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bestknicksfan posted...

How often do you find MB2?

Never. I refer all those cases out. I dont fuck with upper molars.
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Snuckie7 posted...

bestknicksfan posted...

How often do you find MB2?

Never. I refer all those cases out. I dont fuck with upper molars.

Good man
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Do crowns fall out often
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Cpt_Pineapple posted...

dental plan

Lisa needs braces
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DemonBuffet posted...

Do crowns fall out often

They shouldnt.
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I have two

Is brushing your tongue important? I find it annoying as it makes me gag

Every dentist I've encountered treats their dental assistant(usually a young girl) like shit. I mean I assume it's because it's a stressful and important job so a dentist has little patience, but anyway, is this common knowledge
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haloiscoolisbak posted...

I have two

Is brushing your tongue important? I find it annoying as it makes me gag

Yes it is. Stuff like fungi can grow on your tongue, and also your breath can smell bad if you don't.

Every dentist I've encountered treats their dental assistant(usually a young girl) like shit. I mean I assume it's because it's a stressful and important job so a dentist has little patience, but anyway, is this common knowledge

That's pretty common unfortunately. Dentists are under a lot of stress to work quickly so it can be frustrating when anything slows them down. It's why good assistants are very valuable and get paid a lot.
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dental plan
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YukihoHagiwara posted...

dental plan

Are you asking me what kind of insurance you should get?
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How easy is it to fix a hole in the tooth? There is one guy who's front two teeth have a hole on it near the gum and he said his doctor told him he had to pull those teeth out. I thought you can fill it right?
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No question but I want to say that dental prices are disgusting. If you're poor and you need major work then you're fucked.
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knuxnole posted...

How easy is it to fix a hole in the tooth? There is one guy who's front two teeth have a hole on it near the gum and he said his doctor told him he had to pull those teeth out. I thought you can fill it right?

A hole in a tooth can mean many things. Depending on how big and deep it is and where it is on the tooth can be the difference between a 5 minute fix and unrestorable.
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smoke_break posted...

No question but I want to say that dental prices are disgusting. If you're poor and you need major work then you're fucked.

There are a few types of clinics that offer discounted or even free care, but yes in general dentistry is an expensive service.
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What's the fastest and least painful way to destroy a mouthful of teeth? Is there something I can put on them that will quickly degrade them?
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synth_real posted...

What's the fastest and least painful way to destroy a mouthful of teeth? Is there something I can put on them that will quickly degrade them?

If by destroy you mean you want to get rid of them, go to a dentist or oral surgeon and have them all extracted. It's uncomfortable but not painful, and you can have them all out cleanly in a few appointments or less.

Why do you want to do this?
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I have a very odd question.

Is it possible that a person could have an allergy or sensitivity to an ingredient in toothpaste, that doesnt manifest immediate symptoms (no mouth sores, heart palpitations right after brushing, etc.), but causes long term symptoms like daily dizziness, digestive issues, etc. as the ingredient builds up in their body due to the toothpaste being used every day?

Im asking because of a health situation Im going through, so this isnt some random stupid question. Toothpastes like Sensodyne or even a whitening toothpaste, that have medicinal ingredients, could they begin to cause problems over a few weeks as theyre absorbed into the bloodstream daily via the gums?

renasunflash posted...

I have a very odd question.

Is it possible that a person could have an allergy or sensitivity to an ingredient in toothpaste, that doesnt manifest immediate symptoms (no mouth sores, heart palpitations right after brushing, etc.), but causes long term symptoms like daily dizziness, digestive issues, etc. as the ingredient builds up in their body due to the toothpaste being used every day?

Im asking because of a health situation Im going through, so this isnt some random stupid question. Toothpastes like Sensodyne or even a whitening toothpaste, that have medicinal ingredients, could they begin to cause problems over a few weeks as theyre absorbed into the bloodstream daily via the gums?

