Friday, May 21, 2010

How much is the cost of a regular checkup and cavities for a person without insurance in central U.S.A.?

I've usually needed treatment for two cavities and/or replacing a filling every other year. I have an overbite and wisdom teeth that in the long run will also need to be treated in the next three years.

How much is the cost of a regular checkup and cavities for a person without insurance in central U.S.A.?
Checkup is about $100-$120. Cavities can tack on another $100 or $200, depending. At least, here in the Chicago suburbs.





Are you needing help to obtain insurance?
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Reply:The cheapest way to go is to get a discount plan.





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I went to the dentist and have learned i have cavities on my 2 lower wisdom teeth. I can either have the?

wisdom teeth cut out or just get the cavitiies filled. I do not have any problems with my wisdom teeth. No pain or signs of cavities. i just can't decide if i just should have them removed and get on with it or wait until i start having problems. what do you think i should do?

I went to the dentist and have learned i have cavities on my 2 lower wisdom teeth. I can either have the?
What till they bother you.
Reply:I had my wisdom teeth pulled when I was 21. Many people don't have room in their mouth for their wisdom teeth. I would say if your dentist can confirm you have room for these teeth and you won't suffer from your teeth crowding together later, just get your cavities filled. Don't wait to long if you decide to keep them or you may end up with worse cavities that end up causing you to need crowns instead of fillings.
Reply:I would suggest removing them. Even when people seem to have room, they still don't clean them very well, which can cause cavities or gum disease to the teeth in front of them, which are more important.
Reply:It is always important to have your wisdom teeth taken out because they are so far back that it is harder for you to keep them clean which will make it easier for them to get infected. Another reason is most of the time people don't have a large enough jaw to support them and when they do erupt they will cause your other teeth to shift and move. I always tell my patients to have them all extracted. Good Luck with whatever you decide to do.
Reply:Nature/God (I don't want to start that argument) provided you with four wisdom teeth. Why would you want to have them removed? It's like saying I only need half my liver to survive and I'd be so much thinner with-out it. Keep your wisdom teeth. (full disclosure; I'm almost fifty and I've had mine crowned). Pardon the pun, but you'd be stupid to have them pulled lol. If I ever need to gnaw on a masterdon bone to survive,,, I can do it !!!
Reply:just have it filled.


Who is the real culprit as to why were having cavities due to eating sweets?

many times we were told as children to avoid sweets because they cause cavities. physiologically speaking, explain the real culprit of this case starting with the discussion of what particular biomolecule.

Who is the real culprit as to why were having cavities due to eating sweets?
Cavities are caused by the action of acid on the enamel of the tooth. The acid is produced by bacteria in the mouth that feed on sugar (and, actually, simple starches, which are converted to sugar by saliva). The acid dissolves the enamel of the tooth surface causing little holes in the teeth.
Reply:your self because whos eating it....think about what i said


Must dentists legally disclose the filling material they use for cavities?

My wife just got two fillings for some cavities she had. We assumed the dentist would use amalgam, but when she was finished we saw that he had used a composite material which has a drastically shorter lifetime. The dentist said nothing about it, and we feel a little cheated and are wondering what to do. (We live in California.)

Must dentists legally disclose the filling material they use for cavities?
Unfortunately, dentists just take it upon themselves to dictate they type of materials they use for a tooth and rarely give the patient the choice. While composite restorations are in great use and the newer ones do wear extremely well, amalgam restorations [especially if they are bonded in], in great number of dentists' estimations, are superior on posterior teeth. I have yet to see a composite restoration last 30 years while many many amalgams are still functioning well long after that. All of the hoopla about the mercury in them is


a non event as the composite materials have also been showen to mimic hormones and cause problems. If you give a person enough water, that will kill them too so you see, it's all in the testing. Good luck in getting your doctor to change these and you may have to find a new one as some dentists only do composites.
Reply:No one uses amalgam anymore because of the lead content fears. They all use composite unless you sign off waivers for the amalgam.





Personally I had all my amalgam replaced to get rid of the toxicnessin my mouth.





You got the standard of care in California
Reply:I'm in California also. Been here all my life. They use to use it all the time. But for the past 4 years I've visited several dentists and they don't use the amalgam in my mouth either. The reason being is the reports of how they are unsafe. Don't know if it's true though. Seems like a lot of debating still going on. But I guess better safe than sorry. I've seen some dentists still use them though. I would suggest calling up your dentist and ask them why. Good luck!
Reply:I don't know about legally, but I bet that your wife got some type of print out before that appointment, telling her the teeth numbers and the fee, right? I can just about promise you that somewhere next to each tooth number it said the word resin or composite. I have never seen someone get dental work without first seeing one of these printed out treatment plans, telling them exactly what the procedure costs. If they do, then that is on their own head for making that mistake. However, if your wife did in fact get one of these printed out treatment plans, and it did say resin or composite on it, then they did tell her up front what they were doing.





We also do not choose to do amalgam in our office. Though composite may have a shorter lifespan, I have seen numerous teeth with huge cracks in them due to the amalgams they have in them. It is also not customary for us to specifically tell a patient "By the way, you know we don't do amalgams in our office, right?" We give them a treatment plan that clearly says the words composite or resin, and we also give them a consent form that says that we are doing composite fillings.





I personally don't feel you were cheated, but you have a right to feel how you feel. I do however think you should sit down and calmly speak to the dentist about your concerns and listen to his reasons for not doing amalgam. You might understand his reasons more once you listen to him explain things to you.

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Can I have sealant applied to my teeth if I already have one or more cavities?

I went to the dentist 5 months ago and they told me I have 5 cavities...they're so tiny! I haven't had a cavity in 10 years, and I got sealants on my teeth when I was a kid. I was curious if I could get sealants on my teeth and prevent the cavities from getting larger, without having my teeth drilled or filled?

Can I have sealant applied to my teeth if I already have one or more cavities?
No. The bacteria and decay is already IN the cavity inside your tooth. Sealing them will just hide them visually, meanwhile they will just continue to develop under the sealant. If you want to keep them, get them filled!
Reply:No-- once decay has begun the only way to stop it is to get the fillings done. Sealants are more of a preventitive to keep the bacteria which cause decay from penetrating into the grooves of the teeth. If it has been 5 months since your visit, you need to have the fillings done ASAP. The decay could have grown larger since then.
Reply:No, sealants are a preventative measure to help protect against cavities. The only way to solve your problem is to get the decay that has already started removed and the cavity filled. If the cavities are tiny, you may not even need the "drill" part, if your dentist uses one of the latest advances. And if looks are what you're worried about, just ask your dentist to use a tooth-colored composite filling material that will closely match your natural tooth color.


Does anyone know about no-drill laser fillings for cavities?

How was your experience? And was it very costly? I have several cavities and have read about laser fillings in some magazine (cant remember which one). Anyways no drill laser fillings sounds painless and quick!

Does anyone know about no-drill laser fillings for cavities?
Great technology. Might still need a tiny bit of drilling to get the preparation for the filling made properly. The laser's intensity is preset so that only the decay is removed, not healthy enamel or dentin. The less enamel and dentin you remove the better! After the tooth is lasered and properly prepped, the filling, silver or resin, is placed.
Reply:the lasers sound great but there are things that i dont' like. it takes longer, the laser makes very loud popping sounds, and there still has to be a cold air/water spray so the laser doesn't cook the tooth. once you've gone through the enamel that spray hurts!





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Is it safe to home whiten if you have cavities?

I was just wondering if there are any chemicals in tooth whitening treatments that are harmful if you have cavities?


I dont want to cause more damage!

Is it safe to home whiten if you have cavities?
Whitening while you have cavities will probably increase the likelihood of sensitivity. Depending on where the cavities are I would probably suggest having them fixed prior to whitening - the only exception would be if they are in your front teeth and the filling material would be visible. This is because tooth whitening will only whiten natural tooth not filling material and you will want the new fillings to match the new colour of your lovely bright white teeth!
Reply:No, that is not a good idea. You should get those taken care of first. Do you not have dental benefits? I just went to the dentist for the first time in six years. I found a really good dental discount plan that only cost $11.95 a month. The discounts are really good. The plan comes with prescription , vision, and chiropractic.


Here is the link or the # is 1-800-784-1719


http://everyonebenefits.com/tlawrence
Reply:Chiropractic for teeth kelly?





And I thought UK dentists were weird!


Can someone who has a Mt.Dew addiction and has had many cavities or knows about dentistry, answer some q's???

