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| acute pulpitis and local anaesthetic | 11/15/2009 |
Q: if a patient with acute pulpitis wants an extraction, the local anaesthetic does not work due to ...
A: You need to treat the acute infection. Primary treatment being drainage, either directly if there ...
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| pain after temporary crown | 11/12/2009 |
Q: Some months ago my dentist recommended that a heavily filled molar would need a crown; at the time ...
A: If it is not the bite that is the problem then there are several other possibilities. there could be ...
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| recurrent infection/ pustule ? maxillary sinus | 11/11/2009 |
Q: apologies for the long post. Seven years ago I had a prolonged episode of toothache and a small ...
A: This sounds very like recurrent infection from the tooth. In which case your best bet would be to ...
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| Perforated root with pin protruding into gum | 11/7/2009 |
Q: I have been having RCT on a rear upper molar that had initially had RCT 10 years prior. The dentist ...
A: Do you feel confident in this dentist? A perforation like this is not uncommon and happens to the ...
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| root left in after an extraction | 11/7/2009 |
Q: I have recently changed dentists and my new dentist has discovered roots left in from extractions ...
A: It is not necessarily egligent to leave tooth roots behind, but the dentist should have discussed ...
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| cantilever bridge | 11/6/2009 |
Q: Dr. Appleton, I was hoping to get some advice on a very bad experience with a dentist. I saw him for ...
A: A canine tooth is usually strong enough to support a cantilever replacing the lateral incisor, ...
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| Possible Implant Back Upper Molar | 11/3/2009 |
Q: Appleton: I just lost a crown on a tooth that was root canalled last year - it is the very back one ...
A: As ever, a second opinion may well be useful - another dentist may feel a crown is reasonable. To ...
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| Numb teeth | 10/30/2009 |
Q: Hoping you can help ? I am a 42yr old female who recently had a large, old amalgam filling removed ...
A: This is hard to diagnose without seeing you, but it sounds like it is either a problem starting with ...
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| crack root of a front tooth | 10/30/2009 |
Q: i only have two of my own teeth left in the bottom of my mouth and yesterday i think i cracked the ...
A: I'm afraid that with only two teeth remaining you are probably fighting a bit of a losing battle! ...
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| root canal pain | 10/5/2009 |
Q: first of all I want to say that I haven't been tooth pain free since May 2009. I had a tooth (#30) ...
A: It is not common to need this treatment, but from what you are describing you problems are complex. ...
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| Root Canal question | 10/3/2009 |
Q: I was wondering if you educate me a little please? My daughter (17y/o) fell at school approx 2 years ...
A: 1 The 'nerve' is completely removed 2 Normally 1 root in this particular tooth 3 It may darken, but ...
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| Root Canal | 9/29/2009 |
Q: Firstly, thanks for any advice you can offer. I've been having a great deal of trouble with a root ...
A: The ideal solution would be to see an endodontist (specialist in root canal treatment). This would ...
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| Dental cyst | 9/29/2009 |
Q: I went to my dentist because I had a severe pain in my chin. I couldn't use my front two teeth to ...
A: It sounds to me like your dentist has been rather hasty with his diagnosis - firstly in removing ...
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| throbbing after an emergency root canal | 9/27/2009 |
Q: Tony Appleton, First of all, thank you for your time. I had an emergency root canal on the tooth ...
A: It is quite normal for a tooth to be painful as you describe after root canal treatment - it can ...
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| My son broke his tooth. | 9/27/2009 |
Q: Tony, My son Anirudh who is 3.5yrs old broke his front tooth(milk tooth) while playing. We are not ...
A: He needs to see a dentist. It may be that the tooth root needs to be extracted, ormaybe it could be ...
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| porcelain veneers | 9/26/2009 |
Q: I would much appreciate your expertise.. I have recently had my porcelain veneers replaced for ...
A: The dentist should replace these for you free of charge. You can't get a proper appreciation of the ...
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| Root Canal Pain | 9/25/2009 |
Q: I had a root canal 4 days ago and have been in pain since the procedure. 15 years ago I did have a ...
A: You can experience quite a degree of pain after root treatment, and this doesn't necessarily mean ...
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| retreatment of root canals | 9/24/2009 |
Q: A family member had root canal treatment in a molar two years ago. Now he needs retreatment. He is ...
A: Modern root canal treatment is far far more effective than the treatment you had in the 1940s. ...
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| Teeth keep chipping off | 9/23/2009 |
Q: My wife's teeth keep chipping off periodically. She is 48 yrs old. Could you please explain as to ...
A: I'm afraid that without further information on the nature/location of the chipping I can't be of ...
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| Sudden cavities | 9/22/2009 |
Q: "I am 56 years old. Up until this year, I typically could eat anything and never have a cavity. I ...
A: Cavities are caused by sugar in your diet, so the obvious thought is that you may have changed your ...
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| Use of Fosamax and root canal | 9/15/2009 |
Q: I have been on Fosamax for five years. Is there any danger to my jaw bone or healing after a root ...
A: If you were my patient I would refer you to a maxillofacial department for management of the ...
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| Root Canal or not? | 9/15/2009 |
Q: i am just wondering what my dentist is thinking really, i went there the first time (about a month ...
A: The dentist is trying to determine whether or not the pulp in the middle of your tooth will recover ...
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| Crowns | 9/14/2009 |
Q: My dentist says that I need several crowns put on my upper teeth. The dental sheet specifies two ...
A: The second type is much stronger so may last longer - appearance should be the same. A lot depends ...
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| Braces & Jaw Surgery | 9/12/2009 |
Q: I had braces for many years as a kid. I started when I was 7 with a palate expander and then we ...
A: Jaw surgery is not to be undertaken lightly, and it doesn't sound to me like the right thing to do! ...
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| bridge gone wrong | 9/9/2009 |
Q: I have had a bridge for the last 12 years. I take very good care of my teen but I have just been ...
A: The best option would be the implants - although a partial denture would be OK - it really depends ...
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| Past dentist ruined my teeth - is new dentist any better? | 9/6/2009 |
Q: Appelton, I'm a 25 year old girl who's had a number of problems with my teeth over the years. I'd ...
A: Only you can decide whether or not to complain about your first dentist, and to a degree it depends ...
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| decolorization of teeth | 9/5/2009 |
Q: I am 25 years old.I have one tooth in front which looks quite different than the rest of my teeth. ...
A: There are various techniques available to restore the appearance of your tooth, and may be as simple ...
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| clenching and grinding/nightguards | 8/19/2009 |
Q: Appleton, I think I am clenching and grinding my teeth at night. I have followed up with my ...
A: I'm not a great fan of the shop-bought appliances because they are not made to fit your mouth, hence ...
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| opinion | 8/17/2009 |
Q: my name is anika. I had one question for you.. what benefits does dentistry give you as a career ...
A: It depends what you are looking for from life. The perceived benefits relate to you as an individual ...
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| RCT | 8/14/2009 |
Q: i had an infection in my front teeth (teeth 1 2 ). the doc. suggested me to go for a RCT. the ...
A: Presumably at surgery he found the tooth was not savable and hence removed the tooth. Stem cell ...
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| Crown | 8/13/2009 |
Q: When my crown was put on, the tooth was not cleaned with anything. As soon as I got to the dentist, ...
A: The dentist will have been sure that the tooth was clean enough - if there were any large particles ...
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| cerec vs other crowns | 8/13/2009 |
Q: I require a crown on tooth #30. I had a root canal done on it ~10 yrs ago but never had it capped; ...
A: Cerec is a fantastic technique and does produce a better fitting restoration than you will get from ...
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| Root canal | 8/12/2009 |
Q: Last September I complained to my dentist during my check up that one of my upper left molars that ...
A: This is obviously a difficult problem to diagnose - but what I would suggest is that you see an ...
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| orthodontic treatment | 8/10/2009 |
Q: My daughters clinician has recently left the hospital. My daughter was due to have a brace removed ...
A: The hospital currently have the responsibility for your daughter's orthodontic treatment, and you ...
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| Pain after fillings | 8/6/2009 |
Q: I received two fillings one month ago in two of my back teeth, one on either side. The one on the ...
A: It certainly sounds like you do need to have the filling removed and possibly a temporary sedative ...
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| I had an Extraction/Partial placed on same day | 7/25/2009 |
Q: My question is, I had an extraction done by my Dentist on Thursday the 23rd Of July as well as a ...
A: You may well have to see your dentist if you can't remove the partial. Keep trying as dentures have ...
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| Problem with filling of a molar | 7/21/2009 |
Q: I had a filling done about 7 weeks ago. I had a temporary filling first as the dentist said there ...
A: If it is just the filling is a bit high and needs adjusting then there would be no charge. If the ...
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| root canal | 7/20/2009 |
Q: I have recently had a root canal and my tooth is still very sensitive and also still hurts very ...
A: Certainly a second opinion may give you more information - an x-ray can give a good idea of the ...
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| dentures | 7/18/2009 |
Q: I am currently in the process of getting my permanant denture,only to find once i get them the eye ...
A: Well then I think you need to ask your dentist to have those teeth changed - he may not like it but ...
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| root canal | 7/16/2009 |
Q: I have researched the symptoms of root canal infections online and they describe a sharp pain ...
A: A deep throb is possibly a dental abscess where root canal treatment may be indicated - sensitivity ...
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| dentures | 7/15/2009 |
Q: I am currently in the process of getting my permanant denture,only to find once i get them the eye ...
A: Your dentist is right that in a normal healthy dentition the canine teeth ('eye' teeth) are slightly ...
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| Fillings? | 6/18/2009 |
Q: I am 25 yr old male, have had several fissure sealants, but have not had any fillings yet. I have ...
A: Did you have any x-rays taken? It is possible that you have developed these cavities, but I would ...
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| Apical Infection - Root canal failure - | 6/18/2009 |
Q: I had a root canal treatment done on ur6 tooth over 3 years ago. About 6 months I started to get a ...
A: Being unable to remove the tooth roots is not in itself negligent. Failing to tell you that the ...
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| Cracked tooth or something else? | 6/16/2009 |
Q: I was eating cherries the other day and accidentally bit into a pit. My tooth has been sensitive ...
A: See how it goes - you have probably just 'bruised' the ligaments that support the tooth and this ...
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| do i need filling for a healthy tooth | 6/12/2009 |
Q: im 17 yraes old male,my problem is that i five years ago got a composite filling in my top left ...
A: If the cavity has gone through to the pulp in the middle of the tooth then you will need root canal ...
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| painful gum behing front bottom tooth | 6/11/2009 |
Q: Tony, I hope that you can help. For the past week I have had a very soregum behind my front tooth ...
A: We need a diagnosis before any treatment can be done. Often an early infection will not show up on ...
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| question about lose crown | 6/11/2009 |
Q: I have a lose crown and the tooth is slightly sensitive. The dentist will look at it next week. I ...
A: The bottom line here is that something has failed - usually it is just the cement seal, but it could ...
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| Went in for deep cleaning - infection now? | 6/11/2009 |
Q: Dr. Appleton, About a week ago I went to my dentist for a deep cleaning where they gave me a shot ...
A: You have damaged your lips etc whilst they were numb from the local anaesthetic. This will heal, ...
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| whitening | 6/8/2009 |
Q: You probably get this all the time, but I'm wondering about the safety of these home whitening ...
A: Stay away from home whitening remedies - unless your dentist recommends one to you. Most of them ...
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| Pain in my two left incisors | 6/7/2009 |
Q: I had an injury to my face about six years ago (I fell on my nose). Since then I feel that the area ...
A: This sounds like 2 problems - the accident has caused problems with your nose/sinuses and you also ...
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| Post Operative Receeding Gums | 6/7/2009 |
Q: Can you please offer some advice regarding the recent onset of my gum recession following implant ...
A: This recession has happened because of the loss of bone subsequent to loss of the two teeth, but the ...
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| pain after toothextraction | 6/6/2009 |
Q: i had a fronttooth that broke off extracted on tuesdayafternoon. the tooth had rootkanal done many ...
A: The risk after an extraction is a condition called 'dry socket'. This is where the tooth socket ...
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| Dental abscess after root canal | 6/6/2009 |
Q: I have recently had root canal treatment and after my second and final appointment developed a ...
A: You need to see your dentist again - this may or may not be significant but your dentist may want to ...
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| Drugs for infection/swelling | 6/5/2009 |
Q: Appleton, when it comes to drugs fighting off swelling and infection, if antibiotics cannot take ...
A: Advil/ibuprofen are pain-killers and are anti-inflammatory so they will help the swelling a little ...
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| Ibuprofen | 6/5/2009 |
Q: Appleton, I need your opinion on something. Is ibuprofen considered a good pain reliever for ...
A: Ibuprofen is a good drug for dental pain relief, and yes, advil is ibuprofen. Every drug has ...
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| implant vs. bridge vs. keep flipper | 6/4/2009 |
Q: I have a flipper for tooth 5 which has been previously a pontic attached to 4. Tooth 6 was an ...
A: When an implant fails it is due to infection and the implant becomes loose. It is very easy to ...
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| Gold crown and amalgam | 6/4/2009 |
Q: I have recently taken moulds for a gold crown on #31. It is root canaled and with post and pin, ...
A: Galvanic action occurs mostly when the two different metals are in contact, so it is not a good idea ...
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| Pain after root canal | 6/3/2009 |
Q: I had a root canal 9 days ago, on a Monday, it was the final session and the tooth was filled with ...
A: If it is improving then don't worry - it can take a while for the inflammation to subside following ...
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| implant vs. bridge vs. keep flipper | 6/3/2009 |
Q: I have a flipper for tooth 5 which has been previously a pontic attached to 4. Tooth 6 was an ...
A: If you are happy with the denture then just keep the denture - you don't have to have anything ...
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| Root canals/Onlay sensitivity | 5/30/2009 |
Q: Appleton: I had an onlay placed on a back molar three years ago. Later found out dentist only ...
A: After 3 years this is not related to the acid etch at cementation. It may just be sensitivity, or ...
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| CEREC porcelain inlay fell out 3 times? | 5/30/2009 |
Q: I live in Johannesburg, South Africa. After a big chunk broke off from a molar in my left lower jaw, ...
A: The problem is most likely that the preparation didn't create enough retention for the inlay, so ...
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| teeth whitening | 5/30/2009 |
Q: I drink tea every day and my teeth are very yellow. Is there a way to keep them white? If I have a ...
A: Teeth whitening, when done professionally, works very well. However, tea/coffee/red wine etc. will ...
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| root canal | 5/29/2009 |
Q: I have recently just had a root canal on my 1, 6. that my dentist advised i have done even though it ...
A: The tooth could well be infected - you need to get the dentist to look at it again. You may just ...
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| Tooth extraction and infection | 5/27/2009 |
Q: I had a bottom right first molar extracted last Friday. The dentist advised me to do it since more ...
A: It is not uncommon to get an infection in the socket after an extraction - particularly a difficult ...
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| Tooth Sensitivity and Crowns | 5/21/2009 |
Q: I have developed gum recession on my lower back left teeth. Much of this is due to recent root ...
A: No a crown isn't really the answer here - the dentist can desensitise the tooth plus there are ...
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| Painful and sensative bottom front teeth | 5/21/2009 |
Q: For the last few months I had have a terrible pain in my bottom front 2 teeth. I can feel the teeth ...
A: We don't do any treatment without having an accurate diagnosis first. This could be an issue with ...
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| Bad teeth | 5/20/2009 |
Q: I have been going to my dentist regularly since I was a small child and I have always brushed my ...
A: The bottom line is that decay is caused by sugar in your diet - some people have teeth that are more ...
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| Calcium Hydroxide treatments | 5/20/2009 |
Q: My daughter had the number 7 tooth knocked out when she was 9 years old. It was reimplanted. She is ...
A: Calcium hydroxide is placed inside the root canal to try and encourage repair of the root and bone - ...
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| replacing a missing tooth | 5/20/2009 |
Q: Several years ago I had a back tooth (the one before last) removed, but I didn't get a false tooth ...
A: I'm really sorry to say this but I don't actually think this is caused by the missing tooth, but is ...
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| Infection or something else | 5/20/2009 |
Q: I came back from the dentist, and the x-rays show a dark or gray spot above one of my front teeth. ...
A: It can be quite tricky to diagnose the health of the tooth pulp, as the tooth can be alive or dead ...
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| tooth prob. | 5/18/2009 |
Q: i got my braces off 2 yrs ago and about 1 later i started having a tooth ach. i am unable to eat on ...
A: This brown spot may not actually need to be filled, and I would be quite surprised if 3 dentists had ...
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| Dental Extraction | 5/18/2009 |
Q: I had one of my wisdom teeth removed 2 weeks ago. The dentist told me he was not able to get one of ...
A: You don't need to worry about this - often wisdom teeth are quite difficult to remove, but if you ...
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| extraction | 5/18/2009 |
Q: i really need some help!i went to the dentist as i had an infection in my tooth/gum/neck all bottom ...
A: At the end of the day what treatment you have is your choice. Once you understand the different ...
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| root canal broken file | 5/16/2009 |
Q: I have had a root canal treatment on a lower molar at an NHS dentist. After treatment my tooth has ...
A: Yes the dentist should have informed you of the broken instrument. Broken instruments are quite a ...
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| Cracked Tooth After Root Canal | 5/16/2009 |
Q: I hope I can describe this to you in an understandable manner. My tooth cracked about 5-6 weeks ...
A: It is impossible to tell whether or not anything untoward was done. During root canal treatment we ...
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| Root Canal/Extraction problems | 5/16/2009 |
Q: A couple years ago I had an Endodontist perform a root canal. About a year after that I had an ...
A: We like to leave an extraction site for around 2 months before placing an implant, and we have quite ...
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| sensitive tooth | 5/15/2009 |
Q: it is my front tooth. 3 weeks ago I went to the dentist twice in one week with the problem and on ...
A: It certainly sounds like you have an infection on this tooth. There are 2 possible areas that can ...
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| Infections | 5/15/2009 |
Q: Dr. Appleton: Hi, I'm Mary, and I would like to ask you a question in regards to infections on ...
A: The dentist was testing to try and discover the health of the pulp of the tooth. Unfortunately it ...
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| Trismus/numb face | 5/14/2009 |
Q: I had a pretty deep filling 2 weeks ago - tooth at the lower back, next to wisdom tooth. A few days ...
A: This could be a response to the injection you had - you can sometimes get bruising deep within the ...
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| Root Canal/Extraction problems | 5/13/2009 |
Q: A couple years ago I had an Endodontist perform a root canal. About a year after that I had an ...
A: Yes it sounds quite a normal part of the healing process. An implant is usually far preferable to a ...
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| regarding tooth extraction | 5/13/2009 |
Q: i was wondering if you could give me a bit of advice regarding a tooth i am due to have extracted ...
A: Yes, infections in the mouth often cause the lymph glands in the neck to swell, and this may well be ...
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| root canal | 5/12/2009 |
Q: I had a tiny tiny bit of discomfort of my upper right molar which has a gold crown on it. I went to ...
A: It sounds like the nerve in the middle of the tooth has died, hence the need for root canal ...
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| cavity under a filling | 5/12/2009 |
Q: I had a filling last year. This year(less than 12 months later), when I went for my exam/cleaning ...
A: There are a number of reasons for early failure of a filling, and you are right, a filling should ...
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| Steriods | 5/12/2009 |
Q: Everyone tells me that i need to tell my dentist that i am taking steroids Methylprednisolone to be ...
A: It is crucial that your dentist knows ALL of your medical history - not just the medication you are ...
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| decay in root canal | 5/11/2009 |
Q: I went to the dentist to have a crown replaced where a root canal had been done previously-can't ...
A: The decay needs removing, otherwise it is highly likely you will develop an abscess. Consequently ...
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| Penicillin after wisdom tooth extraction | 5/11/2009 |
Q: I had a wisdom tooth removed last week sunday. I had a lot of pain for a week and was placed on ...
A: You have had minor surgery, which can make you feel lousy. The sore throat may just be incidental ...
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| regarding tooth extraction | 5/10/2009 |
Q: i was wondering if you could give me a bit of advice regarding a tooth i am due to have extracted ...
A: Extracting teeth is a pretty routine affair (for us!) although I really do appreciate that the ...
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| Need help deciding if I should get a root canal | 5/10/2009 |
Q: My upper right back molar was prepped for a crown a month ago. The tooth did not cause me any ...
A: This is always a difficult situation. I think from the sound of it that you are going to end up ...
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| sons mouth | 5/7/2009 |
Q: My son got a tooth pulled 2 days ago on the bottom right side of his mouth. Now he has a white ...
A: This could be any number of things - it may just be normal, or it may indicate an infected socket, ...
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| Cracked incisor | 5/7/2009 |
Q: It initially started chipping and was put a filling which lasted for five years. Unfortunately i bit ...
A: Your options are to have another filling, or to have a veneer or crown. Go and see your dentist and ...
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| Need for Root canal | 5/6/2009 |
Q: After excavating and removing the decay from a cavity on #30, my dentist removed the old ...
A: If decay had breached the pulp then root canal is the only option (short of extraction). Pulp ...
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| WISDOM TEETH | 5/6/2009 |
Q: I'M SUFFERING TERRIBLE PAIN DUE TO IMPACTED LOWER WISDOM TEETH, I'VE BEEN TO THE DENTIST AND HE ...
A: Your dentist should be able to clean out the gum around the wisdom teeth and give you some ...
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| temp crown | 4/30/2009 |
Q: i have just had 4 temporary crowns cemented onto my first 4 top front teeth, i am very concerned as ...
A: The gum does get rather 'knocked about' during this type of work, indeed she may have deliberately ...
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| aneathestising of gum | 4/30/2009 |
Q: I went to the dentist last night to have a crown on my back tooth. I had 2 injections to numb the ...
A: Some local anaesthetic solutions contain adrenaline, which helps to prolong and deepen the effect on ...
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| Infection was drained | 4/29/2009 |
Q: I got all four of my wisdom teeth pulled 5 weeks ago. Everything was good until yesterday when the ...
A: It is very unusual for a socket to become infected this long after the procedure. It could be a ...
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| root canal and achness | 4/28/2009 |
Q: I had a root canal a couple of years ago. I was under the impression that after a root canal, the ...
A: There should be no sensation to hot/cold/sweet etc., although the tooth may respond to pressure. ...
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| Tooth sensitivity after treatment | 4/25/2009 |
Q: About two months ago I visited my dentist suffering from tooth sensitivity. I had two teeth, my ...
A: Placing composite fillings to cover the sensitive dentine is normally what we would do, and in most ...
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| pain after gumline fillings - need a root canal? | 4/25/2009 |
Q: Age 39 I only had 1 filling. I'd had one deep cleaning and went to dentists every 6 months. I had ...
A: I'm afraid that if a tooth needs root canal, then the only alternative would be extraction which is ...
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| root canal treatment | 4/24/2009 |
Q: My right side lower molar tooth had a big filling. My NHS dentist decide to put a crown over it in ...
A: There are a number of different problems that can cause pain such as you describe, and if the ...
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| root canal? | 4/22/2009 |
Q: I went in three weeks ago for 2 small fillings, both on my LR side(#31 and 28)One week after that, I ...
A: The obvious culprit would be one of the teeth you recently had filled. When a dental pulp is ...
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| Severe dental pain | 4/22/2009 |
Q: I recently had a cavity replaced in my upper right teeth. Since that time (6 days) I have had severe ...
A: It sounds very much like the pulp of the tooth has become inflamed following the filling work. ...
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| Painful sore after dental work | 4/21/2009 |
Q: I had work done 4 days ago (repl. filling, onlay prep)Was careful not to bite mouth while numb as ...
A: This could be either - it could have been caused during the dental work or you could have bitten it ...
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| Bad molar contact | 4/21/2009 |
Q: I am an American presently deputed in Afghanistan. Recently I had to visit a local dentist due to a ...
A: It sounds very much like you have periodontal disease. This is where the gum/bone supporting the ...
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| Pain STILL 2 years after filling! | 4/20/2009 |
Q: i have a had a tooth filled 3 times-last one by a different dentist, because the first 2 didnt go ...
A: This is either the tooth needing further treatment such as root canal work, or a case of the bite ...
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| severe facial swelling still present | 4/20/2009 |
Q: My daughter is nearly 13 and has worn fixed braces since she was 10. The week before last she got ...
A: Sorry - my reply is probably far too late to be of any use to you. What I would have suggested is ...
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| root canals | 4/18/2009 |
Q: I have had a root canal on one of my tooth, and it still feels achy pain from time to time when I ...
A: If the root canal fails then you may get pain, swelling, infection and end up losing the tooth. ...