Toothpaste doesn't enter the bloodstream at all and isn't absorbed via your gums. I've never seen a case where a toothpaste caused those effects. What makes you think it's the toothpaste that's causing your symptoms?
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Whatever is in Sensodyne that reduces tooth sensitivity probably enters the gums, doesnt it? I had to start using it when I got a sinus infection and my gums became extremely painful. It helped a lot and I just kept using it since then.

Im looking at anything that may have changed about my normal routine in early 2017, even something small like a change of toothpaste, because in July 2017 I suddenly became extremely ill, but there were little things happening for a few months prior that make me think something wasnt quite right for a while. Nausea, dizziness and pain have been daily occurrences for me since last summer and its getting very frustrating.

I know there are cases where people have used cosmetics or skincare that over time made them feel unwell. Usually those were due to contamination or unsafe ingredients, but things like salycilate sensitivity happen too, where theyre sensitive to an ingredient and it builds up in their body. In theory then, theres no reason why toothpaste couldnt cause issues, but Im curious if theres been real life cases where someones health has changed significantly due to using a different toothpaste.

Its not possible for toothpaste ingredients to accumulate in your body because most molecules cannot simply diffuse and enter into your bloodstream (unless you perpetually have open wounds in your mouth).

And probably obvious question, but have you considered that a bacterial or viral infection is responsible for your symptoms? It just sounds like youve been sick, especially because you mention you picked up a sinus infection before even switching toothpastes.

If you really do think its the toothpaste, simply switch to another toothpaste and see what happens. In the meantime, go see your primary care physician if you havent already.
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A small bit of my front tooth is a bit sharper than it should be, I think I chipped it. What should I do?

Also, I've been using baking soda & peroxide toothpaste, is it bad and should I switch to something else?
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FL81 posted...

A small bit of my front tooth is a bit sharper than it should be, I think I chipped it. What should I do?

If you dont care about the appearance just leave it alone if its a small chip. If the sharpness bothers you, you can have your dentist shave it a little bit to smoothen it out.

Also, I've been using baking soda & peroxide toothpaste, is it bad and should I switch to something else?

Just make sure fluoride is an active ingredient in your toothpaste. Im guessing youre trying to whiten your teeth with your toothpaste, but in my experience its much more effective to get beaching trays from a professional.
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Are you a dentist TC?

I dont have anything to ask but as someone whos always had good oral hygiene (aka brushing twice a day, its so simple), it blows my mind that people dont take care of their teeth

My gf is a hygienist so Ive heard some real horror stories
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Snuckie7 posted...

FL81 posted...

A small bit of my front tooth is a bit sharper than it should be, I think I chipped it. What should I do?

If you dont care about the appearance just leave it alone if its a small chip. If the sharpness bothers you, you can have your dentist shave it a little bit to smoothen it out.

Also, I've been using baking soda & peroxide toothpaste, is it bad and should I switch to something else?

Just make sure fluoride is an active ingredient in your toothpaste. Im guessing youre trying to whiten your teeth with your toothpaste, but in my experience its much more effective to get beaching trays from a professional.

Appearance doesn't really bother me, they're crooked anyway. I'll definitely have to make a dentist's appointment eventually, haven't been to one in like ten years.

Don't care much about the whitening, it's just the cheapest toothpaste I can find that doesn't have a terrible taste (using Ultrabrite Baking Soda & Peroxide)
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obvi soda is bad for you, but if you do drink it is it better to use a straw or nah?
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I have my bottom teeth like this:



Where the two front ones are crooked against each other
Is it worth fixing or would it be outrageous compared to the slight benefit I'd get from fixing it? Or would they just do a splint or something.

prince_leo posted...

obvi soda is bad for you, but if you do drink it is it better to use a straw or nah?

A straw is better because your drink will tend to go straight down your throat instead of spreading around and coating your teeth.
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KarmaMuffin posted...

I have my bottom teeth like this:

Where the two front ones are crooked against each other
Is it worth fixing or would it be outrageous compared to the slight benefit I'd get from fixing it? Or would they just do a splint or something.

Its not a simple procedure and you would need to get Invisalign or braces. A splint will only stop teeth from moving, it doesnt create any movement itself.