I, like many young adults and teens, have a serious addiction to Mt.Dew. I've been drinking it since 18 and am now 34. I drink now about 2-2 liters a day. I never had a cavity till 19 and went to the dentist 2X a year. I now have 38 cavities that have been filled (obviously, multiple decays in one tooth). My last visit yesterday revealed I have 12 new ones! They will have to use crowns since there is little tooth left. It will cost an estimated $9,000 and my teeth will still be severly discolored. It is so depressing. I used to have a lovely, white smile! My parents were so big on not letting us drink pop or have a lot of candy and sugar growing up and stressed brushing and flossing atleast 3X a day even at school! I'm not being vain but I am very preety but when I smile, it's a disaster! I can tell when a hot guy hits on me that he kinda changes his mind once he sees my teeth. Luckily, I have a good bf that isn't superficial. I KNOW WHAT YOU ARE THINKING! (cont'd)

Can someone who has a Mt.Dew addiction and has had many cavities or knows about dentistry, answer some q's???
Try to see if a certified hypnotherapist can help you get off the Dew. When my mom smoked, she used hypnotherapy and it worked wonders. They should give you tapes to listen to after the therapeutic intervention so you can keep up the program yourself.
Reply:Mountain Dew is high in caffeine, so your addiction is probably to caffeine. There are many caffeinated products that do no contain sugar. Try tea without sweetener as a way to wean yourself from Mountain Dew.
Reply:Why not drink coffee or tea (without sugar, obviously - though you could use sweetener)? Or use Diet Mountain Dew instead - while this may still pose problems with erosion due to the acid content, at least it doesn't contain sugar.
Reply:Try Fruit2o by Kraft Foods. It's caffeinated water -- in different flavors. It's just like drinking water, with a subtle touch of fruit flavoring. I've been drinking it and I love it. It also gives that nice kick that caffeine does.


How is drinking bottled water more likely to cause cavities?

I live in America. I put that out there, because in some countries there is no fluoride in the water. Anyhow, I like the taste of bottled water, but I'm concerned that it may cause me cavities in the long run. I heard someone off TV say that it could. How so if I'm brushing my teeth twice a day with tap water, which contains fluoride? I don't get it, I'm curious.

How is drinking bottled water more likely to cause cavities?
Its not so much that bottled water 'causes' cavities... its just that, like you said, it has no flouride.


Flouride has been shown to prevent cavities, and consuming it offers a certain amount of protection.


But, strictly speaking, no, bottled water doesn't cause cavities. It just does not have that added protection against cavities.
Reply:Tap water is treated with flouride and bottled water isnt. Why not just bottle tap water and put it in the fridge.
Reply:Most bottled water is tap water. The only bottled water that is truly different than bottled water says that it's steam distilled. I don't know of any reason that bottled water would give you cavities.
Reply:It doesn't contain fluoride like tap water.
Reply:bottled water doesnt contain flouride but you shouldnt drink it anyway. First your wasting money, and too much plastic is wasted. Also you probably dont know it but your also consuming plastic particles when you drink from the bottle.


Please list 10 worst foods to eat to get cavities?

i wanted to find out what are ten worst foods to eat to get cavities so i can prevent getting them.

Please list 10 worst foods to eat to get cavities?
Cavities are caused by the bacteria on your teeth digesting the sugar from the food you put in your mouth. Of the sugars sucrose is by far the worst, followed by glucose and then fructose and lactose which don't seem as bad. Also the more sticky a cariogenic (cavity causing) food is the worse for your teeth it is.





The most important thing for prevention though is not so much what you eat but how frequently you eat it.





For example:


If you have a bag of sweets and eat them all at once the amount of acidity of your mouth will rise over about 20 minutes and then return back to normal. There is therefore a 20 minute window while the teeth are being attacked after which they can then recover.





If however you eat one sweet every 10 minutes for the day the amount of acid produced is kept constantly high so the teeth are attacked for longer and so more damage is done without the opportunity to recover.





Once enough damage is done the area is so soft it falls apart leaving a hole. I'm not sure how much that makes sense to you but thats the gist of dental decay.





The take home message is: Bad foods for cavities are sugary and only eat foods bad for your teeth at mealtime rather than constantly throughout the day. Not a list, but helpful advice anyway I hope.
Reply:sugar...
Reply:ANY candy... Sodas, ANYTHING with a lot of sugar.
Reply:Soda pop is the number one cavity source. If you don't want to get cavaties, you can still drink soda and eat candy, just brush your teeth twice a day.
Reply:RAISINS OMG THEY ARE A HUGE CAVITY MAKER
Reply:1. taffy


2. raisins


3. licorice


4. syrup


5. honey


6. gummy anything


7. mints


8. chocolate milk


9. sticky granola bars


10. gum
Reply:raisins?!?!?!





Ok I would say soda, if it is regular soda ( I drink diet and use a straw because this helps with it not touching my teeth so much)


Candy- especially just pure sugar candy like jelly beans and stuff like that.


Ice cream probably ( which I love)


caramel -- totally.
Reply:allot if candy

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If you keep your teeth clean and healthy, will cavities get worse?

I have two tiny cavities, but neither of them hurt.

If you keep your teeth clean and healthy, will cavities get worse?
Absolutely they will get worse.





Once you have an infection in your tooth, i.e. cavity.


You have the bacteria inside your tooth structure.


When you eat they eat. The sugars get into the tooth and it can actually act like a sponge. So that quick juice in the morning can keep the bacteria happy for hours. So yes. Once you have cavities they will get worse.





You can do things to help, like fluoride rinses. Water rinses after each drink and meal, you can slow it way down. But generally the bigger the cavities get the faster they go.





the sooner you tend to a problem the better the prognosis





Good luck
Reply:I can't see why they would..?
Reply:no definitely
Reply:well sometimes if u do keep them clean they might not grow. but don't wait 4 them to start hurting, just keep your regular dental appointments and your dentist can check them out everytime u go, to make sure that they have not grown. well good luck and keep brushing! :)
Reply:Ya even if u keep them squeaky clean the bacteria that had already entered will penetrate in deeper and eventually it gets worse,the cavity gets bigger..... so dont waste ur time!








Fill it and forget it !
Reply:No, if you look after them you will have amazing teeth. 2 cavaties isn't a big deal, but you want to watch out for them spreaading with the result of not brushing, etc.
Reply:hate to tell you this but flouride causes tooth decay, sorry to bust your bubbles, but the real world sucks testicales
Reply:If you already have the cavities yes they can get bigger if you don't get them fixed. I would get them done so they won't get bigger.
Reply:If they don't hurt they're probably still in enamel...if u keep ur teeth clean they might get arrested but as they have already cavitated they might also get worse





my advice: see a dentist, ask for preventive resin restorations...that is they just fill the tiny cavity and coat the rest of the teeth with a protective sealant to prevent more cavities








something else....fluride doesn't cause decay..it makes teeth more resistant to caries..but flurosis on the other hand (too much fluride during tooth development) causes an ugly stain in teeth and a mottled appearance in enamel.


Do you think that Dentist lie about you having cavities just so they get more money?

When I went to the dentist before, they said that I had 3 cavities, about 2 or so months later we went to another dentist and they said I didn't have any. so like my question..what do you think?

Do you think that Dentist lie about you having cavities just so they get more money?
Have the dentist show you the cavities on the x-ray. Most dentists are honest, but a few bad apples in every walk of life. There is a difference in dentists abilities to detect caries. It is not a big difference, but it is there.
Reply:yes they do,I went too one dentist they said I needed 8 cavitys filled,I went back to my old dentist he said I had none and the other guy just wanted my money.
Reply:Dentists are the most corrupt of all professions.





They poke and dig, hurt people and then go to the bank, smiling.





SICK INDEED.





My mom was fondled by a dentist, so she got free work done, coz he didn't want to be sued.





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Reply:yea darlig its all a big ole scam.... teeth dont rot......just dont get them knocked out,,,and they will be with you forever.. i wouldnt even brush, till you seen a little green color the and only then...
Reply:It depends. If you're paying cash probably. If there's insurance probably not.





Maybe you had tiny cavities that remineralized as well.
Reply:I think dentists like doctors are supposed


to take an oath to run an honest practice.
Reply:yes dentist do lie about your teeth your teeth could be in perfect they just lie to get more money
Reply:Take it from someone who has fought with dentists for 4 decades. They will do whatever they can convince you of to "Seal the Deal!" Last time I was in, he told me that I should re-consider the extractions I scheduled. "Might post long term problems," he said. I asked if he "looked" when he looked in my mouth. I've had 40 years of "long term problems!" Dentures cannot compare to the problems I've endured trying to "Save" my teeth. Yes, I believe some would LIE!!!
Reply:the best way to avoid that is to ask to see the cavity on the x-ray of your teeth. they do show up. if it is not there find a new dentist and report that one.
Reply:I haven't come across a bad dentist yet, personally, but I'm sure there are some out there. There are bad people who just want money in EVERY profession, not just dentistry.
Reply:Absolutely!!!
Reply:of course they do..... thats like saying 50 cent is a snitch... he's really a snitch





most dentists just wanna f*** up your teeth to get money....





a lil story





dentist says you have cavities


dentist does fillings wrong so next time you go he says you have reocurring decay


drills more messes up on the filling again


dentist says you need a crown


dentist decides to root canal after he placed da crown so you have to pay for the crown procedure again


dentist messes up on the root canal so u decide to pull out the tooth and the dentist attacks another tooth
Reply:Yep.


Some lie and some are honest.


You just have to look around until you find an honest one.


When I moved to where I am living now one dentist told me I need 4 root canals and that got me thinking. Because the possibility of me needing 4 root canals about a year after my previous visit to my old dentist was very low.


So I looked for someone else. The new dentist is older and I have to call up at least a month ahead to schedule an appointment. So I don't think he would need to lie to me for some extra money!


