next to my two front teeth or anywhere else in my mouth? if so, how big will they be? sorry, i just want answers before i spend my money. an have they made anyone%26#039;s teeth fall out?

Teeth effects bands?
I guess I%26#039;m one of the only people out there who were crazy enough to try them out, because I%26#039;ve already answered a couple of other questions related to the ToothGap Teeth Effects Bands... I don%26#039;t mind letting you know about my experience though...





Well, they were delievered quickly, and they were inexpensive..about 20 bucks...I%26#039;m not sure if that promotion is still on though...


I have one gap between my two front teeth, and two tiny gaps on my bottom row, which I hate more than the top one. Anyhow, when you first start using that bands, it KILLS. I consider myself to have a really good threshold for pain, but often when I wore them to bed, I would either wake up and tear them out, pull them off in my sleep, not be able to sleep....once I took advil, and I am someone that hates taking drugs. Your teeth and gums become very very sensitive. Just taping on my teeth would send a terrible sharp pain straight through the tooth and gums. It becomes very very difficult to eat; you can%26#039;t bite at all with whichever teeth your using the bands on, especially if they are you incisors.


Okay...well...I%26#039;ll answer your questions now. Um, when I was able to bear the bands ( it eases up after a few days, though it%26#039;s still tough to eat) (sometimes I%26#039;d wear two at a time), I would say my tiny gaps took about a week to close. I loved it, and was close to swear by the product. As for the dominant gap between my two front teeth (let%26#039;s say it%26#039;s about 2-2.5 mm), it was about 50% closed when I decided to stop using them, it probably would have closed completely in a total of 2 weeks.


However...


Every time I brushed my teeth, about 80% - 90 % of the progress would be erased, and the gaps would just open up again, with ease. If I forgot to put them on at night, or if I was out on the road and they broke and I couldn%26#039;t replace it...they start to open again. That website lies. You%26#039;d need to wear them your entire life to keep the gap closed...which is logical, considering how quick of a solution this product claims to be.


As for my bottom row, no, it didn%26#039;t cause spaces on either sides of the band, but yes, as for my two front teeth, it did. I already had a small space between my left front tooth and the incisor beside it, and by wearing the bands, it made that space bigger, and much more obvious. It%26#039;s been months since I%26#039;ve used them, and that space hasn%26#039;t gone back to normal. It about equal to the gap between my two front teeth, though thanks to where it is, it doesn%26#039;t bother me too much. There were a few reasons why I decided quitting the program, including the possible dangers it was doing to my oral health, but I was also really concerned that if I had stopped treatment, my gaps would open up bigger than what they were originally.


It most definitely isn%26#039;t permanent by any means.


And no, lol, if you%26#039;ve got healthy teeth, it shouldn%26#039;t make your teeth fall out. (lol though I worried a bit about that too, and even had a dream about it happening lol)





To make a long story short, I most definitely would not reccomend them.


If you google the product *which you probably have already* you may be able to find some other not so pleasant testimonials. That website of theirs looks very cheap and biased, doesn%26#039;t it?


My only suggestion would be, if you really are uncomfortable with your teeth, to talk to a dentist, and think about more legitimate solutions.... though of course, more expensive.


Every now ang again when I find little extra bands around, I put them on my tiny lower gaps to tight them up a bit, but.... I don%26#039;t take it seriously. I probably shouldn%26#039;t even do that, because which your teeth moving back and forth, back and forth...they even get a bit wobbly. Just a bit.


If you still decide to purchase the product...just be careful, and read up a bit more on sources unrelated to the website. Don%26#039;t depend on it though, it%26#039;s best use would be for a temporary shaping of your smile.





Hope this helps...Good luck and God Bless.
Reply:Ok first off I wouldn%26#039;t really buy something off the TV or internet to fix your teeth. If you are trying fix your gap I suggest going to a good dentist. It%26#039;s not a bad experience trust a girl that had to get all of her teeth pulled. They will probably suggest a retainer most aren%26#039;t that bad and you can barely tell someone is wearing them they normally take 6months to a year to get really good results the other thing is you can look into is veneers they normally help with the gap as well.. if you don%26#039;t have a deformity where you teeth bulge out and what not that might be your best bet..





All they are, are little caps on your teeth that will close the gap because they are slightly bigger than your actual teeth. These also help with discoloration of your teeth. Hope this helps.. I personally just don%26#039;t trust ads on the internet because several of them are bogus especially when these BANDS are literally clear rubber bands.. I would not suggest them
Reply:good question, really! -- jas



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Sensitive teeth......what is it?

my two front teeth are super sensitive to cold and hot things that i eat.


if i eat something cold then its like a shocking pain to my front teeth and if i eat that cold item long enough its like my teeth have to warm up before they stop hurting from it.


I have gone to the dentist on regular occasions and she cannot see anything wrong with them. she took x-rays and everything.


she thought a full dental cleaning would help but it didnt.


I have had the back of one of my front teeth worked on before but all this pain did not start until recently and that was years ago when they worked on those teeth.


what could it be?


and i was wondering do those tooth pastes that say they are for sensitive teeth really work?





any suggestions may help.

