I'm 14 and all of my wisdom teeth are already in. But now they're starting to hurt and the side of my cheek (by my wisdom tooth) is hurting really bad that i've been taking tylenol to make it stop. IS it even possible to have your wisdom teeth removed at age 14? Will this go away without taking care of it? Everytime i chew on something it hurts really bad. Please help, thanks!
Answer:
I'm 19 and I had my ONE (I only had one) wisdom tooth pulled before it ever even came out because my dentist said that was the best thing to do. I'm sure if your dentist, or any dentist, heard you say that at 14 your wisdoms were in and hurting you that they needed to come out. You could really damage your other teeth if they stay in too long or get an infection. It only takes minutes to get them out and only takes about 2 weeks to heal up. (I know that seems like a while, but it's worth it.)Get 'em out. See a dentist.
get it pulled
You could have an infection in your tooth. Go to the dentist. Try rinsing your mouth with salt solution in the meantime. Let the dentist tell you if you need the tooth pulled. I don't think it matters how old you are.
go to a dentist, and tell him the problem, well, tell your parents
Yes, you can get it taken out - it'd probably be better now anyways so that the rest of your teeth can settle in. But make sure that you're flossing around it and all that, since something just might be stuck there. But you definitely should get it checked out, since tylenol can only do so much.
i had mine removed when i was only 14 or 15 that is the best way to go, and you can also go and get the stuff that they use for babies that are teething that make your gums kind of numb, i think they carry it in most drug stores
HELLO,
SEE A DENTIST.
Removing it is a better choice however u should see your dentist %26 he should be able to better advise you.
Sometime it might not be due to wisdom tooth like what you thot.
Saturday, August 8, 2009
What should I do about my teeth?
I ABSOULTLY HATE THEM!!
What should I do? I mean I can't get braces, but my teeth are so croocked some people even offer to pay for them for me!
It is really embarassing and I really want to change them. What can I do untill I do get braces? My teeth are so crooked I don't even smile that much anymore in pictures!
My teeth are crooked and ugly. I hate them!!
Answer:
Sadly, I don't think you can do anything about it until you get braces. You could use the old fashion technique (why I didn't need braces) - - my grandmother used to put me in a headlock and squeeze my front teeth together. After 3 years of that (once a week) my gap was gone and it was FREE!!
the only possible thing is braces or retainers
you should get invisalign. my friend had them and her teeth look much better
I'm really sorry but i dont think u can do anything until u get braces...just try not to think about it so much. If you could go on with crooked teeth for this long, why cant you do it for a little longer?
well i hate to say it but there isn't much else you can do to fix crooked teeth except get braces. you didn't say the reason why you can't get them, or if you plan on getting them in the future so i can't really help you.
Sounds like braces are the best fix. If you are an adult, you might look into getting veneers.. they are porcelain overlays for your teeth. They are permanent.. but they are expensive. If your teeth are healthy, then I'd try braces. ( I don't know why you can't get braces... other than the money, and alot of places will work out a payment plan for you. )
If you're sure you'll get the braces at some point, then find another quality about yourself to focus on, and don't damage your self esteem anymore with negative talk about your teeth. Perhaps your eyes are lovely, or you have great hair. Keep that in the forefront and remind yourself that your teeth are TEMPORARILY out of alignment. I'm sure you've heard this before, it's not what's outside but what's inside that counts, and make yourself happy with your positive qualities.
There's not much you can do on your own. Braces will help. If it's the cost, ask if they offer a payment plan. I had no insurance and paid $100 a month for a few years. Veneers are pricey and I prob won't go that route if they're healthy already. Call around for prices or ask your dentist to recommend one.You can do a close mouth smile or just show your teeth slightly if it makes you uncomfy. Or just smile like reg. I have friends who have crooked teeth. I don't even think it's that bad but they always say it. I think we're our worse critics, lol. I love watching the joy of their faces with a full on laugh. I love it. Ignore the rude ppl who come up to you. Get them when you can or comfy to. Btw, I've had braces before. Good luck!
You need braces. If the cost is your main concern, check this out. You can get braces about 50% off. Some dentists will work out a payment plan with you.Will that help you?Get details here:http://mybenefitsplus.com/wpaul...
