I know I have a cavitity on my teeth. Not sure which. This black spot wasn't there by then. But about a year or two later(which was that years ago) I noticed a small black spot on my tooth and it won't go away. Now it's huge. It kinda hurts sometime too. But I have no dental insurance and even if I did I wouldn't go because i'm DEATHLY scared of Dentist(I bit his finger one time). Is there a way to cure this on my own? any help is appreciated.
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first off just because there is a black spot it doesnt mean its a hole it may be tarter and you need a professional clean or just a pit in your tooth that has a bad stain , but if it is starting to hurt then that is more of a sign of being a cavity , thing is people dont realise that a cavity need just a filling but you dont know how deep the decay is and once it goes to deep it reaches the nerve then a filling turns into and extraction or root canal , so the best thing is , is to book into your dentist for a consultation they wont do anything unless you want them to and then you will only be charged for a consult which is around the 80 mark , but its best to get checked before it becomes a bigger problem then you need
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Friday, August 26, 2011
How does invisalign work? Do you have to have your cavities filled first?
I know this is $$$$, but i also have a few cavities too, i want to get the invisalign first and gradually pay for my cavities because i dont have dental insurance....Also, does it work and how long til you see results?My teeth are spacing apart. How much does your office visit usually cost when u have to go in to get fitted i think every 2 weeks? Anyone that has been threw this and can fill me in on their experience would be soooo greatly appreciated!! thanks!!!
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You have to get your cavities filled any any dental work done BEFORE you get fitted for Invisalign. You cannot have any fillings done that could in any way change the shape of your tooth while you are on Invisalign because the Invisalign trays are molded to exactly fit your teeth and are all made at once. If you got fillings while on Invisalign it could cause the trays to not fit right and ruin the entire process. I had to have 9 cavities filled before getting Invisalign and it took 2 months with all the appointments but my orthodontist made it clear that no dental work could be done while on the program and they needed to be done ahead of time. Also, if you don't get them filled before you start Invisalign the cavities will get even worse as food gets trapped in the Invisalign trays if you do not brush properly after every meal. I have spacing issues that are going to be fixed and it is going to take approx 12 months. It does work, I've read numerous blogs and saw true real life progression of people's correction. My sister and mother in law both had it and loved it because no one could tell they had them in and it straightened their teeth. I just got fitted for Invisalign for both my top and bottom teeth. It is costing me $5,000. I paid $2,200 up front and will be paying $200 a month for 14 months once the treatment begins (200 x 14 = 2800). There are no 'per visit' fees (at least not for me). It is all included in the final costs which for my case is $5000. There is only one time you get fitted, they take pictures and moldings of your teeth then ship them to Invisalign and Invisalign makes all the trays and sends them to your ortho. You then have periodic appointments once you start the program to make sure everything is going to plan and to add any necessary attachments to your teeth. I started a blog of my Invisalign experience so if you're interested in reading about my experience so far go to http://my-invisalign.blogspot.com/
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You have to get your cavities filled any any dental work done BEFORE you get fitted for Invisalign. You cannot have any fillings done that could in any way change the shape of your tooth while you are on Invisalign because the Invisalign trays are molded to exactly fit your teeth and are all made at once. If you got fillings while on Invisalign it could cause the trays to not fit right and ruin the entire process. I had to have 9 cavities filled before getting Invisalign and it took 2 months with all the appointments but my orthodontist made it clear that no dental work could be done while on the program and they needed to be done ahead of time. Also, if you don't get them filled before you start Invisalign the cavities will get even worse as food gets trapped in the Invisalign trays if you do not brush properly after every meal. I have spacing issues that are going to be fixed and it is going to take approx 12 months. It does work, I've read numerous blogs and saw true real life progression of people's correction. My sister and mother in law both had it and loved it because no one could tell they had them in and it straightened their teeth. I just got fitted for Invisalign for both my top and bottom teeth. It is costing me $5,000. I paid $2,200 up front and will be paying $200 a month for 14 months once the treatment begins (200 x 14 = 2800). There are no 'per visit' fees (at least not for me). It is all included in the final costs which for my case is $5000. There is only one time you get fitted, they take pictures and moldings of your teeth then ship them to Invisalign and Invisalign makes all the trays and sends them to your ortho. You then have periodic appointments once you start the program to make sure everything is going to plan and to add any necessary attachments to your teeth. I started a blog of my Invisalign experience so if you're interested in reading about my experience so far go to http://my-invisalign.blogspot.com/
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Brushing Teeth once a day instead of twice.?
Hi, this has been very confusing. I posted a question similar to this. My family, all of them, brush their teeth once a day with minimal teeth care, and never have cavities when they go to their checkups. Me on the otherhand, I brush my teeth for 6 minutes morning and night. I rinse and clean my mouth after everytime I eat, and use mouthwash once at night. Yet I keep getting one cavity after another, right now I think I have 2. I'm coming to the decision I have my mom's sensitive teeth and brushing my teeth is causing more harm to me than good, Would anyone back up my idea of only brushing the teeth once a day? to let the Enamels of my teeth Strengthen. This is important because I have no Dental Insurance and health bills are eating up my god damn wallet.
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The research has shown that a very thorough plaque removal ( long rushing and flossing) can be done once every 24 to 36 hours. Most gumline sensitivity is actually a side effect of clenching one's teeth while asleep. Aggressive brushing can then lead to wear at the gum line area (other things wear the area as well.) Gentle (soft bristle), but thorough brushing and flossing is the answer. People that don't get cavities just don't have alot of the type of bacteria that cause them. Many people can be prone to gum disease later in life however.
