hold it all in until you are done, let it drip while leaning over the sink, or what?
I lean over the sink, while letting it drip... It's disgusting, I know... that is why I am asking, to see if anyone else is icky like me.
Answer:
I try to hold it til I'm done but at the same time I lean over the sink just in case it drips. LOLBut I gargle in between too so it doesn't foam up as much in my mouth. I take a while since I floss first ... then I brush my teeth for a few minutes... then use those teeth whiteners. really...And I don't think it's Icky... nobody else sees it anyways...at least you are brushing your teeth unlike some people...
haha
no. i do neither. i spit at intervals.
I tend to spit out as it foams up
i just hold it all in till i'm done
hold it all in. Anyway, we do brush our teeth privately in the bathroom, so who cares if u're disgusting?
I usually let it drip while leaning over the sink too.
I let it all drip out and when there is no more left I reapply toothpaste on my brush and finish of by doing my top jaw.
Sunday, October 25, 2009
When you are under IV sedation, can you feel them giving you novocaine?
I am very scared to go to the dentsit and I'm getting all 4 of my wisdom teeth removed!
Answer:
As a dentist I can tell you that there are various levels of sedation (ex: light or deep sedation). Either way, you should not feel any pain while your dentist is injecting the Lidocaine which is used to block the nerve from feeling any pain. Good luck and don't worry, just sit back, relax and everything will be fine.
Depends on the LEVEL of sedation (there are various levels) and what kind of iv medication is used for sedation. You might feel the novocaine injection but you may not remember it afterwards!
Answer:
As a dentist I can tell you that there are various levels of sedation (ex: light or deep sedation). Either way, you should not feel any pain while your dentist is injecting the Lidocaine which is used to block the nerve from feeling any pain. Good luck and don't worry, just sit back, relax and everything will be fine.
Depends on the LEVEL of sedation (there are various levels) and what kind of iv medication is used for sedation. You might feel the novocaine injection but you may not remember it afterwards!
When will tooth regeneration be available for use by dentists to their patients?
I am interested in the use of stem cells to be used to create a third set of teeth in humans. I have read some reports on the net. I found one report that said a Japanese company will have tooth regeneration, or the ability to grow new teeth in humans this year, 2007? I am interested in what other people have found or know on this topic and their opinions. Thanks
Answer:
In various university research institutions they have succeeded in growing teeth in petri dishes.. It will be a while yet before they can do clinical trials though. I would estimate another 15-20 years or so before tooth regeneration becomes a viable alternative for the general public.
if the Japanese want guinea pigs I'm their man
It may be 20 years away at least. Other techniques such as titanium implants are providing very good results and this may reduce the need for tooth regeneration.A good analogy is growing a new hip for someone when modern hip replacements are becoming more effective.
Answer:
In various university research institutions they have succeeded in growing teeth in petri dishes.. It will be a while yet before they can do clinical trials though. I would estimate another 15-20 years or so before tooth regeneration becomes a viable alternative for the general public.
if the Japanese want guinea pigs I'm their man
It may be 20 years away at least. Other techniques such as titanium implants are providing very good results and this may reduce the need for tooth regeneration.A good analogy is growing a new hip for someone when modern hip replacements are becoming more effective.
When will my teeth whitener stop making spots?
I'm using the equate brand whitestrips and I seem to have VERY VISIBLE white spots on my teeth. It says these will blend in soon, but how long will it take them?
Answer:
These spots usually show up due to the strips drawing stain ( and moisture) out of the teeth. Generally the spots will disappear when your teeth get rehydrated, sometimes hours other times longer. Hope that helps!
JAMRDH - a dental hygienist
well maybe the spots are from air pockets in the strip when you wear them. ive noticed tht drying your gums and teeth with your finger or a rag helps take away air pockets.
Hello,We will give some useful tips for sparkling your white. Please visit our website and get it.
It's not because you are using the Equate brand, the use of any of these bleaching products will have the same effect. In most cases the “white spots” are from fluorosis, caused by the ingestion of excessive fluoride at some time in your life, that you may have just not noticed before. The spots may have always been there, but just not as noticeable until you started the bleaching process which leads them to be more prominent, or become, or seem to become whiter faster during bleaching process. The "white spots" will tend to be "less white or blend more" as the rest of the teeth lighten. This is a common occurrence, so don’t worry, it will diminish as you reach the brightest shade. Good luck with your bleaching, you will love your brighter, whiter smile!
Answer:
These spots usually show up due to the strips drawing stain ( and moisture) out of the teeth. Generally the spots will disappear when your teeth get rehydrated, sometimes hours other times longer. Hope that helps!
JAMRDH - a dental hygienist
well maybe the spots are from air pockets in the strip when you wear them. ive noticed tht drying your gums and teeth with your finger or a rag helps take away air pockets.
Hello,We will give some useful tips for sparkling your white. Please visit our website and get it.
It's not because you are using the Equate brand, the use of any of these bleaching products will have the same effect. In most cases the “white spots” are from fluorosis, caused by the ingestion of excessive fluoride at some time in your life, that you may have just not noticed before. The spots may have always been there, but just not as noticeable until you started the bleaching process which leads them to be more prominent, or become, or seem to become whiter faster during bleaching process. The "white spots" will tend to be "less white or blend more" as the rest of the teeth lighten. This is a common occurrence, so don’t worry, it will diminish as you reach the brightest shade. Good luck with your bleaching, you will love your brighter, whiter smile!
When will my mouth feel normal again after having caps?
Answer:
Probably soon ^.^ maybe a week ...if it will still feel odd go back to the dentist he has to make it perfect ._. so ..well ...its his fault if they are wrong he has to grind them untill they are smooth and don't abstruct your normal fonctions.If he dosent want to change your dentist becaues this one is not doing his wok properly.