And I was right... the guy was lying. I didn't need 4 root canals after all! I just needed one.
Reply:It seems to be a very popular misconception that dentists "lie" to get people's money. Of course, there is a small minority who might do this, but the vast majority are telling you what they honestly believe.





The problem is, there are many ways to diagnose and some detection methods are more thorough than others. Dentist A looks at an x-ray and doesn't see decay. Dentist B uses a Diagnodent detection device and sees more. Dentist C uses magnification loups and finds other problems.





None of these dentists are lying, they just look at the same teeth differently.





True story: one dentist I did work for diagnosed 6 cavities on a 13 year old. The kid drank Gator Aid and pop all day and the dentist used a sonic device to find decay. He fixed two of the teeth and then the mom freaked out. She took him to a new dentist - a much younger one - who said there was no decay. The first dentist had to answer a complaint filed with the board of health, but was able to substantiate his diagnosis.





A year later, the kid's teeth were completely bombed out. The decay had continued untreated and spread in areas not visible to the naked eye.





People don't like to be told their teeth are bad. Most dentists can make plenty of money treating legitimate problems in the mouth and don't need to make up stuff. It takes a lot of hard, expensive schooling to become a dentist.





Why would somebody go through all that and then risk their license and livelihood just to rip people off? Come on, people...use your common sense!
Reply:YES I went to A western Dental In Ceres California and I had never had a cavity and im 20 and They said I had 4 and so they filled them, Next time I went back 6 months later they said I have 4 agian, never go there the place is a rip off
Reply:Thank you emmalou and Richard for your common sense answers. Of course there may be a few bad apples, but most dentists want to help their patients. If you are ever in doubt, ask the dentist for a digital photo which can be taken immediately and often without charge. My boss is a wonderful skilled dentist with 30 years experience, we are so busy we can't take on any new patients at the moment and our current ones have to wait up to 3 months to see him for anything but emergency visits. He takes photo's at no charge so our patients can have peace of mind and be educated. My daughter was seeing an orthodontist for the last 2 years, and when she came into work for a check-up there were visible caries (holes) to the naked eye which the orthodontist hadn't even mentioned. So I think some are just more thorough than others as well. Talk to your dentist about your feelings, if they are a good dentist they will do all they can to reassure you. Good luck.
Reply:I'm sure it happens; there are bad apples in every bushel. But there really is no need for a dentist to make things up. There is plenty of actual work that needs done without making things up.





The thing about dentists is that you have to go see one sooner or later. The truth is that if I really wanted to cheat my patients, it wouldn't be by making up small cavities. Dentists really don't make that much money doing fillings. If I were going to cheat patients I would let their cavities go a year or two until they hurt. Then instead of a $150 filling they would need a root canal, post and core, and crown which all together costs about 10X as much as a filling.





Now I would never do that and I don't know a single dentist who would. We devote a lot of time and money to get into this profession; it would be silly to throw all that away for a few more dollars at the end of the month.





Besides the fact that there is no need to be dishonest, most dentists simply have too much professional pride to ever cheat their patients. If you feel unsure about what your dentist is telling you, ask him to show you on the x-rays or a picture. I'm sure he will be more than happy to help you understand; that is just part of the job.
Reply:No because of Dental Ethics they cannot lie but the other Dentist probably saw the teeth in a different light maybe he had another opinion.


Swollen gums and a bump around two teeth with cavities.?

For about 2 or 3 days I have had swollen gums and a soft bump in the back on my mouth next to two teeth that have cavities. I'm pregnant, and don't have dental insurance. Does anyone know if I should just try and "pop" the bump myself? It's very painful, and it's keeping me from eating.





Any help would be great.

Swollen gums and a bump around two teeth with cavities.?
Sounds like you have some kind of infection going on there, kinda hard to say without proper xrays


you really should see a dentist, it will get worse and could affect your baby
Reply:Sounds like you have some gum disease and possibly an abcessed tooth. FIND a way to go to the dentist. When teeth go bad, they send posion through out you body.....especially your heart. Protect yourself and your baby....see a dentist!!!


Good luck. Pops
Reply:.No leave it alone,you teeth are abscessed.You need them pulled,they can cause blood poisioning
Reply:ALL THE SYMPTOMS YOU'VE DESCRIBED POINT TO THE SIGNS OF AN ABSCESSES TOOTH(TEETH). IT'S CRITICAL TO RECEIVE TREATMENT FOR THIS, ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU'RE PREGNANT.


DO NOT TRY TO "POP" THESE BUMPS, THEY'RE FILLED WITH INFECTED PUS.


PLEASE SEE A DENTIST WHETHER OR NOT YOU HAVE INSURANCE. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT.

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What did cave do or how did they handle cavities?

how did cave men handle cavities

What did cave do or how did they handle cavities?
Obviously, we can only guess at what they actually did, but I've read multiple sources that said they would use rudimentary tools like a pointed rock and a flat rock to deliver a strong pointed blow to a tooth if it became painfully cavitated. This would ideally knock the tooth out, thereby preventing further irritation, and allowing the primitive person to continue with his/her other teeth... Ultimately, the lifespan of wild animals is often restricted by the lifespan of their teeth because once they can no longer eat (due to loss or infection of teeth), they die... If only wild animals like lions would figure out the whole protein shake thing or get a blender, they could live a lot longer...





To get around the lack of blenders and straws in the wild kingdom, many animals regularly lose and replace their teeth or have many layers of teeth, like sharks. Unfortunately for the cavemen, I don't think they had dentures back then...


Can a neti pot clear up chronically infected sinus cavities?

I've been told by a doctor, after looking at my X-rays, that I'll need surgery to clear the cavities. However, "only in America" (as they say) - no health insurance... What can I do?

Can a neti pot clear up chronically infected sinus cavities?
Hi timmarlowe53, do not hurry with surgery,


Will Previously try these recipes:


Use Usnea. Its a lichen. It taste horrible, and I won't even pretend it doesn't. But it cleared up my sinistitis in 2 days. It also cleared up my bronchitis in 2 days. Course it took me a week to get the nerve to drink the stuff, its that bitter.





Other wise, you can try Brighamtea, horesraddish and cayenne. For immediate relief of sinus pressure use 20 drops. 1/4 teaspoon in 2 oz of hot water. May be taken every 30 mins. Provided you are not allergic to the ingredients.





You can also use all powdered: Cayenne, 1 part Bayberry root bark, 2 parts Golden Seal. Mix and sift through a fine sieve. Use as a snuff.





Personally I did not like the neti pot method. It was a mess to use and I almost had to take my shirt off to keep from getting it wet. More importantly, it also was not effective for me. Some people say a neti pot works well for them, so it might be worth a try.


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Reply:Yes chronically infected sinus cavities can be cleared


without resorting to surgery using neti pot. Please visit


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Best of Luck.
Reply:Neti pots are wonderful!!! I use mine daily, in the shower, once the steam has had a chance to loosen the junk in my sinuses up. So far I have come thru flu season unscathed, and haven't had a serious problem with allergies. I only recommend warm saline solution tho.





I highly recommend SinuCleanse, it's a great package for beginners, and it's available at most major pharmacies.
Reply:Breath Easy Tea and eat plenty of Raw garlic, Also Dandelion tea can help too! Also go see a Herbalist or a Naturopath!


Is it true that you cant have any cavities to fly in the coast guard?

here it says that you cant fly with cavities and you need perfect eyes but it's really weird


http://gocoastguard.com/get-the-answers/...

Is it true that you cant have any cavities to fly in the coast guard?
No, you are not allowed to have active cavities.





Thats to pass a Class 1 Flight Physical.





But your confusing cavities, with fillings.





A cavity, is an open abcess of your tooth enamel.





After that cavity has a filling implaced by a dentist, it is no longer a cavity.





So you can fly, with fillings in your teeth.





What it means, is avation and diving personal, must have special care taken, when getting dental work.





That have to make sure, that fillings are implaced properly and are tight.





So that no air can get under the filling.





As you should know.





When you decrease pressure, air as a gas expands.





So while accending from a dive, or while accending in an air craft,





The gas ( air ) in your blood stream or trapped under bad fillings, starts to expand.





Now imagine what it would feel like, if gas trapped under a bad filling, started to expand, and put pressure on the nerves in your tooth ?





It is possible, if the gas expanded fast enough, to actually blow the bad filling off your tooth.





Gas trapped under a bad fillins, is called a tooth bend.





They are very painful, but easily fixed by a knowledgeable dentist.





I had a tooth bend, while scuba diving while stationed in Guam, after going back down and letting the gas escape slowly for 15 mins. I visited the base dentist, pointed out the bad filling and they repaired it quickly. I never had any more problems after that.
Reply:The change of altitude can do some serious damage to fillings and the teeth they are in. Plus they want their pilots to see where they are going.
Reply:there are TONS of restrictions for the ol' aviators in the coast guard. any pending physical problems have to be resolved before you can fly, i.e. cavities have to be filled in, etc. if you get the flu shot you also have to be "grounded" (can't fly) for 24hrs. it's pretty weird, yeah, but it's just one of those things. everyone at the clinic works pretty hard to get those guys back out, though.


Do I need to have all of my cavities filled before braces?

Would I still need to have all dental work done such as cavities filled if I choose to get invisiline instead of regular braces?