Sensitive teeth......what is it?
The toothpastes do work for me. Mine only became sensitive a few years ago, and I think it%26#039;s just one of those little quirks people have to live with. Get the sensitive toothpaste, i%26#039;m sure you will see a difference!



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Tooth sensitivity after Wisdom Teeth Removal?

I got all 4 impacted wisdom teeth removed 3.5 weeks ago. When I bite down slightly, my four back teeth are still a bit sensitive, especially the bottom ones. I can even feel it be slightly sensitive if I scrape off food on the surface of the tooth on the bottom left. Is this normal?





I just figured since my teeth were impacted and the surgery was difficulty that the teeth just need time for the roots to be settled again. Is this the case? HELP!

Tooth sensitivity after Wisdom Teeth Removal?
Yes, you are right, there are so many nerves there it takes a good 4 to 6 weeks for some people to heal and not feel any more pain. Everyone is different.


You should try take regualr low dose analgesia, something you are not allergic to of course. At night, try something a little stronger so you can sleep.


When you eat, try to eat softer foods or just drink some healthy shakes or smoothies til it all settles.


You can buy some soothing gels from the chemist or supermarket, but read the directions on them as some contain blood thinner as a main ingrediant and can promote bleeding of the gum. Just askt he Pharmacist for advice, it is free and there to use :)
Reply:Shouldn%26#039;t you ask the dentist that took out your teeth ???
Reply:i had all 4 of mine removed as well. just like you said they are a little over sensitive a while after surgery. with time i think the sensitivity decreased. for me, i noticed that after my extraction that if metal touched my teeth, they would almost sting. but that went a way too.
Reply:See a dentist!





For a very good article on wisdom teeth, visit:





http://www.san-diego-dentist.us/san-dieg...





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http://san-diego-dentists.blogspot.com


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Reply:Healing may very well be the answer, but you should check make a post op appt to make sure.



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Teeth Cleaning turned teeth yellow?

I have always had naturally white teeth, never had a problem with them. I recently went to a dentist, and he said that I had beautiful white teeth. A couple of weeks later, that dentist retired, but I went back to the same clinic for a cleaning. It was a new (young) dentist who thought that my teeth needed tons of work. When I got home, I looked in the mirror expecting to see even whiter teeth, but they were yellow! They have been yellow ever since that day, and it won%26#039;t come off. What would have caused this and how can I get my white teeth back???

Teeth Cleaning turned teeth yellow?
Maybe he added fluoride varnish, which looks yellow. It brushes off before long.
Reply:try rubbing strawberries on your teeth
Reply:You go back to the dentist, tell them what they did was unacceptable and that they need to fix it.
Reply:not mixed proply or sumin i dunno,





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say do i look grate with yello teeth?!!! FOOL
Reply:Some toothpastes claim to whiten teeth. There%26#039;s nothing wrong with using whitening toothpastes as long as they also contain fluoride and ingredients that fight plaque and tartar. Log on to http://tipsfromruby-teethcare.blogspot.c... tips to have sparkle on your teeth and keep them in good.



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What does losing your teeth in a dream mean?

I was wondering if anyone knew what loosing your teeth in a dream mean. I have been having them alot and im not stressed about anything at least i dont think. to be specific my dreams are different sometimes. Sometimes in my dreams the teeth just fall out out of nowhere, sometimes my dreams consist of me purposely putting my bottom row of teeth over the top row of my teeth and bite down as hard as i can until my teeth crack out of my jaw and then i spit them out. While im cracking my teeth too i may also add that im not controlling it. its not like i want to do it in my dreams its like my body is doing it and i want to stop and i dont know how. i may also add that i can actually feel the pain, the before pain too like when in inhale a whole bunch of air goes in my gums and it hurts and i can feel my teeth loose in my gums. The most recent was not about me losing my teeth but about me having black charcoal teeth but that was just once. all the other times involve my teeth falling out

What does losing your teeth in a dream mean?
From what I understand, it means that you could be having problems with your teeth that should be checked out.
Reply:people whom dream of tooth loss are in fear of losing control of their lives// meaning stability or being insecure....
Reply:It is very common. in The Interpretation of Dreams, Freud named it as one of the four %26quot;typical dreams,%26quot; along with %26quot;falling from a height, ... flying, and embarrassment because one is naked or scantily clad.%26quot;


falling teeth can denote a weak area in trying to get a grip on life. You are vulnerable to not chewing or digesting your problems or concerns without the aid or a tool of some kind that can make you strong enough to face the real problem(s) at hand and attempt to get to the bottom of it.


We lose our %26quot;baby teeth%26quot; to make room for adult teeth, this is about becoming independent and/or perhaps a need to become more mature or growing up.


or, possibly, the dreams are a manifestation of bruxism (%26quot;the habitual, involuntary grinding or clenching of the teeth, usually during sleep%26quot;). I know I do this while I sleep. Perhaps you do too.
Reply:Not sure what it means but I sometimes have dreams that my teeth are crumbling in my mouth. And It totally grosses me out. Maybe it is our subconsious telling us its time to go to the dentist for a cleaning or some fillings.?!
Reply:hi.I%26#039;m not too sure about the meaning of your dreams as it is too complicated. as my understanding as it even had happen to me! whenever I dreamt losing my teeth, in few days or weeks I will received the sad news- someone I knew passed away... I am sorry if this anwers hurt you.
Reply:It has something to do with fearing that you%26#039;ll lose control in your life.


