Hey. Im really confused and I know that I have to see the dentist soon, but I can't stop worrying. In the past year I have been really bad about my teeth. I hadn't brushed or flossed them much. Now I am seriously starting too and everything, but Im worried. I noticed my gums were […]
I had my molars pulled over a year ago and I just ate tacos and one poked my gums really hard where my molars once were, then i kept feeling pain. The piece of taco is gone and something soft & white is sticking out, which I thought was food, but it isn't. […]
where would i find BreathRx? Like what stores do they’ve it at?
Cause i don't like gum and i don't want to cover bad breath. i want to solve it
Answer: You are the one I want to speak to because most people just want to cover up bad breath rather than cure bad breath. So […]
I have 4 wisdom teeth removed earlier today, at 1 pm. Its not 9pm.
The lips and cheeks and chin have been numb since then. I have the ability to feel my tongue now and a little bit of the left side of my cheek but nothing on the right side,
Should this have gone away by […]
Hello all.
I got braces on Thursday.
And they still kill.
My teeth are like numb, and it's close to impossible to chew.
But I’ve a few questions.
Is it normal not to be able to floss your teeth the first few days because they're so numb, etc.?
What are good foods?
Or tips to get through this?
Mistakes you've made?
Anything that would […]
My dentist said all four of my wisdom teeth are lying side ways and need to be removed. I really don't like the whole idea of surgery and the pain that’ll come after. What could happen if I just let them be? And what are the dangers associated with getting them removed?
Answer: Getting them removed […]
I just got my braces yesturday and this hook thing on my braces sorta bothers me…what is it for? Oh and is it normal for one of teeth (my front right tooth) to injured worse than the others?? thanks?
Answer: Those hooks are for the elastics (or some refer to them as rubberbands)!
And yes some teeth […]
o, I’ve a large bump at the way back beside my 4th back molar. It really hurts and its so annoying and huge.
Got any ideas what it could be?
And anything that could stop the pain? (By the way, advil doesn't help.)
Thanks,
=).
Answer: sounds like possible wisdom tooth trying to come in-rinse with warm salty water […]
my parents dont have a lot of money to get me braces. i have a gap between myteeth and i hate it! i hate smiling and its hard to look good like picking adorable clothes out then smiling after that. how do i look nice with my teeth the way they’re?
Answer: i have a gap! […]
My orthodontist gave me elastics to wear in my braces. She also put a spring thingy in my mouth. I was wondering what both these things are for. Also, is it supposed to be difficult for you to speak with the rubber bands attached to your teeth?
Answer: They pull your jaw back into place. […]