Do I need to have all of my cavities filled before braces?
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Not only that, you need to have meticulous hygiene care for you teeth, whether you chose invisalign or regular braces.

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What minerals are added to toothpaste to fight cavities?

Also, what are some flavors that could make toothpaste taste better that don't give you cavities?

What minerals are added to toothpaste to fight cavities?
Flouride for cavities. And, it is not the flavors that give the cavities, it is the sweeteners. I could go for cinnamon, myself. At the Gilroy, CA garlic festival, garlic toothpaste is offered. Don't know about cavities, but it keeps vampires away. Also members of the opposite sex.
Reply:It's fluoride. Some of the toothpaste added calcium.


Whats the best fluoride toothpaste to 'heal' TINY cavities?

I just went to the dentist, and i have to get one root canal (eek!) but there are TINY cavities he found in a few of my teeth. I've searched yahoo, and some dental assistants said if i brush, floss, and take calcium pills (all which i do), but they also said get a good fluoride toothpaste. Recommendations PLEASE?

Whats the best fluoride toothpaste to 'heal' TINY cavities?
In my office, I would probably leave those "small" cavities alone for now and observe them until your next recall visit (will take 4 X-rays to confirm), assumingthat you have an above average oral hygiene. Any fluoride toothpaste is good enough but you can ask your dentist to prescribe you : Prevident Plus or Gel (Topical Fluoride Prescription.) Prevident 5000 Plus dental cream is a prescription strength 1.1% FLUORIDE toothpaste clinically proven to help STOP decay from becoming cavities. So good luck.
Reply:you cant heal cavities but the flouride toothpaste is just to prevent other cavities from developing....the only way to get rid of cavities is to drill them out and get a filing either a silver or a white one depending on where in your mouth the cavities are...all toothpastes that have flouride are good against preventing cavities but i would recommend colgate. in addition to brushing your teeth make sure to floss, use mouth wash, and get cleanings at least once every six mmonths or once a year because brushing alone dose not prevent decay and gum infections
Reply:Get some "Carefree Koolers" gum. Chew it four times a day for twenty minutes each time. It contains aproximately 10 mg. of Xylotol, an all natural sweetener that has been shown to stop cavities from forming, and in some cases, heal those cavities that have started. Most sugarfree gums on the market now are adding Xylotol to their gums, but so far Carefree has the largest amount.


My brothers both have no money and have cavities or need root canals in most of their teeth. What do I do?

They didn't really take care of their teeth for years, both are in lots of pain and have teeth breaking left and right. They need root canals or cavities filled in almost every tooth in both of their mouths, but don't have money and I can't afford to help them. They live in the Nashville, TN area.


Our parents are deceased and didn't have any money anyway.


One brother works but earns $7 an hour, one is on disability and has no income. They are 25 and 26 years old.


Is there anywhere I can take them that will help for free or almost no cost with all of these problems?


Please help, I am so desperate.

My brothers both have no money and have cavities or need root canals in most of their teeth. What do I do?
I would contact my local Health Department or Welfare office, if there are any "free" (fees based on income) clinics in your area, they should know. You could also contact the State Dental Board. As for going to a dental school, it will be cheapER.. .not cheap and not free and you still would most likely be looking at extractions. If the teeth are that badly damaged/decayed and the infection is chronic, a root canal may not save the tooth. If you have a root canal, you need a crown on the tooth as well or you will still loose it as these teeth are brittle and will break. If a tooth has filling that is over 40% of the visual surface, it needs AT LEAST a crown..in private practice this (root canal and crown) is 1500-2000 per tooth depending on fees in your area. If your one brother is disabled, does he qualify for Medicaid?? In some states it will at least pay for the emergency care and extractions.


It is imperative that you know: Dental infections can cause brain abscessed and systemic infections and in some cases death. If facial swelling is present (cellulitis) they need emergency treatment now. The hospitals always seem to give a script for Penicillin, this is usually not strong enough. They need Augmentin 500 or 875. NEVER use heat on a dental infection,,, it will spread. Ice only.


GOOD LUCK
Reply:no there is no place to take them for free... and the cost of dental work is not cheap. the only thing you can do is take them and have it done and try to work out the payment with the dentist, ask him if your brothers can pay a little at a time. most dentists won't but it's worth a try. good luck.
Reply:Contact a dental school that is near you. The students always need patients to work on. Often times the fee is minimal or free.
Reply:It won't be free, but it will be cheap. Tell them to go by the school and get an initial exam.





Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry


1005 D.B. Todd Blvd.


Nashville, TN 37208


Phone: (615) 327-6207


Has the massive proliferation of bottled water had any effect on cavities?

Our tap water has flouride in it, specifically to reduce cavities. But now, people aren't drinking it nearly as often. Has their been any noticeable rise in cavities lately?

Has the massive proliferation of bottled water had any effect on cavities?
I don't think so, but I'm not a dentist. Whatever fluoride may be missing in the bottled water is supplanted by the fluoride in toothpastes and mouth washes. When I was growing up, sugar was the culprit that caused cavities. With healthier eating habits, less candy and sweets are being consumed. Therefore, one could say that dentists are actually seeing fewer patients with cavities now than in previous years, before that proliferation of bottled water.

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DR. SAM, ANGELA DDS, or any dentist.. question about calcium, teeth, cavities, and feeding babies.?

Is it true that if while breast feeding a baby it sucks out a woman's calcium and makes her more prone to cavities and decay? My dad is a dentist and he hears this all the time and ADAMENTLY denies it. he insists it is folklore and just an excuse woman have for not brushing and taking care of their teeth properly. But is this really true? Is it really just a coincidence that in some instances woman who are post-pregnancy have unusually high amounts of cavities and are breast feeding? I just have the feeling that it is true that woman lose calcium while breast feeding and it causes thier teeth to decay. Of course, I am def. not a dentist, but this phenomena makes sense to me.





also, if you could recommend any places to do research, any published research, or any published texts on this issue, it would be great, thanks.

DR. SAM, ANGELA DDS, or any dentist.. question about calcium, teeth, cavities, and feeding babies.?
no it is not true,





When your body is low on calcium it mobilizes calcium from your bones, by disolving it and extracting the calcium into your blood stream. Your blood is what your calcium is transported to other parts of your body that need it in.





calcium is not able to be transported from the teeth because you need a good blood supply to do this, and because most of the calcium is located in the enamel of the tooth (the outer shell) which has no blood supply at all, your body does not have a mechanism to move it into the blood so calcium in the teeth remains there even when you are low in calcium (possibly from breast feeding)





Generally, decay in pregnant women can be related to large changes in diet and frequency of eating (cravings etc) If the mother already didn't look after her teeth properly, all the extra food and change in diet gives the bacteria that cause decay a field day and they go nuts eating away at all the extra food.





Decay is not caused by calcium deficiencies, it is caused by bacteria eating food and releasing acid over your teeth, which then eats away at your tooth.





on a side note, one very well established link between pregnancy and oral health (not to do with breast feeding at all) is gum disease. Because pregnancy causes the hormone levels to change, the way your body reacts to infection is changed. So if you don't clean the plaque away from your gums your body will have an exaggerated reaction making your gums red and puffy.


Can brushing your teeth from now on remove cavities?

I have about six cavities will brushing my teeth remove them or what else can i do?

Can brushing your teeth from now on remove cavities?
Well, btrushing your teeth won't remove the cavities. Cavities are holes in your teeth from germs that get underneath the enamel and stary making the bone decay.


But brushing your teeth does remove the germs and help the situation until you can get some professional care. It can also keep your cavities from hurting. I had 3 cavities and i brushed my teeth more like, 4 to 5 times a day thinking the same thing you are. My cavities didn't go away, but they didn't cause any pain by time i went to the dentist.


(Note: NEVER USE SILVER AMALGUM!! It contains Mercury in it, which can poison you. i had a website on it but i lost it. sorry. Ask for the white one. i forgot which substance it was made of, but it's harmless. Silver amalgum is a health hazard, and lethal!)
Reply:well twicw a day wud do but better consult a dentist first
Reply:Unfortuantly brushing now will not make your teeth heal, but it will keep new cavities from forming. The only thing you can do to fix your current cavities is go to a reputable and licenced dentist and get them filled. The good news is silver amalgum is not the only option, for enough money they can fill your cavities to make it look like they were never there
Reply:sorry,....try the dentist!!
Reply:brushing your teeth flossing, and using mouth wash, will not get rid of your cavities, it will only prevent new ones..once you have a cavity it needs to be taken care of by a dentist, before it gets worse, or spreads to other teeth.
Reply:Sandy c-t is correct you can not heal what is broken - you can fix but not heal!@
Reply:In a word; no.





Cavities are just what their name says, holes in the teeth. Whether it is below the enamel and in the pulp or simply straight through the enamel there is material missing there.





The solution; fillings.
Reply:unfortunately no, you will sooner or later have to have them filled, if you don't they will only get worse and my cause you to have to have a root canal.
Reply:No you've got to see a dentist. If they are small cavities he may be able to remove them with a Laser. If you can't afford it, call a university dental school. They are much cheaper.
Reply:no, brushing them will not remove them. cavities are a rotted part of the tooth. you need to get them removed by a dentist, it's the best thing to do
Reply:You need to have them filled, or have those teeth pulled, depending on the severity of the cavities. Sadly, brushing doesn't make cavities go away.
Reply:Once you have cavities you will need to see a dentist to have them fixed. To prevent getting anymore cavities you need to start brushing twice daily, floss daily.
Reply:I have not heard of anything removing cavaties but the dentist but brushing can help stop any more from coming on.