Those are some of the worst dreams, everrr



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Baby teeth?

Okay, I have a 14 week old puppy and she is teething (and it hurts, because she%26#039;s teething on me) My question is: the teeth she%26#039;s getting in- are they her baby teeth or her perminent teeth? Because babies teeth when they%26#039;re cutting their baby teeth, and then they get adult teeth about 8 years later. And if they are baby teeth, will she go through another teething phase? And how long does teething last?

Baby teeth?
If she is teething she is getting her adult teeth and her baby teeth should fall out. Depending on the dog it could take between 2 weeks and a month for the dog to have all baby teeth gone and adult ones growing in. It seems a little early for the pup to be teething but keep a look out and soon you will find little puppy teeth all around your house. I found 5 total when my pup was teething.
Reply:nope the next teeth she is getting now are permanent .
Reply:These are her adult teeth. A puppy cuts baby teeth around 2-3 weeks. Teething will last as long as the puppy feels is necessary. I suggest getting some good chew toys for her, so your hand stays in one piece :)
Reply:Those are adult teeth coming in. You can get a icey bone from a good pet store. You run it under water and freeze it. It helps their little gums. You can also check at the pet store for other items to help with the discomfort.



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Teeth problems, any advice?

Hey all





for months ive been getting pain when i bite down on my tooth, but it quickly dissappears when i stop, so i finally decided to look it up on thr internet, andfound out it was cracked tooth, and i can also see the lines down the tooth where the pain is, also i can see a few lines down a few more of my teeth which dont hurt? only that one does, its the bottom front tooth and the crack looks very deep. also ive noticed i got brown stains between some of my teeth, and a slight chip on one.


i should get a dentists appointment sometime within next week,


but does anyone know what treatment would have to be done to fix these problems? its extraction what worrys me lol :D

Teeth problems, any advice?
Because there are many different types of cracked teeth,the treatment and outcome for your tooth depends on the type,location, and severity of the crack.
Reply:Go see a Dentist.
Reply:While eating popcorn I cracked a tooth on a kernal. Yes, it called for an extraction. At the time, the oral surgeon said he never allowed his children to eat popcorn for that very reason. The extraction was done in a very few seconds and there was no pain, just the pressure from the oral surgeon. There was a lot of bleeding though, and I had to keep repacking that area with gauze. Your dentist might want to bond that chipped tooth or crown it.
Reply:You should definitely go to the dentist. Sounds like you are probably going to need to have a lot dental work done. You should go every 6 months - they can help you prevent these problems from happening in the first place.
Reply:get a root canal i did it doesnt hurt it just stings when they stick you with a needle in the jaw 4 times or 2 i cant remember dont worry they numd you first!!
Reply:it depends on how far down the fracture (crack) goes , if it is above the gum line the dentist should be able to remove that small part and build the tooth up, but if it is below the gum level i am afaird that u are probably looking at an extraction, but seeing the dentist is the best opiton as it is impossible to say without looking intra orally ( in ure mouth )


good luck,
Reply:why did you bite your tooth?
Reply:EXTRACTIONS





Extractions have to be done well. Normally they pull a tooth out, stick a piece of gauze in there and say bite on it. After the tooth is removed, the socket has to be completely cleaned so that complete healing can occur. If tissue such as torn pieces of ligaments or periosteum is left in the socket and covers the bone, the bone will tend to heal over the top, leaving a hole in the bone, and new bone cannot form. This hole can persist for the rest of the patient%26#039;s life. It is a chronic infection that is called an alveolar cavitational osteopathosis or cavitation. This means that there is an infected cavity in the bone. These bone infections are only now being seriously researched. If they are fairly easy to prevent by proper socket cleaning, why is this not being done? But many if not most dentists have never heard of cavitations.








CAVITATIONS





A cavitation is an unhealed hole in the jawbone caused by an extracted tooth [or a root canal or an injury to a tooth]. Since wisdom teeth are the most commonly extracted teeth, most cavitations are found in the wisdom tooth sites. Please see the graphic and photo below to get a glimpse of what may be in your mouth and the effects it is having. The photo and diagram demonstrate the destructive and pathologic consequence of a routine tooth extraction. Dentists are taught in dental school that once they pull a tooth, the patient%26#039;s body heals the resulting hole in the jawbone. However, approximately 95% of all tooth extractions result in a pathologic defect called a cavitation. The tooth is attached to the jawbone by a periodontal ligament which is comprised of %26quot;jillions%26quot; of microscopic fibers. One end of each fiber is attached to the jawbone and the other end of the fiber is attached to the tooth root. When a tooth is extracted, the fibers break midway between the root and the bone. This leaves the socket (the area where the root was anchored in the bone) coated with periodontal ligament fibers.





