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Dental questions & answers
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is it a good idea if i go to school to become dental hygienist, then work my way up to become a dentist? or should i just go to school for dentistry?
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I have a dental abscess that i've had now i'd say a month now..
(I have had no pain with it btw)
and I have no insurance btw
After the third day after noticing an abscess had come up on my gums by my cavity I went to the dentist and they x rayed and offered to either root canal ($600) or a tooth extraction ($157) but they would not pull it until the infection dyed down so they prescribed me Amoxicillyn until my next appointment with them which was a week later.
Well I took all the pills (7 pills) but when it came time for the appointment I did not have the money to pay for the extraction so I cancelled the appointment.
(By this time I had all the symptoms "ill feeling, and a little swollen cheek".)
That same night that I cancelled my appointment I went to my friends and he gave me left over antibiotics that we're still good (I looked online and found that they would work for a tooth infenction or dental abscess so I took them for about a week and a half) after coming home I told my mom about my abscess and how I was worried and she called a dentist office called "Quality of Life" who would provide a good price for low income families or w/e and my appointment isn't until August 7th.
So a week ago while still waiting for this appointment I showed my gf's mom (who is a nurse) my abscess and she sterilized a needle and drained my abscess and since then my abscess has gone down and the swelling is gone.
is this good?
I know that as long as you have the infection tooth the infection would always be there but I wonder if you drained an abscess successfully it would kill the infection and make it start all over again?
So I've had an abscess for a month now...
How does this all sound, do I sound like i'd be ok til August 7th?
of course i'm worried.
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I wanted to be a dental hygienist but i live in a small town and our local colleges dont have credited classes for it. I would have to drive atleast a hour and half everyday to school. I also heard that u do not have to go to college for dental assistants is this true? would this be the best option for? What would i have to do to become a dental assistant without having to go to college? Please help me =(
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My gums from my pre-molar to my front pointed tooth are irritated.
The gums appear puffy but they are not spongy. They are not smooth against my teeth.
I have no pain. The only feeling I have is some teeth sensitivity because some dentin is exposed from the gums becoming iritated and not smooth against my teeth.
I don't think it is an abscess because I have no pain and no puss-filled bump on that area.
It just seems like the gum is irritated.
Warm salt water rinses are very soothing to it.
I am going for a dental cleaning and exam on August 19th. Should I try to get it checked sooner if it does not get better by Monday?
Also, I do not think it is my hygiene because I brush, floss, and rinse after every meal.
I know it is hard to get a diagnosis on yahoo answers. I just want to see if anyone may have an idea what it i
Could it be an infection even thought I have no pain?
Could it be calculus that may have developed along the gum-line, preventing the gums from relaxing against the teeth smoothly?
Any help is appreciated.
Thanks,
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I'm 14 and Medi-Cal denied my crown at a dentist place and the reason was because the teeth was under developed. I was wondering how old you have to be until you are able to get a crown that Medi-Cal will cover.
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ive had braces for 3 days now and everytime i chew or even talk the sides of my cheeks are catching on my braces, the area hurts pretty bad right now and im getting the small sores on both sides..is there anyway to keep this from happening besides dental wax or any tips ot reduce pain and swelling?
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I had a root canal on a molar and had a crown placed. Now, 1 1/2 years later, and no longer having dental insurance, my crown just broke in 1/2 while eating a soft cinnamon breadstick. What options do I have in regards to having the crown replaced? Should the dentist back up his work due to the fact that this expensive procedure failed at an abnormally fast rate?
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Help,
I have run out of dental wax and it is 1 in the morning. my braces are tearing up the insides of my mouth and it is making it unbearably hard to sleep. What can I do to cover up the problem brackets until tomorrow when i can go out and buy some more wax?
Thank you.
Thank you so much.
Gum totally never would have even cross my mind. I have done it and my mouth feels so much better. Now i can get some sleep. Thank you thank you thank you.
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I'm curious to know whether I'll get re-approved( by my insurance company) for a crown or not?
So, back in Feb, I got a root canal on my back tooth, which was covered by insurance. I've never really had any problem with dental insurance in the past( when it came to fillings,and also another root canal before this one). Anyway, I ended up missing my next appointment, which was supposed to be X-rays to obtain a crown. Anyhow, my appointment was scheduled a month from them( they've alot of patients). So, I ended missing my appointment, I, then called to reschedule, and the closest appointment was in two months. So you say, three-four months of waiting. The thing is, by the time I went back, the root canal had expired. And they resent back for another approval to finish the procedure
My question is, is it likely that I'll get approved?
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Just wondering if I should get a root planing done at my local technical college's dental hygiene office, or if i should pay 1,100 dollars at my primary dentist? I am leaning towards the college, but am scared that they won't do a good enough job. I was just diagnosed with Peridontal, and am so scared i am going to lose my teeth. Thanks.
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I am 16 years old and missing both my upper lateral incisors and i was wondering at what age could i get a dental bridge to fill the gap? I know that you cannot get a dental implant before you're 18 but thats because the bone might not be fully developed.. Is this the same for bridges?
PS i already had orthodontics and before i got my braces i decided that i wanted false teeth to fill the gap as opposed to closing the gap. at the time i wasnt aware that i'd have to wait to get the replacement teeth
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I know Colgate Does... I know Crest Does... I know Oral B Does... really, what brands DON'T?
haha screw you
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What does fair mean? sources?
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does delta dental premier cover braces for a teen?
--please answer if you know [:
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i have no dental coverage until next month can it wait well it get infected please help ?
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Iv been in great pain for long. I keep getting pushed back on to waiting lists through the NHS and nobody seems to know exactly what is causing this excruciating pain. They think it may be TMJ but I also need a wisdom tooth surgically removed. I already have had damage cause from a previous tooth removal so Im really cautious now and need a really good specialist dentist. Please, I'm not asking for a diagnosis I would appreciate some recommendations of good specialist or a hospital that specialises in unusual dental disorders and wisdom teeth extractions. Thank you
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Health > Dental
Can idiots who have nothing better to do refrain themselves from posting bul** as replies!!
I've been in a lot of pain, so I'd appreciate it if somebody could provide some useful information.
Thank you
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Iv been in great pain for long. I keep getting pushed back on to waiting lists through the NHS and nobody seems to know exactly what is causing this excruciating pain. They think it may be TMJ but I also need a wisdom tooth surgically removed. I already have had damage cause from a previous tooth removal so Im really cautious and need a really good specialist dentist. Please, I'm not asking for a diagnosis I would appreciate some recommendations of good specialist or a hospital that specialises in unusual dental disorders and wisdom teeth extractions. Thank you
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My 2 1/2 year old has been having dental problems with all his back baby teeth. His gums are so hard that the teeth will shout and the gums will be filled with fluids and not burst. Im so frustrated, what should I do?
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I hope somone can help me! im using PrevilDent 5000 Booster. It is sappose to make ur teeth stronger. I have braces so i need that. (just got them on!!!!!!!!) how to u use it? the lady at the orthadontist didnt explain it well enough. I thnik ur sappose to brush then you keep the tooth paste liquid on. (u spit out all the liquid trapped in mouth so u can barly feel it) u keep it on 4 30 min. then u drink somthing. i dont think its right....plz help!
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