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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Thursday, April 16, 2009
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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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 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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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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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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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...
http://www.san-diego-dentist.us
http://san-diego-dentists.blogspot.com
http://www.san-diego-dentist.us/san-dieg...
http://www.san-diego-dentist.us/tijuana-...
http://www.san-diego-dentist.us/san-dieg...
http://www.medical-research-study-direct...
http://www.las-vegas-nevada-lawyer-attor...
Reply:Healing may very well be the answer, but you should check make a post op appt to make sure.
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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...
http://www.san-diego-dentist.us
http://san-diego-dentists.blogspot.com
http://www.san-diego-dentist.us/san-dieg...
http://www.san-diego-dentist.us/tijuana-...
http://www.san-diego-dentist.us/san-dieg...
http://www.medical-research-study-direct...
http://www.las-vegas-nevada-lawyer-attor...
Reply:Healing may very well be the answer, but you should check make a post op appt to make sure.
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