There are specialized cells in the bone called osteoblasts. Osteoblasts make new bone. The word %26quot;osteoblast%26quot; means bone former. They are active during growth and maintenance. However, the periodontal ligament prevents the osteoblasts from filling in the tooth socket with bone since the periodontal ligament fibers lining the socket act as a barrier beyond which the osteoblasts cannot form bone. In other words, an osteoblast %26quot;sees%26quot; a tooth when it %26quot;sees%26quot; periodontal ligament fibers. Since there are billions of bacteria in the mouth, they easily get into the open tooth socket. Since the bone is unable to fill in the defect of the socket, the newly formed %26quot;cavitation%26quot; is now infected. Since there is no blood supply to the %26quot;cavitation%26quot; it is called %26quot;ischemic%26quot; or %26quot;avascular%26quot; (without a blood supply). This results in necrosis (tissue death). Hence we call a cavitation an unhealed, chronically infected, avascular, necrotic hole in the bone. The defect acts to an acupuncture meridian the same way a dead tooth (or root canal tooth) acts. It causes an interference field on the meridian which can impair the function and health of other tissues, organs and structures on the meridian. Significantly, the bacteria in the cavitation also produce the same deadly toxins that are produced by the bacteria in root canals (see Root Canals). These toxins are thio-ethers (most toxic organic substance known to man), thio-ethanols, and mercaptans. They have been found in the tumors in women with breast cancer.
Reply:Hopefully you%26#039;ve caught it before an extraction is your only option. Any dentist will save a tooth if the tooth is salvageable and you%26#039;re willing to spend the money on yourself. It%26#039;s possible you may need a root canal (is the tooth sensitive to cold?) but either way, you will certainly need a crown which usually runs around $1000. Your other teeth may have shallow fractures but don%26#039;t reach the root of the tooth to make you uncomfortable. Sounds like you definitely need to see the hygienist after you get your problem tooth taken care of. You%26#039;re going to have to shell out some cash, but it will be worth it in the long run to keep your teeth!!



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Lost a lot of teeth?

I have ,over this last year, had to have most of my side teeth, on one side, pulled out, and a few on the other side.


I am unable to chew/eat on one side now because there%26#039;s no teeth to chew with. %26amp; no smile.


I want to know IF or WHEN or HOW FEW ; before the dentist will replace any missing teeth on NHS?


I am getting so worried , I keep having nightmares about loosing the rest of my teeth too!


The dentist has told me 2 ways of having a %26quot;new tooth%26quot; put in, both very expensive, one in the thousands!


Do I really have to go without teeth because I cannot afford to pay that much? Or are the NHS required to help and make sure I have some teeth to eat with?


I am not that old, and to be with out teeth already is really upseting.


Anyone know any advice please?


and pls no silly comments about cleaning teeth. apparently it%26#039;s my arthritis medication thats caused my teeth to weeken so much that they have shattered, even on chewing a soft sweet!


Pls, anyone any help out there?? xx

Lost a lot of teeth?
Hi, The NHS will not pay for tooth implants (I suspect this is the option offered to you that was so expensive). They will pay for bridge work but that may not be an option if all of the teeth on that side are missing.


The only realistic option is likely to be a partial denture which is available on the NHS.


The NHS reorganised dentistry in April 2006 and instead of a whole range of prices, all treatments now fall within 3 bands. Band 1 is £15.90 and covers examination, x-rays, scale and polish. Band 2 is £43.60 and covers for fillings, root canal work and extractions. Band 3 is £194 and this covers bridges, crowns, dentures.


As you can see, unfortunately even a denture is pricey. There are some categories of patient that are exempt from paying such as those on certain benefits. It may be worth seeing if you qualify. If you are not sure call NHS Direct and ask to speak to a Health Information Adviser. They will provide info as to what you may be entitled to. Good Luck
Reply:sorry for you
Reply:I don%26#039;t know what NHS is, but I have mainecare it%26#039;s like medicare and they won%26#039;t pay for any dental work for adults. I think you%26#039;ll just have to save up and pay for them yourself. Sorry.
Reply:Implants are the best answer, not available on the NHS, cost about £2,500 + per tooth. You can have a partial denture which is available on the NHS - particularly as your tooth loss is due to the arthritis medication. Sounds like your dentist is not NHS. I had something similar, maybe not quite so bad. Chewed on my gums for years! After a while they did quite well. Finally saved up and am now the proud possessor of some implants.


