I'm getting braces on June 12 and I need to know how the dentist puts them on. I would also like to know if they hurt. Thanks!
Answer:
The dentist attaches the brackets to your teeth with dental cement then fixes these to the wire arch. They don't hurt while they are being put on but they can be painful in the following days when your teeth are readjusting to the forces placed on them by it.
unless things have changed in the last few years. they use a special cement to attach the brackets to your teeth. honestly yes they hurt, alot! might be helpfull to take a couple fo tylenol before you go. and have some on hand all day. that was enough to take care of my pain.
it is worth it in the end, and dont forget to brush alot and do what the orthdontest says.
it hurts a little b/c they put this strechy thing on your mouth b/c they need to get to your teeth better and they dry your teeth off and put this adhesive stuff on..but its not the glue..its just a protective sealant on your teeth, then they use this little heat gun to activate that stuff and then they start putting cement and brackets on... the dr. puts pressure on your teeth when he puts the brackets on but it will be a little painful then here comes the hard part...the wire..it hurts a little..but then they put the rubber bands on..this is a painful part also but youll be okay!! youll get sores on your inner lips..so get some extra wax...it will help
good luck!
they cement little peices of metal to your teeth, it hurts for like 3 days or so when they tighten them periodicly, and if you get hit in the mouth at all expect it to bleed, i still have scars on the inside of my mouth from 10 years ago...
Saturday, August 8, 2009
How comes your not allowed to swallow toothpaste?
huh?
Answer:
You might get an upset stomach or perhaps throw up, but probably nothing considerable if it is a small quantity. Dental product manufacturer's advise you not to swallow fluoride due to the fact that excess fluoride will cause white spots to form on your teeth if your teeth are still forming. This means that children who still have baby teeth run the risk of getting white spots on their adult teeth if they routinely ingest high concentrations of fluoride. The white spots may be tiny or large and can have other causes like trauma or a high fever.
Fluoride (in the right concentration) is a very valuable way to reduce dental decay...
JAMRDH- a dental hygienist
huh.!
Who says you can't?
the flouride in the toothpaste is not good for you -- it won't hurt if you swallow a little bit but not a lot -- why do you want to swallow toothpaste anyway??
This is more of an issue for children. The over ingesting of fluoride can lead to fluorsis in the permanent teeth.i.e when the 2nd teeth erupt they will have funny mottling stains on them.
Ditto rach t's answer, it's the fluoride content in toothpaste!
Because it contains fluoride, which is an active ingredient.If children swallow too much it can effect the forming of the enamel on teeth, and cause something called fluorsis which is white or brown flecks. It is like a medication.Qualified Dental Nurse
it is mainly advised that children are not to swallow to much tooth paste the fluoride in the tooth paste can make there adult teeth speckled though very strong, that is why they brought out children's toothpaste that has a lower concentration of fluoride in it.
who says? i ate loads as a kid to freshion my breath, or so i thought.
because it contains small amounts of flourine which is a poison.
if you swallow too much flouride you can get really sick
Answer:
You might get an upset stomach or perhaps throw up, but probably nothing considerable if it is a small quantity. Dental product manufacturer's advise you not to swallow fluoride due to the fact that excess fluoride will cause white spots to form on your teeth if your teeth are still forming. This means that children who still have baby teeth run the risk of getting white spots on their adult teeth if they routinely ingest high concentrations of fluoride. The white spots may be tiny or large and can have other causes like trauma or a high fever.
Fluoride (in the right concentration) is a very valuable way to reduce dental decay...
JAMRDH- a dental hygienist
huh.!
Who says you can't?
the flouride in the toothpaste is not good for you -- it won't hurt if you swallow a little bit but not a lot -- why do you want to swallow toothpaste anyway??
This is more of an issue for children. The over ingesting of fluoride can lead to fluorsis in the permanent teeth.i.e when the 2nd teeth erupt they will have funny mottling stains on them.
Ditto rach t's answer, it's the fluoride content in toothpaste!
Because it contains fluoride, which is an active ingredient.If children swallow too much it can effect the forming of the enamel on teeth, and cause something called fluorsis which is white or brown flecks. It is like a medication.Qualified Dental Nurse
it is mainly advised that children are not to swallow to much tooth paste the fluoride in the tooth paste can make there adult teeth speckled though very strong, that is why they brought out children's toothpaste that has a lower concentration of fluoride in it.
who says? i ate loads as a kid to freshion my breath, or so i thought.
because it contains small amounts of flourine which is a poison.
if you swallow too much flouride you can get really sick
How come when you have a cavity only sweet things hurt it??
Answer:
Sweet and cold will hurt. Because the decay has caused the sensative part of your tooth (dentin) to be exposed.
Cold and hot things hurt them, too.
they have higher acidic levels. Pretty much they eat through teeth more
How come I brush my teeth twice a day with an electric toothbrush and plaque is still there?