Do water filters remove floride and cause more cavities?

If you use a water filter pitcher on a regular basis for drinking, will it remove the floride and cause cavities in your teeth?

Do water filters remove floride and cause more cavities?
Water filters do not remove fluoride. In fact, coca colas and other soft drinks all contain this dangerous chemical because they use tap water and filters to create soft drinks. Aso beers made in America like Budweiser, etc. contain fluoride because they use huge amounts of tap water to create beer.





Secondly, fluoride only makes teeth harder and more difficult to work on. By making the tooth harder it makes cavities more difficult to form. The problem that causes cavities still exists, nutrient deficiencies (particularly minerals). The fluoride does other things that are far more damaging to the body than a few cavities. The cavities can be prevented with good nutrition. Don't look to your dentist to educate you on good nutrition. They have no clue on what to do in that regard. They only will tell you the fluoride is what you need.





Fluoride competes in the body for iodine absorption. When fluoride is introduced into the water system, it creates iodine deficiencies in children and adults that consume the garbage water. Iodine is a necessary ingredient in all our organs, including skin. Only about 3% of the iodine ingested goes to the thyroid; the rest ends up in our organs that keeps them working well. When this was discovered, iodized salt was introduced. This only put a small bandage on the problem and now our children are not well because of this.





Fluoride is one of the most, if not the most poisonist substances known for human beings. It was used to create the Atomic Bomb. Even the American Dental Association says to keep Fluoridated toothpaste out of the reach of children. Just look on the toothpaste warning labels.





Many cultures in the world do not have tooth decay that do not use this garbage. It is just another example of how big money and the ignorance is being promoted in this country to sell something that is going to band aid a problem with the nutrition in our foods and then create other problems that are far worse.





If you use fluoride products, do this test to see if you are deficient in iodine. Paint a golf ball size spot of "Tincture of Iodine" on your chest. Note the time of day. Now, it should be there 24 hours later if you are NOT deficient. If you are deficient, your body will absorb the iodine at a very fast rate.





No wonder we have such an increase in thyroid problems. Combining the use of SOY products that slow the thyroid down and inhibit mineral absorption with fluoride, out bodies just don't have a chance in having a normal thyroid as we grow older.





Get rid of all Fluoride in anything you use. It is found in nature and is absorbed by some foods from the soil naturally. It is supposed to be a trace mineral, not a main mineral for the body. Also, do not use any products that contain Laurel Sulfate. This opens the pores and allows absorption of the Fluoride and other harmful chemicals into the body that creates toxins the body has to eliminate.





Good luck to you
Reply:not really..


eventhough fluride protects enamel ,please dont solely depend on it.properbrushing teq. also helps.


since flurides anr in ionic form in water ,cna filters prevent it? idont think
Reply:Yes, some water filters do remove large amounts of fluoride, but not all filters do. Reverse-osmosis and distillation filters are the worst I believe, and most pitcher-style filters don't remove much fluoride, but I would do some research on your particular brand of filter to make sure it isn't.





The removal of fluoride won't actually cause cavities in your teeth, you just won't have the protection against cavities that fluoride gives. Because fluoride helps to remineralize the enamel on your teeth, not having fluoride will mean that your teeth aren't as strong. People with more fluoride get fewer cavities. If you brush your teeth regularly with fluoride toothpaste, you probably get enough fluoride, but if you are concerned, your dentist can prescribe you fluoride supplements. Don't believe those who tell you that fluoride is a poison -- at the level that is used in drinking water, fluoride is perfectly safe, and you definitely don't want to be filtering it all out!


Would common antacids help neutralize the acid that plaque produces and causes cavities?

Cavities are caused by the acid which bateria produce in your mouth. So would eating a antacid like a Rolaid neutralize that acid and protect your teeth?

Would common antacids help neutralize the acid that plaque produces and causes cavities?
While this is true, there is no substitute for toothpaste and a toothbrush. Toothpaste contains baking soda which also neutralizes acid along with the bristles of a toothbrush reaching all areas and causing direct abrasive contact. Antacids will not give you all this. Since antacids are ingested, if overused you can cause an acid base balance disturbance. Acid is needed in the body and with too much alkalinity you can cause metabolic alkalosis, throwing your body into a range of problems. Antacids should be used for reflux and as indicated by it's label and used cautiously
Reply:no...antacids neutralize acid in ur stomach...not ur mouth. the acids that harm teeth r really only caused by sugar (which is y candy is so bad 4 u) so if u eat a lot of sugar...just brush ur teeth
Reply:Most antacids have sugar in them. My dentist told me if I need to take one in the middle of the night I should brush.

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Can black spots on your teeth hurt and not be cavities?

i recently went to the dentist and he says there not cavities but sometimes they hurt and really sensitive could he be wrong about them not being cavities? i told him they were sensitive and he gave me sensidyne and it don't work.

Can black spots on your teeth hurt and not be cavities?
those are cavities....





he's waiting until those cavities become such a problem that u need root canals





go to anotha dentist and get them filled
Reply:Did they take X-Rays? I don't know what dentist you go to, but is sounds like cavities to me.
Reply:They are probably cavities. You should go to another dentist and get an opinion and get x-rays done. It also may be past filled cavities. In the older days they used black fillings or silver fillings in cavities. They were not to good back then so they may be sensitive. Either may go back to a dentist. I hope this helps.
Reply:they are definitely cavities cuz i have a few of those too.. u shud get a second opinion cuz that doesnt make sense to have black spots on ur teeth that are sensitive and hurt..sorry to say but i think he is definitely wrong you shud see a different dentist
Reply:kill yourself.


How Much Pain Is There To Have Cavities Filled Without Anesthetics?

My uncle hates injections and as a result he gets his cavities filled with no anesthesia. Since some people can go through it, how much pain really is there?

How Much Pain Is There To Have Cavities Filled Without Anesthetics?
It depends on how deep the cavity is - if the nerve is exposed, it could be pretty painful, but if it's just a surface cavity, it doesn't hurt that bad. I had root canal without anything (the nerve was already dead - so there was no feeling) - I, of course, freaked out when the dentist came at me with drill in hand and he hadn't given me anything yet. He said to trust him, I did and it was fine.
Reply:I have not used anesthesia for cavities since I was 10. Not because I hate needles, but because I hate being numb. A couple of the deep ones have hurt a little but the pain only lasts a couple seconds because the drill is close to the nerve. Once the deeper drilling is over, it never hurts. At least for me.





If you have a higher pain tolerance, then its no biggie but if you cry when you get a paper cut, stick with the anesthesia. Most dentists think I'm crazy but its really worth not having my face numb for 2 hours.
Reply:Filling a cavity involves little or no pain as we're simply filling a hole with composite material.What Is painful is drilling out decayed tooth tissue and this must be done using local anasthetic.


Which structures form the boundaries of these cavities?

i can't find the answer for this Q ? any help


which structures which structures form the boundaries of these cavities ?


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Which structures form the boundaries of these cavities?
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Do certain types of asthma inhalers cause cavities?

During a routine dentist appointment my dad found out he had 12 cavities due to his change in asthma inhaler medication!

Do certain types of asthma inhalers cause cavities?
No they don't. A few members of my household take various types of Inhalers and none of us have cavities. However. more information about Asthma can be found here.





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Reply:INHALERS DO NOT CAUSE TOOTH DECAY.


Went to the dentist today. Do you think these are cavities? More details included?!?!?

So I went to the dentist today, but yesterday, they called and told me that the dentist was sick, and wouldn't be there, but I just said that I'd be fine with them cleaning my teeth, and coming back later for the dentist to examine my teeth thoroughly, and such.





While she was cleaning my teeth, the dental hygienist said that she saw what looked to her to be 3 BIG cavities, all on my bottom set of molars. Do you think these are really cavities? I asked her if she could see any on the top, and all she said was that on the xrays it looked like maybe 2, but she couldn't see any when she was cleaning. The dentist is gonna look for sure when I go back, but she said that she could see them with her naked eye. Do you think she knows what she was looking at?

Went to the dentist today. Do you think these are cavities? More details included?!?!?
Well I'd say she probably has more idea than the general public, but at the same time she's not a dentist. However, if she says she can see 3 cavities with her naked eye, then that means they are BIG cavities - and you should be able to see them too. So grab a torch and go to the mirror and have a look - you see any holes in your teeth? Even tiny ones?





I went to the dentist once with what I thought was a small cavity in my tooth - I could see this small hole. He told me that any time you can actually see a hole in the tooth, it is a BIG cavity, and when he did the x-rays it confirmed that the cavity was really big.





So if there are any visible holes at all in your teeth, then they are pretty big cavities, and the dental hygienist has seen enough cavities in her life to spot the big ones I would have thought.