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| Grateful of your advice | 4/18/2009 |
Q: i recently went to a orthadontist to se about getting braces to straighten my teeth. I am 21. He did ...
A: It is quite normal for an orthodontist to fully examine your teeth, indeed, he needs to be certain ...
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| root canal pain | 4/18/2009 |
Q: I had a root canal done last Monday (4 days ago) and have been in pain since. It hurts more than ...
A: Ye sit can be very painful following a root canal treatment. You can have inflammation around the ...
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| root canals | 4/18/2009 |
Q: I have had a root canal on one of my tooth, and it still feels achy pain from time to time when I ...
A: If there is an untreated canal you can get symptoms such as you describe, and leaving it untreated ...
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| Misc. | 4/17/2009 |
Q: I have a few questions hopefully you can shed some light on. First, is it possible for a nerve in a ...
A: Yes the pulp of a tooth ('nerve') can die due to decay or trauma, or indeed any work that id done to ...
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| Root canal 2nd Xray | 4/16/2009 |
Q: hopefully this will be my last question! I just wondered if you could look at this 2nd Xray, in ...
A: This second x-ray is not as good quality as the first one you showed me, and you are right it does ...
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| neuralgia tooth pain? | 4/16/2009 |
Q: over recent years whenever I get a cold I develop a really intense tingling and irritation inside my ...
A: This sounds like chronic sinusitis to me. Your sinuses are very closely related to your top teeth ...
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| DEFECTIVE CROWN? | 4/16/2009 |
Q: A four month old crown recently fell out. I was surprised to see the metal exposed through the ...
A: First thing to ask is are you certain this is the new crown? I know it my sound like a stupid ...
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| Root canal or not | 4/15/2009 |
Q: I wonder if you can help me? I´m currently 2 months into a 7 month trip in Central & S. America. I ...
A: I think you should probably get the dentist to at least start root canal treatment on that tooth - ...
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| root canal | 4/15/2009 |
Q: I have a few questions, and I'm going to number them to make sure they get answered so I don't have ...
A: 1. average of about 15 years - no they don't break easily. 2. pain, breakage of crown or opposing ...
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| Which crowns for anterior teeth? | 4/15/2009 |
Q: I'm 33 yrs male in India. I've a bad toothless smile due to deep bite. My dentist recommeds crowning ...
A: 1. No not if correctly prepared and fitted. However, if you have bite issues then it may well be ...
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| teeth problems | 4/15/2009 |
Q: I recently have had a root canal on tooth 2 and it still hurts till this day. It didn't hurt like ...
A: You are right, a root filled tooth should not experience any sensations from hot/cold/sweet etc. ...
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| Root canal or not | 4/14/2009 |
Q: I wonder if you can help me? I´m currently 2 months into a 7 month trip in Central & S. America. I ...
A: I'm afraid that there is a very high chance that you are going to lose this tooth. The infection ...
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| dentist | 4/14/2009 |
Q: My daughter is 7 and has already lost about 4 teeth. How many more will she lose and re-grow and ...
A: There are 20 'baby' teeth, which will be lost, and ultimately she will end up with 32 adult teeth. ...
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| operation and tooth discolouration | 4/9/2009 |
Q: My teeth feel very senstive esp the two front ones. Is this due to the anaesthetic or the operation? ...
A: I can't think of any reason why the procedure would stain your teeth - other than if you have been ...
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| No temporary bridge | 4/7/2009 |
Q: I asked a dentist, I had just joined, about cosmetic work. She said she could do it and that she did ...
A: Yes you should really have a temporary bridge, and this does sound like a bit of a rush job. ...
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| crown | 4/4/2009 |
Q: Please advise on the following: Can a dentist who has a BDS do a crown? His surgery says that they ...
A: Orthodontics, periodontics and endodontics are all specialties - some dentists are able to do these ...
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| Root Canals | 4/3/2009 |
Q: I just had a root canal due to an infection on the bone. My tooth was already dead prior to the root ...
A: You have to be guided by your dentist as to whether a crown is needed or not - there are a lot of ...
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| infection above re-root canal | 4/2/2009 |
Q: Due to an infection above an old root canal and crown, I underwent a re-root canal performed by an ...
A: Your only real treatment options are re-root treatment again, apicectomy or extraction. the first ...
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| Teeth pain after cleaning | 3/30/2009 |
Q: Last week i went to my dentist and had a cleaning performed. ever since my lower front teeth have ...
A: This is pretty normal, especially if you hadn't had your teeth cleaned for a while. The gum shrinks ...
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| tooth enamel!!! | 3/30/2009 |
Q: I am currently 20 years old and for some time now (maybe a few years) I have noticed that my two ...
A: It sounds like your enamel has is eroding, and this is usually caused by an acidic diet. So, if you ...
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| Adult teething | 3/28/2009 |
Q: i am 19 and i have a tooth appearing behind my inferior molars just wondering how to ease the ...
A: This is probably your wisdom tooth, and it can be quite painful while it is erupting. Keep the area ...
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| stuck | 3/27/2009 |
Q: big problem! today i was eating seaweed and i got some stuck in my teeth. problem is it got lodged ...
A: If there is still some stuck then you will find that you end up getting a localised gum inflammation ...
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| Jaw Ache / Tooth Ache after filling in December 2008 | 3/27/2009 |
Q: I'm a 22 year old female - (not sure why this would be important by my dentist asked me my age when ...
A: Obviously I can't give you an accurate diagnosis without seeing you, but from what you have ...
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| Cap tooth | 3/26/2009 |
Q: Iv just had one of my front teeth pernamently cap, im deeply concerned about the size as it is to ...
A: If you are not happy with the result then you are perfectly entitled to complain, and as long as ...
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| Removal of 2nd molar | 3/26/2009 |
Q: I have a question about the removal of my back left top second molar. For the past year the tooth ...
A: If the tooth is such that it can be saved then save it! Losing the tooth will disrupt your eating ...
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| pain after tooth extraction | 3/25/2009 |
Q: I am really hoping you can help as have been in agony with my tooth since last week. i went to the ...
A: I'm afraid that after an infected tooth has been extracted it can be pretty painful for a while. ...
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| Roots | 3/25/2009 |
Q: I just got back from the Dentist and was having a upper back molar pulled and the one next to it, ...
A: It is preferable for the roots to be removed where possible. On occasion it is OK to leave a small ...
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| dead tooth whitening | 3/25/2009 |
Q: i had a root canal done about 2-3 years ago in my front tooth i have been reading that peoples tooth ...
A: Teeth don't always darken after root canal - and it can vary tremendously. I doubt very much the ...
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| TMJ | 3/24/2009 |
Q: My dentist told me that I have tmj. My jaw clicks on the right side. I know that tmj is supposed ...
A: Yes it can - the pain comes from overworking the jaw joints and muscles, often this will be from ...
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| Cracking, chipping Crowns and Vaneers | 3/21/2009 |
Q: I was wondering if you can give me some advice. About 14 months ago, I went to a cosmetic dentist ...
A: This sounds like an issue with your bite. You are absolutely right - you should expect crowns to ...
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| Re: root canal? | 3/20/2009 |
Q: "Hi, I had a filling that needed to be replaced. Once the dentist was inside, he felt that I needed ...
A: Unfortunately instruments used in root canal treatment can and do fracture - it happens to all of ...
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| freeze/numb | 3/19/2009 |
Q: I got 3 injections to numb my mouth in order to get lower back tooth sorted for a crown - 1st ...
A: With this particular type of injection there is a risk of the needle touching the nerve - it is just ...
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| Re: root canal? | 3/18/2009 |
Q: "Hi, I had a filling that needed to be replaced. Once the dentist was inside, he felt that I needed ...
A: Yes the nerve can be involved and you can have no symptoms whatsoever - this is actually quite ...
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| Part of impacted wisdom tooth lft after surgery | 3/18/2009 |
Q: I have my bottom partially impacted wisdom tooth removed 4 days ago and the had 4 stitches, I have ...
A: This could be apiece of tooth, but if so the dentist should have informed you that a piece was left. ...
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| Numbness in lip and partial chin | 3/17/2009 |
Q: I had all 4 wisdom teeth extracted 2 1/2 years ago. My dentist told me that I could have numbness in ...
A: Damage to the nerve is a very real risk when a lower wisdom tooth is extracted, and you should have ...
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| broken teeth ( have not visited a dentest for about 10 years ) | 3/16/2009 |
Q: I have a couple of broken teeth and was hoping you could give me some idea to the treatment ...
A: The choice will be between removing the remaining tooth/teeth, or restoring them. It may be as ...
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| chipped teeth | 3/15/2009 |
Q: First, of all I have TMJ and have experienced chipped teeth all my life. I do have a bite plate, ...
A: The only way to improve the structure of your teeth is to use fluoride. You should talk to your ...
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| Tooth extraction | 3/14/2009 |
Q: I am having my 2nd upper molar extracted (on the right side). Do I have to replace this tooth? I do ...
A: In an ideal world you would replace the tooth with an implant - you are right, a bridge is not an ...
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| maryland bridge probelms | 3/9/2009 |
Q: I am 18 and I had a baby tooth fall out with no adult tooth to replace it in November of 2008. I ...
A: A Maryland bridge can be a very successful restoration, but as you have found they can sometimes be ...
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| Porcelain Crown | 3/9/2009 |
Q: I had a full white porcelain crown made in Thailand for my front tooth, with amazing results and ...
A: What you want is a UK dentist to remove the old crown, re-prepare the tooth, take the impressions, ...
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| Is this just reversible pulpitis that is resolving? | 3/6/2009 |
Q: Appleton, Three weeks ago my dentist detected some deep decay under one of the fillings he placed a ...
A: It could be either, although it sounds more like it is resolving. I'm afraid you are quite right ...
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| my tooth has gotten squint | 3/5/2009 |
Q: one of my teeth (left top side, next to the front) used to be almost perfectly straight, now it has ...
A: This movement could be just part of the normal wear and tear that teeth go through, or it could be ...
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| Old Implant Making Gums Hurt Now | 3/5/2009 |
Q: I have a 12+yr implant for th#30. Just a few months ago I noticed that the gum surrounding it ...
A: Yes you are probably right - you could well have an infection around the implant and should get it ...
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| question about crowns | 3/5/2009 |
Q: Dr., I am having a crown made for a lower back tooth. The dentist put on a silver temporary -- I ...
A: This is almost certainly normal - the metal temporary won't be fitting terribly well so the ...
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| Implant Failure | 3/4/2009 |
Q: I had a dental plant done on my front tooth about 2 years ago. Recently, I've noticed that my teeth ...
A: It could well be the implant is fine, but if your other teeth are moving then this is a sign of ...
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| cleaning inside of implant | 3/4/2009 |
Q: Appleton, In a process of placing a crown on implant (Zimmer, screw-went), during numerous removal ...
A: This is a very strange situation! It would help if your dentist could identify what it is that has ...
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| veneers/crowns on top front teeth | 3/4/2009 |
Q: I have had veneers put on my top 2 front teeth 15 years ago. The job was poorly done since it was ...
A: The choice of veneers or crowns really depends on the amount of tooth substance remaining, and if an ...
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| Wisdom Tooth Extraction | 3/3/2009 |
Q: I have a wisdom tooth that is in very bad condition. I was hoping to get it extracted because the ...
A: If the wisdom tooth is now in a good functional position then restoring it is a very valid option. ...
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| Root Canal | 3/3/2009 |
Q: I had root canal three weeks ago after an abcess on a filling done by another dentist 12 months ...
A: You need to get this tooth looked at again - any pain should have completely resolved after 3 weeks. ...
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| New Bridge | 3/2/2009 |
Q: I previously had a bridge for 20 years and recently had it replaced as I was having some veneers and ...
A: Porcelain fused to metal is the normal material to use for a bridge. As such there is underlying ...
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| dead front tooth | 3/2/2009 |
Q: I had a brace as a teenager, I have had a yellow look to one of my front teeth for years now. I'm 36 ...
A: The tooth could go even darker following root canal treatment, but you don't really have a lot of ...
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| Crowns | 2/28/2009 |
Q: Many years ago I had a lot of dental work done and this included a few crowns. To be exact all the ...
A: It sounds like one of these crowns is failing, and you have probably developed a cavity underneath ...
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| new bridge for old | 2/27/2009 |
Q: i recently had a 4 unit bridge removed had for 20+ yrs, i lost my 2 front teeth when young, and had ...
A: Sometimes it is useful for you to visit the lab and speak to the technician yourself. Most mouths ...
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| tooth | 2/27/2009 |
Q: My little 2 year old son just fell and hit his upper tooth (1) and it went inside his gums entirely. ...
A: This is quite a common type of accident, and in most cases the adult tooth is unaffected. There is ...
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| Pain after filling | 2/26/2009 |
Q: I had not been to a dentist in over seven years but plucked up the courage and went a few weeks ago. ...
A: the pulp in the middle of the tooth is inflamed and giving these symptoms. if it is not improving ...
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| Can getting a filling cause need for a root canal? | 2/26/2009 |
Q: I went to a new dentist recently who told me that I had a cavity. I had never felt it before, and ...
A: It is quite common for a tooth to give symptoms after having a filling done, because the pulp of the ...
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| Decayed lower first molar | 2/25/2009 |
Q: I've had this cavity since I was a little girl and my parents couldn't afford to even have it ...
A: Really you should see a dentist and get all the options then. It may be that you only need a ...
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| Prosthodontics | 2/25/2009 |
Q: I'm interested in becoming a specialized dentist one day and I was wondering what courses you took ...
A: I am in the UK and I presume you are in the US? Here in the UK to do dentistry you generally need ...
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| Front teeth | 2/25/2009 |
Q: My husband was a pitcher in college and had his two front teeth knocked out. They put them back in. ...
A: His options are either to have a denture, a bridge or dental implants. the simplest option would be ...
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| Impacted Tooth | 2/24/2009 |
Q: I am a 26 year old, and in a month I am going to have an operation to remove my wisdom teeth, ...
A: When a lower wisdom tooth is removed there is always a risk of damage to the adjacent nerves, and ...
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| a levels | 2/24/2009 |
Q: I am currently studying for my gcse's and am predicted C's in everything except art and design which ...
A: You will need to do extra work experience which you need to arrange yourself - not through your ...
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| damaged teeth | 2/23/2009 |
Q: My son aged 14 fell and disclocated his elbow. He also loosened his left front tooth, which ...
A: The darkening suggests that the teeth are dead/dying, which is not at all unusual following such a ...
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| a levels | 2/23/2009 |
Q: I am currently studying for my gcse's and am predicted C's in everything except art and design which ...
A: To study dentistry you need to do A levels in chemistry and preferably biology. The third A level ...
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| Dental Pain | 2/20/2009 |
Q: I have several broken teeth and very little money (or else i'd just go to a dentist) I had a mild ...
A: I'm afraid there are really no alternatives other than to see a dentist as your tooth needs treating ...
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| Pain After Filling | 2/20/2009 |
Q: I had a filling done 8 days ago, i had'nt seen a dentist for 2 and a half years as i have always ...
A: It could be that the pulp in the middle of the tooth is starting to die. this happens on occasion ...
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| cracked tooth | 2/18/2009 |
Q: I am 59 years of age and in good health. In the last five years I have had three cracked teeth, all ...
A: I'm afraid that often it is just a case of general wear and tear, although cracking 3 teeth so badly ...
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| Additional questions RE: Root canal performed suddently without any symption | 2/17/2009 |
Q: Appleton, Thank you for your reply. Got two more questions. Thanks for your help. • With a ...
A: 1) Usually yes. 2) It would be unusual to drill too deep in a healthy tooth, as when drilling we are ...
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| Painful when chewing | 2/17/2009 |
Q: I've had a molar that's has been bothering me every now and then for over a year when I chew and ...
A: the likeliest is either a hairline crack in the tooth, or symptoms caused by this small cavity. ...
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| my 5 year sold son | 2/16/2009 |
Q: My son complained on tooth ache today top left molar, so we took him to dentist today, he has a ...
A: If your son has symptoms from infection (temperature, fever, etc) then he needs to be on ...
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| cyst/infection?/root canal | 2/16/2009 |
Q: .. about 2 weeks ago, I had a cyst appear on my lower gum, beneath the 4th tooth from the front, ...
A: This all sounds pretty normal to me - what you have is not a cyst it is a dental abscess that is ...
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| Teeth Infections and how they affect body | 2/13/2009 |
Q: Dr. Appleton - I thank you for giving your professional opinion and spending your valuable time here ...
A: Yes I'm afraid chemo etc can cause all sorts of dental problems. The main factor is the reduction ...
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| CEREC and Bisphenol-A (BPA) : 3M Paradigm MZ100 | 2/13/2009 |
Q: Bonjour Dr. Appleton, I understand the concerns about composite fillings and the fact they (can? ...
A: It is my feeling that the potential release of oestrogen-like compounds from resin fillings is not ...
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| Questions | 2/12/2009 |
Q: I had a large filling and my dentist said it was cracked, so my dentist suggested a crown. He did ...
A: Ideally your dentist would have recognised root canal needed doing prior to fitting the crown. If ...
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| Recurring tongue abmormalities | 2/12/2009 |
Q: Every once in a while I get white bumps from the tip of my tongue down the side (sometimes both ...
A: I'm not sure what this is from the photo - it could be many things but a distinct possibility would ...
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| sensitivity to white fillings | 2/12/2009 |
Q: Just before Christmas I had three old silver fillings replaced with white in three molars (top and ...
A: Having any work done to a tooth can upset the tooth and give rise to some sensitivity for a while. ...
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| General Dentist vs. Endodontist | 2/11/2009 |
Q: Can general dentists perform root canals, or do only Endodontist's perform them? My boyfriend needs ...
A: Yes - general dentists can and do perform the majority of all root canal work that is done. Having ...
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| Soft enamel diagnosis | 2/10/2009 |
Q: well first off I'll say I haven't always been the best at taking care of my teeth until the last few ...
A: You need to look very closely at your diet and reduce the amount of sugar you have. Sugar is not ...
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| post- root-canal pre-crown sensitivity | 2/10/2009 |
Q: Two years ago I had a root canal treatment on a molar, but did not get a crown. Two weeks ago, the ...
A: I'm afraid it is just a case of seeing how the tooth settles. It sounds like your dentist is doing ...
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| Root canal performed suddently without any symption | 2/9/2009 |
Q: Dr. Appleton, My daughter, a college student, besides, daily oral hygiene and twice a year dental ...
A: It is perfectly possible to need a root canal treatment without having any symptoms whatsoever. ...
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| Sugar free squash and teeth | 2/9/2009 |
Q: I have just been for a check up for the first time in about 5 years. Terrible l know, the last time ...
A: Fizzy water classes as a fizzy drink - the fizzy bit is acid and this can gradually dissolve your ...
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| Porcelain capping | 2/8/2009 |
Q: I have ok teeth but I want to make them better...after lookin at my teeth my dentist said that the ...
A: Having your teeth crowned commits your teeth to crowns for life. These crowns will need replacing ...
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| red, inflamed gums | 2/8/2009 |
Q: "For the past month or so I have had gums that have bled more than usual. I haven't thought much of ...
A: Most likely is that you have a viral infection generally. The gums are unlikely to be causing these ...
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| tooth extraction for 3 year old son | 2/8/2009 |
Q: i have a 3 year old son whose teeth are decayed (all of them)due to use of infant milk at night, ...
A: You haven't really got any choice - if all teeth are decayed at 3 then they need to go otherwise ...
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| My sons teeth | 2/7/2009 |
Q: I've just returned from the 6 month check up for my son. Since birth Callum has had problems with ...
A: Decay is purely caused by sugar in the diet. It is good that he doesn't have fizzy drinks, but ...
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| My Dentist and Fillings | 2/6/2009 |
Q: I go to my dentist every 6 months for a checkup. The Last time I went I got an x-ray and he said I ...
A: Cavities can develop pretty quickly, and unfortunately they often can appear minor on the surface ...
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| root canal | 2/5/2009 |
Q: I broke my top front tooth 5 years ago whil abroad. Over thee it was just reshaped and left. But as ...
A: It can be hard to anaesthetize a tooth 100% when there is infection present. By dressing the tooth ...
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| Enamel Fluorosis | 2/5/2009 |
Q: I have just been told mMy four year old daughter has enamel fluorosis on two of her top teeth at the ...
A: Fluorosis is caused by too much fluoride while the teeth are developing. So, this may usually have ...
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| Eye teeth | 2/5/2009 |
Q: I'm 15 years old and I have eye teeth that didn't grow in properly, I heard that they don't pull eye ...
A: canine teeth (eye teeth) are pretty important teeth for both appearance and function. However, you ...
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| Root Canal | 2/4/2009 |
Q: I had a root canal done about 8mo.ago.I'd like to know if I'm at any risk if the Dentist broke a ...
A: Unfortunately having an instrument break during root canal treatment is a common occurrence. We are ...
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| mouth sore | 2/4/2009 |
Q: i know you probably can't tell me exactly what it is but i have this sore near my molars on my inner ...
A: It is probably an ulcer, which most people get from time to time. They can be very painful but will ...
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| Back molar extraction? | 2/4/2009 |
Q: I'm trying to avoid some dental bills :) MY dentist recommended two things: 1. Redo a root canal ...
A: It is your choice as to what treatment you have. If you would prefer to leave the molar untreated ...
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| Pain after temporary crown placed | 2/3/2009 |
Q: Five months after getting a new crown my tooth #19 developed a fistula. I had a root canal done ...
A: Diagnosis involves weighing up the symptoms and signs along with the results of any special tests. ...
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| Filling Problem | 2/3/2009 |
Q: My fiancee had a tooth filled about 3 weeks ago. The dentist used a "high tech" tool to find ...
A: Having any filling irritates the pulp in the middle of the tooth. Generally this settles very ...
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| Grey tooth showing through veneer | 2/2/2009 |
Q: My daughter broke one of her top front teeth when a child, 6 years ago. She had root canal ...
A: Bleaching can be a bit hit and miss for this type of problem - it may be worth trying, although the ...
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| crown come out again | 2/1/2009 |
Q: I had a crown on a post fitted on a front tooth about 30 years ago now, so I certainly can't ...
A: This is a sign that the crown is failing - not surprising as 30 years is way beyond the average life ...
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| I'm thinking of aborting my 4-tooth bridge procedure midway. What are my options from here? | 2/1/2009 |
Q: My dentist (a dental student actually) has started a four-tooth bridge. The first abutment tooth ...
A: Firstly - do not think that the permanent bridge will be anything like the temporary one - it ...
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| Crown vs. Metal Band | 1/31/2009 |
Q: I had a root canal on tooth #18. I currently have a metal band around that tooth. Is it a good ...
A: A crown now would be a good idea as it will be stronger than the metal band and will seal the top of ...
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| Insufficient Pain Relief for Root Canal Treatment | 1/31/2009 |
Q: Two weeks ago the dentist started work on the 3rd molar back from the canine (?) tooth. The tooth ...
A: I'm afraid that sometimes root canal work can be painful. The reason is that the pulp in the tooth ...
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| discolouration after dental implant | 1/31/2009 |
Q: Roughlt 6 weeks ago I got dental implants to replace lower incisors that were missing from birth. ...
A: This could be a number of things. probably the most likely is staining - have you been using a ...
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| root canal retreatment | 1/30/2009 |
Q: I recently had a root canal retreated. The original root canal was done over four years ago. I never ...
A: Dental amalgam is perfectly safe, although we try to avoid its use where possible. In some cases, ...
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| Bump/Lump on inner upper gum | 1/30/2009 |
Q: "About 2 months ago I felt a swelling on my right upper gum just behind my wisdom tooth that cause ...
A: This is probably an infection that keeps coming and going. the dentist really needs to see it when ...
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| Dental mistake | 1/30/2009 |
Q: In good faith I went to the dentist who had given me a quote to have a cap put on a tooth that ...
A: You need to get a second opinion straight away. You need to know whether this dentist actually ...
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| Numbness | 1/29/2009 |
Q: I am a 54 year old woman and had work for a crown done on Monday. It is my back lower left tooth ...
A: Usually this is caused by the injection itself either having directly traumatized the nerve, or from ...
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| prosthetic work | 1/29/2009 |
Q: Appleton , I'd like to get your opinion about prosthetic work on implants, and front lower teeth: ...
A: A bridge can be made from zirconium/ceramic on implants, however my personal preference would still ...
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| Kindly advise re: healing without root canal and least toxic materials | 1/29/2009 |
Q: Appleton, Would you kindly let me know of any new technology that is or might soon be available to ...
A: There are several tests to try and determine the health of the pulp - temperature, particularly ...