I am sorry this is miserable. Could you ask your GP if anything is available and how you find an NHS dentist. Good Luck.
Reply:if you are NHS then you can get dentures even if you are missing just 1 tooth so if you are having problems eating then you deffinately should get some. Implants are very expensive but very effective but that would depend on the condition of the bone. maybe you should discuss with your GP if their is any other meds you could take or anything else that could improve the condition of your teeth, don%26#039;t just worry about things - talk to the appropriate people!
Reply:I really feel for you, because of bulimia I had to have all of my teeth taken out as they were badly eroded and were causing almost constant infections. I now have full dentures at the age of 32. I was embarrassed at first, but it%26#039;s not too bad now that I%26#039;m used to them. On the NHS, they won%26#039;t do teeth %26quot;implants%26quot;, but they will do partial dentures that can replace the lost teeth. I do however foresee that if it%26#039;s your medication causing the problems, you may have to have them all taken out sooner or later and get full dentures. I realise that you don%26#039;t want to hear this, but this is the truth, your shattered teeth will cause nasty infections. Talk to your dentist more about this as soon as possible.
Reply:Try this link....very helpful and some good advice.
Reply:Hope to give a glimmer of hope. I too have the same problem. In 6 years I have lost all but 3 of my upper teeth. Again, like you I am not old and I have cared for my teeth. Yours is due to your medication, mine, according to my dentist, is hereditary (my mother lost all her top teeth at 27). I have a partial plate at the moment and in Jan will have the remainder out, replacing with a full plate. I know how distressing it can be - smiling is the last thing on your mind. I stopped going out for the last 6 months. However, cost- wise I have been lucky. I have a great NHS dentist who has fought %26#039;tooth and nail%26#039; (pardon the pun) to save my teeth and, have a great dental plan with a company called NDP. I pay £13 per month and that entitles me to £500 worth of treatment within a year. I have had no problem with NDP - I simply get my dentist to fill in the appropriate form and send it off with the receipt. Within 2-3 weeks the reimbursement cheque arrives. However, the downside is that you have to pay the dentist up front first, then get your money back from NDP. So, obviously you have to find/borrow the money first. The telephone for NDP is: 020 7480 7201. Email: ndp@nationaldental.co.uk. Obviously when contacting them don%26#039;t mention ongoing treatment - simply say that you would like to become a customer. Hope this helps and I wish you all the best.



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Teeth feel a little loose?

It%26#039;s only after I eat or drink something that some of my teeth feel loose when I move my tongue against one of them. They%26#039;re not loose though when I push my finger on one. The teeth that do this are the ones on the top and bottom (usually top) from canine to canine; in other words the teeth in-between the canines, including them too. I went to the dentist a couple of days ago and he didn%26#039;t tell me anything was wrong with my teeth or gums. So what%26#039;s up with this? He did say that I needed braces (getting them this month or next) so maybe my other teeth are pushing on my other ones to make them feel loose? I%26#039;m 16 and they%26#039;re adult teeth by the way. Any help appreciated, thanks.

Teeth feel a little loose?
It does not matter what kind of food or drink you eat. The teeth are not fully unmovable, they always move. The teeth are supported into the alveolar process by ligaments that hold the teeth in place.yes, your dentist may be right about braces, but remember teeth are not completely fused to the bone they are just supported by ligaments in between the bone and the teeth . good luck!
Reply:The dentist said nothing%26#039;s wrong, and it only happens after you eat or drink? It could just be some reaction to certain kinds of food (really sugary, acidic, spicy, or generally any extreme). If this is the case, sometimes simply brushing your teeth after eating these foods can make your teeth feel better.



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A question about teeth....?

i know there is a chiche of english people with bad teeth, but i really think americans have an odd attitude about people%26#039;s teeth. i completely understand why you need braces if your teeth look crooked, but nearly EVERYONE gets them over there!





my teeth are naturally quite straight, and i dont have any snarly teeth, my cousin in america had teeth just like mine, but she got braces and now they look super human. why bother, they were perfectly good before!





i recently whitened mine and now theyre the same colour as my 5 year old sisters. i think they look good, maybe even a bit too white, but when i went over there evry1s teeth looked so white they were glowing blue. the adults teeth were WAY whiter than childrens milk teeth.





americans, is this a fair comment?





people from other countries, do you see what i meen?!

A question about teeth....?
I%26#039;m an American, and I don%26#039;t have a problem with other people%26#039;s teeth, but I hate my own. It may sound stupid, but I%26#039;m more self-conscious about my teeth than anything else. I think I%26#039;m the only one of my friends who has never had braces, but that%26#039;s only because I can%26#039;t afford them. I wish my teeth were whiter too, because even when I was young my teeth have always been naturally yellow-ish, no matter how much I brush. (And I don%26#039;t even drink coffee.) I know a few people who go to a cosmetic dentist every three months and have their teeth whitened, and pretty much everyone else, including me, does some sort of at-home treatment. I don%26#039;t like how they feel-like they%26#039;re too clean, but they look better.


Rich people don%26#039;t bother with teeth at all. I know one woman whose enitre family just has porcelin venirs so they don%26#039;t have to worry.
Reply:i live in america but yes i do believe that all teenages have to get braces...my parents were born and raised in mexico and they have ebautiful staright and hwite teeth, i cant believe it! i had braces and am in the process of getting them whittened.
Reply:Appearance is very important to people. But the reason that everyone has braces is because: (1) if they don%26#039;t their teeth may become worse over the years (2) they have an over/cross/underbite (3) fix a minor tooth problem. Nobody is born with perfect teeth so it%26#039;s only natural people might want them fixed. I don%26#039;t know... but I guess it%26#039;s sort of a trend to get braces here [U.S.]. A weird and painful one though :)



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Keeping Teeth White with Braces?

I%26#039;ve had my braces on for almost a year now, and will have them on for another year. I never really had sparkling white teeth before they were put on, but I was fine with that. The problem now though is that a couple teeth in specific (the right vampire fang and canine next to it) just are yellow, all the time, as are some of the teeth on the bottom of my mouth. And now, over all my mouth is starting to become a little yellower around where the braces are attached. I brush my teeth every morning and night, and usually try to brush my teeth after a meal if I can.. and I just tried pure baking soda, which I hear can be abrasive so i%26#039;ve only used it once.