You have to go to the dentist. Remember to floss and brush after every meal. If you aren't old enough to have braces the dentist can still help.
me too. Maybe try invisalign.
What should I do? I mean I can't get braces, but my teeth are so croocked some people even offer to pay for them for me!
It is really embarassing and I really want to change them. What can I do untill I do get braces? My teeth are so crooked I don't even smile that much anymore in pictures!
My teeth are crooked and ugly. I hate them!!
Answer:
Sadly, I don't think you can do anything about it until you get braces. You could use the old fashion technique (why I didn't need braces) - - my grandmother used to put me in a headlock and squeeze my front teeth together. After 3 years of that (once a week) my gap was gone and it was FREE!!
the only possible thing is braces or retainers
you should get invisalign. my friend had them and her teeth look much better
I'm really sorry but i dont think u can do anything until u get braces...just try not to think about it so much. If you could go on with crooked teeth for this long, why cant you do it for a little longer?
well i hate to say it but there isn't much else you can do to fix crooked teeth except get braces. you didn't say the reason why you can't get them, or if you plan on getting them in the future so i can't really help you.
Sounds like braces are the best fix. If you are an adult, you might look into getting veneers.. they are porcelain overlays for your teeth. They are permanent.. but they are expensive. If your teeth are healthy, then I'd try braces. ( I don't know why you can't get braces... other than the money, and alot of places will work out a payment plan for you. )
If you're sure you'll get the braces at some point, then find another quality about yourself to focus on, and don't damage your self esteem anymore with negative talk about your teeth. Perhaps your eyes are lovely, or you have great hair. Keep that in the forefront and remind yourself that your teeth are TEMPORARILY out of alignment. I'm sure you've heard this before, it's not what's outside but what's inside that counts, and make yourself happy with your positive qualities.
There's not much you can do on your own. Braces will help. If it's the cost, ask if they offer a payment plan. I had no insurance and paid $100 a month for a few years. Veneers are pricey and I prob won't go that route if they're healthy already. Call around for prices or ask your dentist to recommend one.You can do a close mouth smile or just show your teeth slightly if it makes you uncomfy. Or just smile like reg. I have friends who have crooked teeth. I don't even think it's that bad but they always say it. I think we're our worse critics, lol. I love watching the joy of their faces with a full on laugh. I love it. Ignore the rude ppl who come up to you. Get them when you can or comfy to. Btw, I've had braces before. Good luck!
You need braces. If the cost is your main concern, check this out. You can get braces about 50% off. Some dentists will work out a payment plan with you.Will that help you?Get details here:http://mybenefitsplus.com/wpaul...
You have to go to the dentist. Remember to floss and brush after every meal. If you aren't old enough to have braces the dentist can still help.
me too. Maybe try invisalign.
What should I do about my first wisdom tooth?
I have my first wisdom tooth coming in, I'm 21 years old. It started to hurt eairly yesterday. I looked in the mirror with a flash light and I can see a little bit of white, and its all swollen and raised up. The other side (the right side) of my lower jaw is flat, no sign of a tooth coming in, and my tops are both flat. Should I call the dentist?
Answer:
Absolutely!!!
I had to have 3 removed all at the same time, 1 week before I deployed.
If you don't, they can make your teeth crooked, cause excrutiating pain, and they can get infected.
Since it is just poking out, the dentist will have to cut open your gums, and pull it out. The ones on top are supposed to be the easiest to remove. When the dentist takes your exrays, they can tell if the others are showing and if they need to be removed. You will be in a lot of pain for about 1-2 days, but the meds can make up for it, lol.
Goodluck, and whatever you do, do not put any anbesol or anything like that on it, teh numbing stuff just hardens your gums. You want it to be able to push its way through, so the surgery will be easier. You can try rubbing a wet cloth over the area, I did that, and to both my kids when they were teething.
definitely, it is important to get it checked and see if it is coming in at an angle where it would mess up the rest of your teeth.
Ever seen Cast Away?
If you are in persistent pain, yes you need to see the dentist and possibly have it extracted.