Whether its worth it is up to you and how much you value the appearance of your teeth.
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I had 5 wisdom teeth. How uncommon is that?
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WrkHrdPlayHrdr posted...

I had 5 wisdom teeth. How uncommon is that?

Its uncommon but not unheard of.
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Is it bad to constantly use toothpaste for sensitive teeth? I noticed it said don't use more than a month or something on a tube of one of those.
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awesome999 posted...

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NOM posted...

Have you heard of FA**A (fixed anterior growth guidance appliance) and what do you think of it?

(the two asterisks are G's because GameFAQs is fucking stupid)

Marked.

I really hope this is a bot and not some neckbeard who has the free time and gamefaqs expertise to post 2 minutes later after doing the Sig thing

Marked.
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Master_Bass posted...

Is it bad to constantly use toothpaste for sensitive teeth? I noticed it said don't use more than a month or something on a tube of one of those.

As long as you're not using a super abrasive toothpaste it should be fine. If your teeth are really sensitive though, give Sensodyne toothpaste a try. It could help a lot.
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What do the endodontists that you work with do that you like? What do they do that annoys you?
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bestknicksfan posted...

What do the endodontists that you work with do that you like? What do they do that annoys you?

I have a lot of respect for endodontists because I know what they do requires a great deal of skill and practice, so I don't really have too many complaints with the ones I work with. That being said though,

Things that I like:
-Doing good work, obviously (dense, even fills to working length, smooth access prep, etc.)
-Taking good pre-op, mid-op, and post-op X-rays
-Finishing cases quickly
-Being available for consults and making quick, definite pulpal/periapical diagnoses

What annoys me:
-If any sealer is left on the walls of the access cavity prep. That stuff is way easier to clean off before it sets
-Minor, but for the temporary filling I prefer a cotton pellet over a piece of sponge, which some people like to use. The sponge tends to break off and come out in pieces whereas the cotton pellet comes out cleanly.

Are you an endodontist or a resident?
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I havent brushed my teeth in like a week and it feels amazing. wats my damage
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frogman_295 posted...

I havent brushed my teeth in like a week and it feels amazing. wats my damage

Your mouth is probably pretty gross. You should brush.
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Snuckie7 posted...

Its not possible for toothpaste ingredients to accumulate in your body because most molecules cannot simply diffuse and enter into your bloodstream (unless you perpetually have open wounds in your mouth).

And probably obvious question, but have you considered that a bacterial or viral infection is responsible for your symptoms? It just sounds like youve been sick, especially because you mention you picked up a sinus infection before even switching toothpastes.

If you really do think its the toothpaste, simply switch to another toothpaste and see what happens. In the meantime, go see your primary care physician if you havent already.

Since I became sick, Ive been to the ER at least 6 times, seen my primary care physician, two internal medicine specialists, an endocrinologist, a gastroenterologist, a naturopath, and two surgeons (and had my gallbladder taken out which helped a little bit but overall didnt do much). Im probably forgetting some doctors. Theres been a lot of appointments ... Ive had so many blood tests Ive lost count, plus a bunch of imaging tests and scopes. Everythings coming back fine, yet I feel unwell every single day, sometimes to an extreme. Thats why Im considering weird possibilities, because after a year and a half of being told everything looks fine when I definitely dont feel fine, clearly whatever is wrong with me is something uncommon.

Also Im thankful every day that Im Canadian and the most Ive had to pay for all those doctors visits and procedures was $12 in parking at the hospital a few times.

My tongue has this weird white stuff on it, I can scrape most of it off but theres still some there. How do I get rid of it?
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I haven't been to the dentist since I was 12. How much money would "a full set" of fillings cost?
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renasunflash posted...

Snuckie7 posted...

Its not possible for toothpaste ingredients to accumulate in your body because most molecules cannot simply diffuse and enter into your bloodstream (unless you perpetually have open wounds in your mouth).

And probably obvious question, but have you considered that a bacterial or viral infection is responsible for your symptoms? It just sounds like youve been sick, especially because you mention you picked up a sinus infection before even switching toothpastes.