Add anything you think would work or products that are good for your teeth. Thank You
Answer:
It's not only how you brush, but how long you brush. Does your brush have a timer? You need to brush 2-3 minutes. Most people brush less than a minute. Soft brushes are better to use, but take longer to get the stuff off. You also need to change the head of the brush. I usually say around 3 months, but some may need changing sooner.
Floss
You may be due for a hygiene check-up/cleaning. Make sure you are brushing with the correct angle. "Brushing your teeth" is a bit of a misnomer, you are supposed to focus on the junction where your teeth and gums meet. Try more of a 45 degree angle. Mouthwash is always a good idea. It helps freshen the breath and rinse out any stray 'stuff' in your mouth. The new Crest is alcohol-free so it won't burn like the Listerine rinses. And chew gum. There's sugar-free varieties and others that help to keep your teeth clean. But don't rely on the teeth whitening types: they can harm your enamel with long-term use.
Sometimes I think, the tooth business is just like any other problem: genes! Some of us are tall/small, fat/skinny, good teeth, bad teeth.
Surely, you also have heard of people who hardly take care of their teeth, yet have beautiful white healthy ones, as where others, like you, and me, do all they can, yet they still seem to be a problem.
Try to brush after ever meal. I had a similar problem and I know its a pain but I carry a small tooth brush in my purse/car and brush when I can. It reall helps and even though LISTERINE burns they have a bottle that says "keeps teeth whiter and cleaner for up to 12 hours" and trust me that works. Just use 2x a day.
Make sure you're brushing for at least 2 mins. No scrubbing. Let the brush do the work but glide it through all the surfaces. Is the toothbrush head too small or too big for your teeth? That can sometimes be the problem. Use a soft bristle brush. Here's a video on how to brush correctly: http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-brus...
I use Colgate Total and either Listerine or Act mouthwash. The Colgate Total claim to give you 12 hour protection. I don't know if exactly 12 hours but I do feel cleaner until I eat then I have to brush again. Floss everyday too! Good luck!
Answer:
It's not only how you brush, but how long you brush. Does your brush have a timer? You need to brush 2-3 minutes. Most people brush less than a minute. Soft brushes are better to use, but take longer to get the stuff off. You also need to change the head of the brush. I usually say around 3 months, but some may need changing sooner.
Floss
You may be due for a hygiene check-up/cleaning. Make sure you are brushing with the correct angle. "Brushing your teeth" is a bit of a misnomer, you are supposed to focus on the junction where your teeth and gums meet. Try more of a 45 degree angle. Mouthwash is always a good idea. It helps freshen the breath and rinse out any stray 'stuff' in your mouth. The new Crest is alcohol-free so it won't burn like the Listerine rinses. And chew gum. There's sugar-free varieties and others that help to keep your teeth clean. But don't rely on the teeth whitening types: they can harm your enamel with long-term use.
Sometimes I think, the tooth business is just like any other problem: genes! Some of us are tall/small, fat/skinny, good teeth, bad teeth.
Surely, you also have heard of people who hardly take care of their teeth, yet have beautiful white healthy ones, as where others, like you, and me, do all they can, yet they still seem to be a problem.
Try to brush after ever meal. I had a similar problem and I know its a pain but I carry a small tooth brush in my purse/car and brush when I can. It reall helps and even though LISTERINE burns they have a bottle that says "keeps teeth whiter and cleaner for up to 12 hours" and trust me that works. Just use 2x a day.
Make sure you're brushing for at least 2 mins. No scrubbing. Let the brush do the work but glide it through all the surfaces. Is the toothbrush head too small or too big for your teeth? That can sometimes be the problem. Use a soft bristle brush. Here's a video on how to brush correctly: http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-brus...
I use Colgate Total and either Listerine or Act mouthwash. The Colgate Total claim to give you 12 hour protection. I don't know if exactly 12 hours but I do feel cleaner until I eat then I have to brush again. Floss everyday too! Good luck!
How come doctors don't knock you out for painfull medical tests and yet dentists can do it to pull a tooth?
My brother had to have small chips of bone taken out of his back for testing and they did with a large needle through his back that could chip off pieces. It took a long time to do and they would do it then check something then do it again. He said it was torture. Six years later he is still traumatized by it and says if they have to do it again he will kill himself before going through it again. He is not a kid he is 50 years old.
Answer:
Its not because of allergies. They have so many different anesthetics they could find one to knock a person out. Depending on the proceedure there are different reasons why they can't knock someone out. If they are taking blood tests they wont issue an anesthetic because it will be in the blood stream and can obscure the results of the blood sample.For brain or spinal tests they keep the patient awake to communicate with them throughout the proceedure. Since the brain and spinal column have important nerves the doctors need to know if they have touched something so they can correct it immediately. For example if you were having brain surgery your vision might go blurry for a second, in which case you would say so and the doctor would realize that was your optic nerves and act accordingly.
Its because it might be harmful to the patient in case they are allergic to the medicines they give the patients.
Something isn't right here, a needle to remove bone chips? Come on now. He may have had a bone marrow aspiration which is painful even though a local anesthetic is used. The primary reason for not "knocking you out" for testing is that the risk of anesthesia is too great for short term minor testing so that risk isn't taken. Meantime it is my experience that males are the total worst patients ever. They complain more, are more afraid of needles and are less cooperative, in general wimps and a royal pain to work with.