Any suggestion?? I use ACT mouthwash because it says it promotes healthy tooth enamel, and my usual toothpaste is the arm%26amp;hammer baking soda one.... it%26#039;s really frustrating because smiling has become somewhat of an issue. Is there a certain tooth brush I should use with braces to reach the tough spots?


a lot of questions, i know. thanks

Keeping Teeth White with Braces?
You need a good toothpaste I think a good multi-function toothpaste is your best bet, meaning anti-cavity, anti-plaque, and whitening. If you do want to spend a little money to keep them as white as possible during the braces, buy Rembrandt or another higher end toothpaste. Furthermore.floss!





Another good piece of advice.stay away from dark, heavy, sugary drinks like colas and coffee and DON%26#039;T SMOKE These can stain your teeth like crazy.


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wait until after your braces and use the whitestrips. if they don%26#039;t work, I suggest saving up to get them professionally bleached (if you%26#039;re really serious about it)-------------------


Do NOT try to whiten your teeth while you have braces on. The area under the brackets will still be the original color of your teeth and even professional bleaching may not get the whole tooth the same color if you are bleaching the exposed area and not whats under the bracket. Just be patient and wait till they come off, then go ahead with the bleaching and they will look great.
Reply:well, basically jsut try to brush your teeth 4 times a day. People without braces should brush 2 times, you should brush 4.


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My teeth haven't came in yet...?

My dentist has pulled out two of my teeth.


The first tooth was pulled out AT LEAST two years ago.


The second tooth was pulled out earlier this year.





I have not seen any signs of a tooth growing in its place.


My dentist said to just give it time and that my orthodontist will do something to %26quot;move the tooth up%26quot;.





Does anyone know what kind of procedure the orthodontist does to make the tooth grow? And has this ever happened to anyone else?





Is there anything I can do to speed up the process?





(X-rays show that there are teeth there. They are just now growing!)

My teeth haven%26#039;t came in yet...?
It sounds as though you haven%26#039;t got enough space for these teeth to erupt and they have become lodged, or stuck in their current position in the bone. When you%26#039;re ready and have your orthodontics placed, you will be referred to an oral surgeon. He will open the areas and attach a small button with a chain on it, to the end each of these teeth. The orthodontist will work to create space for these teeth to erupt into and will also apply a gentle and constant downward pressure by %26quot;pulling%26quot; the chains attached to the buttons on the teeth with the arch wire. This constant pressure will force the teeth to move into their correct position. They are there if you can see them on the x ray, it will take a little more work in your case to coax them in. Yes, this does happens quite often. There really is nothing to do to speed up the process, other than to follow the orthodontist instructions and take extra good care of your teeth and braces during your treatment. They will erupt, just give them some time! Hope I%26#039;ve been of some help and good luck with your ortho treatment.





Additional info: I am assuming these are anterior or one of the six front teeth that should have erupted a few years ago. You%26#039;re case is very common and your treatment will most likely proceed as I%26#039;ve explained.
Reply:Yes, you will be asleep during the oral surgery and no, this isn%26#039;t painful and you shouldn%26#039;t be afraid. I would say it%26#039;s more of an uncomfortable feeling for a day or two, Advil or Motrin will help during this. Report It

Reply:The teeth aren%26#039;t growing, they are moving. The orthodontist does not do any procedures, he simply uses pressure to move things around a bit. The teeth are probably being blocked by other teeth and your other teeth need to be moved around. That, or they are not ready to come in yet. It%26#039;s all time.
Reply:try taking calcium
Reply:You%26#039;re under 12, yes? I assume so, since most of us with have our %26quot;permanent%26quot; teeth by then. In other words, a pulled tooth will not be replaced. However, if a %26quot;baby%26quot; tooth was pulled, then a new one can replace it.





I%26#039;m not aware of anything to make a tooth grow, other than proper nutrition. However, the orthodontist can do an x-ray to determine where the new tooth is, both location-wise and growth-wise. If there%26#039;s no tooth (possible) or if the tooth isn%26#039;t coming in due to being blocked by another tooth, braces can be used to readjust the mouth.





In your case, if the teeth are there, I gotta believe that the orthodontist will just let it take it%26#039;s normal course, unless there%26#039;s something wrong.
Reply:If you have had x-rays and the teeth are there you really have nothing to worry about. Yes, there are things an orthodontist can do but in your case you may not need it. How old are you and which teeth were pulled?



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Bad teeth formation?

My teeth are not properly formed.


1. the size of my teeth are irregular, when people smile, their teeth can be seen and the size and the shape are like squares. But mine are big and small, triangle shape





2. There is one tooth who is out of line of the formation. It is like it is pushed by another teeth but all are adult teeth so it is impossible to grow anymore.





