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?
Reply:I dont know but ur Avater is cute.
Reply:The cheapest way to go is to get a discount plan.
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Friday, May 21, 2010
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.
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
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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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.
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!
i like my drill to get you in and out fast.
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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!
i like my drill to get you in and out fast.
Jewelry
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!
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.
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.
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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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.
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.
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.
.
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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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...
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.
Jason Homan
Reply:Yes chronically infected sinus cavities can be cleared
without resorting to surgery using neti pot. Please visit
my profile and click on to neti pot question wherein I have
given detailed explanation as well as pros and cons in
performing neti. It will enlighten you on this subject.
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!
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.
Jason Homan
Reply:Yes chronically infected sinus cavities can be cleared
without resorting to surgery using neti pot. Please visit
my profile and click on to neti pot question wherein I have
given detailed explanation as well as pros and cons in
performing neti. It will enlighten you on this subject.
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.
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?
Yes, you definitely do! http://www.studiodentaire.com/en/treatme...
Not only that, you need to have meticulous hygiene care for you teeth, whether you chose invisalign or regular braces.
Baby Teeth
Do I need to have all of my cavities filled before braces?
Yes, you definitely do! http://www.studiodentaire.com/en/treatme...
Not only that, you need to have meticulous hygiene care for you teeth, whether you chose invisalign or regular braces.
Baby Teeth
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.
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.
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
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
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