You shouldn't need to call the dentist. It's just a normal part of life. Get some oral jel and use that on the gum. One problem with lower wisdom teeth is that sometimes they grow in at an angle pushing the rest of the teeth out of alignment. That would be my only concern. If it appears your tooth is doing that, then get it removed as soon as possible.
No emergency. I would suggest you make an appointment to go in and have them all checked, even those below the surface. They tend to hurt for a bit, then stop, then hurt. It is usually necessary for them to take them out. Even if you can;'t see them they may be pressing against the root of the tooth next to it.
Well, The first thing a Dentist will tell you is if they can pull them or whether they have to be cut out. Some people don't have to have their wisdom teeth extracted, but most cases we do. Second if you have an infection, all he will do is give you some antibotics. Then reschedule.
My suggestion would be to go to the pharmacist and get some ambesol. Try to bare the discomfort until you can go to the doc and seek medical advice.
It sounds like an abyss and yes, you should call a dentist.
Im 10 and i have all 4 wisdom teeth :)
Answer:
Absolutely!!!
I had to have 3 removed all at the same time, 1 week before I deployed.
If you don't, they can make your teeth crooked, cause excrutiating pain, and they can get infected.
Since it is just poking out, the dentist will have to cut open your gums, and pull it out. The ones on top are supposed to be the easiest to remove. When the dentist takes your exrays, they can tell if the others are showing and if they need to be removed. You will be in a lot of pain for about 1-2 days, but the meds can make up for it, lol.
Goodluck, and whatever you do, do not put any anbesol or anything like that on it, teh numbing stuff just hardens your gums. You want it to be able to push its way through, so the surgery will be easier. You can try rubbing a wet cloth over the area, I did that, and to both my kids when they were teething.
definitely, it is important to get it checked and see if it is coming in at an angle where it would mess up the rest of your teeth.
Ever seen Cast Away?
If you are in persistent pain, yes you need to see the dentist and possibly have it extracted.
You shouldn't need to call the dentist. It's just a normal part of life. Get some oral jel and use that on the gum. One problem with lower wisdom teeth is that sometimes they grow in at an angle pushing the rest of the teeth out of alignment. That would be my only concern. If it appears your tooth is doing that, then get it removed as soon as possible.
No emergency. I would suggest you make an appointment to go in and have them all checked, even those below the surface. They tend to hurt for a bit, then stop, then hurt. It is usually necessary for them to take them out. Even if you can;'t see them they may be pressing against the root of the tooth next to it.
Well, The first thing a Dentist will tell you is if they can pull them or whether they have to be cut out. Some people don't have to have their wisdom teeth extracted, but most cases we do. Second if you have an infection, all he will do is give you some antibotics. Then reschedule.
My suggestion would be to go to the pharmacist and get some ambesol. Try to bare the discomfort until you can go to the doc and seek medical advice.
It sounds like an abyss and yes, you should call a dentist.
Im 10 and i have all 4 wisdom teeth :)
What should i do about my bad breath?
I brush my teeth and garglr some mouth wash (Scope) but my fresh breath only lasts for 1 or 2 hours. What can i do about that?
Answer:
Bad breath can be prevented by brushing and flossing teeth regularly, do so especially after you eat. Don't forget to brush your tongue also, that is very important. Chew minty gum when you feel that your breath might be stinking. Try to stay away from garlicky, ranchy, or foods with onions. Even soda can give you bad breath! And we all know smoking makes your breath small also.
Good luck %26 hope this helped =)
The bacteria may be building up in your teeth and causing problems, also check what you eat. From http://aches.in/badbreath.html
Hi Juan,
Chew some fresh parsley ( natural way) or breath mint gum. My youngest daughter brought her tooth brush to school all her friends thought she was crazy but she's never had a cavity in her life %26 she's almost 25. Have a good day.
Dont eat food which gives bad breath, like onions garlic and stuff.. Brush properly.. and brush your tongue lightly in the process.. And keep drinking water.. It will get rid of your bad breath..
Mention it to your doctor. Sometimes bad bread is a symptom of other health problems. Please check this websitehttp://www.breathcure.com/halitosis.html...
first of all, consult a dentist. a dentist would know what else is supposed to be done to that kind of case.brushing ain't enough in this case... maybe the dentist will give guidelines such as the kinds of food you are allowed to eat. If you are also a sm0ker, then you have to quit.