At the end of the day though, all you can do is wait until you see the dentist to find out for sure.
Reply:She knows what she is looking at but it is the dentist who must diagnose decay. So don't sweat it and go back and have the dentist do the proper examination.
Reply:Legally a hygenist is not allowed to give you a prognosis, so i'd ignore her. It could be that your teeth are a bit discoloured or maybe you have tiny cavities. Don't worry unil you know for sure, try and relax. If they are you'll get them fixed dont worry
Reply:Yes, I'm sure she does know what she's looking at. I mean, possibly if she's really young and new, like maybe 23 or 24, then maybe she wouldn't be as sure. Though even then I'd be inclined to think that she knew what she was talking about.





Anyhow, if the hygienist can see them than you most certainly can see them. Look back there... are there any small black,brown,light brown or tan holes?





Really, it's nothing to worry about. So what if you do have a few cavities? I'm assuming that if you're at a dentist you've dental insurance and hopefully your dentist is a good one. You shouldn't feel much pain at all and these days they usually use porcelain fillings so they're less noticeable.





Relaaaaax. You'll see your dentist soon and hopefully all your questions will then be answered!





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Reply:Well there's really no way any of use are going to be able to know without even having an inkling as to what the "cavities" look like. Maybe they are, maybe they're not, but your dentist can say for sure. If they are, just get them taken care of and take good care of your teeth.
Reply:She knows what she is talking about she can't diagnose but she can tell by looking at the x-rays. Even I as a dental for 15 yrs could read x-rays. Or see decay if large enough with the naked eye. She can only tell you that she sees some suspicious areas and advise you to have the Doctor tell you what they are.


Is it normal to have like 12 cavities when you go to the dentist?

My sister brushes and flosses CONSTANTLY (it sometimes even gets annoying!) and she gets like 12 cavities and a couple of root canals every time she goes to the dentist (biannualy) Is this normal? What should she do?

Is it normal to have like 12 cavities when you go to the dentist?
Get a second opinion. This is not normal. Perhaps he's redoing treatment unnecessarily, or she has some active problem that isn't being addressed properly.


On a preventive angle, also check her diet (use a dietitian?), particularly for sweet drinks like juices, soft drinks, sports drinks etc.


Get a high fluoride content toothpaste e.g. Colgate Neutrafluor 5000ppm - brush with this but don't rinse out with water. That way she'll get maximum exposure from the froth.


Don't waste time with largely ineffective mouthwashes like Listerine. If you want a truly antibacterial mouthwash, use one with a chlorhexidine content (Peridex in the US?), but only at night (it can put a brown stain if you use it a lot).
Reply:I'd recommend that your sister get a 2nd opinion. Sounds to me like she's getting screwed. I guess it's possible to have lots of cavities - there could be an underlying health problem.
Reply:She may have or do something that decreases the amount of protective enamel that usually coat the tooth surfaces. Maybe too much brushing with a very abrasive toothpaste?Cavities may mean that her teeth are not being adequately shielded from the sugars, acids, etc. that we put and produce in our mouths.
Reply:Tell her to get a second opinion. Dishonest dentist will have the habit of telling patients with old silver fillings that they need the filling taken out because of leakage and decay, or do root canals on teeth with those silver fillings because when they take the old filling out they have to go so deep to take the filling out they expose the nerve, then needing to do root canal treatment when the filling didn't need to be taken out in the first place. I worked for a guy like that. Get a second opinion. Or, If she drinks LOTS of coke or drinks with large amounts of sugar (tea, coffee, juice) or eats candy or mints through out the day she can be getting cavities, but she may still want to get a second opinion.
Reply:that's not normal, go to another dentist for a second oponion, he may be b**l S**** you.
Reply:she could be over brushing or brushing too hard. I suggest a sonicare toothbrush. They are wonderful and do the work for you. I have horrible teeth and it has done wonders for my husband and I. It is well worth the $100 we spent on it. My HB got his at the dentist office, but I bought the same exact thing at Target for about the same price.


Could grinding my teeth at night cause cavities?

i take care really good care of my teeth, but i still get cavities. i also have a popping noise in my jaw and slight tooth wear in two teeth, nothing noticeable though.

Could grinding my teeth at night cause cavities?
Go to walmart and buy a mouthguard. You can mold it to your mouth and stop the damage.
Reply:yup - you can buy a gum sheild to wear at night instead of wearing your teeth down. (do you like how I did that?)
Reply:ye
Reply:It will not cause cavities. And the popping is most likely TMJ
Reply:It won't cause cavities but it will cause your teeth to wear down and it make cuase you to break or crack your teeth which will cost you lost of money in the long run. You should make an appt with your dentist and talk to him/her about what's going on. They have what is called a Night Guard. The assistant will take impressions of your teeth and then send them to the lab to make the night guard and then you will come back in a couple wks and it will be fitted and adjusted. It affixs to you upper teeth in most cases and the other side is smooth so give your teeth somthing smooth to grind on. The popping is a degree of TMJ..tempromandibular Joint disfunction. You just need to go to your dentist


Can Sugar free gum still give me cavities?

When i first discovered sugar freee gum i chew it constantly every day in school to keep my breath smelling fresh...but ever since i started chewing it i've been getting cavities like crazy. Is sugar fee gum healthy for my teeth???

Can Sugar free gum still give me cavities?
That is all I chew and my dentist's have always told me it is fine. Re-evaulate what you are also eating and drinking. Do you smoke? Drink soda's? Eat alot of candy. My guess is the gum would not be the reason. =)
Reply:Firstly think about your dental hygiene. Are you taking care of your teeth? Even if you chew the gum, you'll still get cavieties from other types of food.





Another fact might be that there are additives in sugar free gum which artificially simulate the sweet and fresh giving taste. This might also be your cause.


How to tell if you have dental cavities?

I'm juts one of the guys who's afraid of having cavities, so, I was wondering, if there is a way to tell if you have them.





I remember the old wives tale of sucking in air, and if there is pain, you have them. Does this still work?

How to tell if you have dental cavities?
#1 - go to the dentist annually





#2 - a dentist will tell if you have a cavity when he pokes your tooth with his dental tool. if it resists/sticks when he lifts the tool, it is a sign of decay/cavity.
Reply:your tooth will hurt
Reply:You're teeth hurt %26amp; are senstive to hot %26amp; cold.
Reply:GOING TO THE DENTIST FOR A CHECK-UP!
Reply:usually they hurt....sometimes you just never know though!
Reply:Brush and floss everyday and go to the dentist for an exam. As for the sucking in air to find out you have a cavity, it's like you said, an old wives tale. You're teeth can hurt for a number of reasons and it is not always caused by a cavity. It could be caused by gingivitis, or receding gums. Some people just have sensitive teeth.
Reply:To make a self check for cavities by sucking in air is an eternal method. Another method would be to hold cold or hot water in mouth giving sufficient time gap. If there is sensitivity, you should contact your dentist without much delay to get the cause diagnosed and treated. Maintaining regular oral hygiene is anybody's sensible guess, to keep the problem at bay.
Reply:Cavities are often sensitive to sweets. Sometimes they will be sensitive to hot and cold...but temperature sensitivity is a bad sign. It normally means more than just having decay (it often means the decay is getting close to the nerve. If decay reaches the nerve, a simple filling won't work...you would need a root canal or an extraction. Constant pain means it has reached the nerve...sensitivity to hot and cold that lingers once the cold or hot source has been removed also means it has reached the nerve. Having said all this, most small areas of decay have no symptoms. SO the best way to check is to visit a dentist.
Reply:After graduating from high school, go to college and earn a bachelor's degree. During this time apply to dental school. Once you receive your dental degree and pass the licensing board, you will be able to diagnose dental cavities. Seriously, x-rays really help check for cavities between teeth. On your own, look for any changes in the appearance of the enamel on your teeth. If you see anything, go to the dentist and ask them to take a look. Pain is usually a good indicator, but may indicate sensitive teeth not decay.
Reply:Well first off your tooth may first show up gray in color or you may get a milky white patch( which is called declassification)


and in a few days to week the decay may break through the enamel and remember just because you have a cavity doesn't mean that it will hurt

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How good is white tooth filler for cavities?

I have been told by the dentist I could get either the metal stuff or white stuff put in to fill my cavities. Any opinions on which is better? Personal experience best, thanks

How good is white tooth filler for cavities?
Plastic fillings look great, however since they are very technique sensative and tend to fail catastrophically when they fail we charge more for them. they fail by what we call debonding so a thin open crevace is formed and liquids and sugars can flow easily in and out to form very large cavities fast, 1 -2 years after debonding. Debonding isn't as great a problem in the front teeth because those are the teeth you look at everyday. So your more likely to see it and get to the dentist if you see a large brown stain in your teeth.





Metal fillings do last a long time and are good for people who are not as reliable as dental patients. Metal filling do fail but the types of failures I see with metal fillings are often savable. cracked cusps and so on relatively easy to save.