If you really do think its the toothpaste, simply switch to another toothpaste and see what happens. In the meantime, go see your primary care physician if you havent already.

Since I became sick, Ive been to the ER at least 6 times, seen my primary care physician, two internal medicine specialists, an endocrinologist, a gastroenterologist, a naturopath, and two surgeons (and had my gallbladder taken out which helped a little bit but overall didnt do much). Im probably forgetting some doctors. Theres been a lot of appointments ... Ive had so many blood tests Ive lost count, plus a bunch of imaging tests and scopes. Everythings coming back fine, yet I feel unwell every single day, sometimes to an extreme. Thats why Im considering weird possibilities, because after a year and a half of being told everything looks fine when I definitely dont feel fine, clearly whatever is wrong with me is something uncommon.

Also Im thankful every day that Im Canadian and the most Ive had to pay for all those doctors visits and procedures was $12 in parking at the hospital a few times.

That sounds awful, I'm really sorry you had to go through all of that.

Rereading your posts, if everything happened in the order you told me, I'm inclined to believe that you became ill before any of this happened. Many illnesses can cause hypersensitivity, and that could cause your gums to hurt. The Sensodyne you started using after is then relieving your symptoms and is unrelated to the original illness.

It can't hurt (figuratively) to switch toothpastes and see what happens. If things get worse, just switch back. I hope you're able to find out what's causing you to feel so sick :/
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JimCarrysToe posted...

My tongue has this weird white stuff on it, I can scrape most of it off but theres still some there. How do I get rid of it?

A wipeable white "thrush" is a common clinical presentation of candidiasis, a type of fungal infection.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Candidiasis

Of course I haven't seen it so it could be anything. But it's worth going to your dentist to get it checked out.
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jumi posted...

I haven't been to the dentist since I was 12. How much money would "a full set" of fillings cost?

How do you know you need that many fillings?
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Snuckie7 posted...

jumi posted...

I haven't been to the dentist since I was 12. How much money would "a full set" of fillings cost?

How do you know you need that many fillings?

I probably need a bunch.
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jumi posted...

Snuckie7 posted...

jumi posted...

I haven't been to the dentist since I was 12. How much money would "a full set" of fillings cost?

How do you know you need that many fillings?

I probably need a bunch.

Go get a checkup at your dentist. Any answer I give you right now won't be very useful because you could need a lot more or a lot less.
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Snuckie7 posted...

jumi posted...

Snuckie7 posted...

jumi posted...

I haven't been to the dentist since I was 12. How much money would "a full set" of fillings cost?

How do you know you need that many fillings?

I probably need a bunch.

Go get a checkup at your dentist. Any answer I give you right now won't be very useful because you could need a lot more or a lot less.

I can't afford that. I'm going to borrow money in February to get my teeth fixed. I need to know how much a full set costs.
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Captain_Qwark posted...

After my braces were taken out they left those bars in the top and bottom of my gums and large amounts of Calcium builds up in them since I breathe through my mouth when I sleep. Is that bad in any way?

Calculus buildup is bad for your mouth. It causes your gums to become chronically inflamed, which leads to gum recession and eventually bone loss. Go to your dentist to get that cleaned off and ask them to recommend special cleaning aids so you can keep that area clean in the future.
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When going to a new dentist you've never been to before, and you know you need some work done, is it appropriate to let them know and try to schedule that work in on your first visit? Or just go to the first "exam" and then have them schedule another time to send you back.
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jumi posted...

Snuckie7 posted...

jumi posted...

Snuckie7 posted...

jumi posted...

I haven't been to the dentist since I was 12. How much money would "a full set" of fillings cost?

How do you know you need that many fillings?

I probably need a bunch.

Go get a checkup at your dentist. Any answer I give you right now won't be very useful because you could need a lot more or a lot less.

I can't afford that. I'm going to borrow money in February to get my teeth fixed. I need to know how much a full set costs.

? A checkup is very cheap. Completely covered by most insurance.

To be frank, if your mouth is in bad enough health where you need "a full set of fillings", you probably need much more care than that.
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