Answer:
Bad breath can be prevented by brushing and flossing teeth regularly, do so especially after you eat. Don't forget to brush your tongue also, that is very important. Chew minty gum when you feel that your breath might be stinking. Try to stay away from garlicky, ranchy, or foods with onions. Even soda can give you bad breath! And we all know smoking makes your breath small also.
Good luck %26 hope this helped =)
The bacteria may be building up in your teeth and causing problems, also check what you eat. From http://aches.in/badbreath.html
Hi Juan,
Chew some fresh parsley ( natural way) or breath mint gum. My youngest daughter brought her tooth brush to school all her friends thought she was crazy but she's never had a cavity in her life %26 she's almost 25. Have a good day.
Dont eat food which gives bad breath, like onions garlic and stuff.. Brush properly.. and brush your tongue lightly in the process.. And keep drinking water.. It will get rid of your bad breath..
Mention it to your doctor. Sometimes bad bread is a symptom of other health problems. Please check this websitehttp://www.breathcure.com/halitosis.html...
first of all, consult a dentist. a dentist would know what else is supposed to be done to that kind of case.brushing ain't enough in this case... maybe the dentist will give guidelines such as the kinds of food you are allowed to eat. If you are also a sm0ker, then you have to quit.
What percent of people need their wisdom teeth removed/extracted?
Answer:
You should always have your wisdom teeth taken out. Most of the time your mouth is not large enough to have them and that will cause your other teeth to shift and move. It is also hard to keep them as clean as your other teeth because they are so far back so they can get infected very easy.
My seat of the pants answer is 50% or less.
Eighty percent
Dont know but count me in the stats, just had mind done yesterday!
If you need a statistic, check with an oral surgeon or google. Generally, the rule of thumb is, if they (your wisdom teeth) aren't causing any pain, or shifting of your teeth into an abnormal position, dentists tend to leave them 'in'. However, if they become 'impacted' (growing abnormally under the gum) they can cause problems, infections, and possible damage to other teeth.
there really is no percent. don't let people lie to you. It goes on family genes are personal growth. i know that my father never had his removed and my mother just got hers removed. when they took my exam they only have to remove 1. and its not even that bad... two of them are even growing... they aren't there.
What pain relief medicine should i buy for extracting my wisdom teeth?
I just extracted two of my bottom wisdom teeth and i the doctor didn't give me a prescription for pain relief medicine. Can you guys recommend what i should get?
Answer:
As a dentist myself I always recommend Motrin (Ibuprofen), this is the best Over The Counter pain reliever as it will not only help with pain but will also help with inflammation. I usually recommend that my patients take between 600-800mg for ages over 18. Also try an ice pack, this will help numb the area affected and help with inflammation as well. If the pain becomes severe you may want to consider calling your dentists emergency number for advice or to have him/her call you in some narcotic pain medication. Good luck and feel better soon!
codis,or cocodamol or iburofen.works a treat
This is what I was told in the hospital by nurses. And they tell this to patients who don't have drug plans because it works so well.Equal amount of tylenol and advil, but only up to two of each. The store brand equivalents will work just as well.It worked for me.
call him back and tell him to prescribe something. nothing over the counter is gonna help
cocaine.
Ibuprophen is the best for pain, reduces swelling as well. You can use ice packets(in ziploc bag) and keep on for 15 mins at a time, it helps as well. Good luck.
I would call and ask him to prescribe something. If it wasn't very complicated though, you would probably do fine w/ about 4-600 mg motrin and 2 hours later, 2 tylenol for the first 24-36 hours.
When you have your teeth extracted, the most common script is ibuprofen 800mg. This not only kills the pain, but it helps with swelling too. Try to stray away from aspirin. Also, Eat something when taking this much Ibuprofen.it can damage your liver:)
A BIG bottle of Jack Daniels! I'm not kidding, either! The old school way of helping kids with teething pain, was to put whiskey on it. Rinse with it, drink it, whatever!
acracker--is right. The only thing--don't be eating today and someone said to rinse--do not rinse today. You will get a dry socker and that is bad. I know from experience. But the medication--800 mg. of ibuprophen is what my dentist would order--and the ice packs will help. Good luck
If they won't write you a 'script for anything, 800mg of ibuprofin and ice do the job..