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| Can you prevent the need for a root canal? | 1/28/2009 |
Q: First off, I will start by saying my teeth brushing habits were not the greatest. Also that it had ...
A: The bottom line is that if there pulp starts to die then you either need root canal treatment or ...
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| dental implant | 1/28/2009 |
Q: In May, I had a tooth pulled (a baby tooth that never feel out because there was no adult tooth ...
A: The answer is probably. You need to be careful that the space where the tooth was extracted doesn't ...
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| Kindly advise re: healing without root canal and least toxic materials | 1/28/2009 |
Q: Appleton, Would you kindly let me know of any new technology that is or might soon be available to ...
A: I'm afraid a pulp will either heal itself or die and there are no new techniques on the horizon that ...
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| Post -Molar Extraction | 1/27/2009 |
Q: I'm a 33 year old Male. Due to a cavity in my second from rear lower left Molar, I today had to ...
A: Your face won't change because of this, and yes, the molar behind the space could tilt forwards and ...
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| Root Resorption | 1/27/2009 |
Q: I was told I have a root resorption in one tooth and now in another, was told the was nothing that ...
A: I'm afraid root resorption is incredibly hard to treat successfully - in most cases you end up ...
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| Excruciating Tooth/Jaw Pain | 1/24/2009 |
Q: I had a root canal done on the 2nd from last tooth on the bottom left about a year and half ago. ...
A: Root canal work can cause quite a degree of pain afterwards, although from the level you describe it ...
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| Sharp, dull pain and cold sensitivity | 1/23/2009 |
Q: I had a large amalgam filling with decay underneath removed from a bottom first molar about eight ...
A: You may need root canal treatment doing on this tooth. It really depends on the size of the inlay - ...
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| root canal carrier came out | 1/22/2009 |
Q: I had a root canal done in September - I was in a lot of pain and went to the first dentist a friend ...
A: The seal at the tip of the root filling is very important, and although I doubt that the removal of ...
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| Implants or Bridge | 1/21/2009 |
Q: I had a tooth knocked out (12) and one bent inwards (11) the dentist i've seen wants to extract (11) ...
A: Your idea is actually the best way to deal with your situation. You are absolutely right to want to ...
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| bridge vs implant | 1/20/2009 |
Q: My cosmetic dentist wants to place a bridge over tooth 7,8,9 rather than an implant for #8 because ...
A: I prefer to use ceramic bonded to metal in this situation, as all ceramic bridges don't tend to be ...
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| Gum and Enamel Damage | 1/19/2009 |
Q: I've recently noticed that the inside of my two front teeth, both top and bottom, are stained brown. ...
A: The brown is probably staining from smoking, and can most likely be polished off. It could be decay ...
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| childs teeth | 1/19/2009 |
Q: I was wondering how long it can take after a child has lost their baby teeth for their permanent ...
A: The permanent teeth can come through anywhere between 6 and 7 on average - although they can come ...
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| Tooth Extraction | 1/18/2009 |
Q: I recently had one of my bottom molars extracted and still wondering how this could of happened. I ...
A: It sounds like you had periodontal disease, which is quite painless, but your other teeth should be ...
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| Resistance to local anaesthetic | 1/18/2009 |
Q: over the last few years I seem to have developed a considerable resistance to local anaesthetic. My ...
A: Some people just are resistant to local anaesthetic. Could I suggest that maybe a dental hospital ...
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| tooth sensitivity | 1/16/2009 |
Q: , I was just at the dentist this past week to get a crown put onto a cracked tooth. The dentist ...
A: I think it is likely that you will need root canal treatment prior to having a crown fitted. This ...
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| crown | 1/16/2009 |
Q: I've had a crown on my tooth near the front of my mouth for several years. Today i was brushing my ...
A: You obviously need to see a dentist as soon as is practical. In the meantime if it isn't causing ...
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| pain when bite down - left side of face to ear | 1/15/2009 |
Q: I have dull pain on the left side of my face, jaw, up to ear. When I bite down my bottom back tooth ...
A: You could have an abscess developing under the tooth - in the early stages it wouldn't show up on an ...
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| Cracked Tooth | 1/15/2009 |
Q: I had a Root Canal and crown placed on my bottom right molar (3rd from eye tooth) about 6 months ...
A: There is obviously a problem with this tooth, and your dentist really ought to get to the bottom of ...
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| dentures over root canal | 1/15/2009 |
Q: I have a upper denture and on my way to have a bottom. I have about 6 teeth at the bottom with one ...
A: By keeping the roots of the teeth the denture will have much better support. The denture will sit ...
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| gums | 1/14/2009 |
Q: I came home tonight to rinse my mouth with mouth wash and brush my teeth. Before I did this I ...
A: It is probably nothing at all to worry about - it may be a bruise, in which case it will disappear ...
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| Dentistry Enquiry | 1/13/2009 |
Q: My question is not related to health but to dentistry its self. I am very keen to become a dentist, ...
A: Sounds like you are getting there! Yes you should start your work experience now - that way you ...
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| Wisdom Tooth Trouble | 1/13/2009 |
Q: I am 22 years old. My wisdom tooth on the lower left hand side of my mouth has started growing ...
A: The antibiotics will settle the infection down, and you should rinse vigorously with warm salty ...
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| rot canal work | 1/13/2009 |
Q: a new dentist(just qualified)under instruction from senior dentist started a root canal on a back ...
A: Root canal work is very intricate and technically hard to carry out, particularly on a molar tooth. ...
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| Dentistry Enquiry | 1/12/2009 |
Q: My question is not related to health but to dentistry its self. I am very keen to become a dentist, ...
A: Anything that you made in the dental lab would show your manual skills and would make a great ...
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| Dentistry Enquiry | 1/11/2009 |
Q: My question is not related to health but to dentistry its self. I am very keen to become a dentist, ...
A: Fantastic! You seem to know most of the answers already. You are doing the right A levels i.e. ...
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| 17 with Baby teeth | 1/10/2009 |
Q: I'm 17 years of age and to present i still have all of my baby teeth apart from my two front teeth. ...
A: Because your permanent teeth aren't present the bone that would support them (the alveolus) hasn't ...
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| Sudden sensitivity | 1/9/2009 |
Q: One of my molars was chipped (two years ago and I haven't been able to get it fixed) and I'm pretty ...
A: The dentine which is exposed can be very sensitive, and this causes the pulp to become inflamed. ...
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| Wisdom teeth-after surgery pain | 1/9/2009 |
Q: I recently had a very bad experience getting my wisdom teeth removed. My dentist told me that ...
A: It can take a couple of weeks for the pain to go following this type of surgery. Removing a wisdom ...
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| dentistry | 1/6/2009 |
Q: precaution,complication and its management during dental treatments like extraction,root canal and ...
A: Bell's palsy doesn't directly affect your treatment - i.e. there's no problem with doing extractions ...
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| Dental/gum/allergy confusion... | 12/22/2008 |
Q: PRIORITY:HIGH Dear DR Appleton: I floss and brush faithfully and have check ups. Unfortunately when ...
A: I think you should get this tooth looked at. It could be there is an infection developing under the ...
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| Strange toothache | 12/19/2008 |
Q: Appleton, I had a question regarding a toothache. I've been having these strange, sometimes very ...
A: This is obviously difficult to diagnose without examining you, but the 2 most likely causes are that ...
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| antibiotic choice post extraction/implant | 12/18/2008 |
Q: , I had tooth # 12 extracted today(root canaled 8 years ago, no infection but decayed weakened ...
A: Your dentists are just using an appropriate antibiotic as the first 2 choices cannot be used. I ...
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| extractions and grafts | 12/18/2008 |
Q: If a person had a bone graft how soon might they be allowed to have the tooth right next to it ...
A: This would be bad planning!! The health of the adjacent tooth should have been ascertained before ...
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| crown came off along with part of the tooth | 12/18/2008 |
Q: I had a root canal done on my #8 tooth in ~1997 and subsequently had a crown (porcelin-metal)placed ...
A: Yes this is common - it is generally how a crown will ultimately fail, although 5 years is a bit ...
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| front tooth damage | 12/17/2008 |
Q: my front teeth are very discolored and one is chipped and is black on the inside i really want to ...
A: I can't say what needs to be done without seeing you. However we can generally sort most things ...
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| implants | 12/17/2008 |
Q: Do implants that have bone grafts at the time of extraction usually far better for the long run than ...
A: Most failure will occur soon after the implant is placed, and the success of the graft is obviously ...
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| implants | 12/16/2008 |
Q: Do implants that have bone grafts at the time of extraction usually far better for the long run than ...
A: The situation is far better if the graft is done at or near to the extraction. This is because at ...
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| crest of tooth bone loss | 12/16/2008 |
Q: What factors might contribute to the loss of bone at just the top/crest of one's lower front teeth? ...
A: Sorry - your initial question describes 'loss of bone at just the top/crest of one's lower front ...
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| Thinner, | 12/16/2008 |
Q: I somehow feel that my teeth are becoming thinner and the gums are receding. The gaps between some ...
A: If you have a lot of acid in your diet (fruit/juices/carbonated drinks) then the enamel could well ...
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| root canal | 12/15/2008 |
Q: I went to a franchise dental place 1 week ago last Friday for a tooth ache and they said that there ...
A: It sounds like the initial diagnosis was incorrect, and that the root canal work probably should ...
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| composite resorations | 12/14/2008 |
Q: For proximal carious lesions which extend to the root surface and need to be restored with open end ...
A: Composite is stronger than glass ionomer, so you really want as much composite as possible, but you ...
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| Fron tooth extraction | 12/11/2008 |
Q: while now. In order to fill the gap, my dentist suggested that i get a bridge or implants done. As ...
A: It is quite normal for there to be some pain, and for the socket to be oozing a little at this ...
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| bridges vs. dentures | 12/11/2008 |
Q: I've heard when someone has a partial denture (for 1-2 molars) sometimes the other teeth fall out ...
A: A partial denture or a bridge per se will not cause the adjacent teeth to fall out. Having a ...
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| veneer prep ( drilling) | 12/9/2008 |
Q: i went to the family dentist and had my teeth prepped for getting veneers, after i got out and the ...
A: I very much doubt the drill went anywhere near the nerve, and it is quite common for any tooth that ...
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| Sensitive Teeth | 12/4/2008 |
Q: ) I'm wondering why my teeth are so super sensitive to everything. They pain very easily to where it ...
A: You are obviously not comfortable with Dr Singh otherwise you wouldn't be raising these issues now. ...
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| Crowns -ceramic | 12/3/2008 |
Q: I recently had 4 ceramic crowns fitted to my upper front teeth at a dental clinic abroad (in EU). ...
A: These are all issues that should be corrected by the dentist who fitted the crowns. From the sound ...
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| Root Canal/Teeth pain | 12/2/2008 |
Q: Is it normal to have pain in a teeth next to the teeth where a root canal and wisdom teeth ...
A: Any tooth that has had work done to it could potentially develop an abscess. An abscess forms when ...
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| Heavy Tetracyclin stain damage | 12/2/2008 |
Q: Dr, My teeth are heavily damaged by tetracyclin. I am 30 years old. My teeth discoloration varies ...
A: i would suggest that before opting for either of these solutions you investigate bleaching. ...
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| Exposed root query | 12/1/2008 |
Q: I wonder if you can help me? I´m currently 2 months into a 7 month trip in Central & S. America. I ...
A: I would not advise you to undergo gum surgery just prior to travelling away from civilisation! It ...
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| sore teeth | 12/1/2008 |
Q: A dentist prescribed me an acrylic upper night guard. I did not have any symptoms or pain from ...
A: If you haven't got TMJ problems or any symptoms why were you wearing a splint in the first place? ...
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| Root Canal/Teeth pain | 11/29/2008 |
Q: Is it normal to have pain in a teeth next to the teeth where a root canal and wisdom teeth ...
A: Simply having the wisdom tooth extracted and the root canal treatment on the adjacent tooth will not ...
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| to crown a tooth or not | 11/25/2008 |
Q: I have a large back tooth with a filling in it, my old dentist said i should have it crowned, he is ...
A: I'm afraid you will find that NHS dentists are very reluctant to perform root canal treatment - ...
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| to crown a tooth or not | 11/25/2008 |
Q: I have a large back tooth with a filling in it, my old dentist said i should have it crowned, he is ...
A: As I said - if there is infection (under the tooth) then that would need sorting out first, probably ...
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| tooth removal | 11/25/2008 |
Q: I have a huge fear of the dentist - i haven't been since i was about 14 when i was there i was "put ...
A: You need to go and see a dentist and to discuss your fears with them. They will be able to ensure ...
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| Sinus/Root Canal Pain | 11/24/2008 |
Q: I had a root canal done when i was 16 years old while living in VT. I graduated highschool, and ...
A: It really depends whether the pain is coming from the tooth or the sinus. Sinus pain can feel ...
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| effects of a "short" root canal. | 11/23/2008 |
Q: I have a root canal on a molar, and a xray showed that one of the roots is a "little short". The ...
A: if a root filling is 'short' then there is a potential for re-infection in the future as there is ...
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| to crown a tooth or not | 11/23/2008 |
Q: I have a large back tooth with a filling in it, my old dentist said i should have it crowned, he is ...
A: If there is an abscess on this tooth, then that would need sorting out by root treatment (if ...
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| Tooth Pain! | 11/23/2008 |
Q: I was just hoping you might have a suggestion for me. I am up early with extreme tooth pain. My ...
A: Did you seen an endodontist for the root canal or did your own dentist perform it? It may be worth ...
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| Root canal | 11/23/2008 |
Q: I recently had a root canal to tooth #20 on the left bottom. While drilling the doctor hit my tongue ...
A: This is an accident that is rare, but can happen, unfortunately. The tongue is healing, so is ...
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| Tooth Pain | 11/22/2008 |
Q: I had my wisdom teeth removed on my left side about two months ago, and now i'm starting to get pain ...
A: I'm sure that if you had another tooth present the dentist would have spotted it on the x-ray and ...
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| dry socket | 11/22/2008 |
Q: I had my 2 left wisdom teeth removed on Nov, 17th and have been in pain now for 5 days. I just went ...
A: I'm afraid your dentist doesn't seem to know very much about dry socket!!! It was not caused by ...
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| moving teeth | 11/21/2008 |
Q: I am a 60 female in reasonable health. I have always cared for my teethe and had regular checkes and ...
A: This sounds very much like you have periodontal disease. This is a slowly developing condition of ...
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| Swelling hard palate | 11/20/2008 |
Q: I got a miscarriage last March 2008, I have visited mt dentist after a month, my dentist discoverd ...
A: It is really really unlikely that this is cancer!! The most likely options are that it could be a ...
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| Fractured tooth | 11/18/2008 |
Q: 4 or 5 years ago my front tooth got knocked out and the other front tooth severely damaged. I had ...
A: Your options will be to have a denture, a bridge or an implant. The denture is the quickest, ...
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| Partial dentures? | 11/17/2008 |
Q: I have recently lost a tooth at the front and had a partial denture on the NHS. I had this for ...
A: Valplast dentures are similar to the NHS acrylic denture you had in that they will cover the same ...
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| Surgical Extraction of Upper Left Molar | 11/16/2008 |
Q: To Whom it May Concern, I recently had a tooth extraction of my upper left molar instead of having ...
A: Most extractions are quick, easy and painless. Some, however, become a little more complicated for ...
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| Lump on gum / root canal | 11/15/2008 |
Q: In Jan this year I had to have a filing replaced as it fell out over Christmas break. It was the the ...
A: The lump may indicate infection, or it may be 'normal' - your dentist does need to check this out ...
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| root canal problems | 11/14/2008 |
Q: My question is regarding a root canal my husband had just today. He was having pain under a tooth ...
A: This is a difficult one!! Root canal work is a technically demanding form of treatment at the best ...
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| CEREC dental crowns | 11/14/2008 |
Q: I am a 59 yr. old male. My teeth were in rough condition so I made the decision to visit a CEREC ...
A: The permanent crowns will undoubtedly be individual teeth, not linked. It is far easier to place a ...
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| Root canal treated again | 11/14/2008 |
Q: I had a root canal treatment around 3 years back. I did not get a crown at that time and now around ...
A: It is pretty normal to have pain like this following treatment - the whole area is inflamed and can ...
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| fake tooth fallin out | 11/13/2008 |
Q: I have what i believe they call a post for one of my top front teeth. It has recently come loose ...
A: You can fix it back in temporarily with a temporary cement ...
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| white filling, local anaes, 6 wks preg | 11/12/2008 |
Q: I am 6 weeks, 4 days pregnant and yesterday had a filling with local anaesthetic 'lignospan'. I was ...
A: Lignospan is safe in normal use in pregnancy. All anaesthetics have possible side-effects, and may ...
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| Sensitive Teeth | 11/12/2008 |
Q: ) I'm wondering why my teeth are so super sensitive to everything. They pain very easily to where it ...
A: there are many possible causes for sensitivity, and you do need to see a dentist to rule out ...
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| parotid salivary gland ?? | 11/11/2008 |
Q: So i read this and its exacly what i have same 2 holes on my cheek sinse i can remember but my ...
A: Go and see a dentist - if there is still a piece of nail in the duct then you may well get infection ...
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| Brittle teeth | 11/11/2008 |
Q: I am 29 years of age and suffer from brittle teeth. What I would like to know is, would taking ...
A: No - calcium supplements may be good for bone strength but will have no effect on your teeth ...
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| Bad Tooth | 11/10/2008 |
Q: My daughter broke her jaw when she was 10 yrs old. She is now 16. Within the past yr her dentist ...
A: I'm afraid that treatment is not always successful, and that it is not necassarily the endodontist ...
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| numb tongue after wisdom teeth removal | 11/9/2008 |
Q: I recently had all 4 wisdom teeth removed on a Thursday. i had one impacted wisdom tooth located on ...
A: It may well return to normal with time, although you could be left with permanent altered sensation. ...
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| wisdom teeth and cavites | 11/9/2008 |
Q: .. I have not been to the dentist in about 6 years. I recently went to one because my wisom teeth ...
A: If you are in pain then that needs sorting out first. However, the longer you leave the cavities ...
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| Wisdom teeth and tongue | 11/7/2008 |
Q: I had my 4 wisdom teeth out on Monday (3rd Nov) and am still in alot of pain, what I was not ...
A: When lower wisdom teeth are removed there can be some bruising or damage to the nerve that supplies ...
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| Broken tooth | 11/6/2008 |
Q: When I was eleven years old, I dropped a telephone(silly kids) on my front left tooth. It broke off ...
A: You could have another filling placed similar to what you had done last time, or a better long-term ...
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| Pain in jaw | 11/6/2008 |
Q: I have 2 crowns at the front that have a big gap now as i havent been able to afford to get them ...
A: i doubt that this pain is related to the gap in the crowns - more likely is that there is a problem ...
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| Pain during root canal therapy. | 11/5/2008 |
Q: I had root canal therapy on my tooth and the dentist left the root canal open with some sort of ...
A: Unfortunately root canal work can give rise to some pain afterwards, and likewise, during the ...
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| Broken crown | 11/4/2008 |
Q: My Mum who is 75 and in good health has a broken crown on her front bottom tooth.( She has a pallet ...
A: If the underlying tooth is still healthy then there is no reason why a new crown can't be made. If ...
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| I think I have a bad dentist | 11/4/2008 |
Q: I have been seeing this dentist since Aug '05. Have spent $9141. Have come to the end of my rope ...
A: You need to speak to him about all of your concerns - put it in a letter if you wish, and see what ...
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| sore gums, receeding gums and staining of front teeth | 11/3/2008 |
Q: I have recently noticed a problem with my four front teeth, specificaly that there appears to be an ...
A: This sounds like abrasion of the teeth where a combination of acidic food/drinks and vigorous ...
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| wisdom tooth | 11/1/2008 |
Q: hi ive had my wisdom tooth pulled out today but it is still bleeding 9 hours later anything i can do ...
A: Don't use cotton wool! - get something like a piece of linen/old handkerchief, roll it up into a ...
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| missing tooth! | 11/1/2008 |
Q: im missing my top right lateral incisor and as a result have a gap on that side of my mouth. the ...
A: I'm afraid braces are probably the best solution - anything else would be a compromise. You would ...
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| Sensitive tooth | 10/31/2008 |
Q: I had filling (at upper jaw back tooth) done 2 months ago. After the filling, I experienced some ...
A: It is very common to experience sensitivity after having a filling done - and in most cases it ...
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| yellow and transparent teeth | 10/29/2008 |
Q: Some of my teeth are becoming more yellow than others. I don't smoke, drink coffee, and I drink very ...
A: Your teeth will go darker with age due to various components in your diet affecting the colour of ...
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| mouth infections and scared | 10/28/2008 |
Q: one wisdom tooth has been slowly coming through for the past year or so. I have noticed that it is ...
A: You will probably just need some antibiotics initially. If it is decided to remove the tooth, then ...
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| Tooth extraction. | 10/28/2008 |
Q: I have been having pain in my top right molar.Actually it feels like the pain comes from the bone in ...
A: You don't necessarily need to replace a tooth, although leaving a space risks the possibility of ...
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| filling | 10/27/2008 |
Q: I had a filling replaced last Tuesday,my tooth did not bother me at all but the dentist said there ...
A: It is pretty common for a tooth to give symptoms after a filling has been done. This is because the ...
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| tartar/plaque | 10/27/2008 |
Q: With regard to the teeth, could you please tell me whether plaque is part of tartar, or is tartar ...
A: Tartar (or calculus) is basically plaque that has calcified or gone hard. Plaque will calcify if it ...
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| Upper & Lower Crowns Do Not Match | 10/27/2008 |
Q: back to my upper & lower crowns not matching, you said it was probably because they were not made at ...
A: To ensure a perfect match it is preferable for the crowns to be made from the same batch of ceramic, ...
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| ROOT WORK | 10/26/2008 |
Q: I previously had a crown which has now come out and the dentist tells me that it will not cement ...
A: On occasion we can leave roots in place provided they are healthy and not infected. Usually though ...
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| Tooth Enamel | 10/25/2008 |
Q: I went to have a regular checkup recently and the dentist stated that my tooth enamel is worn down ...
A: Once the enamel has gone it won't return. this is caused usually by acid erosion and/or toothbrush ...
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| INLAYS | 10/25/2008 |
Q: Dr. Appleton: I am getting an inlay filling, - a white composite - , in one of my molars. During my ...
A: If the sensitivity is just because part of the tooth is exposed/has been worked on etc. then it ...
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| INLAYS | 10/25/2008 |
Q: Dr. Appleton: I am getting an inlay filling, - a white composite - , in one of my molars. During my ...
A: One of the reasons for providing an inlay in the first place is because it is far stronger than a ...
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| Tooth Broken during extraction | 10/24/2008 |
Q: I went to my dentist this morning to have a lower back tooth (3rd from back) removed. The dentist ...
A: The nerve may or may not have been removed. I would hope that the dentist has left you in such a ...
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| Dental Formula for Teeth Length | 10/24/2008 |
Q: Good Morning Tony, I was told that there is a formula that dentists use for determining the length ...
A: We do not use a hard and fast formula to calculate tooth size, because the size depends on many ...
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| apiocectomy | 10/23/2008 |
Q: I have two discolored and chipped teeth after a very bad fall.My dentist prescribed ...
A: An apicectomy is a surgical procedure performed on the roots of the teeth, and is not usually the ...
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| Teeth hurt after composit fillings | 10/22/2008 |
Q: may be you can help me , as I saw already dentists and they could not find the origin of my problem. ...
A: It is difficult to be certain, but I think your problems may well stem from the altered bite due to ...
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| root canal treatment comp;ication | 10/21/2008 |
Q: I had treatment of root canal. My dentist has given me another appointmet to do permanent filling. A ...
A: This may be completely unrelated to the procedure, or it could indicate inflammation of your sinus. ...
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| sensitive filling | 10/21/2008 |
Q: I am 56yrs old and in good health. Two weeks ago i had a filling which i found quite painful. 1 week ...
A: When a filling is done it can irritate the pulp in the middle of the tooth, which then means the ...
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| Porcelain crowns turning dark | 10/15/2008 |
Q: I had 6 crowns placed on my upper front teeth and a few weeks later 6 crowns placed on my lower ...
A: I really don't know what he means by a hydration issue!!! Either the crowns match or they don't - ...
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| recurring tooth problem | 10/15/2008 |
Q: at the end of august i started experiencing a throbbing sensation in one of my back right hand lower ...
A: The pulp in the middle of the tooth has become irritated and is giving symptoms. If this doesn't ...