Sedation requires additional education and training, not to mention a huge increase in insurance and office equipment. Typically, oral surgeons are trained and equipped to sedate patients. For a general dentist, it is not worth it.
Answer:
Its not because of allergies. They have so many different anesthetics they could find one to knock a person out. Depending on the proceedure there are different reasons why they can't knock someone out. If they are taking blood tests they wont issue an anesthetic because it will be in the blood stream and can obscure the results of the blood sample.For brain or spinal tests they keep the patient awake to communicate with them throughout the proceedure. Since the brain and spinal column have important nerves the doctors need to know if they have touched something so they can correct it immediately. For example if you were having brain surgery your vision might go blurry for a second, in which case you would say so and the doctor would realize that was your optic nerves and act accordingly.
Its because it might be harmful to the patient in case they are allergic to the medicines they give the patients.
Something isn't right here, a needle to remove bone chips? Come on now. He may have had a bone marrow aspiration which is painful even though a local anesthetic is used. The primary reason for not "knocking you out" for testing is that the risk of anesthesia is too great for short term minor testing so that risk isn't taken. Meantime it is my experience that males are the total worst patients ever. They complain more, are more afraid of needles and are less cooperative, in general wimps and a royal pain to work with.
Sedation requires additional education and training, not to mention a huge increase in insurance and office equipment. Typically, oral surgeons are trained and equipped to sedate patients. For a general dentist, it is not worth it.
How come after brushing my teeth, my mouth feels (or gets) cold while drinking water or oj?
Answer:
a particular substance in most toothpastes makes nerves very sensitive to heat, and so therefore when you drink water, it intensifies the sensation of coolness. i think it has something to do with a chemical present in mint, because minty lollies does the same thing. so yeah. weird but cool. can be counteracted by rinsing your mouth very very thoroughly with water.
Your mouth feels cold because you just brushed your teeth and tooth paste makes your mouth feel fresh. So when you drink water and oj, you feel even more fresh.
Is your toothpaste the tartar control/whitening kind? Does it say fights tartar? Tartar control toothpaste or whitening, will make your teeth very sensitive. I recommend and use the ORIGINAL formula of Crest, but use whatever brand you like. I use the gel, but gel or paste original is fine. Trust me..after just a few days of using non-tartar control, you'll notice the difference.
plz simplify ur ques
How come after a hard run my gums and teeth hurt?
My gums and teeth like burn/hurt after a good run. I started brushing my teeth before runs but it had no effect. Any other ideas?
Answer:
I don't know why this happens, but I experience it also. I have found that brushing w/ Sensodyne can help to alleviate it some.
Many people clench their teeth or grind their teeth when they run. This can hurt your teeth, jaw and sometimes gums. Try chewing gum while you run. this may sound simple but it can help prevent clenching while running(just do not clench the gum in your teeth). A dentist could also make you a guard that you could run with.
Hope this works.
good luck!
this happens to me. i heard that it actually has something to do with blood circulation and not enough oxygen or blood getting to your heart. i think there are certain parts of the body that i guess signal complications with the heart. i know one of them is the left arm which makes sense because when a person is having a heart attack he or she feels numbness or pain in that arm. i don't think this is nearly as serious as a heart attack though.
hope this helps!
Well while you run you might be clenching but not knowing it.. I have the same problem almost all the time, you get concentrated and its pretty hard to considerate on your teeth the hole run, But some people have sensitive teeth too. So you could be grinding your teeth, unknowing clenching them or you could just have sensitive teeth, I know chewing gum might help but there is a risk of needing a breath and chocking on it so the best thing to do is not exercise to hard and take breaks. This isn't really an answer or much help but I hope it did something for you.
Answer:
I don't know why this happens, but I experience it also. I have found that brushing w/ Sensodyne can help to alleviate it some.
Many people clench their teeth or grind their teeth when they run. This can hurt your teeth, jaw and sometimes gums. Try chewing gum while you run. this may sound simple but it can help prevent clenching while running(just do not clench the gum in your teeth). A dentist could also make you a guard that you could run with.
Hope this works.
good luck!
this happens to me. i heard that it actually has something to do with blood circulation and not enough oxygen or blood getting to your heart. i think there are certain parts of the body that i guess signal complications with the heart. i know one of them is the left arm which makes sense because when a person is having a heart attack he or she feels numbness or pain in that arm. i don't think this is nearly as serious as a heart attack though.
hope this helps!
Well while you run you might be clenching but not knowing it.. I have the same problem almost all the time, you get concentrated and its pretty hard to considerate on your teeth the hole run, But some people have sensitive teeth too. So you could be grinding your teeth, unknowing clenching them or you could just have sensitive teeth, I know chewing gum might help but there is a risk of needing a breath and chocking on it so the best thing to do is not exercise to hard and take breaks. This isn't really an answer or much help but I hope it did something for you.
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