"my front tooth is the only crooked tooth in my mouth soo i was wondering if i could put a brace on two teeth that would straighten one tooth instead of getting a whole mouth full of metal which is totaly unnecessary."
If you have even one tooth that needs to move, other teeth around that one will need to move too, just to make space. Even if the rest are perfectly straight- they all need to move for that one tooth to fit.
As far as putting the braces on only TWO teeth, here's the problem:
Let's say you did move those teeth BUT in the process of moving those, other teeth around them were pushed by the bone reconstructing for the other two. Even if the other teeth didn't need to push away to make space, a good orthodontist would put a bracket on each tooth to make sure they moved or didn't move. Whichever was necessary.
Sunday, August 16, 2009
fxyky88 asks: "WISDOM TEETH - AFTER REMOVAL?"
"I had all four wisdom teeth out last Tuesday in the hospital under G.A. Followed 'rules' very carefully and went for my follow up today at the dentist's. He did a syringe rinse and said everything looked good, no infection, no dry socket and absolutely nothing in the sockets.
Now since i've been home my gums on the bottom are very tender and I think the 'holes' are on the sides of my mouth, the top feels like that too..is that normal? My left lower lip and a bit of my chin is still numb (I know that's normal) it's just really annoying and i'm having trouble with my S's and T's when I talk, sounds like I have a lisp..can't even say lisp lol. I was taking an antibiotic for 5 days starting the day of surgery - Amoxicillin. It left my mouth and tongue covered in little white dots, oral thrush or somethin, it's a fungus and goes away on it's own, or supposed to. It's only been 2 days since I finished the bottle, the inside of my bottom lip is getting better - clearing up, but the insides of my cheeks are still the same, I would like it to clear up, i've been rinsing everyday 3 times a day with salt water and mouthwash.
When I bite down with my molars, they don't align like they used to, when I'm fully healed, will my teeth be alright? I really don't want to have any problems later on, I already need some work on my teeth and I won't be covered under my insurance anymore starting next week.
As for food, I tried to ask the dentist today what I should still stay away from but his answer was kinda vague. I know popcorn and chips and anything crunchy is a no no for a couple months at least. Nothing small like rice, nuts, seeds. But i'm really sick of eating mush everyday (mashed potatoes, pudding, soup, jello) When can I eat real food, like meat...and actually chew with my molars?"
Ok that's a lot to answer...
Thrush: Nystatin is a prescribed medication that will clear it up. Swish. Swallow.
Reason you have Thrush: the organism Candida Albicans is constantly present everywhere on our body but other organisms living nearby keep it in check. The problem with taking an antibiotic is that the normal flora that keeps Candida in check dies off and lets the Candida to go crazy. It's called a super infection. In text books it's called Candiasis, in the mouth, it's called Thrush, anywhere else its a yeast infection.
DO NOT be tempted to eat anything hard or crunchy before your jaw heals. You have giant holes in your jaw and when you crunch down, you might end up crunching your jaw in half. Meat is ok in a few weeks as long as it's soft. Cut it in tiny pieces to minimize chewing.
The molars will move a little but they'll find each other. :)
Now since i've been home my gums on the bottom are very tender and I think the 'holes' are on the sides of my mouth, the top feels like that too..is that normal? My left lower lip and a bit of my chin is still numb (I know that's normal) it's just really annoying and i'm having trouble with my S's and T's when I talk, sounds like I have a lisp..can't even say lisp lol. I was taking an antibiotic for 5 days starting the day of surgery - Amoxicillin. It left my mouth and tongue covered in little white dots, oral thrush or somethin, it's a fungus and goes away on it's own, or supposed to. It's only been 2 days since I finished the bottle, the inside of my bottom lip is getting better - clearing up, but the insides of my cheeks are still the same, I would like it to clear up, i've been rinsing everyday 3 times a day with salt water and mouthwash.
When I bite down with my molars, they don't align like they used to, when I'm fully healed, will my teeth be alright? I really don't want to have any problems later on, I already need some work on my teeth and I won't be covered under my insurance anymore starting next week.