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| Numbness | 10/15/2008 |
Q: I had a molar extracted on the 06/10/08. Although I have no pain now and it is healing well, my ...
A: This is not the effects of the local anaesthetic, but is due to some nerve damage. This will either ...
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| Dentists | 10/14/2008 |
Q: About three years ago I changed my NHS dentist and they did new x-rays and told me I needed ten ...
A: This is very difficult. Your new dentist could well be, and probably is, right and is looking after ...
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| Bridge after Implants | 10/14/2008 |
Q: again, I spoke to my implant surgeon as per your suggestion. He wants a PFM bridge and says he ...
A: The bridge will be made with an underlying framework of a gold alloy for strength, and this can be a ...
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| sensitive filling | 10/13/2008 |
Q: I have recently had a filling replaced from amalgam to a white filling. It was done about 2 months ...
A: It is not uncommon to get sensitivity such as this following a filling, and yes, it is a possibility ...
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| root canal urgency? | 10/12/2008 |
Q: In early August my general dentist suggested that I see an endodontist for a root canal for a lower ...
A: The longer you leave it the more likely you are to experience pain and infection. It is impossible ...
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| Extraction and bridge | 10/11/2008 |
Q: I recently had a lower first molar extracted. A root canal had failed and the tooth was infected. ...
A: Whether or not you should have been prescribed antibiotics first is a difficult question to answer. ...
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| severe pain | 10/10/2008 |
Q: I really need help. I am 25 and when I fell pregnant with our first daughter 7 years ago when two ...
A: The first thing is please try not to be embarrassed about this - people get their mouths into quite ...
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| Front Teeth Extraction | 10/10/2008 |
Q: My dentist wants to take out my front teeth because of bone loss. Only one feels loose (it was ...
A: If you go for the bridge then you will have to have pfm for strength. If you have four individual ...
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| grey tooth | 10/9/2008 |
Q: I asked this question to another doctor: I am 24 and just got braces off yesterday, I noticed last ...
A: Also it can happen if the tooth dies, which is sometimes a result of orthodontic treatment. If the ...
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| pain after 3 root canals on tooth#31 with crown, is a #4 root canal possible? | 10/8/2008 |
Q: I was told that #31 tooth can have 3 root canals. They were removed and a crown put in. Pain with ...
A: All upper first molar teeth have 3 canals, most have a fourth and some have even more. The fourth ...
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| Pain after root canal and crown. | 10/8/2008 |
Q: I had an Amalgam filling replaced with composite material in a back molar. Afterwards I was in a ...
A: It looks like the root canal has not worked which happens for a number of reasons. If a canal is ...
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| dry socket | 10/8/2008 |
Q: I have had 4 wisdom teeth out 1 week ago, I have dry socket in one how long does it take to heal? ...
A: It varies but probably a week or so. You are unlikely to develop a dry socket in the other sockets ...
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| research | 10/7/2008 |
Q: . i am a student and want to do research on any controversial issues in biology. I choose the field ...
A: Yes - how about the use of dental amalgam? Amalgam contains a mixture of metals that set hard when ...
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| Front Teeth Extraction | 10/7/2008 |
Q: My dentist wants to take out my front teeth because of bone loss. Only one feels loose (it was ...
A: You should be able to have 2 implants with a bridge, or 4 separate implants with crowns, or a bridge ...
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| Veneers | 10/5/2008 |
Q: I have gaps in my upper front teeth (around 4 of them) and am not very happy with my smile and ...
A: You are absolutely right - veneers will mean you have to have some tooth enamel removed. Sometimes ...
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| Info re butterfly bridge that has a wing cut off | 10/5/2008 |
Q: This was fitter 25 years ago when my tooth was extracted due to spongy jaw! One side became loose ...
A: 25 years is fantastic for this type of bridge - they normally don't last anywhere near as long as ...
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| what is wrong with my tooth? needs root canal or something else? | 10/2/2008 |
Q: I'm 24. A few days ago I went to a new dentist due to pain in a tooth (Ive not gone for 3 years ...
A: Often when symptoms start such as this it can be quite difficult to diagnose the problem accurately. ...
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| Pain after having cavity filled | 10/1/2008 |
Q: About 2 months ago I got a cavity filled. The next day when I tried to eat I could not chew on that ...
A: When you have a filling done (or any work to a tooth), the pulp in the middle of the tooth becomes ...
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| extra teeth | 10/1/2008 |
Q: I have two extra teeth in my upper gum one is not visible The other just started showing thru eight ...
A: Your options are to do nothing or to have one or both of the teeth removed. If one of the teeth has ...
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| Injections | 9/30/2008 |
Q: I went to my dentist today for a root canal and had the usual injection, but it all went wrong. I ...
A: This is a rare but known complication of dental injections. Some of the anaesthetic was probably ...
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| chewing into cheek/gum | 9/30/2008 |
Q: MY SON HAD A FILLING TODAY AND WHILE THE MEDS WORE OFF HE MANAGED TO BITE A HOLE INTO THE SIDE OF ...
A: You need to ask the pharmacist for an anaesthetic gel, such as Bonjella, which will ease the ...
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| Surgical extraction of root canal filled roots | 9/29/2008 |
Q: I had a tooth extracted in July. It had a crown on it and firstly the crown snapped off and left ...
A: It is really quite straightforward to remove the roots. It is a minor surgical procedure - the ...
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| blood blister and pain due to dental xrays | 9/27/2008 |
Q: I have a huge overbite ( my bottom teeth actually touch the front roof of my mouth). When I get ...
A: I'm afraid that x-ray films are stiff and uncomfortable - they need to be rigid to get a decent ...
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| partial vs. implant | 9/26/2008 |
Q: I am about at my wits end not knowing what to do. My front tooth and the one next to it are both ...
A: A partial denture is the quick, easy and relatively cheap solution and is certainly the best short ...
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| Bridge work | 9/26/2008 |
Q: I recently had a temporary bridge placed for my front teeth. It doesn't fit very well and is ...
A: Temporary bridges are generally made from an acrylic or composite material - they are what they are ...
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| Partial poreclain on metal crown | 9/25/2008 |
Q: 5 yrs. ago my dentist put a metal crown on my back molar, but put a porcelain cover on the outside ...
A: We tend to use porcelain fused to metal crowns on all teeth these days because the appearance is so ...
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| Underbite | 9/20/2008 |
Q: Im 26 yrs of age and i feel so ashamed not getting over done with it at the earliest age. now im ...
A: You may well have braces both before and after surgery. This type of surgery is pretty major stuff ...
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| Cerec or other crown? | 9/20/2008 |
Q: I had a crown (pfm) fitted to a lower left molar just over 2 years ago, this was chosen as a ...
A: Cerec should give you an aesthetically pleasing crown - the crown is milled out of a single block of ...
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| please help if possible | 9/19/2008 |
Q: yesterday i went and had a tooth removed,the whole process was horrible to begin with and i was in ...
A: It sounds as though the tooth was quite infected - this can make the whole process fairly miserable ...
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| black lines forming behind teeth quickly | 9/18/2008 |
Q: My wife noticed black lines starting to form behind her bottom teeth.She has been to a dentist and ...
A: Decay is purely caused by sugar in your diet so you both need to examine your diet and see what the ...
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| Toddlers teeth | 9/17/2008 |
Q: We took our 21 month old girl to her 1st visit to the dentist about 5 weeks ago and everything was ...
A: You should get your daughter seen by your dentist or doctor as soon as possible. It is possible she ...
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| Do I need a dental implant? | 9/14/2008 |
Q: I have a crown on my end lower molar tooth. My dentist just found out that there was a cavity under ...
A: It is only possible to replace the crown where the underlying tooth is strong enough to support a ...
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| Root Exposure | 9/14/2008 |
Q: I have a partial that has rubbed my gum and caused root exposure? Is there a remedy to correct ...
A: The root can be covered with a small filling, or you can have a piece of gum grafted over the area. ...
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| Dry socket healing | 9/14/2008 |
Q: I have found lots of different views on how long the pain from a dry socket should last. My problem ...
A: Dry socket starts 2-4 days after the extraction - usually the area will have been improving ...
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| moving teeth after extractions | 9/14/2008 |
Q: I had two molars removed, each a year apart from one another, the last being pulled last year. They ...
A: These upper teeth could erupt until they meet your gum on the bottom jaw - this can then give rise ...
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| recent root canal | 9/13/2008 |
Q: 1. I had a root canal 8 weeks ago, lower right molar,and just got the permanent crown on about a ...
A: Firstly, you shouldn't be experiencing any pain from the first tooth - the gum around the tooth may ...
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| tooth resorption | 9/12/2008 |
Q: My #11 upper left canine tooth has been tentatively diagnosed with a subgum carie and/or resorption ...
A: If it is decay it may be repairable, if it is internal resorption then you could be in trouble! ...
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| Captek vs Lava crowns for the teeth that have the root canals done. Porcelain margins | 9/12/2008 |
Q: I would like your advice about the Captek crowns. Are Captek the best crowns that can be used on ...
A: Lava crowns are much more translucent than captek - that is why the aesthetics can be better. ...
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| Root canals and posts for the front teeth. What are the best crowns for these? Captek, Lava? | 9/11/2008 |
Q: , 8 years ago my doctor placed PFM crowns on all my teeth. Now it is time to replace them, because ...
A: All ceramic crowns can be a problem where you have metal posts in the teeth. This is because it can ...
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| dental roots | 9/10/2008 |
Q: I have recently had a tooth extracted as I had long term infections that did not clear with anti ...
A: Normally we would remove the roots with the tooth, however sometimes the roots are very difficult to ...
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| root canals and bridges | 9/8/2008 |
Q: I have a bridge on my upper front teeth. Numbers 8 and 9 have cavities and my regular dentist says ...
A: You have decay in two of the bridge support teeth. This means that the seal between the bridge and ...
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| Numb tongue :-( | 9/8/2008 |
Q: I have just read your reply to a Q from someone who similar to me had a local anaesthetic injection ...
A: Yes there is a chance you will recover with time. It is unusual to have symptoms in your palate at ...
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| Root canal, pregnant | 9/8/2008 |
Q: I went to the dentist on Friday at 27 weeks pregnant. I was comfortable with the procedure until ...
A: Are you sure it was formocresol that he used? We would tend to use sodium hypochlorite to disinfect ...
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| Roots felt under tongue. | 9/8/2008 |
Q: I went to the dentist this last week and the day after I felt a bump on the inside lower part of my ...
A: I think it is highly likely that these lumps are 'mandibular tori'. These are just small bony ...
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| abcess on my gum after a root canal | 9/5/2008 |
Q: I had a root canal done this year and a month or so after an abcess with pus formed on my gums. ...
A: You certainly need to go back to your dentist. If they decide that the root canal treatment hasn't ...
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| Wisdom tooth | 9/5/2008 |
Q: I have a wisdom tooth that needs to be extracted, I went to my dentist and they drilled it out and ...
A: You need to have the roots removed otherwise you risk a dental abscess which in itself is not very ...
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| slight discomfort | 9/4/2008 |
Q: ive been having a little sensitivity and slight discomfort in a 3/4 teeth area one tooth in that ...
A: He may be right - it could just be due to clenching and if so will probably not amount to much and ...
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| jaw alignment and pain | 9/3/2008 |
Q: I am a 48 yr old man and I have never had a problem w/either and overbite or underbite but I ...
A: Go and see your dentist - it is probably just that you have strained your jaw joint. This can ...
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| Pain After Extractions | 9/2/2008 |
Q: "I am a 51 year old female and have had three molars pulled (2 left bottom and 1 right bottom) over ...
A: Your dentist needs to get to the bottom of this for you. You really shouldn't be experiencing any ...
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| crown buildup | 8/20/2008 |
Q: I have had a root canal on a tooth #31 a long time ago. the tooth decayed. I recently went to ...
A: It is more likely that the initial root canal work had failed - I cannot say whether or not this was ...
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| Porcelain crowns and root canal treatment | 8/20/2008 |
Q: I am about to have all-porcelain crowns fitted to a few of my upper front teeth, to improve their ...
A: Your dentist needs to get to the bottom of these symptoms before fitting the permanent crown. ...
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| smell from tooth | 8/20/2008 |
Q: I have noticed a horrible smell coming from one of my teeth which is the 4th tooth from my front ...
A: The taste/smell is most likely coming from the gum around that tooth - if you have food trapping ...
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| daughter's traumatic visit to the dentist | 8/18/2008 |
Q: I am quite concerned as my 6yr old daughter had an appointment to have her molar extracted,and my ...
A: To extract a tooth we need to anaesthetise it, but in the case of baby teeth often just an ...
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| Upper Left Incisor has loose feeling w/ some cold/heat sensitivity | 8/18/2008 |
Q: I have had a loose feeling in my upper left incisor (right behind canine tooth) for some time now. ...
A: It is completely normal for teeth to feel very slightly mobile - however it can also be a sign of ...
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| Gum problem - seems to have significantly worsened since I attempted to treat it | 8/18/2008 |
Q: A while ago I thought my gums were looking slightly too dark in parts and maybe not as healthy as ...
A: Corsodyl is really the gold standard for mouthwash - I would be inclined to suggest that you go and ...
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| My daughter's new molar | 8/18/2008 |
Q: I am from the London and I have just registered my 14 months old daughter with our local dental ...
A: It could be a cavity - but it could also be a bit of foodstuff that has got lodged. Don't worry ...
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| Has treatment advanced over the years, particuarily for nervous patients? | 8/18/2008 |
Q: I'm 34 and I haven't visited a dentist for 15 years mainly as I have been too scared and in more ...
A: Treatment these days should be very much centred on what you want to achieve. Lots of things are ...
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| Denist cracked my tooth | 8/18/2008 |
Q: I recently made a visit to my dentist. After the first exam, the dentist recommended I get 9 ...
A: It is not unusual to get problems after filling work, and sometimes a 'crack' in the cusp of a tooth ...
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| prolonged numbness after tooth extraction | 8/17/2008 |
Q: I have 2 bottom tooth extractions (one left and one on right side) and it has been 3 months, i still ...
A: It sounds like you have experienced some nerve damage. You should go back to your dentist. This ...
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| cavities | 8/17/2008 |
Q: how can i go to one dentist an have 0 cavities an another dentist says i have 5. i dont have ...
A: Did the first dentist take x-rays? If not then the second dentist could be right. the only way to ...
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| Genetics? | 8/17/2008 |
Q: I have severe problems with decay and breaking of my teeth. I brush and floss twice a day and use a ...
A: Tooth decay is caused by exposure to sugar and/or acid in your diet, so the likely cause for your ...
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| Amalgam Filling Removal | 8/16/2008 |
Q: I had 3 amalgam fillings removed from my left lower jaw about 4-5 weeks ago and replaced with ...
A: This doesn't sound like infection - it sounds like the pulp in one or more of the teeth has become ...
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| Damage to root canal | 8/15/2008 |
Q: I recently had work done to 8 teeth including crowns and prep for porcelain veneers. I have temps ...
A: The work itself could have caused these problems, or more likely the teeth were in a poor condition ...
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| Root Canal and my wisdom tooth.. | 8/14/2008 |
Q: So about a month ago I had my root canal done at the last bottom right tooth. There was pain ...
A: I think you are probably right - the pain is probably due to the wisdom tooth erupting. As long as ...
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| Tooth extraction or NOT | 8/14/2008 |
Q: A friend of mine went to a dentist and was told she has 2 options, either tooth extraction or root ...
A: Quite simply it is much harder to replace a missing tooth than to try and keep the tooth in the ...
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| bridge vs implant | 8/13/2008 |
Q: I broke teeth 8 & 9 36 years ago. 6 years ago I had new crowns. tooth 9 broke and the crown fell ...
A: There are a number of factors that need to be taken into account. Bridgework will involve using the ...
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| Cyst Removed-Electrical Pain | 8/13/2008 |
Q: Four days ago my dentist discovered the root of my ongoing throbbing pain. He did an xray/opened up ...
A: It is quite normal to have a degree of pain following the type of surgery you have had, and all I ...
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| Porcelaininfusedcrown | 8/11/2008 |
Q: I just had a porcelain infused crown put on my fourth from the back upper right side. I noticed ...
A: The black line on the inside of the crown is a normal feature of this type of crown - it is just the ...
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| Chipped tooth | 8/10/2008 |
Q: I have had an accident 8 years ago, where I chipped lower part of my two front upper teeth. (around ...
A: Yes it should be fine to have bonding done again - although I think you will find that the cost will ...
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| root canal | 8/10/2008 |
Q: i have a patient age 36years, no other systemic diseases. i started root canal due to caries of ...
A: Is there a pulp stone in the pulp chamber? If so this needs to be removed and usually you can then ...
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| Gum ache | 8/9/2008 |
Q: Recently I had m cavities filled.They were in between tooth 19 and 20.The dentist had to give me 4 ...
A: It could be from the injections, so you need to see whether it settles down on it's own or not. ...
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| root canal crowned tooth breaks at gum | 8/9/2008 |
Q: my back molar on my right side had a root canal and a crown on it, and last night, it just snapped ...
A: It depends whether the tooth can be restored again or not. There is a possibility that the tooth ...
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| Molars | 8/9/2008 |
Q: I was wondering if you could help me, I am 21 years old, and never really had much difficulty with ...
A: Almost certainly this is your wisdom teeth starting to erupt. If it becomes painful then go ans dee ...
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| provisional crown after s rct | 8/9/2008 |
Q: I'm a dentist in China.I have some questions about the provisional crown after rct. In Chinese,we ...
A: Since when do we religiously follow the textbook? A textbook may be a useful text for study, but ...
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| provisional crown after s rct | 8/8/2008 |
Q: I'm a dentist in China.I have some questions about the provisional crown after rct. In Chinese,we ...
A: There are several issues you want to consider. Firstly you obviously want to be fairly certain that ...
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| Dental Anesthesia during 1st trimester of pregnancy | 8/6/2008 |
Q: I am 5 weeks pregnant, i had a very bad toothache and went to a dentist. I informed him that i am 5 ...
A: Local anaesthetic is perfectly safe during pregnancy. Although dentistry is also safe during ...
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| dental implant and dentures | 8/6/2008 |
Q: I am planning to get an extraction on my bottom #30 molar and replacing it with a dental implant. ...
A: You are probably quite safe to leave the gap for the 3-4 month healing period - much longer than ...
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| Loosened crown on implant | 8/6/2008 |
Q: I underwent a dental implant procedure around 6 months ago, and since then, the crown has come loose ...
A: There was definitely a problem with the connection of the abutment to the implant. This can be ...
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| failed root canal | 8/5/2008 |
Q: I returned to an endodontist after a failed root canal on #14 (gum swelling, thermal sensitivity and ...
A: This is a tricky one - I'm sure if you go to the dentist who made the crown he will just tell you ...
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| Root Canal | 7/31/2008 |
Q: I had undergone a root canal(#14) around 6 years ago but did not get the Crown or a permanent ...
A: Before a tooth is rebuilt we always make sure that any root canal work is of a good enough standard. ...
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| Wisdom tooth extraction | 7/31/2008 |
Q: I just got my molar #31 crowned, and am planning to get my bottom wisdom teeth extracted next month. ...
A: There is always a risk to the adjacent teeth when an extraction is performed. You just need to make ...
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| tooth abcess | 7/30/2008 |
Q: I have had an abcess on and off for a couple of months now, I did go to my dentist, he xrayed the ...
A: You need to get an appointment straight away so that he can sort your pain out. Although the ...
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| Failing Bridge, Implants? | 7/30/2008 |
Q: I had a bridge done approximately 1.5 years ago. This bridge fell off twice and was cemented back ...
A: It would seem that this bridge was not right in the first place. 1.5 years is not long enough for a ...
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| tooth hurting again after I had a root canal | 7/30/2008 |
Q: I would first like to thank you for taking your time to help others like myself. It really means ...
A: Unfortunately after you have had root canal treatment there is always a chance that the infection ...
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| Drill to the tongue | 7/30/2008 |
Q: my daughter is 4 years old and just had a filling done under local and she must have moved her ...
A: Although it is possible that the drill injured her tongue, it is far more likely that your daughter ...
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| bone infection/arthritis - decay link | 7/29/2008 |
Q: Appleton, Im 33 and just had a root canal done. Though Ive had hints of it earlier, about 2 weeks ...
A: There is no link whatsoever between tooth decay and arthritis, and the disease process for both of ...
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| uncrowned root canal | 7/29/2008 |
Q: My question is regarding a root canal I had back when I was 17, at the time my dentist told me my ...
A: If you had a severe infection you would be very aware of it - you would have pain and swelling. It ...
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| teeth wiggle a little | 7/29/2008 |
Q: I went to my dentist a couple of weeks ago and she said my teeth looked fine. I told her i brushed ...
A: It is normal for your teeth to move slightly, and that is probably all that you are noticing. Gum ...
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| front teeth fillings | 7/29/2008 |
Q: Just had my two front teeth filled after an accident. I'm not sure what I can or can't bite into, ...
A: It really depends how large the fillings are and which surfaces of the teeth they cover. Initially ...
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| root canal of necrotic tooth | 7/28/2008 |
Q: I'm a 60-year old woman with a history of many cavities, six crowns and two root canals. Recently, ...
A: In an ideal world you would start the root canal treatment straight away, but waiting 2 weeks is ...
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| Implants and bad teeth | 7/28/2008 |
Q: My Sister(22yrs old) has not had great teeth all her life and the detoriaton over the past few years ...
A: It is quite normal to drill a hole in the back of a tooth to drain the infection - it is obviously ...
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| Antibiotics for gum infection leading to more pain? | 7/28/2008 |
Q: 3 days ago I noticed a pain in my gums this then began to cause a facial swelling so yesterday I ...
A: It could be a referred pain from your lower wisdom tooth, or it could be something entirely separate ...
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| front upper incisor tooth -trauma/child 8 1/2 years old. | 7/28/2008 |
Q: APPLETON, MY SON WHO IS GOING IN THE THIRD GRADE THIS FALL WENT ON A DRIVING RANGE ON A GOLF ...
A: The problem with a custom mouthguard is that his teeth are changing so much at the moment that they ...
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| front upper incisor tooth -trauma/child 8 1/2 years old. | 7/26/2008 |
Q: APPLETON, MY SON WHO IS GOING IN THE THIRD GRADE THIS FALL WENT ON A DRIVING RANGE ON A GOLF ...
A: First please stop blaming yourself for this! Accidents happen and that is what this was. Even if ...
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| Dental Implant care | 7/26/2008 |
Q: I have had a dental implant located on the top front for about five (5) years. The surgeon told me ...
A: A water pick is excellent. maintaining your oral hygiene is really the best thing you can do. Make ...
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| pain (infection?) after root canal and surgery | 7/25/2008 |
Q: I had a root canal a few years back and after some time, developed an abscess which did drain. So, ...
A: You really need to see an endodontist - i.e. someone who specialises in root canal work and this ...
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| Refilling fractured molars | 7/24/2008 |
Q: I have fractures in 4 of my molars, apparently from many years of grinding. However, none of these ...
A: If there is no clinical reason to replace the fillings then don't have them replaced! If the ...
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| Extracted teeth after surgery question | 7/24/2008 |
Q: I am a twenty four year old male who recently had their wisdom teeth and one lower 2nd molar on the ...
A: This all sounds pretty normal to me - you can expect pain and discomfort for a while after the ...
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| Alveoplasty | 7/24/2008 |
Q: I am having IV Sedation next week. The oral surgeon is extracting 5 lower remaining teeth, and ...
A: Be prepared for feeling fairly grim for a day or two - most likely a dull ache, so make sure you ...
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| Crown on live tooth | 7/23/2008 |
Q: I had a crack in one of my bottom molars so the Dentist placed a crown on it. When they placed the ...
A: You shouldn't be in pain - if you are then something is not right and your dentist should ...
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| Broken teeth | 7/23/2008 |
Q: I met with an accident yesterday and a part of my front teeth has broken; now I have a gap between ...
A: It really depends how big the broken piece is. If it is not too big then a tooth coloured filling ...
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| Dental Fillings | 7/23/2008 |
Q: I am in the process of having work done on my teeth. I am a very nervous dental patient so i am ...
A: This sounds as though it could be normal to me. Give it a few days - you should find the gum ...
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| swelling after procedure | 7/22/2008 |
Q: yesterday my dentist did a 30 minute procedure to "clean out" a small infection of a previous root ...
A: Clindamycin is quite a potent antibiotic, but as with any drug there are possible side effects. You ...
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| Tooth Trauma - How Long To Wait? | 7/9/2008 |
Q: Due to a failed root canal I had my 2nd molar extracted. My now retired dentist installed a bridge ...
