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
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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.
Friday, May 21, 2010
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.
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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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!
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. =)
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!
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!
Why is one of those three cavities in my nose inflammed???
I actually don't know it's name.but I mean those 3 cavities at the back of the nasal canal.
they are inflammed and block my nose and limitng air to pass in.
I thought it was cold,but I'm actually having this frequently especially when I wake up.
any ideas what it could be???
Why is one of those three cavities in my nose inflammed???
could be allergies or a sinus infection..if it hurts around your eyes and when you bend forward it is sinus..call your MD. otherwise it probably is allergies..all the trees and grasses are pollinating now and lots of people are having trouble breathing. .
Reply:Maybe really sever allergies or it may be something more serious . You may want to go to a doctor and have them check it out. But here lately i have had some of those same problems to where it seems that the allergies wont go away , so i hope that is all it is for you also. Good luck!
Reply:hi, sounds to me like u have a sinus infection. I have had same problem for years and is easily fixed. Go to your Doctors and they will put u on a course of antibiotics.
Good luck :)
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they are inflammed and block my nose and limitng air to pass in.
I thought it was cold,but I'm actually having this frequently especially when I wake up.
any ideas what it could be???
Why is one of those three cavities in my nose inflammed???
could be allergies or a sinus infection..if it hurts around your eyes and when you bend forward it is sinus..call your MD. otherwise it probably is allergies..all the trees and grasses are pollinating now and lots of people are having trouble breathing. .
Reply:Maybe really sever allergies or it may be something more serious . You may want to go to a doctor and have them check it out. But here lately i have had some of those same problems to where it seems that the allergies wont go away , so i hope that is all it is for you also. Good luck!
Reply:hi, sounds to me like u have a sinus infection. I have had same problem for years and is easily fixed. Go to your Doctors and they will put u on a course of antibiotics.
Good luck :)
Reply:like wtf mate,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,... pee
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