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The research has shown that a very thorough plaque removal ( long rushing and flossing) can be done once every 24 to 36 hours. Most gumline sensitivity is actually a side effect of clenching one's teeth while asleep. Aggressive brushing can then lead to wear at the gum line area (other things wear the area as well.) Gentle (soft bristle), but thorough brushing and flossing is the answer. People that don't get cavities just don't have alot of the type of bacteria that cause them. Many people can be prone to gum disease later in life however.
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My baby has spots in her teeth.. please help a concerned mom.?
I have a 11 month old baby, and she got her first tooth when she was 6 months.It came out perfectly,white and free of any dots or spots, but I noticed that her second lower tooth was coming out with discoloration, kinda white, I was concerned and her Dr. said to wait a little more to see if it was something more serious than just a spot. Eell, then she got her third tooth(top) and it also had white spots on it. Now she is 11 months, and it look yellowish, and I just saw that around her top tooth lining the gum there is a brown line. I am so freaked out! I already cried because I was reading some stuff online about baby decay, and I dont want my baby suffer any pain because she takes a bottle with formula and I let her fall asleep while taking her bottle.For what I read it can cause baby tooth decay Also, when she was 8 month she started going to daycare and got a bad sinus infection, her Dr. prescribed her antibiotics (amoxicillin) for ten day. 2 weeks after that she got another inffection, and had to take antibiotics again but as I noticed the spots in her second tooth I was afraid it was going to cause more spots in the coming teeth. Well, soon after that her third teeth came out and had the spots. I started to brush her teeth every night with baby toothpast and I tried not le her fall asleep with a bottle, and I also stopped giving her sweet stuffs because I am so afraid she will have bad teeth. How much am I looking to spend with dentist?I dont have dental insurance. does it sound like baby decay or some side affect from the antibiotics? Thanks a lot!
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Why is a doctor giving a baby that is not even 1 year old various antibiotics??? That can't be safe. As to the white spots, I don't know. I had some whit spots on my teeth once and my dentist just told me it's just the way my tooth is.
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Why is a doctor giving a baby that is not even 1 year old various antibiotics??? That can't be safe. As to the white spots, I don't know. I had some whit spots on my teeth once and my dentist just told me it's just the way my tooth is.
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Sudden appearance of broken tooth 2 yrs after wisdom teeth pulled?
after eating tonight i noticed a slight abrading against the side of my tongue. after rinsing and brushing it appears that there is a broken piece of tooth 5th back on my lower left side. I had all four wisdom teeth pulled in 06 and I'm concerned that this is an un-extracted portion of a tooth. It is not a small sliver but a larger shape partially obstructed by gum tissue. Having no current dental insurance what do i have to look forward to here, is it something that works itself loose or am i in for a miserable experience.
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I'd contact the dentist who originally pulled the tooth involved and explain the situation and your lack of dental insurance. It's possible the dentist might do the "right thing" and complete the job, provided it is as you think it is.
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I'd contact the dentist who originally pulled the tooth involved and explain the situation and your lack of dental insurance. It's possible the dentist might do the "right thing" and complete the job, provided it is as you think it is.
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Can I die from my tooth infection?
Hello, All 4 wisdom teeth of mine have cavities, are infected and causing great pain. They have been infected for the past few months I believe, but I just got my dental insurance. I am getting all 4 extracted tomorrow. I was no prescribed anti-biotics. I was wondering, how do we know this infection didn't spread to my bloodstream, heart or brain yet? Can I die from this? Should I seek further treatment after the teeth are out tomorrow? Thanks so much, Adam
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It is theoretically possible but you are not that likely to have any lingering problem since they will be extracted tomorrow. In this area the major hospitals are starting sections where they have a full time dentist on staff to look for exactly those problems since you really can get an infection leading to heart failure - they do take it seriously.
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It is theoretically possible but you are not that likely to have any lingering problem since they will be extracted tomorrow. In this area the major hospitals are starting sections where they have a full time dentist on staff to look for exactly those problems since you really can get an infection leading to heart failure - they do take it seriously.
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Is this a cavity or just my sensitive teeth?
I have bad teeth, I've had fillings done on almost all of my molars. I recently began to have a pain that flares up in response to hot, cold, or sweets. But if I run to the bathroom and brush my teeth with sensodyne toothpaste, the pain recedes completely. I've been told that it is possible that I won't need a filling done. I am at my yearly dental insurance limit and I am not in a position where I can afford another cavity filling. My question is simply: Does anyone out there have sensitive teeth? And, in your experience, is it possible that by reducing my sugar intake and brushing much more frequently I can postpone going to the dentist for a few months?
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based on your description i think it can be due to one of the following dental caries pulpitis(mostly reversible as per your description) cracked tooth gingival recession i have experienced sensitive teeth.though i brush frequently with sensodyne tooth paste,it is temporary measure only.got permanent relief after getting treated by a dentist only. so find out the cause what causes sensitivity and treat it as early as possible. coming to second part of your question,yes by reducing sugar intake,it is possible to reduce dental caries and cavities. brushing teeth will also helps to maintain oral hygeine.good luck
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based on your description i think it can be due to one of the following dental caries pulpitis(mostly reversible as per your description) cracked tooth gingival recession i have experienced sensitive teeth.though i brush frequently with sensodyne tooth paste,it is temporary measure only.got permanent relief after getting treated by a dentist only. so find out the cause what causes sensitivity and treat it as early as possible. coming to second part of your question,yes by reducing sugar intake,it is possible to reduce dental caries and cavities. brushing teeth will also helps to maintain oral hygeine.good luck
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