What can i do about this problem? It is affecting the way i speak. I can%26#039;t speak properly as it is not clear so ppl cant get what i am speaking. When i speak food or saliva will spat out, making me very embarassed. And i keep getting ulcers because of these teeth. What can I do ? Pls advice me

Bad teeth formation?
Bad Teeth and Rotten Teeth





A frequent dental complaint that individuals have is that they have bad teeth or rotten teeth. Although this may seem vague, your dentist will immediately understand what you mean when you say that you are suffering from bad teeth. This is because bad teeth or rotten teeth represent tooth decay, which is known within the dental industry as dental caries.








The term caries is a Latin term that can be translated as rot or rotten. Dental caries, or bad teeth, is a destructive dental disease that can result in cavities or holes in the teeth. Mainly afflicting children and young adults, bad teeth is the largest cause of tooth loss in children and adolescents.





Rotten teeth is caused by the interaction of these three factors: specific bacteria found in plaque, sugar, and a susceptible tooth surface. Plaque contains bacteria that produce acid as a by-product of sugar consumption. As sugar is consumed by plaque as energy, it is difficult to avoid sugar consumption. However, rotten teeth occur when the acid produced by bacteria found in plaque clings to a person’s teeth. Over time, this acid begins to eat away at the enamel, which is the outermost layer of the teeth, leading to the development of rotten teeth.





Although rotten teeth can be treated in a number of ways, the best way to combat bad teeth is to prevent it by maintaining proper dental hygiene. Regular personal oral care should be employed, such as proper teeth brushing twice a day and daily flossing. This should be combined with professional care that includes two trips to a dentist for examination and cleaning. Additionally, the use of daily sealants is an excellent preventative measure to bad teeth. Sealants are thin plastic-like coating that is applied to the chewing surfaces of the molars. Sealants can usually be applied to a child’s teeth after their molars have erupted. The benefit of sealants is that they are able to prevent plaque from accumulating in the deep grooves of a user’s mouth. Additionally, fluoride is an excellent way to protect individuals from developing rotten teeth. Dentists highly recommend that individuals use toothpaste that contains a good amount of fluoride regularly to combat bad teeth formation.





If you currently suffer from bad teeth, it is imperative that you visit a dentist to have it fixed. If dental caries continue to exist without being treated then they can reach the tooth’s nerve endings. This will cause great pain. However, a dentist is able to treat bad teeth by removing the rotted part of the tooth with a specialized dental drill. Once this has been removed, the dentist will fill the hole with special material, otherwise known as a filling.





By treating bad teeth or rotten teeth, you will be doing yourself a great favor in terms of oral health care. With excellent dental health, you will have a great smile. This is an excellent trait to have in the world and if you have less than a perfect smile, you may be interested in obtaining a cosmetic dental treatment.





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Teeth Dream?

I had a dream that my teeth were falling out. I only had the front two which were only half teeth. I went to the dentist because I was gettting false teeth. I then spit out all my teeth (in that thing where you spit into). My boss was with me at the dentist and I told her I would be back to work when I was all done and she was very understanding. I kept covering my mouth cause I didn%26#039;t want anyone to see. Does anyone know what the dream means? I have had dreams before about my teeth falling out. It was so real, I woke up and felt my teeth to make sure they were still there!! :(

Teeth Dream?
Teeth falling out in dream often means losing control.





In your case, y ou have your boss with you. Eventhough she was very understanting, that literally means that you don%26#039;t feel secure about your job. You projected your boss to be there because you want an assurance about how safe your job is.





Basically, this is a dream of insecurity.
Reply:Many people believe this is an omen that someone close to you will die soon.
Reply:Alot of people have dreams like that--teeth loss, hair loss, skin diseses appearing--inside your mind, without thinking, you may be losing a little conscience and a little worried about your self image. Maybe soon u will need braces in real life and u are scared, maybe u like a girl/boy but u are wondering if they like you, maybe a really important day when ur appearence is important is coming up. Your mind plays tricks on you, but those are its deepest thoughts, and it worries that might happen so it likes to scare u to make u realize its bad to lose teeth. Ahh Phycology, eh? i love it. im in advanced.
Reply:I had a similar dream. I made an appointment with a dentist and I began to take better care of my teeth. ( I still have all of them and they are in good shape.) See answer to %26quot;Birthing a Panda Baby%26quot; dream.
Reply:Listen!! It%26#039;s Ok ;-) It really is!


That wasn%26#039;t a dream. It was a nightmare.





You obviously had that nightmare because you may be concerned --consciously or otherwise-- about losing your teeth and the nightmare is there to allow you to examine yourself in that situation and develop coping strategies by practicing what you would do in that situation in a safe environment.





So don%26#039;t worry. It%26#039;s perfectly natural %26amp; perfectly fair. Next time you have one, just go with it %26amp; see what you can do, and when you wake up, feel confident because your brain has prepared yourself just that bit more so in real life you%26#039;ll do better in that or any other related scenario you find yourself in.



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Teeth problems, any advice?

