Archive for February, 2010

Two weeks since wisdom teeth extraction, can I have soda now?

I had my upper and lower left wisdom teeth extracted about 2 weeks ago. Can i have soda now or is there still a risk of dislodging the blood clot.
It is healing ok btw. No pain after 3 days of extraction and it only bled for 30 mins post extraction.
You got along great after your [...]

Wisdom TEETH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?

Ok I got all 4 wisdom teeth drilled out on thursday. The doctor said since not a single one was in they would have to drill through some bone. My brother also got it on that day. The doctor wrote 2 prescriptions but said we can fill one at a time and both use it. [...]

How many aspirin I need to stop toothache?

I’m 19 and I have horrible toothache so I even can’t fall asleep.I took one pill of aspirin but it doesn’t help.How can I stop this pain?
Well technically, you’re supposed to take 2, but, sounds like you need to get to the dentist. If you don’t want to do that, the most you can take [...]

What age do most kids loose their first tooth?

My son is 5 days away from his 5th birthday, and lost his first tooth tonight while eating a sandwhich. Is this normal for his age or is it too early??? He cut teeth early, and got all his teeth early. Does this effect him loosing his [...]

Is it safe to start lifting weights again after an oral surgery 4 days ago?

I had oral surgery 4 days ago where i had to be put to sleep with anesthesia to get my tooth pulled out. My mom says its gonna make my face all swollen and stuff if i start lifting weights or any physical activity within this week. I dont think she is right, i mean [...]

Approximately how much does it cost to extract 2 impacted wisdom teeth and 2 wisdom teeth on bottom?

I have 2 impacted wisdom teeth on the top and 2 wisdom teeth that are tall as the gumline. (Is that considered impact as well?)
If a dentist cannot grab a tooth with an extraction tool (looks like barbaric pliers), then it is considered impaced because they actually have to cut the gums and go in [...]

How can I get past my aversion to dentists?

It’s been about 10 years since I’ve had work done, and my teeth and gums are in bad shape. But I can’t find a dentist that doesn’t act all judgemental when examining me, and make me feel like some sort of worm for letting my teeth get so bad. I don’t even mind [...]

Are my grades good enough to get me into Dentistry at Kings College university?

I got 4 A*s and 7 As at GCSE and I’m doing my AS levels- I’m taking Maths,Psychology,Biology and Chemistry.
Are those good choices?
Does anyone knw of good universties for dentistry out of London?
Call the college alumni office. Ask for the names of graduates in your home area. talk to them.
You may walk away [...]

How can I get dental treatment done in Canada as a United States citizen?

I’m an Iraq war veteran and the VA is refusing to continue a routine (but expensive) dental treatment which began while in the military. I cannot afford a dental plan and I do not qualify for Medi-Cal (California’s single-payer health care for the poor). I’m willing to go to Canada to get this done.
Anyone have [...]

Dental Health : How to Stop a Toothache

The best ways to stop toothaches without seeing the dentist is by using oral numbing agents and pain relieving medication. Stop a toothache with tips from a licensed dental assistant in this free video series on dental health and oral hygiene.
Expert: Michelle McPhail
Contact: www.MySolutionz.com
Bio: Michelle McPhail is a dental tech and the office coordinator at [...]