Both are prone to reccurent decay, jusk the risk of failure is far greater in a plastic posterior filling than an anterior. If your a good patient and come in every six months and are willing to accept the increased cost for plastic, go for it!. If you loathe your appointments are likely to stop for several years between treatments then go amalgam.





good luck
Reply:the white stuff blends better.. looks more natural.. the metal fillings will look like cavities to others, should they be able to see them...


i've had both... they both work fine and i feel more comfortable with the white ones..
Reply:The problem with the metal is that it does what is called thermocycling. That means it expands and contracts with changes in temporature. Over time this will cause the filling to separate from the tooth and allow decay to reform under the filling. Also causes small cracks to form in tooth. The average lifespan for this type of filling is about 5-7 years. Not to say that people dont have them much longer, but after this amount of time they usually have recurrent decay under them.
Reply:If esthetics is of major concern to you, then you should request the white filling (composite). However, metal (silver amalgam)'s main advantage are that they are incredibly durable, not likely to break, and last a LONG time.





I like composite more. There is NO comparison between the appearance of a white filling and an amalgam. The results are so esthetically superior. And most importantly, composite (white/tooth color) restorations can be repaired while most amalgam restorations cannot.


Can you have your teeth cleaned if you have a few cavities?

I have an appt. to have my teeth cleaned and an exam with x-rays. I was told you can't have your teeth cleaned if you have cavities is this true? Also can dentist pull your wisdom teeth? I heard they are cheaper then an oral surgeon.

Can you have your teeth cleaned if you have a few cavities?
you can definitely have your teeth cleaned with cavities. a routine teeth cleaning is where they usually find your cavities and tell you of how you can get it taken care of. If you already have cavities, especially in your wisdom teeth, they'll most likely reccommend for you to have them done. yes, it is true, some dentist's can pull teeth but most of the time they will refer you to someone who specializes in oral surgery. hope this helps and good luck with your appt! :) lol
Reply:you can put glue on it to make it look whiter
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Reply:yea you should get your teeth cleaned evry 6 months
Reply:Fix the cavities 1st. and start brushing your teeth.
Reply:Of course you can get teeth cleaned with cavities - Please go soon and get a healthy mouth. Regular checkups and cleanings are sooo important - really! Re wisdom teeth, most dentists will refer you to oral surgeon due to potential issues.





"A clean mouth is a happy mouth!"
Reply:I had my teeth cleaned a month or two back, this is usually the first thing they do, even before doing other dental work.





Yup, you can have your teeth cleaned without having anything else done.





Yup, your dentist can pull your wisdom teeth as well - in fact this is probably the best option. You get about two needles, with the paste they are completely painless.





Pulling your wisdom teeth is a little uncomfortable, but mostly pain free. Definitely not enough pain that you could say it 'hurt', just lots of yanking.
Reply:They will most likely want to cap your cavities before cleaning your teeth, and yes.... dentists pull wisdom teeth, if your having them pulled do them all at once that way the pain is once and done and over with, if you do them by side you have to experience that pain twice! Oweeee!Good Luck!
Reply:i'm not sure but they will want to take care of your cavities before they do that because they ruin your teeth so...
Reply:I believe that the Dentist should take care of cavities at the time of the cleaning. That is what my dentist does.
Reply:Yes you can have your teeth cleaned even though you have cavities and yes a dentist is much cheaper than an oral surgeon. A dentist will pull the wisdom teeth as long as they are in and they don't have to cut them out ,that's where an Oral surgeon comes in when the teeth have not completely come in and they have to be surgically removed.


Is porcelain really used to fill cavities?

I'm not 100% sure but I remember reading or watching somewhere that porcelain was a better (safer alternative to mercury based fillings) way to fill in cavities. If anyone has experience with this sort of thing or works in this profession please be as detailed and as thorough as possible with a description of this procedure and the pros and cons of having it done. Thanks!

Is porcelain really used to fill cavities?
I think what you are describing is the white composite filling material. It is a resin based material. That is what is usually used for a tooth colored filling.


You can have porcelain used, but it would be either a porcelain crown or inlay or onlay. These are made at a lab and require 2 appts, one to prep the tooth and take an impression and you will have a temporary placed, the second appointment would be to permanently cement the fabricated restoration.


On the subject of it being a safer alternative to the mercury or amalgam fillings, there is no harm in the silver fillings. They are used less and less because the newer tooth colored fillings are more esthetically pleasing and the materials actually bond to the tooth (silver fillings are just condensed into the area). Better materials as technology advances. But there is no harm in the silver fillings, no matter what you hear on the contrary!
Reply:I have a porcelain cap on my tooth because I did not want to open my mouth and see a bunch of silver. You can't tell the difference in color with my regular teeth.
Reply:porcelain can be used but rather expensive and time involved. Most people will say porcelain but actually mean white/tooth colored filling. The actual procedure is a resin restoration. These fillings are done and act like those amalgam fillings (silver, mercury, black). The material is a resin and filler materials that are bonded to the tooth. They cost about 20% more than amalgams. All three options are good. It depends on location in the mouth and how much you want to spend.


How long does it take for cavities to turn into root canals?

I've had a few cavities for over a year %26amp; it's just starting to hurt. Does that mean it's turning into a root canal?

How long does it take for cavities to turn into root canals?
if you have hot and cold sensitivity, and it is starting to hurt...than i am sooo sorry ..i think you might need a root canal. ive had 3, on sweet air and lots of novicaine:) a dentist yelled at me for not having it filled months ago...he told me if you wouldnt have waiting..blah blah...well that was before i became a dental assistant..i wanted to know more what i was doing wrong...anyways fast foward 10 year...so i have experience with root canals as much as treating people who have them, and yes cavities do turn into root canals..the decay gets deeper and deeper till it gets close to the nerve, or hits it causing the nerves to die..to rebut someone else's answer, learned that from my dentist as well as schooling on the subject:)...feel better
Reply:A cavity does not "turn into" a root canal. Root canal is a procedure that is performed when the whole tooth is bad, or the root has died, and the tooth cannot be saved. Just because you have pain does not mean you will need a root canal. But get to a dentist as soon as possible, while simply filling the cavity is still feasible. Why have you waited so long to have it attended to?
Reply:A root canal is a procedure used when the nerve of your tooth dies. Generally, the tooth has to be drilled deeply into, the nerve removed, and a cap placed over the stub that used to be your tooth.
Reply:A cavity doesn't turn into a root canal. A root canal is the act of deadening the root of a tooth in a replacement/repair process.
Reply:a "root canal" is a proceedure, not a condition. If the cavity is deep enough, then a "root canal" may be necesary to save the tooth. In a root canal, the dentist will numb your jaw, drill into the "channel" that contains the nerve to the tooth. Then using small tools he will pull the root out of the tooth and then seal off the tooth either with a filling or a crown. Pain is an indicator that you need dental work. Don't wait, it doesn't fix itself. Get it fixed soon enough and it is a minor fix. Wait too long, and you can really cost yourself some pain and big $$$$
Reply:If your tooth is hurting like that thhen more than likely it could have gotten down to the root and yes that means root canal and most likely a crown put on. You shouldn't let cavities go. You are best to get it filled right away or else it gets costly to fix your teeth. Or worse yet wait until it turns into a absess and then you will begging the dentist to help you.

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Is it possible for my small cavities to re-mineralize? How?

im flossing, brushing for more often, and using a flouride mouthwash


also im chewing gum containing xylitol


i need help plz


i got 7 cavities


im not taking a no for an answer

Is it possible for my small cavities to re-mineralize? How?
Some people are just prone to cavities regardless of what measures are taken to prevent them. It's just genetics sometimes. Sounds like you are doing everything you can.
Reply:When cavities haven't penetrated the enamel, they can stay that way. These are called arrested decay, I have seen them stay that way for years.





Be sure that you are not sipping on drinks with sugar or high acid (diet sodas) during the day. Water or unsweetened tea, please. There are prescription high concentrate toothpastes available that will be helpful. One product is called Prevident, although there are several others. Your dds would have to write a prescription for that.





It sounds like you are trying to do the best for your teeth. Be sure to have your check up xrays done every year to catch those that might break through to the dentin and need to be repaired.





You don't purge or have reflux do you? That stomach acid can really do a number on teeth. Good luck.
Reply:It is possible for incipient areas of deacay to remineralize. By incipient I mean that the cavity has not progressed through the enamel of the tooth into the next layer (dentin). The enamel layer of the tooth has tubules (like pores on our skin) if these tubules have adequate fluoride they can remineralize and become what is called arrested decay. You must floss and keep the plaque from accumulating and use a fluoride mouthrinse daily like ACT. If these areas of decay get into the dentin layer of the tooth then they must be filled. Good Luck !! Floss floss floss and no soda. The acid mixed with the carbonation will defeat everything. Even diet pop.
Reply:Modern diet so probably they won't re-mineralize. Grandma taught on a reservation and the health nurse there found lots of kids with cavities that had healed over. Not all though. It was a different time and diet.
Reply:It is not possible for actual cavities to remineralize. Only if it is the very start of demineralization and not through the enamel. You'd be able to tell because it would just be a chalky patch on your enamel, but no actual hole. Fluoride and xylitol do help to remineralize your enamel and can help prevent your cavities from getting any worse, but the best thing is to get those cavities filled. Then continue taking care of your teeth so that you don't get any more cavities in the future. =)
Reply:Yes, it *is possible* for cavities that are still only in the enamel to remineralize or stay in a steady state. (I have observed/followed early cavities in enamel that had not changed for 9 years in one patient). You are doing the right things, brushing, flossing and fluoride (such as Act) to help remineralize these incipient cavities. A dentist can prescribe you stronger fluoride such as Gel Kam if necessary. I will tell you that there is a difference between what one dentist will watch and another will fill in the case of small or incipient cavities. You can always get a second opinion on these early cavities from another dentist.(bring the recent x-rays) You can tell if the decay has progressed into the second layer of tooth by an x-ray, usually the "bitewing" x-ray. When the bacteria have entered the second layer or dentin layer the cavitiy must be restored. At this time the cavity causing bacteria are "facultaive" meaning that they have changed their metabolism from needing air to not needing air. Once in the second layer they continue to distroy the tooth and must be removed.