A: It sounds to me like you need root canal treatment. Reversible and irreversible pulpitis are not ...
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| Veneers necessary? | 7/9/2008 |
Q: I have been given two conflicting points of view and I would appreciate another opinion. My teeth ...
A: I'm afraid it is impossible for me to give you a specific answer here without examining you first. ...
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| receding gums | 7/8/2008 |
Q: You helped me out so much a year or so ago when I asked about a tooth that had broken. I still have ...
A: It's really nice to hear from you again - so glad I could be of help to you last time! Thank you, ...
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| crowns | 7/7/2008 |
Q: Dr. Appleton-- My two top front teeth have worn thin from scissoring against the bottom teeth ...
A: Yes, crowning teeth does pose a risk to the health of those teeth - around 15% of crowned teeth ...
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| pain | 7/5/2008 |
Q: had tooth ache went to dentist she said i had a gum infection the tooth is loose needs to come out ...
A: It sounds like you ended up with 'dry socket'. This is when the socket gets infected after a tooth ...
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| Molars replaced using fixed bridge | 7/4/2008 |
Q: Tony, Thanks for being here and your help. I am 26 years old with good teeth and oral hygiene and ...
A: Dr Adel I think you are focussing on the wrong issues here. What you really ought to be most ...
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| irrigation cleaning | 7/3/2008 |
Q: I'm 37 years old and my dentist suggested having irrigation cleaning along with my normal cleaning. ...
A: I don't know whether or not you need this without seeing you. You really have to decide yourself ...
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| dental crowns that hurt when chewing | 7/1/2008 |
Q: My dentist suggests the "sit and wait" protocol for now but I am at a loss as to why my permanent ...
A: The pain is coming form one of two areas - either the root canal work hasn't settled fully, or, more ...
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| question | 7/1/2008 |
Q: 1- i have a 2 big swollen zits on my cheek, one with white head and other bleeded out then formed a ...
A: The zits won't be affected by the Zoom procedure. The white patches should blend in with the rest ...
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| Persistent pain following onlay | 6/30/2008 |
Q: I would be really grateful if you could give me some pointers as to what might be causing me ...
A: No you shouldn't have the tooth extracted. The first step would be to remove the onlay and place a ...
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| CEREC and circonia crown | 6/30/2008 |
Q: Appleton Does CEREC handle crowns from circonia oxide? Is circonia crown covered with porcelain or ...
A: Zirconia is a very strong material that we often use as the base for a crown. It is not good enough ...
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| dentistry abroad | 6/29/2008 |
Q: I have been afflicted by a cosmetic dental problem ( a misplaced tooth) and also periodontal ...
A: The best way to find any dentist is by personal recommendation so I'm afraid you are just going to ...
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| Pain after having permanent bridge installed | 6/27/2008 |
Q: I have had a permanent bridge involving my lower sixth, fifht (missing tooth), and fourth tooth ...
A: This could be just a case of waiting for the teeth to settle - in which case you should notice a ...
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| Wisdom Teeth and facial structure | 6/26/2008 |
Q: If a person have his or her 4 wisdom teeth removed, will the missing wisdom teeth lead to bone loss ...
A: No - losing wisdom teeth will not make any appreciable difference to facial aesthetics. Wisdom ...
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| after root canal pain | 6/25/2008 |
Q: quick question. I had first root canal done (#13 I think, no wisdom tooth and this one is next to ...
A: It could well be an infection starting, and it is always safer to get these things checked out. I'm ...
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| healing time between extraction & bridge | 6/25/2008 |
Q: I am having a retained baby tooth and the erupting permanent tooth extracted soon. Afterwards, I ...
A: You need to wait a period of time because once the teeth have been extracted the gum and bone that ...
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| Implant | 6/24/2008 |
Q: I had an implant earlier today. Is it normal to have a very low grade fever following an implant? ...
A: You shouldn't have a fever, although may feel tired and 'off colour'. If you had a general ...
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| Loss of incisor at infancy | 6/24/2008 |
Q: This question has probably been frequently asked, however, I want to present a specific case. My ...
A: I feel it is unlikely that this trauma will lead to any problems with her permanent dentition - at ...
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| cown w/root canal | 6/24/2008 |
Q: 3 yrs ago I had a crown placed on lower back molar only to have a root canal 3 days later. A hole ...
A: It sounds very much like the tooth has become infected. You need to see your dentist and if this is ...
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| Retained root tip | 6/24/2008 |
Q: I am 28 years old and had my lower left wisdom tooth extracted by a general dentist. The tooth was ...
A: It is not uncommon for a root tip to fracture during an extraction, and the benefits versus the ...
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| Extreme sensitvity/throbbing tooth after problems with biospy site healing | 6/21/2008 |
Q: In August 2007 i had a 6mm punch biopsy on the top of my mouth next to my UL5 tooth, part of the gum ...
A: Have root canal done. This tooth is obviously not going to settle down with conventional treatment ...
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| Missed canals during RCT | 6/19/2008 |
Q: I've always wondered what happens to those small canals that are missed during RCT after the pulp ...
A: The anatomy of the root canal system is complex, and although the main canal system consists of a ...
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| Bite feels different | 6/17/2008 |
Q: Except for some cavities and wisdom teeth removal (8 yrs ago) I haven't had any problems with my ...
A: I must admit this is a strange set of symptoms! I wonder if you have got some foodstuff wedged ...
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| loose front tooth | 6/17/2008 |
Q: I was recently punched in the mouth and the blow seems to have connected soundly with my two front ...
A: This tooth may firm up again and be OK - but there is no guarantee! There could just as easily be ...
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| Root treatment 4 months ago | 6/16/2008 |
Q: I had an upper molar root treated in Feb/Mar and although appears successful the tooth can be sore ...
A: It could be something as simple as the bite is a little bit high, in which case adjusting the bite ...
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| teeth sensitive to cool water | 6/15/2008 |
Q: I think one or two of my upper-left molar(s) are a little bit sensitive to cool water. I found out ...
A: This is probably either just tooth sensitivity, or it could mean that you have a leaking filling or ...
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| teeth changes | 6/15/2008 |
Q: i have a similar problem to the previous question, i can see hairline cracks in certain lights, ...
A: It is quite normal to have hairline cracks in your tooth enamel, and in most cases these will never ...
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| Hole in Gum | 6/14/2008 |
Q: I have a tiny hole in my top gum the size of a pin hole. I didnt notice a spot appear that has ...
A: This is probably either an abscess on the root of a tooth, or an ulcer. If it is just an ulcer it ...
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| Ongoing infection | 6/13/2008 |
Q: Since Easter Weekend I have visited 4 different dentists a total of 6 times (long story), I have had ...
A: You have quite a nasty infection going on, so yes, it is common to have this pain and swelling. The ...
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| broken front teeth | 6/13/2008 |
Q: I slipped a two days ago and hit my face on concrete, breaking one of my upper front two teeth. Half ...
A: Yes it is usually quite possible to repair this type of injury. How involved the repair is depends ...
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| pain after filling | 6/12/2008 |
Q: I had an old filling removed right at the back of my mouth today, as it was "leaking", however all ...
A: It sounds as though the local anaesthetic didn't work fully, and it is not unusual to get a degree ...
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| severe sinusitis after a root canal procedure | 6/12/2008 |
Q: My friend went to a dentist who performed a root canal on his upper molar (27). Since this ...
A: It is pretty normal to have pain after root canal work, but this generally subsides within 2-3 days. ...
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| 12 year old with 4 baby teeth still in mouth | 6/11/2008 |
Q: How long should a 12 year old girl with 2 baby lateral incisors and 2 baby cuspids all on top of ...
A: Yes it is possible for teeth to appear late, although presumably your orthodontist has x-rays and so ...
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| pain after root canal | 6/10/2008 |
Q: I had a root canal and 2 fillings done at the same time 4 days ago. They were on my top left side. ...
A: Some after pain is pretty common with root canal treatment and you just need to see how it develops. ...
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| fillings | 6/9/2008 |
Q: .I have 5 mercury based amalgam fillings on my teeth that are more than 10 years old. They seem ...
A: The advantage is that the fillings will look more natural. The downside is that you will be having ...
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| Re-Root canel | 6/8/2008 |
Q: i have slight pain in a root canel after having it done over 20years ago my dentist says i need ...
A: I'm afraid if you have an infection then the choice of treatment is between re-root treatment and ...
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| back pain after dental anesthetic | 6/6/2008 |
Q: I "lucked" into it, so will ask the question. Three days ago, I had a crown prepped on my lower jaw ...
A: I can't think of any link whatsoever between the local anaesthetic and your symptoms. However, it ...
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| bone graft | 6/1/2008 |
Q: For an alveolar ridge (lower front molar) do you think it's acceptable to fill with a bone graft two ...
A: No it doesn't make the procedure any more difficult. There are a number of different techniques ...
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| Crowns and Veneers | 5/31/2008 |
Q: I have two old PTM crowns (with post and core) on 22 and 11 I've been to two dentists who have ...
A: Veneers and crowns can be used together very successfully. It is harder to obtain a perfect match, ...
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| Wisdom teeth swelling | 5/29/2008 |
Q: I am 21 and have had one wisdom tooth through with no problems but in my right lower side there has ...
A: This sort of infection is not particularly serious, but it can make life fairly miserable for a ...
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| gum recession | 5/28/2008 |
Q: My gum has receded on my top front teeth and there are gaps. Is there any things that a dentist can ...
A: This is not easy to do - if we try to block the gaps by either bonding to the teeth or placing ...
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| pain after tooth cleaning | 5/23/2008 |
Q: i visited my dentist this morning because i was having a little pain in a tooth it wasnt to bad just ...
A: Your dentist could well be right - and having had the tooth cleaned up could well have just upset it ...
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| Upper Cuspid Implants | 5/23/2008 |
Q: I have impacted cuspids and never had them extracted. I'm 23 now and would like to just get this ...
A: When you say you have impacted cuspids, I presume you mean the teeth are still buried and never cam ...
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| foul smell from gum? | 5/22/2008 |
Q: I have had infection after infection. I have 2 tiny holes at each side of my gum this helped with ...
A: Well done for getting then treated! The smell is because there was a lot of infection around those ...
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| Bleaching or Crown or Both | 5/21/2008 |
Q: My endodontist wants to do internal bleaching after my root canal. My general dentist wants to put ...
A: You are right - if you have a crown then bleaching is unnecessary. Basically if the bulk of the ...
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| Nerve pain when preparing tooth for perm. crown and when flossing | 5/21/2008 |
Q: Appleton, My question is in regard to pain when preparing an upper molar for a permanent crown. No ...
A: When a tooth is prepared for a crown the pulp in the middle becomes slightly inflamed. This can then ...
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| wisdom tooth loss of sensation to face | 5/19/2008 |
Q: I had lower wisdom teeth removed 1 year ago I have revisited the surgeon twice last 6 months ago I ...
A: As I am sure you were warned before the procedure, removing a lower wisdom tooth risks damage to the ...
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| numbness in lip and face | 5/18/2008 |
Q: i was recently told i need a wisdom tooth in bottom right removed and a root canal on the tooth ...
A: I'm afraid it is impossible for me to accurately diagnose your pain without examining you. It sounds ...
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| Permanent crown using temporary cement | 5/16/2008 |
Q: I have a temporary crown on a suspected cracked tooth (pain on biting), and am due to have this ...
A: Successful root canal treatment depends on there being a good coronal seal - i.e. on the top of the ...
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| umm...??? | 5/15/2008 |
Q: im really iffy about my dentist because when i had my last filling i had to go get it done every few ...
A: Don't be terrified about having root canal - it is nowhere near as bad as the pain you are getting ...
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| son's treatment | 5/15/2008 |
Q: can u help a very confused mother please? my 13 yr old son has just been told that he needs ...
A: There are two basic approaches to orthodontics - extracting teeth and not extracting teeth, and this ...
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| whitening despite periodontal disease | 5/14/2008 |
Q: Appleton, My husband wishes to continue whitening his teeth with the 9.5% whitening product we are ...
A: I'm sure there won't be any harm, but my advice would be to wait until his gums have fully healed ...
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| Cantilever bridge PAIN! | 5/14/2008 |
Q: Just over a month ago I had my new bridge permanently cemented in (upper left premolar is the pontif ...
A: This is one of the risks associated with bridgework and one of two things has happened. Either the ...
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| injections | 5/13/2008 |
Q: I am in the process of having my first a root canal filling done. The tooth is on the top second ...
A: It is not unusual to need quite a lot of anaesthetic for the first root canal treatment. This is ...
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| Root re-trearment | 5/12/2008 |
Q: I have a crown on a lower incisor (i.e. at the front of my mouth) which was done on the NHS 20 years ...
A: The surgeon is absolutely correct - re-root treatment is most definitely the treatment of choice in ...
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| implants and gums | 5/10/2008 |
Q: I have gum pockets of 4 and 5 where an implant would go. Do you think the implant has less chance ...
A: It is essential that your gum disease is completely under control before you consider having an ...
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| Dentist Cut underneath my tongue | 5/9/2008 |
Q: During a molar filling procedure, the dentist hand slipped and the drill cut underneath me tongue. I ...
A: This was a very unfortunate accident! However, rest assured that the cut you received was probably ...
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| reaction to novocaine | 5/8/2008 |
Q: Today i visited my dentist to be preped for for a crown fitting. As soon as the injection of ...
A: You may have had an allergic reaction to the local that was used. Your dentist will know what this ...
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| loose crown | 5/8/2008 |
Q: I had a root canal and crown put in 2 years ago. A year after the procedure, the crown became ...
A: The success of a crown depends on the amount of support the underlying tooth can give to it, and the ...
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| swollen gums | 5/8/2008 |
Q: I have swollen gums that have been bothering me for quite some time. It all started a few months ...
A: You need to go and see your dentist again, maybe for some more cleaning and/or advice. If your ...
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| maryland bridge | 5/8/2008 |
Q: Appleton, Please forgive my asking you a second question. My husband has lost teeth # 4 & #5 to ...
A: This really is rather a long span for a Maryland bridge, and the support teeth would need some ...
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| is root filling the only solution? | 5/6/2008 |
Q: I am problem with one of my right back teeth. There is a big hole in the teeth, consequently it's ...
A: If the pulp of the tooth is involved by the decay then there are only two choices - root canal or ...
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| 4 part bridge or implant | 5/6/2008 |
Q: My 85 yr old mom's front tooth broke off, leaving the root. The other surrounding upper front teeth ...
A: That is a judgement thing. In fact, it is probably better to remove the other crowns with a view to ...
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| Tooth Extraction | 5/6/2008 |
Q: First of of all thank you for offering this service! My upper-left 1st molar had a cavity when I was ...
A: If you have the first molar out you may end up with more room for the wisdom tooth - but this is by ...
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| Wisdom teeth | 5/5/2008 |
Q: Four of my wisdom teeth have not grown properly. They are the last ones in each raw and I can’t ...
A: Straightening them is unlikely to be feasible. Having them removed won't cause any problems with ...
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| bone regeneration | 5/4/2008 |
Q: Does adding bone (for those who have bone loss) help ward off further bone loss in the future even ...
A: Bone loss following loss of a tooth is unpredictable. Adding bone will certainly help to slow that ...
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| Re: Unbelievable Pain | 5/3/2008 |
Q: Just found your site and am in dire need of some concrete answers. I had a root canal done on my ...
A: If the infection can't be controlled by antibiotics then the piece of tooth will need to be removed. ...
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| Pain In Lower Front Teeth | 5/1/2008 |
Q: Appleton: I'm a 43-year old woman. I went to the dentist a few days ago because I was having some ...
A: You could have an abscess developing in that tooth. An early abscess won't show up on x-rays, but ...
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| getting silver teeth AND fillings | 5/1/2008 |
Q: im thinking of getting 2 silver teeth,will the NHS fit these for me?? and i require 4 fillings, will ...
A: No they won't fit the teeth for you on the NHS - this is not an NHS item and is not being done to ...
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| Why do I have to have temporary fillings | 5/1/2008 |
Q: I need many fillings and have hesitated to go to the dentist more regularly as I can't afford it. ...
A: Your dentist wants to be sure of the health of the teeth prior to placing permanent fillings. This ...
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| four front bottom teeth crowns | 4/30/2008 |
Q: I am in the process of crowning my four bottom front teeth. It has been 6 days since my teeth have ...
A: You could have an infection, but it is possible that the pain is just from the procedure itself and ...
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| receding gums/stained teeth | 4/26/2008 |
Q: I have receding gums across my top front teeth, and the area above the enamel is becoming quite ...
A: I presume that is is the roots of the teeth that are now visible and staining. If there is no ...
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| sensitive to cold temperature after veneer | 4/26/2008 |
Q: Tony Appleton, I had 7 porcelain veneers on my front teeth in Jul 2004, using a CEREC 3D machine(or ...
A: I would suggest you see an endodontist initially - a specialist in root canal treatment - and get a ...
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| Cantilever bridge PAIN! | 4/24/2008 |
Q: Just over a month ago I had my new bridge permanently cemented in (upper left premolar is the pontif ...
A: I think you will find it very hard to remove the cement yourself - the cement hardens and generally ...
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| regarding dental post | 4/23/2008 |
Q: respected sir,i m a dentist from india.a patient visited me recently who had 34 & 35 roots left that ...
A: The success of post crowns depends on the length of the post you are fitting. The post must be ...
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| Loose Gums around Wisdom Teeth. | 4/21/2008 |
Q: my name is Korikai and I have something that has been bothering me for quite a few days. Recently, ...
A: The 'surgery ' to remove the flap of gum is incredibly minor and very quick - oh - and painless!! ...
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| Loose Gums around Wisdom Teeth. | 4/21/2008 |
Q: my name is Korikai and I have something that has been bothering me for quite a few days. Recently, ...
A: The other option is surgically removing the flap - but it can grow back. Using a mouthwash is good, ...
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| Pain with a permanent crown.. | 4/19/2008 |
Q: I've got a permanent crown. Has been on about two weeks. A few days ago I noticed that when I go ...
A: Is it an upper back tooth? Pain with movement such as you describe tends to be from sinusitis rather ...
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| Loose Gums around Wisdom Teeth. | 4/18/2008 |
Q: my name is Korikai and I have something that has been bothering me for quite a few days. Recently, ...
A: This is pretty common. As the tooth erupts part way through there is a flap of gum left which can be ...
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| Baby with odd shaped front tooth | 4/17/2008 |
Q: Please help as I'm very concerned about my 10 month old daughter's front tooth which has just ...
A: It could be any of the things you mentioned - an extra tooth, a malformed tooth or a rotated tooth. ...
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| Crown | 4/17/2008 |
Q: .... Unfortunately my NHS dentist is very uncommunicative. I recently required root canal treatment ...
A: It could be an inlay. An inlay is basically a filling that is made outside of the mouth and then ...
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| fillings | 4/16/2008 |
Q: i recently (2 months ago) had 3 fillings done, they 2 of them have started to hurt alot. i went to a ...
A: When you have a filling done the dentist needs to remove all of the decay in the tooth. Sometimes ...
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| Electric shock | 4/16/2008 |
Q: I have a permanent (not removable) bridge that goes from the very back upper molar to the canine ...
A: It sounds like the bridge may be failing on your canine tooth. because of this there could be some ...
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| pimple on gum | 4/15/2008 |
Q: hey i was just wondering if i can take cefalexin for a tooth absess, it actually looks like a pimple ...
A: Cefalexin is not a particularly good antibiotic for a dental abscess - i.e. it doesn't tend to work ...
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| dentistry | 4/15/2008 |
Q: please can you tell me about the precautions to take when dealing with a patient whom has rhuematic ...
A: Rheumatic fever can cause damage to the heart valves. Because of this all patients with a history ...
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| Toothache after the CEREC procedure | 4/14/2008 |
Q: Several months ago one of my lower left molars with a large filling broke. I did not experience ...
A: I doubt that the pain you are experiencing is related to the CEREC procedure itself. It is far more ...
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| Tooth Abcess/ Dental phobia | 4/11/2008 |
Q: I have been suffering with dental pain in my top left hand side for a long time now and recently ...
A: You may be able to find someone who will do root canal treatment under general anaesthetic, but it ...
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| Sensitive after multiple extractions | 4/11/2008 |
Q: I am 54 yr old woman and I've had problems with dentists and my teeth since childhood. The doc I saw ...
A: It can take a good few weeks for your mouth to settle following such traumatic treatment - you have ...
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| Dental Crowns | 4/10/2008 |
Q: I had 2 root canals completed about 3 weeks ago on teeth #4 and #5. I have have since gone for a ...
A: Porcelain fused to metal crowns are certainly stronger than all ceramic crowns, although there are ...
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| pain after rct | 4/10/2008 |
Q: please explain this Qn: what the reason of pain in pt after two years RCT. many thanks in advance
A: There are a number of reasons for pain, but I am assuming the tooth has been symptom free initially. ...
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| help | 4/9/2008 |
Q: I think my bite is off....I recently had5cavities filled..its been almost2months.I'm having pain on ...
A: If the bite is wrong you will be very conscious of one of your teeth every time you close your mouth ...
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| Infection above a root canal | 4/3/2008 |
Q: I had a root canal and crown almost exactly three years ago without any complications or issues. ...
A: Generally re-root treatment is the preferred treatment in this sort of situation. We rarely perform ...
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| Re Implants | 4/2/2008 |
Q: I am a paitient in my 30's whom has sjogren's syndrome which equates to dry mouth & eyes. I have a ...
A: As you are aware, Sjogren's syndrome causes dry mouth which has an adverse effect on your teeth and ...
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| Root filling or tooth removal? | 4/2/2008 |
Q: I've been having pain in my upper right 1st molar. It has been previously filled and my dentist says ...
A: You seem to have summed it up pretty well yourself! I'm afraid you have to rely on your dentist's ...
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| congenital missing teeth | 4/2/2008 |
Q: im am writing on behalf of my 14 year old brother who suffers from congenital missing teeth. the ...
A: There are two basic approaches to this problem. Either close up the spaces and accept the canines in ...
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| dental abbreviations | 4/1/2008 |
Q: I would be grateful to know what the letters 'FCP LRS MOO followed by 'posterior composite fill' ...
A: None of those terms is a standard dental abbreviation, however my best guess is as follows: FCP: ...
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| effects of incomplete decay removal | 3/30/2008 |
Q: Dr. Tony, Just recently had an old lower rear molar filling (composite) replaced with Cerec. The ...
A: Did the dentist tell you he had left decay? Often the floor of a cavity will look dark brown in ...
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| calcified root canal | 3/29/2008 |
Q: i have my root canal done on #26 this week. I was told that the 5 canals he found are heavily ...
A: When canals calcify they fill in, but despite the canals filling in there are still remnants of pulp ...
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| Root Canals/Crowns | 3/29/2008 |
Q: I had three crowns installed that were supposedly top of the line and paid $1,000 for each. Less ...
A: You need to follow the opinion of the dentist you trust - if you don't trust the original dentist ...
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| spanish dentist?? | 3/27/2008 |
Q: could you give me some advice please,i wanted to get my teeth done because they were crooked and ...
A: I think you are right not to trust the Spanish dentist any more. Firstly it is wrong to make a ...
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| Teeth & pregnancy | 3/27/2008 |
Q: I have been living in Spain for the past 5 years & due to personal circumstances i have not been ...
A: A local anaesthetic is of no risk to you or the baby. A general anaesthetic should be avoided. My ...
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| Post Root Canal Pain | 3/26/2008 |
Q: I got a root canal done several weeks ago. It never has felt "normal" since. There is a constant ...
A: It is pretty normal to get some pain after root canal - but this should normally settle fully within ...
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| crowns | 3/26/2008 |
Q: Hope you can give me an insight as to what may be happening with my crowns, so here goes i'll try to ...
A: You need to find out why the crowns came out first. What reason does your dentist give? Two brand ...
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| could my tooth be dying or die in the future? | 3/26/2008 |
Q: When I was 15 I was beaten up by 2 older girls. 1 of the girls punched me in the mouth really hard ...
A: Your dentist was right - there is a chance that this tooth could die at any time in the future. The ...
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| crowns | 3/20/2008 |
Q: Hope you can give me an insight as to what may be happening with my crowns, so here goes i'll try to ...
A: Was it the veneers that have come off? Veneers rely much more on the strength of the cement bond, ...
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| tooth pain | 3/20/2008 |
Q: im having some trouble with my top right moler my very back one i have about a 5mm gap between my ...
A: This pain can be caused by a number of things: the most likely cause is just plain old sensitivity - ...