As for food, I tried to ask the dentist today what I should still stay away from but his answer was kinda vague. I know popcorn and chips and anything crunchy is a no no for a couple months at least. Nothing small like rice, nuts, seeds. But i'm really sick of eating mush everyday (mashed potatoes, pudding, soup, jello) When can I eat real food, like meat...and actually chew with my molars?"
Ok that's a lot to answer...
Thrush: Nystatin is a prescribed medication that will clear it up. Swish. Swallow.
Reason you have Thrush: the organism Candida Albicans is constantly present everywhere on our body but other organisms living nearby keep it in check. The problem with taking an antibiotic is that the normal flora that keeps Candida in check dies off and lets the Candida to go crazy. It's called a super infection. In text books it's called Candiasis, in the mouth, it's called Thrush, anywhere else its a yeast infection.
DO NOT be tempted to eat anything hard or crunchy before your jaw heals. You have giant holes in your jaw and when you crunch down, you might end up crunching your jaw in half. Meat is ok in a few weeks as long as it's soft. Cut it in tiny pieces to minimize chewing.
The molars will move a little but they'll find each other. :)
sam asks: "CAN A DENTAL ASSISTANT CROSS TRAIN INTO BECOMING A DENTAL HYGIENE?"
"im planning on becoming a dental assistant first, but i would like to become a dental hygiene afterwards is this possible?"
You can become an assistant through on-the-job training or through a school for certification
To be a hygienist however you need to go to an accredited institution and be licensed by your state. Sometimes, the program you might be applying to for hygiene will give you extra points for being an assistant beforehand but it's not like being promoted or grandfathered in.
Oh, and I hope u do great! Dental hygiene is an awesome job!
You can become an assistant through on-the-job training or through a school for certification
To be a hygienist however you need to go to an accredited institution and be licensed by your state. Sometimes, the program you might be applying to for hygiene will give you extra points for being an assistant beforehand but it's not like being promoted or grandfathered in.
Oh, and I hope u do great! Dental hygiene is an awesome job!
Chewy Bar asks: "ANYTHING ABOUT ELIZIBETHAN TIMES DENTAL HYGIENE?"
"Anything about Teeth or Dental hygiene in the Elizibethan era?"
The Elizabethan Era associated with Queen Elizabeth's reign from 1558–1603.
According to the timeline on the ADA's website:
1530—The Little Medicinal Book for All Kinds of Diseases and Infirmities of the Teeth (Artzney Buchlein), the first book devoted entirely to dentistry, is published in Germany. Written for barbers and surgeons who treat the mouth, it covers practical topics such as oral hygiene, tooth extraction, drilling teeth, and placement of gold fillings.
1575—In France Ambrose Pare, known as the Father of Surgery, publishes his Complete Works. This includes practical information about dentistry such as tooth extraction and the treatment of tooth decay and jaw fractures.
Hope that helps :)
The Elizabethan Era associated with Queen Elizabeth's reign from 1558–1603.
According to the timeline on the ADA's website:
1530—The Little Medicinal Book for All Kinds of Diseases and Infirmities of the Teeth (Artzney Buchlein), the first book devoted entirely to dentistry, is published in Germany. Written for barbers and surgeons who treat the mouth, it covers practical topics such as oral hygiene, tooth extraction, drilling teeth, and placement of gold fillings.
1575—In France Ambrose Pare, known as the Father of Surgery, publishes his Complete Works. This includes practical information about dentistry such as tooth extraction and the treatment of tooth decay and jaw fractures.
Hope that helps :)
Sels asks: "NEED HELP WITH SPACERS!!!?"
"Ok, I got my spacers on Monday right.One of them came out on Tuesday. The orthodontist said that if it came out a day before your appointment call them, but my dad refused to take me. The next week I am going to get my braces. Do I have to wait for them just because one spacer came out. Need help. Thanks!!! Oh, I go to West Georgia Orthondontic's."
Since that spacer has only had a day- maybe less- to create any space, I doubt any space has been made... Thing is, they can't put your bracket on without any space to do it. They might put a bigger spacer in that day (bigger = more painful) and make you come back in a few days, maybe a week.