What is the problem exactly? How long has it been since getting the crowns? Are they sensitive to colds? When you bite down on them are they sore? If sensitive to colds, try avoiding any tartar control or whitening toothpastes. You can use the original formula paste or gel of any brand you like. Keep the gum area of the crown very clean. Any plaque that remains in this area will make the gums and tooth sensitive. Plaque is full of acids and leaving it at the margin of a crown will cause possible decay and gum infection. You can also use a sensitive-type toothpaste. If they are sore to biting, you need an adjustment. Don't wait very long to get back in, you will make the tooth very sore.
After a week or so.
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When the dentist does the surgery for a tongue-tie... ankyloglossia...?
What kind of anesthetic is he supposed to use!!and how long will it hurt!?and will words come out better than before the surgery!!Thank you ppl, have a great day, evening, or night... wherever you are...
Answer:
Hmmmmmmmmmmm
He'll use the biggest needle he can find...LOLCome on hayate... the anesthesic wont hurt you, bcoz before to insert the needle he will use Xilocaine or Novocaine in cream or gel, pass it by the zone, and after it is without sensitivity, he will use the needle.
BTW...wont be a big needle..only a small one..
Hmmm.. I thought you were brave enough..
You're delicious, have yourself with some wine before you go, you won't feel a thing. Cheers!
Answer:
Hmmmmmmmmmmm
He'll use the biggest needle he can find...LOLCome on hayate... the anesthesic wont hurt you, bcoz before to insert the needle he will use Xilocaine or Novocaine in cream or gel, pass it by the zone, and after it is without sensitivity, he will use the needle.
BTW...wont be a big needle..only a small one..
Hmmm.. I thought you were brave enough..
You're delicious, have yourself with some wine before you go, you won't feel a thing. Cheers!
When should?
I had a root canal done like 2 and 1/2 years ago and when it was done the dentist said it would have to be crowned. y question is how long after i had it happen is it to long, they left one root in the tooth. thanxs!
Answer:
you really ought to get it crowned as soon as you can.since they cleaned one of the roots out, you don't want to risk further damage to the tooth, or the risk of stuff getting in the hollow root area now.which could lead to infection. hope this helps :)
I had a root canal done and couldn't afford the crown right away, they put some sort of blue stuff on it and it lasted for over a year.
I was still able to get a crown put on.
You would have to see a dentist to know for sure.
You can wait a few years. Your tooth now has no root and will eventually turn black. I'm sure you'll want a crown before that happens. Give your dentist a call for an approximate time frame.
Hopefully you haven't lost all the temporary filling material they placed at the time but you should get the crown done as soon as you can. Even though can no longer feel pain in the tooth, since the root canal removed the nerve, the tooth can still decay and there may no longer be enough of it left to put a crown on. It's likely to need to be built-up in order to have enough to make a crown on. There isn't too much risk of infection to the tooth, but if there is gum tissue grown around broken off areas of the tooth this could be somewhat infected and sore and would have to be removed as well.
Don't worry it shouldn't be painful the tooth is "dead" and the dentist can numb the area around it to do the other parts.
HELLO,
IF IT'S BEEN 21/2 YEARS SINCE THE ROOT CANAL AND THE TOOTH IS STILL IN 1 PIECE, CONSIDER YOURSELF VERY LUCKY. BY NOW THE TOOTH HAS BECOME BRITTLE BECAUSE ITS NOURISHMENT HAS CEASED AFTER THE ROOT CANAL.
SO WHAT?
BITING PRESSURE MAY FRACTURE THIS TOOTH. THAT'S WHY A CROWN IS PRUDENT.
Listen to Dr. Albert. You are lucky the tooth hasn't fractured. I broke a molar on a tortilla chip a couple of years after a root canal. The dentist was still able to put on a crown. Don't wait much longer.
Answer:
you really ought to get it crowned as soon as you can.since they cleaned one of the roots out, you don't want to risk further damage to the tooth, or the risk of stuff getting in the hollow root area now.which could lead to infection. hope this helps :)
I had a root canal done and couldn't afford the crown right away, they put some sort of blue stuff on it and it lasted for over a year.
I was still able to get a crown put on.
You would have to see a dentist to know for sure.
You can wait a few years. Your tooth now has no root and will eventually turn black. I'm sure you'll want a crown before that happens. Give your dentist a call for an approximate time frame.
Hopefully you haven't lost all the temporary filling material they placed at the time but you should get the crown done as soon as you can. Even though can no longer feel pain in the tooth, since the root canal removed the nerve, the tooth can still decay and there may no longer be enough of it left to put a crown on. It's likely to need to be built-up in order to have enough to make a crown on. There isn't too much risk of infection to the tooth, but if there is gum tissue grown around broken off areas of the tooth this could be somewhat infected and sore and would have to be removed as well.
Don't worry it shouldn't be painful the tooth is "dead" and the dentist can numb the area around it to do the other parts.
HELLO,
IF IT'S BEEN 21/2 YEARS SINCE THE ROOT CANAL AND THE TOOTH IS STILL IN 1 PIECE, CONSIDER YOURSELF VERY LUCKY. BY NOW THE TOOTH HAS BECOME BRITTLE BECAUSE ITS NOURISHMENT HAS CEASED AFTER THE ROOT CANAL.
SO WHAT?
BITING PRESSURE MAY FRACTURE THIS TOOTH. THAT'S WHY A CROWN IS PRUDENT.
Listen to Dr. Albert. You are lucky the tooth hasn't fractured. I broke a molar on a tortilla chip a couple of years after a root canal. The dentist was still able to put on a crown. Don't wait much longer.
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