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| damaged milk tooth | 3/19/2008 |
Q: My 5 yr old son has a chipped (top front)tooth from an accident when he was 1. 2 days ago he said ...
A: He is probably just losing the tooth normally, but you need to keep an eye the tooth. If you notice ...
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| Jaw infection maybe | 3/19/2008 |
Q: A few years ago a dentist took an x-ray and said that I had some kind of infection around the root ...
A: Treatment would consist of initially making a firm diagnosis i.e examining you, taking x-rays and ...
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| pain in front tooth | 3/18/2008 |
Q: I have had pain (not severe) in right upper front tooth for 5 days now. I went to my dentist who ...
A: Unfortunately with intermittent pain such as this it can sometimes be really hard to diagnose. Often ...
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| Jaw infection maybe | 3/18/2008 |
Q: A few years ago a dentist took an x-ray and said that I had some kind of infection around the root ...
A: It sounds to me like you have periodontal disease. The progressive loosening of your teeth is ...
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| post root canal | 3/16/2008 |
Q: I had a canal done on a crowned tooth that was applied with temp cement because of continued ...
A: It can take a little while for a tooth to fully settle after root canal treatment. However, you do ...
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| Sorry. | 3/14/2008 |
Q: I never received an answer other than you had already answered my question. I tried to look in your ...
A: I received the same question from you twice, so rejected one of them and answered the other one - ...
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| treatment | 3/14/2008 |
Q: Does waiting time for dentist treatment vary depending on the area and practice? Can it take upto 1 ...
A: Yes - waiting times vary tremendously and a year is quite feasible. Usually your dentist will refer ...
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| Have I been ripped off? | 3/14/2008 |
Q: just had a root canal completed on my upper first molar three weeks ago. I went to my general ...
A: For the opposing tooth to have over erupted the root filled tooth must have been broken for quite a ...
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| son's loose tooth | 3/13/2008 |
Q: I'll try to keep this brief... :) My son is 6 and has a loose upper tooth. Above that tooth, his ...
A: It depends how loose the tooth is. If you can get the tooth to come out very soon then fine, don't ...
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| Titanium implants | 3/12/2008 |
Q: My brother had titanium implants inserted in July of last year- for the past 3 months he has had ...
A: It is incredibly rare to be allergic to titanium (which is what the implants are made from), ...
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| root canal and restoration | 3/12/2008 |
Q: One year ago exactly, almost to the date, I had a root canal and cap on one of my upper front teeth ...
A: A root filled tooth will be weaker than a normal tooth because the root canal work has meant some of ...
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| Post root canal agony | 3/11/2008 |
Q: I am no stranger to root canals. I just had my third finished up today. But lets go back a bit. The ...
A: You can get quite a lot of after-pain following root canal treatment, and that doesn't necessarily ...
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| Pulp testing | 3/11/2008 |
Q: I am a dentist and would like to know more about pulp vitality testing. In term of the range of ...
A: Vitality testing is just an aid to your diagnosis. The actual values recorded will vary depending on ...
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| nerve pain | 3/10/2008 |
Q: A few months ago I went to my dentist because I was having pain on biting. Dentist filled it and it ...
A: It sounds as though the problem may be with the wisdom tooth - I very much doubt that there is any ...
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| Scaling in mouth | 3/6/2008 |
Q: Dr. Appleton Thank you for your time and expertise. Very grateful. I'm a 41-year old male and for ...
A: It may just be a build up of calculus around the teeth. In which case you need to see a hygienist to ...
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| veneers over caps | 3/6/2008 |
Q: I have very nice porcelain caps on 8 of my upper teeth. The work was done 18 years ago.I always get ...
A: No it is not possible to whiten your existing crowns, which leaves you with two options: Firstly ...
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| Tongue problem - please help | 3/6/2008 |
Q: I have a tongue concern that I wanted to discuss with you. For the last 10-12 days, I seem to have ...
A: This is probably nothing to worry about at all, and I would be inclined to see what happens over the ...
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| Porcelain veneers / laminates versus porcelain caps | 2/27/2008 |
Q: My front tooth porcelain veneer came off and I was wondering before I go to my dentist I would like ...
A: The appropriate solution for your tooth (veneer or crown) depends on the condition of your tooth and ...
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| posterior crossbite | 2/27/2008 |
Q: I have had very little orthodontic work done, yet, my teeth are extremely straight. I do, however, ...
A: Different cases are going to vary in how long it takes to correct, and the best person to advise you ...
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| Hairline crack | 2/27/2008 |
Q: My dentist has recently told me that I have a 'hairline crack' in one of my back teeth. It causes ...
A: It really depends on the extent of the crack. Worse case scenario is that part of the tooth ...
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| braces w/perio | 2/27/2008 |
Q: i have been told that i have periodontal and i have had the scaling and root planing done about a ...
A: Your Periodontist needs to advise you on this. Certainly you need your gum health to be as near ...
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| Child dentistry | 2/26/2008 |
Q: Our 3y 9m son has had most of his teeth removed at a local hospital. The dentist concerned waited ...
A: It is not practical to provide a young child with dentures. His gums will harden up, but it does ...
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| Neck & lower head pain | 2/26/2008 |
Q: I had both my lower left & right molars extracted about four months ago. It was done about 3 weeks ...
A: This is an unusual problem to have, and I can't say whether or not it is related to the extractions ...
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| Pain on crowned tooth. | 2/25/2008 |
Q: About 3 years ago I had a crown placed on my top right molar, second from the back or first from the ...
A: Gingivitis doesn't cause pain. It sounds very much like you may need root canal work, but the only ...
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| Root canal upper molar | 2/22/2008 |
Q: I wonder if you can give me advice as to whether having a second, more thorough/larger root filling ...
A: Widening the canals further (within reason) doesn't weaken the tooth any more than the original root ...
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| Root Canal / Sinus Problems | 2/22/2008 |
Q: About 7 years ago I was experiencing slight pain in tooth. Dentist gave me a filling. After the ...
A: It is unlikely your sinuses were damaged by the root canal treatment, but what is more likely is ...
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| possible teeth grinding | 2/22/2008 |
Q: last weekend i leaned forward and a back tooth 3 in gave me a shooting pain that lasted for a few ...
A: The likeliest cause is the tooth itself - it may be the pulp is inflamed hence the symptoms. If so ...
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| Root Canal : Healing | 2/21/2008 |
Q: Appleton, I had a root canal upper right at the back (somewhere... sorry, can't be more specific) ...
A: It can take some time for residual infection to completely disappear, so I wouldn't panic too much ...
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| crowns | 2/21/2008 |
Q: My two front teeth are crowns and are now approx 4 years old,within the last two years the gum ...
A: It sounds as though you have some gum disease going on around the crowned teeth. You need to see ...
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| Gum after apico | 2/21/2008 |
Q: I had an apico about two weeks ago; the tooth had a root canal and has a cap. Stitches were removed ...
A: It takes a little while for the tissues to settle after a procedure such as this. You may well get ...
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| Root canal upper molar | 2/21/2008 |
Q: I wonder if you can give me advice as to whether having a second, more thorough/larger root filling ...
A: A second root canal treatment has a lower success rate than the initial root treatment - but this is ...
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| Yellowing front tooth - result of 'train tracks'? | 2/20/2008 |
Q: Over the last three years or so, I have noticed that one of my front teeth is slowing becoming more ...
A: Exactly as your dentist said - this is usually due to trauma or orthodontics can cause it. No, a ...
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| Last upper molar tooth extraction vs root canal | 2/20/2008 |
Q: my upper left last molar's nerve has died, so my dentist has advised me that I either should have ...
A: Losing the last molar is not the end of the world, however there is a risk of the opposing teeth ...
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| extraction/implant | 2/19/2008 |
Q: On the upper left and bottom left, both of my back molars are in need of help. My dentist says I ...
A: You could have both teeth removed and it probably wouldn't impact too much on your chewing ability, ...
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| Dental implant? | 2/18/2008 |
Q: To Tony, Hi Again. Thanks for your previous advice. since then, I have visited three dentists about ...
A: Yes - too many x-rays are to be avoided. Any new dentist you see should request the x-rays from your ...
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| Severe pain 3 weeks after fillings | 2/13/2008 |
Q: I had 4 fillings 3 weeks ago and I think the Dentist may have drilled too far. Every day I am ...
A: If the pain is getting easier then it is reasonable to suggest that you wait a while longer to see ...
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| Tooth ache from Capped Teeth | 2/10/2008 |
Q: I had my top 5 teeth capped and bottom one done about 5 years ago, they have been very sensitive ...
A: Generally if your gums bleed it means you need to see the hygienist - it is usually from a build up ...
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| recent root canal | 2/10/2008 |
Q: Hey thanks for taking my question. I just received a painless Root canal Friday the 8th. It was a ...
A: It is not unusual for the tooth to be tender to bite on for a few days after root canal - this ...
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| Exposed bone? | 2/7/2008 |
Q: I had my top left wisom tooth removed nearly 10 years ago. I noticed yesterday that I appear to ...
A: This is most likely a piece of the tooth root that may have been left behind, or an extra tooth ...
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| old root canal and crown? | 2/7/2008 |
Q: I had a root canal performed on a front tooth about 11 years ago. During the procedure, the dentist ...
A: Neither of your dentists is wrong. Whether or not a tooth is crowned is a very subjective decision. ...
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| Jaw Restriction after Wisdom tooth removal | 2/5/2008 |
Q: had my bottom right impacted wisdom tooth removed 11 days ago and had extreme swelling afterwards ...
A: This is not unusual, and your opening should start to improve soon. There is a lot of swelling and ...
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| Post root canal symptoms | 2/3/2008 |
Q: I had a root canal on my right upper molar 4 days ago following prep on a tooth to support a 3 crown ...
A: Your sinus can be very close indeed to the roots of your upper teeth. It may be that some of the ...
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| Please help me to get my teeth numbed... | 2/2/2008 |
Q: Ok, so 3 days ago i woke with such awful pain to my lower jaw, so i ran straight to my private ...
A: When you have an abscess on a tooth, often the infection itself reduces the effectiveness of the ...
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| Root Canal | 2/1/2008 |
Q: I fear that i'll need a root canal on the front tooth and god know what else on the rest, I also ...
A: Don't panic! It is never as bad as you imagine it's going to be. The worst thing here is that you ...
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| Jaw pain | 2/1/2008 |
Q: I have had root canal and fillings in left upper Molar 1 and left lower PM 2 (I think) That's what ...
A: Basically this needs to be diagnosed. The pain you are getting is most likely either from your teeth ...
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| wisdom teeth extraction | 2/1/2008 |
Q: I am 24 years old and both my lower wisdom teeth are causing me trouble. the right one is impacted ...
A: This is not unreasonable. We try not to take out lower wisdom teeth unless we have to because there ...
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| root canal | 2/1/2008 |
Q: I had a root canal 2 years ago on my upper front tooth. There is discoloration but i think it's ...
A: You are developing an abscess on this tooth. You aren't feeling any pain because the infection is ...
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| Root Fracture | 1/29/2008 |
Q: How bad are root fractures on teeth that have had a root canal? ALL I WANT TO KNOW IS AM I GOING TO ...
A: Root fractures on any teeth are bad - it is irrelevant whether or not they have had a root canal. It ...
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| Front tooth | 1/29/2008 |
Q: I have a front tooth that has had a root canal done on it. It just got hit last night. It is just a ...
A: A tooth fracturing is a pretty common occurrence - and root filled teeth tend to be more brittle and ...
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| Post Surgery Issue | 1/29/2008 |
Q: I got my wisdom tooth removed a week ago. The doctor could not remove a very small (1mm) part of ...
A: It is highly unlikely that the piece of retained root is causing the pain. It is normal for the area ...
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| infected root canal abscess | 1/28/2008 |
Q: Greetings from New Zealand! I am writing to you for some unbiased information. About June 2006 I ...
A: What a beautiful country you live in! I was only drooling over a TV programme showing snowboarding ...
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| NERVES | 1/28/2008 |
Q: I have has a lot of infections and nerve problems over time with all the teeth on the top right of ...
A: ! No, damage from one nerve doesn't spread to another. However, the damage to your nerve occurs if ...
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| Implants | 1/24/2008 |
Q: My second from the middle top front tooth has flared out and looks funny. I am 72 years old so have ...
A: It really depends on what the situation is with your teeth and bone as to how long an implant takes, ...
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| help | 1/24/2008 |
Q: i have noticed for a while that i need a tooth out and starting to develop black,which is leading to ...
A: We really don't like to put people to sleep for routine treatment because the anaesthetic itself ...
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| help | 1/24/2008 |
Q: i have noticed for a while that i need a tooth out and starting to develop black,which is leading to ...
A: The original cavity was caused by sugar in your diet - it continues to get bigger until you get it ...
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| My sons teeth | 1/23/2008 |
Q: I have recently noticed my 3 yr old son has a hole in his upper right end molar! I have to say I was ...
A: Decay is mainly down to sugar intake. You need to closely examine your son's diet, as sugar lurks in ...
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| Toothache | 1/22/2008 |
Q: I have had toothache in my lower centrals and laterals over the past couple of days. I see no ...
A: This sort of pain in several teeth tends to come from grinding your teeth and/or clenching them. ...
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| GUM/TOOTH/JAW MOUTH ACHE?? | 1/21/2008 |
Q: I live in New Zealand and got my right wisdom tooth extracted in August 2007. That was fine but the ...
A: An abscess can develop on a tooth when the nerve in the middle of the tooth starts to die - this can ...
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| Pain that travels from my chest to my bottom gums | 1/21/2008 |
Q: I have been having pain, kind of like a wave feeling which travels from my chest to my gums. What ...
A: This doesn't sound like a dental problem, but you ought to see your doctor to get this checked out. ...
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| GUM/TOOTH/JAW MOUTH ACHE?? | 1/21/2008 |
Q: I live in New Zealand and got my right wisdom tooth extracted in August 2007. That was fine but the ...
A: You could have an abscess developing on that tooth - this can be quite hard to diagnose initially ...
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| Impact wisdom tooth | 1/18/2008 |
Q: I've had an impact wisdom tooth for years (I'm 37 now), which has become infected on a few occasions ...
A: I'm afraid that there is always a risk of nerve damage when extracting a lower wisdom tooth, and ...
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| After root canal and crown | 1/18/2008 |
Q: i had a root canal done about a month and a half ago. i went right away to have the crown put on ...
A: It could be that the tooth has re-infected and yes, it is possible that the dentist missed a further ...
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| teeth wont numb | 1/15/2008 |
Q: I had root canal treatment about 12years ago on the lower left molar 3rd in from an extracted wisdom ...
A: There are a number of reasons why a tooth won't go numb. The commonest is if there is infection ...
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| new crown | 1/15/2008 |
Q: I had a root canal on #13 tooth about a month ago. I was at the dentist 3 days ago to get fitted ...
A: if the tooth sometimes hurts after the root canal it may be there is still some infection going on. ...
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| white marks on inside of cheeks | 1/13/2008 |
Q: this has now caused me to have thick white lines on my cheeks. i have heard that continued cheek ...
A: Biting your cheeks won't cause cancer. However, white patches in your mouth can turn cancerous - ...
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| dental bridge | 1/9/2008 |
Q: I need a permanent bridge on the left side of my mouth, starting with the second tooth after my ...
A: This would certainly be a long bridge, and how suitable a design it is needs assessing with models ...
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| post extraction pain | 12/27/2007 |
Q: and Merry Christmas to you mate we spoke before about pain and sensitivity after extraction that i ...
A: Corsodyl is fine to use rather than hot saltwater - although if you use it for a long time it can ...
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| pain in jaw and ear after gumline filling | 12/21/2007 |
Q: I have recently been to the dentist for the first time in 10 years. I had to have gum treatments ...
A: It is not unusual to get some sensitivity/pain after a filling has been done, and normally this pain ...
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| follow up question | 12/21/2007 |
Q: Answer: Hi James The denture just needs adjusting slightly - see your dentist and they will easily ...
A: Yes this is the case - you are bound to worry as this has been a new experience for you, so not ...
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| Accident:Tooth Knocked Out | 12/20/2007 |
Q: I was out and messing around with friend and was pushed and fell over, hitting the kerb and knocking ...
A: After an accident such as you had, the nerve in the middle of the tooth either returns to normal, or ...
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| Jaw infection | 12/18/2007 |
Q: I had a root canal done about 2 months ago. It took several rounds of antibiotics and several ...
A: Well it is a big deal in that it means the root canal treatment is failing, and also that you are ...
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| Potential long term damage after a knock to the face? | 12/17/2007 |
Q: Last night I got hit in the face by accident with a fair bit of force, my gums around my top right ...
A: The symptoms you describe are what I would expect following such an injury. There may or may not be ...
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| oral thrush | 12/12/2007 |
Q: Last week, my wife and i both visited our dentist for check ups. we were both done within minutes ...
A: It is highly unlikely that you contracted this from your visit to the dentist, however due to your ...
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| after extraction | 12/12/2007 |
Q: you were very honest in your previous responses so i would firstly like to thank you for that . i ...
A: The denture just needs adjusting slightly - see your dentist and they will easily be able to sort ...
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| scaling and root planing | 12/10/2007 |
Q: I have no symptoms of gum disease (bleeding, bad breath, sore or swollen gums) but the dentist found ...
A: Your mouth will be uncomfortable for a while after the treatment, and your dentist will advise you ...
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| scared help | 12/10/2007 |
Q: Get a filling. I'm really scared will it hurt will I need the shot cuz I'm scared of shots also. ...
A: It is perfectly normal to feel anxious about treatment. However, modern dental treatment is ...
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| Lump on gum | 12/10/2007 |
Q: I have a crown on a lower molar which had root canal surgery many years ago. The crown came loose 6 ...
A: Your dentist has a lot of holidays! This lump sounds very much like an abscess to me, and with the ...
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| scaling and root planing | 12/9/2007 |
Q: I have no symptoms of gum disease (bleeding, bad breath, sore or swollen gums) but the dentist found ...
A: I'm afraid it is not unusual to be unaware that you have gum disease. This disease process is often ...
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| removal of fixed bridge | 12/4/2007 |
Q: I have a fixed bridge that needs removing due to a tooth which was extracted which was growing ...
A: Yes, I should think that your dentist should be able to remove the bridge and make a new one. As to ...
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| tooth extraction | 11/30/2007 |
Q: went and had a tooth out today the dentist couldn't get it all out so he said he'd have to leave it ...
A: The referral to hospital would be for them to remove the piece of root. This is a minor surgical ...
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| Broken molar getting loose? | 11/30/2007 |
Q: I have a back molar that has more than half broken off at the gum line exposing nerves. It has been ...
A: I think it is unlikely you will be able to wiggle the tooth out yourself, but if you did then as ...
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| wisdom tooth problem | 11/30/2007 |
Q: am having problems with my wisdom tooth. I wore braces when I was 16 (am now 28), did extract 4 of ...
A: You should have plenty of room for your wisdom teeth, and you are right, well placed wisdom teeth ...
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| Pain in lower Teeth | 11/29/2007 |
Q: I have had a fgew guim infections in the past that have always been treated with antibiotics, I have ...
A: This is a most unusual presentation - if the pain is actually from a tooth, although you can get ...
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| tooth extraction | 11/29/2007 |
Q: went and had a tooth out today the dentist couldn't get it all out so he said he'd have to leave it ...
A: What has to be weighed up here is the risk of leaving the piece of root, against the surgery ...
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| pain when i bite down. | 11/26/2007 |
Q: i had my lower right wisdom tooth and one next to it filled with composite 4 days ago. i now cannot ...
A: This is actually a fairly common occurrence - the pulp in the middle of the tooth has become ...
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| Crown Loose at the front | 11/26/2007 |
Q: About 3 months ago it came loose when I bit onto some bread that had some dry hard rye in it - I ...
A: Really the crown does need removing, but if it won't come out easily yet that could mean destroying ...
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| Sinus infection caused by a infected tooth | 11/21/2007 |
Q: I have a tooth that was knocked out over thiry years ago and have had three root canals over the ...
A: This could affect the sinus, although from the sound of it you ought to have this tooth sorted out ...
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| back molar removal | 11/20/2007 |
Q: I have a question about the removal of my back left top molar (not a wisdom tooth). Four years ago ...
A: If you have the tooth out you will manage. Obviously it will not be ideal because you will only be ...
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| tooth sensitivity | 11/19/2007 |
Q: I have had sensitivity on the lower left side of my teeth for about 6 months. It is so severe I ...
A: This type of problem can be difficult to diagnose and hence take a while to get resolved. Whilst I ...
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| lumineers | 11/16/2007 |
Q: My teeth have started to decay in the last 6 yrs of my life. I'm 20. Its not awful, but its not a ...
A: Lumineers are just really thin veneers. They can be placed on teeth either with no preparation ...
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| Cyst | 11/15/2007 |
Q: I am reluctant attendee to the dentist. Had new patient check-up, following clinical exam was told ...
A: I can't understand quite how the dentist has diagnosed a cyst without having taken an x-ray! If ...
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| 2nd Molar extraction | 11/15/2007 |
Q: I am in my early 30's and recently had my Left upper wisdom teeth removed as a precautionary measure ...
A: It is preferable to keep your second molar if at all possible. I you lose it, you may find eating on ...
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| Dental pain after crown | 11/14/2007 |
Q: Approx 5 weeks ago I had major treatment on 6 teeth to prepare them for a joined crown to which ...
A: It can take a little while for a tooth to completely settle - but on occasion sometimes the tooth ...
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| my 2yr old's teeth pull forward | 11/13/2007 |
Q: a few months ago i noticed his 2 top front teeth were starting to pull outwards i think it has ...
A: Yes, the teeth may well return to their normal position with time, but more importantly his ...
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| Porcelain veneers & root canalled teeth | 11/13/2007 |
Q: I've had root canal treatment on my four upper front teeth approx 12 years ago (I'm 24 now), and I ...
A: Porcelain veneers should be fine for your front teeth, as long as they are not too heavily filled ...
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| my 2yr old's teeth pull forward | 11/12/2007 |
Q: a few months ago i noticed his 2 top front teeth were starting to pull outwards i think it has ...
A: The best thing you can do is throw away ALL of his dummies. I know it will be difficult at first, ...
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| toothace and fillings | 11/9/2007 |
Q: i've been having the most awful toothache, mostly it is in 2 of the bottom back teeth (which i think ...
A: Sorry but you're going to need to see the dentist!! It sounds like there is probably some decay ...
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| Receding gum issue following root canal and crowns | 11/8/2007 |
Q: i had to have 4 root canal treatments and then 4 crowns put onto my teeth following a cycling ...
A: It is all to do with how flush the crown is with the tooth - really this can only be checked by your ...
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| Receding gum issue following root canal and crowns | 11/8/2007 |
Q: i had to have 4 root canal treatments and then 4 crowns put onto my teeth following a cycling ...
A: The recession is either due to a build up of plaque, or due to the margins of the crowns not fitting ...
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| Root Canals | 11/8/2007 |
Q: I had a root canal on an upper back tooth (#14) in July. The pain never subsided, and after two ...
A: The success of root canal treatment depends on being able to remove all of the pulp tissue and ...
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| trigeminal neuralgia | 11/8/2007 |
Q: I'm 17 weeks pregnant and recently had a crack in an old filling that was redone. Within 2 days the ...
A: You have not got trigeminal neuralgia! Although this is twice as common in females than males, it ...
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| Receding gum issue following root canal and crowns | 11/7/2007 |
Q: i had to have 4 root canal treatments and then 4 crowns put onto my teeth following a cycling ...
A: It sounds like you are doing everything you should be doing to maintain good gum health, although to ...
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| Suspected dying tooth although x-ray seems fine. | 11/6/2007 |
Q: Appleton, I have a tricky situation here. I had impact trauma on my front teeth while ...
A: Following a trauma such as you had 11 years ago, a tooth can die really at any point in the future, ...
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| Pulpitis after fixed bridge? | 11/6/2007 |
Q: In the last month I have been getting a fixed bridge to replace a missing upper back tooth that was ...
A: It is completely normal to apply the cement directly to the tooth - indeed that is what the cements ...
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| tooth decay treatment for my toddler | 11/4/2007 |
Q: My daughter just turned two and she has tooth decay . We took her to a dentist and he suggested a ...
A: Your daughter shouldn't get any pain because she has had the root canals treated. The main thing now ...
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| Excessive Pain after Temporary Crowns | 11/2/2007 |
Q: Any help would be greatly appreciated: A week and a half ago I had a 2 temporary crowns put on my 2 ...