It is especially important to floss before bedtime because you salivate less during sleep allowing the bacterial colonies to increase (you swallow some bacteria during the day and less so during sleep). After brushing and flossing, take a drink of water if you wish and the last thing you do is use the fluoride rinse. The point is to allow the fluoride to sit on the teeth to remineralize them without dilluting it. Someone else also suggested that soda and diet soda are bad because they are highly acidic. This is true. I have observed an increase in cavities among patients who have lost weight and begin drinking a lot of diet soda. Better to drink water or iced tea than soda. Good luck!


Help! best pain relief? i'm getting lots of cavities filled...?

I went to the dentist today for a checkup/cleaning and he did xrays and told me that I had a lot of cavities that needed to be filled... It was my first time at the dentist in 3 years... First of all I'm so embarassed by this because I feel like a hill billy or something who doesn't even know what a tooth brush is.





I was kind of shocked by the amount of teeth that he told me needed work done on them... 7 total!! :( I brush my teeth like 3 times a day too!! ANYWAYS,





I'm realllly nervous and scared about all of this because I had a cavity filled once before and it hurt a lot. He said he was going to use local anesthetics so I'll be awake for the whole thing and I don't know if I can deal with that. He said it will take 2 1/2 hours!! Is there anything I can take before to calm me down/make me kind of sleepy??! I'll really take anything... cost doesn't matter.... suggestions please!! thank you!!

Help! best pain relief? i'm getting lots of cavities filled...?
See if theres a dentist that specializes in people that need lots of work done but are nervous. They actually have a pill that will "put you to sleep". Not all dentists do this though. Its called "sedation dentistry" in many instances, although the names change for marketing.





After your done, the only thing that they'll usually prescribe is ibuprofen, because it works.
Reply:well u must be eating to much sugar but ya well take like two pain killers before u go and after u will feel a little better i know how u feel
Reply:Go get some Motrin and take one about 1/2 an hour before you go in to dentist and take another one about an hour after you get out.
Reply:Well, call the dentist up and ask if you can take 2 Tylenol Extra Strength or Motrin I did that before my dental surgery (well I took 4 but he said I had to). Anyway, be sure that you do take something because it is true that fillings hurt. If you are getting seven done in one day then that may be tough for you. I had three done at two different appointments to replace old silver fillings from childhood. It was not very fun at all! and I took lots of medicine when I got home. The local anesthesia does help to numb you up pretty well though during the procedure. By the way check your diet to see why you have so many cavities and also see if you have GERD like myself! That was the cause of my dental issues! May God be with you!
Reply:Ok silly as this seems it works take a tea bag cut the string off and dampen the bag where it is fairly moist. Place in your mouth where the pain is and bingo 20 minutes and the pain is gone.


Garlic works well to try chewing garlic flavored crutons.
Reply:you shouldnt be embarrassed. it happens. they numb you down so the only thing you will feel is the syringe they use to inject the novocaine. after that you will hear feel some tools that they use and the sounds they make but you wont feel any pain. then when they finish drillin and fillin you will go home, the next day you wont feel any type of pain and you will go on with your life. if you do feel pain then take some advil
Reply:If you are really nervous...you should ask him to give you laughing gas or something...although I don't know if you can take that for 2.5 hrs.





Make sure you ask him to put numbing cream on your gums before the local anesthetics.





Most GOOD dentist understand people's fears of going to the dentist. If he doesn't try to help you or offer positive suggestions, I would seriously consider going to someone else.





I recently had broken tooth that needed repair and as he was filing my tooth he bumped my lip and it started bleeding all in my mouth. He acted like nothing happened and I just swallowed my blood. Then I cancelled my follow up visit with him, and we are currently looking for another dentist!





I don't think 2 Advil are going to calm your nerves.....you should ask him to gas you or give you an iv that will calm your nerves!





God bless





Jenn
Reply:Do you sip on sugary coffee or soda all day? Do you suck on lifesavers or any type of hard candy? This will almost guanantee a lot of decay at your next checkup.





The injection sites will be the only place you'll feel uncomfortable for awhile, but if that bothers you, you can always take some Tylonol or Advil before your dental treatment.





Avoid taking Asprin because it could cause bleeding, which could make it difficult for the dentist to work on some areas.
Reply:Restoration is as easy as 123, the feeling of sensitivity can be lessen by using water during drilling. But too sensitive patient can be given a local anesthesia which is sufficient enough to lessen the sensitivity. Relax and think of your teeth instead of bothering you with the procedure.
Reply:Take some ibuprofen before hand for the pain. If you want to make yourself sleepy, take 1-2 benadryl.
Reply:I totally understand what you're going through. When you go to the dentist, tell him to make sure you're very numb. Fillings are the easiest thing to go through-dentalwise. I am the biggest dental coward (I waited 8 years to go) and I just had two root canals and I was fine. I told the doctor to make sure I was really numb and the toughest part was just keeping my mouth open for 45 minutes (each root canal). I was shaky and nervous the whole time, but before I knew it I was finished and on my way. I was even able to drive myself back to work afterwards. If you're worried about having to be there for 2 1/2 hours, ask if he can do half of them first and the others during another visit. And don't worry about the number of cavities you have. Most people end up having A LOT of cavities. My first dentist visit, I had 7 and my friend had 11. Sometimes food gets in between your teeth and you don't even know it, and that can cause a lot of cavities. But you really don't need anything before you go if you're only going for fillings. If you're uncomfortable with the dentist, then I would ask around to see who everyone else goes to. I know you'll be fine! If I can survive through TWO rootcanals, I know you can live through some fillings. Good luck!! :)
Reply:Ask for some Tylenol 3. =)


Environmental Allergies Affecting Only Left Sinus Cavities - Is This Normal??

My allergy problem is most likely associated with dust mite allergies. However, it seems like it affects only my left side of my head/sinus cavities. It affects my right side when I sleep with my head tilted to the right (it seems to drain the mucus out of my left side and into my right). I feel the pressure and pain mostly on the left - even after draining. I am currently taking Singulair tablets and Fluticisone nasal spray prescribed by my doctor to help. Sudafed also helps my congestion problem in the morning. Should I be using more Fluticisone spray in the left nostril as opposed to the right because the problem seems to be worse there? This just seems to be a weird phenomenon because I thought that if you were allergic to something, your whole body was affected. As a side note, I am aware of all the precautionary measures to take such as cleaning more often, vacuuming, washing the bed sheets once a week, allergy proof mattress %26amp; pillow covers, etc. Advice anyone?

Environmental Allergies Affecting Only Left Sinus Cavities - Is This Normal??
Allergies and sinuses are a pain.





What your describing is not at all unusual. Many people experience laterally-differentiated sinus problems. I would not recommend trying to preferentially medicate the side which is giving you more difficulties. If you are struggling to get the relief you need on that side, you might try non-medicated treatments such as over-the-counter saline nasal spray, which not only helps loosen the mucous, but also helps fight any bacterial infection.





If your allergy treatment isn't getting you anywhere with your nasal sinus problems, you might also talk your doctor or healthcare professional about non-allergic rhinitis, a condition which results in the symptoms associated with nasal allergies but which is treated differently.
Reply:It may be that the left sinus cavity is retaining the fluid build up, and the right sinus cavity make function quite normally.


This may be what is causing the problem only on one side.





While they are both on the face, they are independent of each other.





Good luck
Reply:i've been having ISSUES with allergies over the last 4 or 5 months and i never had any problems before! i've gone to the doctor.. i've tried lots of different medicine and combinations of medicine and i will tell you what works best for me.... (it's always worth a shot, right?)


*take claritin (non-drowsy 24 hour allergy relief pills) once a day


*take sudafed (non-drowsy nasal %26amp; sinus decongestant) as directed


after two or three days your allergies should be almost 100% better and you'll feel like yourself again!





additional tips:


*try not to eat dairy porducts very much, it will help things clear up so you wont have as much mucus getting you all stuffy and draining..


*sleep on your back with your head a little bit higher than usual, it will help it all drain down more evenly and help you breath better


*try taking an airborne fizzy tablet (orange flavor), it helps knock most things out


*drink a ton of water and fresh juices to flush out your system


*blow your nose as much as you can stand (put lotion on the tip if it starts to get sore) and take hot showers to help clear things out (steam)


*i can't say much about the nasal spray that you are using but those sort of things did not help me. if you really need instant relief for your nose i like the vicks vapor rub herbal stick (it's a small white stick, similar to the size of chapstick and you put it up your nose, take a deep breath and you're instantly all open!)


good luck! hope this helps!


 
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