Hey all





for months ive been getting pain when i bite down on my tooth, but it quickly dissappears when i stop, so i finally decided to look it up on thr internet, andfound out it was cracked tooth, and i can also see the lines down the tooth where the pain is, also i can see a few lines down a few more of my teeth which dont hurt? only that one does, its the bottom front tooth and the crack looks very deep. also ive noticed i got brown stains between some of my teeth, and a slight chip on one.


i should get a dentists appointment sometime within next week,


but does anyone know what treatment would have to be done to fix these problems? its extraction what worrys me lol :D

Teeth problems, any advice?
Because there are many different types of cracked teeth,the treatment and outcome for your tooth depends on the type,location, and severity of the crack.
Reply:Go see a Dentist.
Reply:While eating popcorn I cracked a tooth on a kernal. Yes, it called for an extraction. At the time, the oral surgeon said he never allowed his children to eat popcorn for that very reason. The extraction was done in a very few seconds and there was no pain, just the pressure from the oral surgeon. There was a lot of bleeding though, and I had to keep repacking that area with gauze. Your dentist might want to bond that chipped tooth or crown it.
Reply:You should definitely go to the dentist. Sounds like you are probably going to need to have a lot dental work done. You should go every 6 months - they can help you prevent these problems from happening in the first place.
Reply:get a root canal i did it doesnt hurt it just stings when they stick you with a needle in the jaw 4 times or 2 i cant remember dont worry they numd you first!!
Reply:it depends on how far down the fracture (crack) goes , if it is above the gum line the dentist should be able to remove that small part and build the tooth up, but if it is below the gum level i am afaird that u are probably looking at an extraction, but seeing the dentist is the best opiton as it is impossible to say without looking intra orally ( in ure mouth )


good luck,
Reply:why did you bite your tooth?
Reply:EXTRACTIONS





Extractions have to be done well. Normally they pull a tooth out, stick a piece of gauze in there and say bite on it. After the tooth is removed, the socket has to be completely cleaned so that complete healing can occur. If tissue such as torn pieces of ligaments or periosteum is left in the socket and covers the bone, the bone will tend to heal over the top, leaving a hole in the bone, and new bone cannot form. This hole can persist for the rest of the patient%26#039;s life. It is a chronic infection that is called an alveolar cavitational osteopathosis or cavitation. This means that there is an infected cavity in the bone. These bone infections are only now being seriously researched. If they are fairly easy to prevent by proper socket cleaning, why is this not being done? But many if not most dentists have never heard of cavitations.








CAVITATIONS





A cavitation is an unhealed hole in the jawbone caused by an extracted tooth [or a root canal or an injury to a tooth]. Since wisdom teeth are the most commonly extracted teeth, most cavitations are found in the wisdom tooth sites. Please see the graphic and photo below to get a glimpse of what may be in your mouth and the effects it is having. The photo and diagram demonstrate the destructive and pathologic consequence of a routine tooth extraction. Dentists are taught in dental school that once they pull a tooth, the patient%26#039;s body heals the resulting hole in the jawbone. However, approximately 95% of all tooth extractions result in a pathologic defect called a cavitation. The tooth is attached to the jawbone by a periodontal ligament which is comprised of %26quot;jillions%26quot; of microscopic fibers. One end of each fiber is attached to the jawbone and the other end of the fiber is attached to the tooth root. When a tooth is extracted, the fibers break midway between the root and the bone. This leaves the socket (the area where the root was anchored in the bone) coated with periodontal ligament fibers.





There are specialized cells in the bone called osteoblasts. Osteoblasts make new bone. The word %26quot;osteoblast%26quot; means bone former. They are active during growth and maintenance. However, the periodontal ligament prevents the osteoblasts from filling in the tooth socket with bone since the periodontal ligament fibers lining the socket act as a barrier beyond which the osteoblasts cannot form bone. In other words, an osteoblast %26quot;sees%26quot; a tooth when it %26quot;sees%26quot; periodontal ligament fibers. Since there are billions of bacteria in the mouth, they easily get into the open tooth socket. Since the bone is unable to fill in the defect of the socket, the newly formed %26quot;cavitation%26quot; is now infected. Since there is no blood supply to the %26quot;cavitation%26quot; it is called %26quot;ischemic%26quot; or %26quot;avascular%26quot; (without a blood supply). This results in necrosis (tissue death). Hence we call a cavitation an unhealed, chronically infected, avascular, necrotic hole in the bone. The defect acts to an acupuncture meridian the same way a dead tooth (or root canal tooth) acts. It causes an interference field on the meridian which can impair the function and health of other tissues, organs and structures on the meridian. Significantly, the bacteria in the cavitation also produce the same deadly toxins that are produced by the bacteria in root canals (see Root Canals). These toxins are thio-ethers (most toxic organic substance known to man), thio-ethanols, and mercaptans. They have been found in the tumors in women with breast cancer.
Reply:Hopefully you%26#039;ve caught it before an extraction is your only option. Any dentist will save a tooth if the tooth is salvageable and you%26#039;re willing to spend the money on yourself. It%26#039;s possible you may need a root canal (is the tooth sensitive to cold?) but either way, you will certainly need a crown which usually runs around $1000. Your other teeth may have shallow fractures but don%26#039;t reach the root of the tooth to make you uncomfortable. Sounds like you definitely need to see the hygienist after you get your problem tooth taken care of. You%26#039;re going to have to shell out some cash, but it will be worth it in the long run to keep your teeth!!



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