A: What you have done is make yourself a nightguard, and this has obviously helped your symptoms by ...
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| Excessive Pain after Temporary Crowns | 11/2/2007 |
Q: Any help would be greatly appreciated: A week and a half ago I had a 2 temporary crowns put on my 2 ...
A: You really shouldn't have this level of pain following crown preparation. There are two ...
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| follow up question | 10/31/2007 |
Q: lol . the tooth is a front bottom one so it can be seen when i smile i would like something in its ...
A: Sounds like you have sinusitis, in which case you can try decongestants and steam inhalations which ...
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| follow up question | 10/30/2007 |
Q: lol . the tooth is a front bottom one so it can be seen when i smile i would like something in its ...
A: Yes - an immediate denture is the quickest and simplest way to replace your tooth once it's ...
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| Badly fitting crown after root canal treatment | 10/29/2007 |
Q: I had root canal treatment to a right lower molar which then had to be fitted with a crown. It was ...
A: If the crown isn't right then it isn't right, and your dentist ought to treat you until it is right! ...
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| fillings | 10/27/2007 |
Q: I have a relative small "cavity" on the lower side of a a single face of a tooth. One dentist says ...
A: I can't say whether it needs filling or not - you must decide which dentist's judgement you trust ...
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| Root Canal retreatment | 10/26/2007 |
Q: Appleton, I went to a dentist for a root canal on tooth #4 and he did #5 by mistake. I have since ...
A: Have the tooth re-treated. You are right in thinking that the success of a re-root treatment is ...
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| root canal therapy concern | 10/24/2007 |
Q: I am in the process of having root canal therapy on my tooth (it's the tooth next to my front ...
A: This tooth has been infected for a long time, so it can take quite a while to get it under control. ...
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| Infection? | 10/23/2007 |
Q: About 8 weeks ago I had a rather large amalgam filling removed due to some additional decay found ...
A: These could be a minor viral infection or possibly thrush. I doubt very much they are directly ...
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| ROOT CANAL | 10/23/2007 |
Q: I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY MY DENTIST THAT I NEED TO HAVE ROOT CANAL,MY TOOTH ONLY HURTS WHEN I EAT THE ...
A: Root canal treatment is a very common form of treatment these days. It is done when the nerve in the ...
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| piece of tooth coming through gumline after tooth extraction | 10/22/2007 |
Q: Dr.Appleton, I had two teeth removed approximately 3 weeks ago. #30 and #31. The #31 tooth was a ...
A: This could be a bit of tooth or more likely a small piece of bone. It is fairly common, and ...
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| apicoectomy complications | 10/21/2007 |
Q: I have swelling where the incision was made and a white bump that stretches on to my lip. I have had ...
A: It certainly sounds like infection, and you ought to see your dentist for advice. I'm afraid that ...
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| wisdom teeth pain | 10/20/2007 |
Q: i've had my wisdom teeth taken out 7days ago. its still painful and the stitches haven;t ...
A: It can take 2 or 3 weeks for the area to feel reasonably 'normal' again. You have had surgery that ...
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| Birth control pill and caries | 10/19/2007 |
Q: I'm 23 and have always had perfectly healthy and cavity free teeth and have never been on ...
A: The birth control pill has no effect whatsoever on developing cavities. Cavities are purely due to ...
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| Mouth Sores | 10/16/2007 |
Q: only to find that this morning when I woke up my bottom lip is severely swollen. To make matter ...
A: Did you have fillings in your lower teeth? If you did, and had a local anaesthetic that made your ...
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| post-op numbness | 10/15/2007 |
Q: i had lt lower 8&9 and upper lt 9 removed 5 days ago under GA as yet i still have total numbness on ...
A: The numbness could be caused either by swelling or nerve damage. Generally the numbness is transient ...
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| Root canal or wait? | 10/15/2007 |
Q: I had a composite restauration done in an upper molar 2 months ago because I had a cavity near the ...
A: The sensitivity to cold generally indicates the nerve is still alive. I would suggest that before ...
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| daughters greying tooth | 10/13/2007 |
Q: My 20year old daughter who is away at university has just informed me that one of her teeth is ...
A: When a front tooth starts to go grey it is usually a sign that the pulp of the tooth has died. The ...
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| Reacurring infection on 2 root canal treatment | 10/13/2007 |
Q: I really hope you can shed some light on my probelm, it has been going on now for 5 years, i had ...
A: You obviously have some infection going on, so I would suggest you see your dentist again. If he ...
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| re root treatment and antibiotics | 10/12/2007 |
Q: i have been refferred to my local dental hospital in Glasgow by my dentist after a reccurring ...
A: Yes - re root-treating a tooth can be particularly difficult, and if they are having these sorts of ...
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| Root Canal but holding off on Post & Crown | 10/11/2007 |
Q: I recently got root canal work done and the dental office just called to say that it is not covered ...
A: As long as the tooth is properly sealed in the interim you should be fine - just make sure your ...
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| re root treatment and antibiotics | 10/11/2007 |
Q: i have been refferred to my local dental hospital in Glasgow by my dentist after a reccurring ...
A: Yes a course of antibiotics may well help, but Metronidazole isn't really the first choice for this ...
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| healing sockets after wisdom tooth extraction | 10/11/2007 |
Q: I had all four wisdom teeth extracted a little more than a week ago (10/2). The recovery went ...
A: What you describe sounds completely normal. The sockets will remain 'open' like this for quite some ...
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| tooth extraction | 10/10/2007 |
Q: I had my tooth extracted on Mon 8th Oct. And I was just wondering aboutt his dry socket thing..what ...
A: Well - I think you know what I'm going to suggest!?! If you could manage on 1 a day why not take ...
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| 12 Year Old Has Baby Teeth | 10/8/2007 |
Q: My 12 year old daughter still has baby teeth. One of them is a top front tooth. Unfortunately due ...
A: If this is one of the middle 4 top teeth then it is a cause for concern, and your dentist really ...
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| Root Canal Issue | 10/6/2007 |
Q: I had a root canal done by a dentist in 2006 and I lost a good 2/3 of the tooth which was literally ...
A: Really the best treatment for this tooth would be to get an opinion from an endodontist. They may ...
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| Porcelain veneers | 10/6/2007 |
Q: I had porcelain caps applied to my front teeth over a year ago, and have found they have ...
A: Porcelain will not itself change colour. Could the discolouration be due to staining? If so then ...
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| infection or trauma pain? | 10/5/2007 |
Q: I had a molar extracted 48 hours ago. It was a difficult extraction as the root was hooked. I now ...
A: No, it isn't normal practice to prescribe antibiotics routinely following an extraction - even if ...
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| Severe pain after 1st root canal procedure....... | 10/3/2007 |
Q: I had the first part of the root canal treatment on a tooth that we believe had been infected for a ...
A: I'm afraid root canal can sometimes be quite painful - usually if the tooth is acutely infected, as ...
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| reabsorption | 10/1/2007 |
Q: What are the causes of tooth/root reabsorbtion? I just had a tooth removed related to that ...
A: Generally root resorption is related to trauma - i.e. a tooth that has suffered some traumatic ...
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| infection or trauma pain? | 10/1/2007 |
Q: I had a molar extracted 48 hours ago. It was a difficult extraction as the root was hooked. I now ...
A: An infected socket looks different - there may be pus present, and there may be an absence of a ...
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| throat and sinus pain after fillings | 9/30/2007 |
Q: I was at the dentist two days ago to have three cavities filled in my front teeth. I'm extremely ...
A: I don't think this has been caused by the injections. You are bound to have some pain after the ...
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| Grey Tooth | 9/29/2007 |
Q: My brother-in-law was playing a soccer game and the opponent got mad and sucker punched him in the ...
A: It does sound as though the tooth has been damaged. Generally speaking the tooth can be saved by ...
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| Cerec on a tooth with prior root canal | 9/27/2007 |
Q: I recently moved from Los Angeles to Las Vegas and have just started with a new dentist when this ...
A: I routinely use CEREC on molar teeth with no problem at all. However, CEREC is a technique, and is ...
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| Who is right? | 9/27/2007 |
Q: I had a root canal done about twenty years ago on my front top right tooth and it was capped about 5 ...
A: Infection doesn't make a crown fall out! A crown falls out if there is not enough retention for it. ...
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| Filling Query | 9/27/2007 |
Q: I had one of my upper back teeth filled when I was 14 (ten years ago). I went for my last regular ...
A: If the dentist probed around this old filling then that could be giving you the metallic taste - the ...
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| Root canal | 9/26/2007 |
Q: I had a root canal done by my general dentist a few months back. after the root canal, I notice I ...
A: This sounds completely reasonable to me - there is obviously an area within your tooth that your ...
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| Pregnant - Root canal too many x-rays | 9/24/2007 |
Q: I am 15 weeks pregnant. My upper front tooth is abcessed and needs a root canal. The dentist ...
A: 10 x-rays is far far too many! Did he mean you needed the x-rays just for this root canal, or are ...
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| treatment options after tooth extraction | 9/24/2007 |
Q: I had a tooth (#30) extracted this past week after a failed retreat (they said there was only a ...
A: It is quite normal for the area to be feeling tender - and this can last for 2 or 3 weeks. It ...
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| Re: Poligrip on the gums & tummy | 9/23/2007 |
Q: Dr. I would like to know if swallowing poligrip will be dangerous to my body. I don't want to ...
A: Poligrip won't harm you should you swallow any, although obviously you should aim not to! I'm ...
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| nerve damage? | 9/22/2007 |
Q: I went to an emergency dentist on Tuesday who injected two lots of anesthetic into my back left jaw. ...
A: It sounds like you may be developing an abscess on that tooth - the swelling associated with this ...
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| Wisdom teeth? | 9/22/2007 |
Q: This morning when I was brushing my teeth, I noticed an extra tooth starting to grow above all my ...
A: Wisdom teeth are just molar teeth that usually come through age 18-21 right at the back of your ...
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| Tooth with feeling very sensitive all of a sudden. | 9/21/2007 |
Q: 2-3 years ago I chipped off about 1/3 of one of my front teeth and got a filling put on. Now all of ...
A: It could be that the filling is starting to fail and needs replacing. However, it could also be that ...
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| Pain after Deep Filling...need root canal? | 9/21/2007 |
Q: I had a deep filling on a back right molar 6 days ago. My dentist told me it was quite deep, and ...
A: With a deep filling it is not unusual for the tooth to give symptoms for even a few weeks after ...
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| treatment options after tooth extraction | 9/20/2007 |
Q: I had a tooth (#30) extracted this past week after a failed retreat (they said there was only a ...
A: You have three options for replacing your tooth: A partial denture, a bridge or an implant crown. A ...
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| Grey tooth after filling | 9/19/2007 |
Q: I went to the dentist yesterday for a cavity in my 1/4 tooth. They discovered it went very close to ...
A: No you don't need to go back to the dentist yet - just wait until your next appointment as arranged. ...
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| cyst? | 9/17/2007 |
Q: My question is regarding cysts on x-ray. How can you differentiate between a cyst versus an ...
A: You can't. An x-ray just shows that there is something there - a firm diagnosis can only be made by ...
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| fillings | 9/16/2007 |
Q: i take really good of my teeth the last visit i had the dr said i needed 4 or so fillings done. so i ...
A: No it is not normal for fillings to fall out after only 14 months. Fillings should last for years. ...
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| Dental work | 9/13/2007 |
Q: I have been seeing a new dentist for the past 3 months. At the time I had a tooth ache and asked ...
A: I think what you are getting is just a side-effect of all the injections you have been having. This ...
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| 2 year old teeth extraction | 9/12/2007 |
Q: My 2 year old has badly decayed teeth and the specialist dentists here in Edinburgh have recommended ...
A: The problem here is that your son has a large amount of decay at a very young age. If no treatment ...
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| 6 Fillings and an Extraction | 9/12/2007 |
Q: Having never had a filling i now find that aged 23 after 2 pregnancies i now require 6 fillings and ...
A: Sedation will make you feel really drowsy and so that you really don't care about what is being ...
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| sensitive crown | 9/11/2007 |
Q: I have a front tooth crowned and it has become sensitive too cold air and drinks,I have had the ...
A: I'm afraid it sounds as though you are going to have to get this tooth looked at - it could be that ...
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| Root canal treatment | 9/11/2007 |
Q: in root canal treatment if the pain is not getting less do we have any other procedure with out ...
A: This is really a question of diagnosing why the root canal work has failed. If it is because the ...
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| my six year old tooth pain | 9/10/2007 |
Q: My six year old son has had tooth pain in molar,getting gradually worse over the past few weeks .I ...
A: The important thing at the moment is to get rid of your son's pain. I am presuming this is a baby ...
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| root canal for my daughter 5 yrs old | 9/10/2007 |
Q: My daughter is 5 years old, I took her to the dentist for a check up, after seeing the X-ray the ...
A: It is quite important that your daughter keeps her baby teeth until they are due to come out. This ...
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| Pain after Root Canal Treatment | 9/8/2007 |
Q: I had a root canal treatment on a molar (second from the back on the top) about 4 months ago. Since ...
A: Phil It depends how well you can cope with the pain. If it is manageable just with normal ...
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| unerupted teeth | 9/6/2007 |
Q: Teeth numbers 3/3 have never erupted. Until 2 years ago I had milk teeth where there are now gaps. ...
A: You've got to take advice from your specialists. As you are aware, there is a chance that the ...
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| Pain | 9/6/2007 |
Q: On Monday i had severe pain in all top teeth on my right side. I couldn't get an appointment with ...
A: As long as you can manage the pain with pain-killers, then wait until monday and see your own ...
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| Braces | 9/5/2007 |
Q: I use to have straight teeth but since my wisdom teeth (all 4 have been removed) have come out my ...
A: Yes you can. Of course it depends on how much tooth movement is required, and you would need to see ...
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| help | 9/5/2007 |
Q: Okay this is a long one, but maybe someone can help me because not one of the dentists that I am ...
A: It really sounds like you've been through a horrendous time! OK - an overextended root canal is ...
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| Acid erosion? | 9/5/2007 |
Q: I have what look like yellow stains on the bottom of my front upper teeth which sometimes can be ...
A: This could be acid erosion, or just staining - better see your dentist. Generally the treatment ...
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| Tongue is burning after having 2 fillings | 9/5/2007 |
Q: Hey there, Here is my situation..... I have gone to the dentist last week (Aug 29, 2007) and had 2 ...
A: I'm afraid you can't predict how long it will take to heal, although I would have thought it should ...
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| Tongue is burning after having 2 fillings | 9/4/2007 |
Q: Hey there, Here is my situation..... I have gone to the dentist last week (Aug 29, 2007) and had 2 ...
A: This sounds very much like there has been some damage to your lingual nerve. This can happen on ...
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| permanent teeth | 9/3/2007 |
Q: I'm 32 years old and still have a baby canine tooth in my upper jaw. The tooth has started to become ...
A: I'm afraid this sounds like the baby tooth has come to the end of it's life. Generally a retained ...
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| Tooth problem | 8/22/2007 |
Q: Well for a while now one of my wisdom teeth have been coming out (I'm nearly 19 now) and it was ok ...
A: It really depends how much trouble it is giving you. The gum is infected, hence the pain and bad ...
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| Marilyn Bridge | 8/22/2007 |
Q: what do u suggest for gluing a marilyn bridge tooth? ANSWER: Hi Jose Do you mean Maryland bridge? ...
A: Ah - I'm afraid I don't know anyone in your area - however if you happen to be in the UK then please ...
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| Marilyn Bridge | 8/22/2007 |
Q: what do u suggest for gluing a marilyn bridge tooth? ANSWER: Hi Jose Do you mean Maryland bridge? ...
A: Jose I thought maybe you were a dental student!! Sorry - you won't be able to purchase it, and ...
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| Unknown Odor! | 8/22/2007 |
Q: .. I have been keeping up with my oral cleanings. In the past it was detected that I had the early ...
A: There are many causes of halitosis - one of the commonest being dental disease, so your initial ...
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| Root Canal problems | 8/22/2007 |
Q: I wonder if you could help? I suffered a head trauma about 9 weeks ago basically face dropped onto ...
A: Go back to your dentist. Don't be scared of going back, you may have an infection developing around ...
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| undecided about a tooth problem - what to do next?? | 8/22/2007 |
Q: ! I have had so many problems with this particular tooth that I can’t make up my mind what to do ...
A: I agree with you that it is best to avoid extractions whenever possible. However, there does come a ...
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| Wisdom Tooth Problems | 8/21/2007 |
Q: I have my last wisdom tooth coming in. As it's pushing through the gumline there's a 1/2 inch flap ...
A: Generally it will disappear as the tooth comes through further. Sometimes, however, if there is ...
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| Injury - broken root? | 8/21/2007 |
Q: I had a bad fall last week and damaged my front teeth of which one is a crown. The lip is quite ...
A: I'm afraid that often with an injury of this type there is a high chance that you will end up losing ...
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| tooth decay treatment for my toddler | 8/21/2007 |
Q: My daughter just turned two and she has tooth decay . We took her to a dentist and he suggested a ...
A: We don't use a general anaesthetic unless we really have to, because there is a significant risk ...
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| Bruising after filling | 8/20/2007 |
Q: On 7/31/07 I had composite fillings on Teeth 3 and 4 and in between them. This was my first ...
A: It sounds as though the injection(s) caused some bleeding into your tissues, which is really just ...
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| tooth or facial ache | 8/19/2007 |
Q: I believe my problem started about 2 months ago when I was visiting in Seattle. (I live in CA) It ...
A: The likeliest cause for your pain is the nerve in one of the support teeth dying. This gives the ...
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| Can a moving tooth be saved? | 8/19/2007 |
Q: Mr Appleton, My father is 66 years old, and his second pre molar has been wobbling for a few years, ...
A: It sounds as though your father has gum disease around this tooth. Basically over the years gum ...
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| severe gum pain. | 8/19/2007 |
Q: just recently on the left side of my mouth in the gum where the joint of the mouth is (that part ...
A: It is obviously difficult to diagnose your problem properly without seeing you, but this sounds as ...
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| Bite problem | 8/18/2007 |
Q: i had a deep filling done on my front tooth awhile ago and it has always been sensitive, but a few ...
A: This really doesn't sound like a bite problem to me. It sounds very much like you are developing an ...
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| Do i need a root canal? | 8/17/2007 |
Q: I have recently discovered that my top right tooth has a crack (cater like shape on my tooth) in it ...
A: I'm afraid here you have to rely on the judgement of one or other of the dentists. If the decay has ...
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| Have i got nerve damage??? | 8/17/2007 |
Q: I hope you can help me, yesterday i had four teeth prepped for veneers, one of my front teeth needed ...
A: These symptoms are because you have had a lot of the enamel removed, exposing the more sensitive ...
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| Root canal, crown lengthening, and implants. | 8/17/2007 |
Q: My husband has been dealing with a great deal of dental problems. He avoided the dentist for about ...
A: I would be inclined to suggest you have the crowns replaced rather than rush into implants. ...
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| Swollen gum following treatment for perforation | 8/16/2007 |
Q: I had root canal treatment last November, which caused a perforation and I had to attend a Dental ...
A: Yes, I think this is almost certainly related to the perforation/root canal work you had done. I'm ...
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| Sinus, migraine, or root canal? | 8/15/2007 |
Q: Appleton, I have had pain which seems to originate in my next to last molar (not counting wisdom ...
A: This can be a difficult one! Generally if heat triggers the pain it indicates that the pain is ...
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| purple bump inside the mouth | 8/13/2007 |
Q: when my daughter was 6 months we noticed a small bump in her mouth so we took her to the doctors and ...
A: Take her to the dentist - unfortunately a lot of doctors (but by no means all) aren't terribly good ...
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| Tooth darkening | 8/12/2007 |
Q: A couple of weeks ago my friend accidentally hit the front of my mouth with his knee. I didn't bleed ...
A: Yes - get it checked out. You are right, the nerve could be dying and may need treatment. This is ...
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| Re:tooth ache | 8/10/2007 |
Q: I have been to see my dentist complaining of pain on my lower back teeth but not sure for which ...
A: The antibiotics won't be causing the tooth pain. This pain sounds to me like the nerve in the tooth ...
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| A discoloured tooth and a possible extra tooth | 8/10/2007 |
Q: I have two sons, one aged 4 1/2 and the other aged almost 2 years. We normally go once a year to the ...
A: Yes - the risk to the permanent tooth can be from infection, or it can be directly from the trauma ...
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| A discoloured tooth and a possible extra tooth | 8/9/2007 |
Q: I have two sons, one aged 4 1/2 and the other aged almost 2 years. We normally go once a year to the ...
A: Yes - I think you are right - the discoloured baby tooth has most likely died due to the previous ...
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| root canal | 8/9/2007 |
Q: Doctor i had a root canal done on my lower wisdom tooth(the last molar on that side) ,55 days ...
A: Wisdom teeth can have some strange anatomy - there can be extra root canals. Yes it can be hard to ...
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| abcess | 8/4/2007 |
Q: My tooth is now rotton and some has craked off.The abcess in my gum is still there it is like a big ...
A: Zoe No this is not life threatening! Also it doesn't sound like gum disease. What you have is ...
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| small hole in cheek | 8/3/2007 |
Q: Some months back (as many as maybe, 6?) I noticed a small hole in my cheek (in my mouth). It is ...
A: John My pleasure! Sometimes the opening (technical name: Stenson's duct) to the parotid can become ...
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| swelling following root canal treatment | 8/3/2007 |
Q: I had root canal treatment on my lower left eyetooth three days ago due to persistent problems with ...
A: This sounds like infection to me. If the swelling is getting worse then see your dentist again as ...
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| Root Canal complication | 8/3/2007 |
Q: 3 hours after a root canal treatment on a bottom molar i experienced severe pain and facial ...
A: These symptoms can be caused by a number of things. The infection around the tooth; the actual ...
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| bleeding gums | 8/2/2007 |
Q: i've had the problem of bleeding gums for over a year now. I've been told by my dentist that i need ...
A: Bleeding gums are a sign that there is a build up of plaque around your teeth. This plaque causes ...
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| small hole in cheek | 8/2/2007 |
Q: Some months back (as many as maybe, 6?) I noticed a small hole in my cheek (in my mouth). It is ...
A: Where exactly is this hole? If it is on your cheek, adjacent to your upper first molar tooth then it ...
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| Problems with Maryland Bridge | 8/1/2007 |
Q: I have had a terrible time with my new Maryland Bridge on the tooth adjacent to my front tooth and ...
A: At this stage I would be inclined to suggest you give it a bit more time - use a desensitising ...
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| crown | 8/1/2007 |
Q: Doctor i had a root canal done on my lower wisdom tooth ,46 days back.However the dentist put only a ...
A: I am inclined to suggest that you would be better off with the crown - research shows that for molar ...
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| cavities still very painful | 7/21/2007 |
Q: i think i may have written before, but i still have not managed to resolve the issues with my teeth. ...
A: If the pain is just when you are biting down then you may not need root canal. The next stage should ...
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| prothesis | 7/20/2007 |
Q: iam adentist &i have acse with edentiolous lower jaw and i need to make acomplete lower denture but ...
A: Well one way or another you have to create space for the -/F. Once you have established the correct ...
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| shadow on ex-ray over top front tooth | 7/19/2007 |
Q: I am 39 yrs old and ex-rays show a shadow/possible cyst over my top front tooth. I have seen an ...
A: You need to see an Oral Medicine specialist. They are best placed to diagnose and treat this lesion ...
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| Bleaching | 7/17/2007 |
Q: if i did bleaching,what r the precautions that i have to follow? till which time it will be ...
A: When you are bleaching you just need to follow the instructions you will have been given very ...
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| Pain in tooth after filled cavity | 7/14/2007 |
Q: I went to my dentist last week, just for a check up. I wasn't having any pain. He said I need ...
A: If the pain continues, or gets worse, then you will probably need further treatment to that tooth. ...
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| teeth | 7/13/2007 |
Q: My five year old son came to me about a bump inside his mouth. It looks as if a tooth is growing ...
A: This is most likely exactly that - his permanent tooth starting to erupt. However, it could also be ...
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| Paediatric dentistry | 7/12/2007 |
Q: I have a four year old son who needs a front tooth extraction, it cracked when he fell over when 1 ...
A: This is a difficult one. If he is not in pain it is tempting to leave the tooth until it comes out ...
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| open tooth? | 7/11/2007 |
Q: Two months ago I broke my tooth, the last in my lower jaw. Due to circumstances, I couldn't go and ...
A: You have an abscess (infection) under that tooth, and your dentist may be able to save the tooth, or ...
