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.
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Friday, May 21, 2010
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
Has the massive proliferation of bottled water had any effect on cavities?
Our tap water has flouride in it, specifically to reduce cavities. But now, people aren't drinking it nearly as often. Has their been any noticeable rise in cavities lately?
Has the massive proliferation of bottled water had any effect on cavities?
I don't think so, but I'm not a dentist. Whatever fluoride may be missing in the bottled water is supplanted by the fluoride in toothpastes and mouth washes. When I was growing up, sugar was the culprit that caused cavities. With healthier eating habits, less candy and sweets are being consumed. Therefore, one could say that dentists are actually seeing fewer patients with cavities now than in previous years, before that proliferation of bottled water.
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Has the massive proliferation of bottled water had any effect on cavities?
I don't think so, but I'm not a dentist. Whatever fluoride may be missing in the bottled water is supplanted by the fluoride in toothpastes and mouth washes. When I was growing up, sugar was the culprit that caused cavities. With healthier eating habits, less candy and sweets are being consumed. Therefore, one could say that dentists are actually seeing fewer patients with cavities now than in previous years, before that proliferation of bottled water.
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DR. SAM, ANGELA DDS, or any dentist.. question about calcium, teeth, cavities, and feeding babies.?
Is it true that if while breast feeding a baby it sucks out a woman's calcium and makes her more prone to cavities and decay? My dad is a dentist and he hears this all the time and ADAMENTLY denies it. he insists it is folklore and just an excuse woman have for not brushing and taking care of their teeth properly. But is this really true? Is it really just a coincidence that in some instances woman who are post-pregnancy have unusually high amounts of cavities and are breast feeding? I just have the feeling that it is true that woman lose calcium while breast feeding and it causes thier teeth to decay. Of course, I am def. not a dentist, but this phenomena makes sense to me.
also, if you could recommend any places to do research, any published research, or any published texts on this issue, it would be great, thanks.
DR. SAM, ANGELA DDS, or any dentist.. question about calcium, teeth, cavities, and feeding babies.?
no it is not true,
When your body is low on calcium it mobilizes calcium from your bones, by disolving it and extracting the calcium into your blood stream. Your blood is what your calcium is transported to other parts of your body that need it in.
calcium is not able to be transported from the teeth because you need a good blood supply to do this, and because most of the calcium is located in the enamel of the tooth (the outer shell) which has no blood supply at all, your body does not have a mechanism to move it into the blood so calcium in the teeth remains there even when you are low in calcium (possibly from breast feeding)
Generally, decay in pregnant women can be related to large changes in diet and frequency of eating (cravings etc) If the mother already didn't look after her teeth properly, all the extra food and change in diet gives the bacteria that cause decay a field day and they go nuts eating away at all the extra food.
Decay is not caused by calcium deficiencies, it is caused by bacteria eating food and releasing acid over your teeth, which then eats away at your tooth.
on a side note, one very well established link between pregnancy and oral health (not to do with breast feeding at all) is gum disease. Because pregnancy causes the hormone levels to change, the way your body reacts to infection is changed. So if you don't clean the plaque away from your gums your body will have an exaggerated reaction making your gums red and puffy.
also, if you could recommend any places to do research, any published research, or any published texts on this issue, it would be great, thanks.
DR. SAM, ANGELA DDS, or any dentist.. question about calcium, teeth, cavities, and feeding babies.?
no it is not true,
When your body is low on calcium it mobilizes calcium from your bones, by disolving it and extracting the calcium into your blood stream. Your blood is what your calcium is transported to other parts of your body that need it in.
calcium is not able to be transported from the teeth because you need a good blood supply to do this, and because most of the calcium is located in the enamel of the tooth (the outer shell) which has no blood supply at all, your body does not have a mechanism to move it into the blood so calcium in the teeth remains there even when you are low in calcium (possibly from breast feeding)
Generally, decay in pregnant women can be related to large changes in diet and frequency of eating (cravings etc) If the mother already didn't look after her teeth properly, all the extra food and change in diet gives the bacteria that cause decay a field day and they go nuts eating away at all the extra food.
Decay is not caused by calcium deficiencies, it is caused by bacteria eating food and releasing acid over your teeth, which then eats away at your tooth.
on a side note, one very well established link between pregnancy and oral health (not to do with breast feeding at all) is gum disease. Because pregnancy causes the hormone levels to change, the way your body reacts to infection is changed. So if you don't clean the plaque away from your gums your body will have an exaggerated reaction making your gums red and puffy.
Can brushing your teeth from now on remove cavities?
I have about six cavities will brushing my teeth remove them or what else can i do?
Can brushing your teeth from now on remove cavities?