I say, put it back yourself.
It's simple (if you still have the spacer). Just thread 2 pieces of floss through it, pinch the ends of one piece together in one hand and the ends of the other piece in your other hand. That way, you'll be able to stretch the spacer by pulling on the pieces of floss. Once you can get it coordinated, gather the floss and pull the spacer so it's about the size of a tooth. Then, floss the spacer into the space it originally was. It might take a few try's but at least it'll be in there for your next appointment.
This video should help: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ixDYdcccEI
Note for next visit: since you're a new patient at your orthodontist, find out what their emergency policy is. Your dad might be worried that they'll charge extra if you come back but most offices expect emergency visits throughout treatment and don't charge for those visits.
Since that spacer has only had a day- maybe less- to create any space, I doubt any space has been made... Thing is, they can't put your bracket on without any space to do it. They might put a bigger spacer in that day (bigger = more painful) and make you come back in a few days, maybe a week.
I say, put it back yourself.
It's simple (if you still have the spacer). Just thread 2 pieces of floss through it, pinch the ends of one piece together in one hand and the ends of the other piece in your other hand. That way, you'll be able to stretch the spacer by pulling on the pieces of floss. Once you can get it coordinated, gather the floss and pull the spacer so it's about the size of a tooth. Then, floss the spacer into the space it originally was. It might take a few try's but at least it'll be in there for your next appointment.
This video should help: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ixDYdcccEI
Note for next visit: since you're a new patient at your orthodontist, find out what their emergency policy is. Your dad might be worried that they'll charge extra if you come back but most offices expect emergency visits throughout treatment and don't charge for those visits.
Morgan asks: "MY TEETH ARE KINDA YELLOW, LIKE THE DENTINE. I WAS WONDERING IF MY ENAMEL IS GONE & IF SO, WILL IT GROW BACK?"
"The surface of my teeth are yellow, as if the enamel has been eaten away and my teeth hurt. Can someone please give me some info about what to do and tell me if my enamel will grow back?"
1. Enamel doesn't grow back
2. If it was a serious problem with the enamel OR the dentin, you would have noticed much earlier than now
Genetic problems with the enamel are diagnosed as amelogenesis imperfecta.
In this picture, the patient has no enamel on her teeth. (The left is before, the right is after treatment, likely a fixed and/or removable denture) The dentin is not as strong as the enamel and without the enamel, it chips away.
Problems with the dentin, would be dentinogenesis imperfecta.
In this picture, the patient is missing the dentin. You can see a bit of white at the tips of the teeth where the tooth is more enamel and less dentin naturally. The enamel is weaker because of the lack of dentin underneath and can fracture more easily.
Both conditions are genetic and it would have become obvious he second your teeth came through. Both are also responsible for the loss of enamel either directly or indirectly.
Look those up and compare what you see in your mouth with the pictures available. If your teeth hurt, try to see a dentist as soon as possible.
images courtesy of: newtoncosmeticdentistry.com and mdconsult.com
1. Enamel doesn't grow back
2. If it was a serious problem with the enamel OR the dentin, you would have noticed much earlier than now
Genetic problems with the enamel are diagnosed as amelogenesis imperfecta.
In this picture, the patient has no enamel on her teeth. (The left is before, the right is after treatment, likely a fixed and/or removable denture) The dentin is not as strong as the enamel and without the enamel, it chips away.
Problems with the dentin, would be dentinogenesis imperfecta.
In this picture, the patient is missing the dentin. You can see a bit of white at the tips of the teeth where the tooth is more enamel and less dentin naturally. The enamel is weaker because of the lack of dentin underneath and can fracture more easily.
Both conditions are genetic and it would have become obvious he second your teeth came through. Both are also responsible for the loss of enamel either directly or indirectly.
Look those up and compare what you see in your mouth with the pictures available. If your teeth hurt, try to see a dentist as soon as possible.
images courtesy of: newtoncosmeticdentistry.com and mdconsult.com
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