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| need opinion | 7/10/2007 |
Q: the past couple of days my mouth has had a horrible smell. i have never had any problems with bad ...
A: The smell can come from a number of areas. The commonest would be either gum problems or cavities - ...
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| Extraction/Implant Questions | 7/8/2007 |
Q: doctor, for answering my questions: 1) had an old crown removed in Feb because dentist said it was ...
A: It sounds like you did the right thing in having the tooth removed. Had you not done, then you would ...
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| root canal question | 7/7/2007 |
Q: Firstly, I am currently living in Costa Rica and have just completed a root canal procedure on the ...
A: It is quite normal to still have some pain and/or tenderness straight after root canal work has been ...
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| childs teeth | 7/7/2007 |
Q: my daughter is 5 years old we have had no problems with her teeth and she visits her dentist ...
A: The black lines could be decay, but they could also just be staining, and really she needs to see a ...
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| Extraction | 7/6/2007 |
Q: I have always shied away from the dentist since it has always brought pain and suffering for me... ...
A: Your jaw and jaw muscles do take a bit of a battering when you have 4 wisdom teeth out, but ...
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| childrens tooth decay/extractions | 7/6/2007 |
Q: Please advise me!! I finally registered with a dentist after not been able to get one for my son ...
A: I fully agree with your concerns, and I think that what you need is for him to see someone who ...
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| Preventing Cavities | 7/6/2007 |
Q: I was wondering if you would be kind enough to give me some dental advice. I quite often have ...
A: The sort of cavities you describe at the gumline tend to be due to a combination of an acidic diet ...
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| post-cavity pain in tooth when i bite | 7/6/2007 |
Q: recently i went to a new dentist - i hadnt had any problems with my teeth but thought it was time ...
A: It sounds to me like the two fillings he placed are high, and that the bite needs adjusting. The ...
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| h | 7/5/2007 |
Q: i have sensitive teeth adnworn away enamel due to bruxism am 43 y.o. lite complected amle with dark ...
A: I think with your sensitivity issues and bruxism you should steer clear of do-it-yourself whitening ...
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| Pain after root canal | 7/5/2007 |
Q: My daughter returned to the endodontist today. He told her it was probably an inflamed or irritated ...
A: An irritation or inflammation of the tissues is quite common after root canal treatment, and in the ...
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| childrens tooth decay/extractions | 7/5/2007 |
Q: Please advise me!! I finally registered with a dentist after not been able to get one for my son ...
A: If the teeth are badly decayed, then extracting them under general anaesthetic is really the only ...
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| Toddler - problems post extraction | 7/5/2007 |
Q: My 28 month old daughter had a bottom back tooth (next tooth down from a molar) extracted a week ...
A: This does sound unusual. My initial thought is that your daughter's mouth is still rather sore, but ...
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| forever pain | 7/5/2007 |
Q: My daughter was recommended to have a small filling in #18. There was no pain prior to this and she ...
A: Well - there are two possibilities here - firstly the tooth may just need a bit of time to settle ...
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| HARD HIT TO FRONT TEETH | 7/4/2007 |
Q: ABOUT TWO MONTHS AGO, MY DAUGHTER HIT ME REALLY HARD IN MY FRONT TEETH WITH THE BACK OF HER HEAD. ...
A: It may heal on its own, but it may need further treatment. I'm afraid you just have to wait and see ...
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| pain after root canal? | 6/27/2007 |
Q: Three months ago I had a cavity, I was told that it very little and would be a fast and easy ...
A: It sounds like you have been really unlucky! There is probably a fracture in the roots of the tooth, ...
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| gap | 6/26/2007 |
Q: ANSWER: Hi Tasha It really depends on how big the gaps are. Often we can create the illusion of ...
A: It's impossible to say how long you would need to keep braces on without doing a full orthodontic ...
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| swelling after root canal | 6/25/2007 |
Q: I had a root canal on my front tooth #8 this morning. It went smoothly, but now I've noticed I have ...
A: This sounds normal after root canal. You can get quite a lot of pain initially, but this only tends ...
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| Tooth knocked out of place | 6/23/2007 |
Q: One of my front teeth was knocked backwards 7 days ago and the root of the tooth went forward ...
A: This sounds like a nasty injury! I'm afraid that the prognosis for a tooth that has been bodily ...
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| gap | 6/23/2007 |
Q:
A: It really depends on how big the gaps are. Often we can create the illusion of closing gaps just by ...
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| Horrible Abscess | 6/22/2007 |
Q: I'm 26 and I had a root canal done about 11 years ago on one of my front teeth that I managed to ...
A: If your dentist has drained the abscess then the swelling is probably just residual and should ...
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| tobacco | 6/18/2007 |
Q: Can my dentist tell if i have used tobacco even though its been 2 days. Also even though i am ...
A: It depends how much you smoked. If you were a heavy smoker for a reasonable period of time then we ...
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| Discoloured tooth | 6/15/2007 |
Q: My 3 year old son has suddenly presented with a discolored front tooth. His teeth have always been ...
A: It sounds like your son has knocked his tooth, causing the tooth to die. This is actually a very ...
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| Sensitivity after filling | 6/15/2007 |
Q: I got a root canal treatment done two years back in 2005 October. Everything was okay till I ...
A: He should have put in a temporary filling with a medicated dressing underneath first as the other ...
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| which bridge? | 6/14/2007 |
Q: I had a 3 part bridge put on my upper molars. The bridge consisted of chromium/cobalt/porcelain. I ...
A: Really the only non-metal bridge that has a chance of working needs to have a Zirconia core to it. ...
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| extraction healing time | 6/14/2007 |
Q: How long should it take for a pre molar extraction to heal. I had one pulled in my top jaw a week ...
A: This could be normal - it can take a few weeks for the extraction site to feel completely normal. ...
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| maryland bridge | 6/13/2007 |
Q: i had an extraction on my upper tooth 7 days ago and had a maryland fitted in. but it has come out 3 ...
A: I presume the Maryland bridge is being used as a temporary solution? There are a number or reasons ...
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| ROOT CANAL | 6/12/2007 |
Q: TOOTH #31 JUST BEFORE MY WISDOM TOOTH ON MY RIGHT HAS ROTTED AND PIECE HAS BROKEN OFF. I HAVE A ROOT ...
A: It's never good to lose a tooth, and losing a molar such as this can lead to tipping and movement of ...
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| Strange round gum... thing! | 6/12/2007 |
Q: A couple of days ago I woke up to find what at the time I thought was a depression on the inside of ...
A: I'm afraid it's really difficult to suggest what this could be without seeing it. Has it given you ...
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| Amalgam or composite filling on last bottom | 6/8/2007 |
Q: i have started undergoing root canal treatment on my last lower molar in the left side(wisdom ...
A: As in my previous answer - probably amalgam would be best as it is stronger and cheaper. You are ...
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| which filling material & crown and post required or not | 6/7/2007 |
Q: i had written to you earlier in the day about the root canal treatment advised by my dentist on my ...
A: The small x-ray that your dentist took is the correct view for root canal treatment. A panoramic ...
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| Root Canal | 6/7/2007 |
Q: My wisdom tooth was paining me(not a lot) since the last week.Its only painining when i bite with ...
A: The first question is whether or not it is worth going to all this trouble for a wisdom tooth. If ...
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| Temporary Bridge | 6/7/2007 |
Q: I had a 4 tooth temporary bridge in my mouth. While eating I noticed that it was gone and I had ...
A: Don't worry - the bridge will probably just pass through giving you no discomfort at all. Yes, the ...
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| "Wiggly" Molar | 6/6/2007 |
Q: I have quite a bit of anxiety about going to the dentist and have not been in 5 years. Last year, ...
A: I'm afraid it doesn't sound very good for this tooth. Obviously part of the remaining tooth has ...
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| cracked tooth | 6/2/2007 |
Q: My small molar in the front of my mouth had a filling put in it years ago because the doctor said I ...
A: Oil of cloves will help the pain - applied directly to the tooth itself. Obviously your normal pain ...
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| root canal | 5/31/2007 |
Q: I went to open a root canal that was infected hopping I would get another root canal in its place, ...
A: Sometimes a perforation can be repaired, sometimes not. You could ask your dentist if he feels it is ...
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| decay in upper temporary molar | 5/21/2007 |
Q: My 7 years old son has a decay on his upper temporary molar. The dentist said it needs to be ...
A: It depends how bad the decay is. If the tooth is heavily decayed then realistically extraction is ...
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| Crowns over implants | 5/20/2007 |
Q: Is it better to screw in or cement the permanent crowns over implants? What are the pros and cons of ...
A: A screw retained crown will need to have an access hole through the top or back of the crown which ...
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| pain on root canal/crowned tooth. | 5/10/2007 |
Q: I guess about 17 years ago, I was pretty young I had a root canal done on an upper molar. My dentist ...
A: It sounds like you have an abscess developing on that tooth. You need to get back to your dentist ...
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| Root treatment when installing bridge | 5/10/2007 |
Q: I have a missing molar on both upper sides. In neither case is there enough bone to do an implant, ...
A: I'm afraid I can't suggest an expert as I'm in the UK and you are in Argentina. However, it ...
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| Root treatment when installing bridge | 5/9/2007 |
Q: I have a missing molar on both upper sides. In neither case is there enough bone to do an implant, ...
A: Is your dentist advising root canal treatment because the teeth need root canal treatment or because ...
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| wisdom teeth | 5/7/2007 |
Q: I realize I'm going to have to have them out... though lack of insurance is preventing me, and a ...
A: It sounds as though these teeth are decaying. This is pretty common for upper wisdom teeth, as they ...
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| Crown Lengthening | 5/5/2007 |
Q: I have had RC's on teeth 14, 15. Gen, dentist has said go for CL with periodontist, he put posts ...
A: I agree with your general dentist - the CL should be done first and allowed to heal before doing the ...
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| Possible cracked teeth. | 5/2/2007 |
Q: I had a fairly hard fall onto my face while practising gymnastics, and as a result, chipped a small ...
A: It is very common indeed to have hairline cracks in the enamel of your teeth, in fact it is pretty ...
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| broken tooth | 4/27/2007 |
Q: i had a temp filling put in a week ago i was told that it was quite a big hole but today part of my ...
A: This is not an uncommon scenario, and generally if the tooth isn't hurting now (ie the temporary ...
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| water piks & power toothbrushes | 4/27/2007 |
Q: Your past help has been greatly appreciated. I am wondering what you think about the use of a ...
A: Lovely to hear from you again! As you obviously realise, the most important thing is to maintain ...
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| Root canal and sinus pain | 4/26/2007 |
Q: I had a root canal done on my upper molar (3rd from the back) yesterday and since the procedure I ...
A: It is quite normal to get a good degree of pain such as you describe immediately after root canal ...
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| raised ridge behind front tooth | 4/26/2007 |
Q: I was wondering if you could advise me. I had a root filling on a front tooth last year. Recently ...
A: Lisa I 'think' the ridge will be the edge of the filling, and the clicking sensation is the filling ...
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| raised ridge behind front tooth | 4/26/2007 |
Q: I was wondering if you could advise me. I had a root filling on a front tooth last year. Recently ...
A: The ridge you are feeling is probably the edge of the filling that was put into the back of the ...
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| Removal of amalgam filling | 4/21/2007 |
Q: I had a fairly large amalgam filling removed on one of my molars a couple of weeks ago. Afterwards, ...
A: Whenever we do any work to a tooth the 'nerve' in the middle of the tooth becomes 'irritated'. This ...
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| dead tooth after apicoectomy | 4/19/2007 |
Q: I had an apicoectomy a couple weeks ago to try and save a tooth that's had two root canals. When I ...
A: You need to get your endodontist to explain exactly what they think has happened. An apicectomy ...
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| apicoectomy | 4/17/2007 |
Q: I have had recurring pain and face swelling for about 5 years. My ENT recently told me that I would ...
A: If this trouble is due to a tooth infection, then you need to see an endodontist. The tooth will ...
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| Crack in Tooth and Pain | 4/14/2007 |
Q: Can you still get an infection in a root canaled tooth if it was cracked before hand? Its now ...
A: Yes a tooth can become re-infected, and it doesn't necessarily have to be cracked for re-infection ...
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| broken back molar | 4/13/2007 |
Q: I am 76 years of age, in good health, and while I have all my teeth with the exception of 1-2 ...
A: Having your teeth cleaned regularly is probably the most important thing you can have done to ...
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| Root Canal | 4/5/2007 |
Q: hope you can put my mind at rest. I have recently had a 30 year old gold cap removed due to my ...
A: If the dentist thinks there is a reasonable chance of saving the tooth with root canal work, then I ...
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| Strength of teeth | 4/4/2007 |
Q: I am considering braces for fixing my bite (for an aesthetic reason), but have concerns about ...
A: If your teeth and gums are healthy, then orthodontics shouldn't be a problem. Ask your regular ...
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| Root Canal - Pain years after | 4/4/2007 |
Q: A couple of years ago, I had the first two parts of a root canal procedure done on the last lower ...
A: Wow - you certainly get the prize for the longest question! You are absolutely right - the ...
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| Post Extraction Procedure | 4/4/2007 |
Q: Would you happen to have a procedure for what to do the first 24 to 48 hours after having a tooth ...
A: For the rest of that day I ask my patients to avoid rinsing their mouth so as not to disturb the ...
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| pain after root canal and subsequent tooth extraction | 4/3/2007 |
Q: my filling cracked ( the tooth had just been filled 2 months ago) i started to have some pain in my ...
A: It sounds like you had a really nasty infection. It is unusual but not unheard of to have this level ...
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| front tooth | 4/2/2007 |
Q: i am getting alot of pain in 1 of my front teeth, i went 2 the dentist a few weeks ago and she said ...
A: It sounds like you have an abscess starting under your tooth. What is probably happening is the ...
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| pain after root canal | 4/2/2007 |
Q: I had a root canal done about a month ago and got a permanent crown soon after (tooth #13). I had ...
A: There are a number of possibilities for your pain. It could be something as simple as the bite being ...
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| Gum Recession | 4/1/2007 |
Q: Does gum recession cause your teeth to ache for an hour after eating and drinking? It seems when I ...
A: Yes it can do. Where the gum has receded you are left with the dentine of the roots of your teeth ...
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| Dry Socket | 4/1/2007 |
Q: I had a bottom wisdom tooth extraction last wednesday 28th March, and on Friday developed extreme ...
A: Don't worry about this. It sounds as though your dentist has carried out perfectly normal treatment. ...
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| hit tooth | 3/31/2007 |
Q: I have braces now and I hit my front tooth in my knee while playing a few weeks ago. Where the gum ...
A: If your tooth has gone darker (i.e. it appears much more grey than the adjacent teeth), then it is ...
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| rooth canal | 3/30/2007 |
Q: My dentist did work in my upper back tooth in order to prepare it for a crown. I'm in pain, the same ...
A: The pain is either from infection or from the pulp being inflamed. Doing any work to a tooth ...
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| rooth canal | 3/29/2007 |
Q: My dentist did work in my upper back tooth in order to prepare it for a crown. I'm in pain, the same ...
A: The antibiotic will only help if the pain is due to infection. I would suggest that you should ...
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| Sensitivity/Pain in Front Tooth | 3/28/2007 |
Q: My right front tooth is constantly sensitive/painful - not particularly to cold or hot, but ...
A: This sounds to be a bit more than just sensitivity. The pulp in the middle of your tooth is inflamed ...
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| Enamal | 3/27/2007 |
Q: How strong is your enamel? When I go for a cleaning they use metal tools and scrape at my teeth, ...
A: No, they don't damage the enamel either. If you have some exposed dentine at the base of your teeth ...
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| Enamal | 3/27/2007 |
Q: How strong is your enamel? When I go for a cleaning they use metal tools and scrape at my teeth, ...
A: Enamel is the strongest substance in your body. The instruments used to clean your teeth are ...
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| root canal sinuses | 3/26/2007 |
Q: I had a painful tooth that hurt when biting,the pain spread out to my neck and behind my sinuses so ...
A: I would advise against having the permanent crown fitted just yet. You really need to get to the ...
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| Infection Detection | 3/25/2007 |
Q: Is it possible to still have an infection in the pulp cavity with a cracked tooth and the dentist ...
A: The short answer to this is yes. When we remove a filling we don't get to see the pulp of the tooth, ...
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| Dentures | 3/22/2007 |
Q: Appleton: Your previous advice was priceless. Could you tell me also if there is a way to "cut ...
A: Good for you! It is most important that you fully understand what treatment you are having, and why. ...
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| Dentures | 3/22/2007 |
Q: Appleton: Your previous advice was priceless. Could you tell me also if there is a way to "cut ...
A: So - have you had #30 out yet?? How's your treatment going? There are basically two different types ...
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| tooth extraction one being a wisdom tooth | 3/21/2007 |
Q: Iam in so much pain and my gums and jaw are swallen I take vicodin but it doesnt even help. It also ...
A: It sound like you have a 'dry socket'. This is where the extraction socket becomes infected 2-3 days ...
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| tooth pain | 3/19/2007 |
Q: My name is Ryan Zembower and i have had pain on the upper left side of my teeth for about 6 months ...
A: From the sound of it the likely causes of this pain are either tooth related i.e. a tooth needs root ...
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| hi tony | 3/17/2007 |
Q: Seen your name thought i would say hello , I dont know if you remember me from marlborough rd im ...
A: Great to hear from you - of course I remember you!! The wisdom teeth were obviously a red herring, ...
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| teeth after root canal | 3/17/2007 |
Q: I had several root canals done and lost my insurance...the temp. fillings all came out and now my ...
A: I can't give you any advice regards the insurance issue, because I am in the UK and I presume you ...
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| front lower gums | 3/15/2007 |
Q: my front lower gums are so painful ,please help me what could it be and the treatment ANSWER: Hi ...
A: This pain could either be from your gums, or from your teeth. I'm afraid there are many possible ...
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| Crown Still Okay? | 3/15/2007 |
Q: I've just gone through the long and somewhat arduous process of having an implant put in--an ...
A: Oh dear!! Whilst most unfortunate this is not an uncommon happening. Don't worry, however, the ...
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| pain in #32 socket | 3/9/2007 |
Q: Appleton Over a year ago I had #32 removed with no problems . I had minor swelling and minor ...
A: No, this is not a dry socket. That condition only occurs a few days after the extraction. From your ...
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| Oral Sedation vs IV sedation vs Nitrous | 3/8/2007 |
Q: How different will I feel with oral sedation vs IV sedation? Will they need to use a bite block to ...
A: Oral sedation can be a bit hit and miss. As you are taking the sedation in tablet form your doctor ...
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| Guided Tissue Regeneration | 3/6/2007 |
Q: How is the "membrane" attached to the area if its resorbable? Oh, and can a nerve be bruised even if ...
A: The membrane is cut to shape, then placed over the graft, and when your blood has soaked into it it ...
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| Guided Tissue Regeneration | 3/6/2007 |
Q: My oral surgeon is going to do this in combo with a bone graft and implant. Is this a painful ...
A: It can be rather uncomfortable post-op - generally you may find the bone donor site is worse than ...
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| Dental | 3/5/2007 |
Q: 1. I am 54 years old and in a good general health. I have 25-year-old Russian steel crowns on teeth ...
A: Lets start with the basics. Your first priority should be your gums. There is no point planning ...
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| Size of Implants | 3/3/2007 |
Q: Is a 9 mm long implant too small for a lower molar area? I had different consultations ranging from ...
A: In planning the size of implant to use, an important consideration is the position of adjacent ...
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| Deep teeth decay, really don't I need Root Canal? | 3/2/2007 |
Q: There was hole in my back teeth for quite a long time. Three days ago,it caused me a sudden attack, ...
A: Yes there's a possibility you don't need root canal. This all depends, however, on whether or not ...
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| Cerec | 3/1/2007 |
Q: Can Cerec crowns be made over implants? Are they also strong enough on regular back teeth for people ...
A: Yes CEREC crowns can be made over implants with fantastic results. Personally I only tend to place ...
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| Filling 'coating' on teeth | 2/28/2007 |
Q: Several years ago, around the age of 14-15, I wore a fixed brace on bottom and top teeth. This was ...
A: Cleaning with an electric toothbrush (whilst a very good thing) won't really remove any of the old ...
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| Broken Teeth | 2/28/2007 |
Q: 1). What is it about milk that preserves a broken tooth? would it be the natural bacteria or the ...
A: Milk doesn't actually do anything for a broken tooth. The calcium in milk may be beneficial for your ...
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| Root Canal | 2/27/2007 |
Q: I have been having pain in the back of my tooth for ages, and have been told hat i needed a root ...
A: It's not unusual to have a degree of pain after root canal has been completed, but generally that ...
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| Cracked Crown | 2/26/2007 |
Q: I had 1 root canal and porcelain crown in Feb 2004 on my lower very back tooth. In Feb 2005 I had ...
A: Yes clenching/grinding your teeth can crack crowns (and healthy teeth). It is a possibility that you ...
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| filling | 2/24/2007 |
Q: yesterday i had an old filling removed and re-done, i was told it was slightly cracked and greyish ...
A: It's not unusual for you to experience discomfort/pain after having a filling done. Whenever we ...
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| Synthetic Bone | 2/23/2007 |
Q: So with what ever bone you use as a graft, (donor, bovine, or synthetic) you will lose the grafted ...
A: Not quite - the synthetic bone acts as a matrix for your own bone to grow into - so becomes ...
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| calcified root | 2/23/2007 |
Q: The dentist I went to said I had a root canal that had calcified. I lost the filling right before I ...
A: Yes this sounds like normal procedure. Before placing a crown on a tooth we need to be certain that ...
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| Synthetic Bone | 2/22/2007 |
Q: I understand that synthetic bone resorbs after a few months leaving the patients own bone, is that ...
A: Yes you're right, the synthetic bone will resorb over a period of time. However, it's job is not to ...
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| Synthetic Bone | 2/22/2007 |
Q: I went for 3 implant consultations and all three dentists recommend synthetic bone for grafting. Has ...
A: In the right cases, synthetic bone is preferred over autogenous bone (i.e. your own bone) because ...
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| very bad breath | 2/21/2007 |
Q: about 6 years ago i had tonsilitis also i have a maryland bridge in my mouth i have a bad taste and ...
A: Basically your bad breath can be coming from one of three places - your mouth, your throat and upper ...
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| Bad Teeth and breath | 2/20/2007 |
Q: My husband is 40 years and his breath is real bad. he has a few bad teeth. he brushes all the time. ...
A: Yes he could have an infection. It is really good that he is cleaning his teeth well and using a ...
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| Hydrogen Peroxide | 2/18/2007 |
Q: Would you recommend using Hydrogen Peroxide as a mouthwash? If so, what would be a good ...
A: I wouldn't really recommend using Hydrogen Peroxide as a mouthwash. Hydrogen Peroxide is an ...
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| Pain Control | 2/18/2007 |
Q: I say it based on experience. The injections have failed to work several times on several teeth. ...
A: OK. There are several things worth considering here. Sometimes a tooth just will not go numb. As I ...
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| Pain Control | 2/17/2007 |
Q: Novocaine has no real effect on me at all, and complete sedation is not an option due to lack of ...
A: When you say that novocaine has no real effect on you, what are you basing this on? Is it that this ...
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| eyeteeth crowns | 2/16/2007 |
Q: I used to have upper eye teeth with keen ends. Some time ago my dentist told me that it did not look ...
A: Have you had any problems at all with your teeth since you had the canines (eye teeth) reshaped? For ...
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| restorative | 2/15/2007 |
Q: how to gain maximum retention and resistance of restoration
A: You need to be more specific. What sort of restoration are you talking about and what is it that ...
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| front tooth problem | 2/9/2007 |
Q: Dr. Appleton! Also, my son's dentist says he needs a root canal on a tooth right next to his upper ...
A: The tooth has a root canal inside it that runs from the middle of the tooth right down to the tip of ...
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| front tooth problem | 2/8/2007 |
Q: Dr. Appleton, Today I looked in the mirror and it looks like one of my upper front teeth has somehow ...
A: This could be one of a number of things, ranging from serious to minor. As you are not getting any ...
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| Fluoride is harmful?? | 2/2/2007 |
Q: Is fluoride harmful to teeth...? Is root canal treatment is bad for health? are these true? Dr. ...
A: In the right amounts fluoride is very beneficial to your teeth. Fluoride helps to strengthen your ...
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| possible dry socket | 1/25/2007 |
Q: Dr, i had a tooth extracted 12 days ago i looked at it two days ago for the first time with a small ...
A: Don't worry, This sounds completely normal. Following an extraction the bone and gum that surrounded ...
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