Well, btrushing your teeth won't remove the cavities. Cavities are holes in your teeth from germs that get underneath the enamel and stary making the bone decay.
But brushing your teeth does remove the germs and help the situation until you can get some professional care. It can also keep your cavities from hurting. I had 3 cavities and i brushed my teeth more like, 4 to 5 times a day thinking the same thing you are. My cavities didn't go away, but they didn't cause any pain by time i went to the dentist.
(Note: NEVER USE SILVER AMALGUM!! It contains Mercury in it, which can poison you. i had a website on it but i lost it. sorry. Ask for the white one. i forgot which substance it was made of, but it's harmless. Silver amalgum is a health hazard, and lethal!)
Reply:well twicw a day wud do but better consult a dentist first
Reply:Unfortuantly brushing now will not make your teeth heal, but it will keep new cavities from forming. The only thing you can do to fix your current cavities is go to a reputable and licenced dentist and get them filled. The good news is silver amalgum is not the only option, for enough money they can fill your cavities to make it look like they were never there
Reply:sorry,....try the dentist!!
Reply:brushing your teeth flossing, and using mouth wash, will not get rid of your cavities, it will only prevent new ones..once you have a cavity it needs to be taken care of by a dentist, before it gets worse, or spreads to other teeth.
Reply:Sandy c-t is correct you can not heal what is broken - you can fix but not heal!@
Reply:In a word; no.
Cavities are just what their name says, holes in the teeth. Whether it is below the enamel and in the pulp or simply straight through the enamel there is material missing there.
The solution; fillings.
Reply:unfortunately no, you will sooner or later have to have them filled, if you don't they will only get worse and my cause you to have to have a root canal.
Reply:No you've got to see a dentist. If they are small cavities he may be able to remove them with a Laser. If you can't afford it, call a university dental school. They are much cheaper.
Reply:no, brushing them will not remove them. cavities are a rotted part of the tooth. you need to get them removed by a dentist, it's the best thing to do
Reply:You need to have them filled, or have those teeth pulled, depending on the severity of the cavities. Sadly, brushing doesn't make cavities go away.
Reply:Once you have cavities you will need to see a dentist to have them fixed. To prevent getting anymore cavities you need to start brushing twice daily, floss daily.
Reply:I have not heard of anything removing cavaties but the dentist but brushing can help stop any more from coming on.
Can brushing your teeth from now on remove cavities?
Well, btrushing your teeth won't remove the cavities. Cavities are holes in your teeth from germs that get underneath the enamel and stary making the bone decay.
But brushing your teeth does remove the germs and help the situation until you can get some professional care. It can also keep your cavities from hurting. I had 3 cavities and i brushed my teeth more like, 4 to 5 times a day thinking the same thing you are. My cavities didn't go away, but they didn't cause any pain by time i went to the dentist.
(Note: NEVER USE SILVER AMALGUM!! It contains Mercury in it, which can poison you. i had a website on it but i lost it. sorry. Ask for the white one. i forgot which substance it was made of, but it's harmless. Silver amalgum is a health hazard, and lethal!)
Reply:well twicw a day wud do but better consult a dentist first
Reply:Unfortuantly brushing now will not make your teeth heal, but it will keep new cavities from forming. The only thing you can do to fix your current cavities is go to a reputable and licenced dentist and get them filled. The good news is silver amalgum is not the only option, for enough money they can fill your cavities to make it look like they were never there
Reply:sorry,....try the dentist!!
Reply:brushing your teeth flossing, and using mouth wash, will not get rid of your cavities, it will only prevent new ones..once you have a cavity it needs to be taken care of by a dentist, before it gets worse, or spreads to other teeth.
Reply:Sandy c-t is correct you can not heal what is broken - you can fix but not heal!@
Reply:In a word; no.
Cavities are just what their name says, holes in the teeth. Whether it is below the enamel and in the pulp or simply straight through the enamel there is material missing there.
The solution; fillings.
Reply:unfortunately no, you will sooner or later have to have them filled, if you don't they will only get worse and my cause you to have to have a root canal.
Reply:No you've got to see a dentist. If they are small cavities he may be able to remove them with a Laser. If you can't afford it, call a university dental school. They are much cheaper.
Reply:no, brushing them will not remove them. cavities are a rotted part of the tooth. you need to get them removed by a dentist, it's the best thing to do
Reply:You need to have them filled, or have those teeth pulled, depending on the severity of the cavities. Sadly, brushing doesn't make cavities go away.
Reply:Once you have cavities you will need to see a dentist to have them fixed. To prevent getting anymore cavities you need to start brushing twice daily, floss daily.
Reply:I have not heard of anything removing cavaties but the dentist but brushing can help stop any more from coming on.
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