600mg Ibuprofen every 6 hours --that is a safe amount to take each day, but you should not exceed this amount.
Dr. Chris is right, when I had an abscess the only thing that worked was Ibuprofen, so I know it will for an extraction. Hope you feel better soon and use lots of ice packs!!
Answer:
As a dentist myself I always recommend Motrin (Ibuprofen), this is the best Over The Counter pain reliever as it will not only help with pain but will also help with inflammation. I usually recommend that my patients take between 600-800mg for ages over 18. Also try an ice pack, this will help numb the area affected and help with inflammation as well. If the pain becomes severe you may want to consider calling your dentists emergency number for advice or to have him/her call you in some narcotic pain medication. Good luck and feel better soon!
codis,or cocodamol or iburofen.works a treat
This is what I was told in the hospital by nurses. And they tell this to patients who don't have drug plans because it works so well.Equal amount of tylenol and advil, but only up to two of each. The store brand equivalents will work just as well.It worked for me.
call him back and tell him to prescribe something. nothing over the counter is gonna help
cocaine.
Ibuprophen is the best for pain, reduces swelling as well. You can use ice packets(in ziploc bag) and keep on for 15 mins at a time, it helps as well. Good luck.
I would call and ask him to prescribe something. If it wasn't very complicated though, you would probably do fine w/ about 4-600 mg motrin and 2 hours later, 2 tylenol for the first 24-36 hours.
When you have your teeth extracted, the most common script is ibuprofen 800mg. This not only kills the pain, but it helps with swelling too. Try to stray away from aspirin. Also, Eat something when taking this much Ibuprofen.it can damage your liver:)
A BIG bottle of Jack Daniels! I'm not kidding, either! The old school way of helping kids with teething pain, was to put whiskey on it. Rinse with it, drink it, whatever!
acracker--is right. The only thing--don't be eating today and someone said to rinse--do not rinse today. You will get a dry socker and that is bad. I know from experience. But the medication--800 mg. of ibuprophen is what my dentist would order--and the ice packs will help. Good luck
If they won't write you a 'script for anything, 800mg of ibuprofin and ice do the job..
600mg Ibuprofen every 6 hours --that is a safe amount to take each day, but you should not exceed this amount.
Dr. Chris is right, when I had an abscess the only thing that worked was Ibuprofen, so I know it will for an extraction. Hope you feel better soon and use lots of ice packs!!
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
What on earth is dry socket?
Last week I asked for advice after an extraction I'd had. Several people mentioned that I might have and that they'd had 'dry socket' can anyone tell me what this is? What happens if it isn't treated etc.
Thanks
Answer:
For an extraction site to heal properly, it needs to be plugged up with a blood clot so that it will scab over and heal.If the blood clot falls out of the empty tooth socket after an extraction, bare bone gets exposed to the oral cavity and becomes inflammed. The resulting painful inflammation is called alveolar osteitis, otherwise known as "dry socket."If it isn't treated, it will continue to hurt a great deal and complications like an infected jawbone may result.Hope this helps.
It's when you have an extraction and the bone becomes exposed to air. It's pretty painful but the Dr. should have something to put over it if a dry socket occurs that will make it feel better instantly.
In dentistry, a dry socket is a layman's term for alveolar osteitis. The alveolus is the part of the jawbone that supports the teeth, and osteitis means simply “bone inflammation”. Alveolar osteitis (dry socket) refers to inflammation of the alveolar bone following extraction of the tooth.Alveolar osteitis is a painful phenomenon that most commonly occurs a few days following the removal of mandibular (lower) wisdom teeth. It is commonly believed that it occurs because the blood clot within the healing tooth extraction site is disrupted. More likely, alveolar osteitis is a phenomenon of painful inflammation within the empty tooth socket because of the relatively poor blood supply to this area of the mandible (which explains why dry socket is usually not experienced in other parts of the jaws). Inflamed alveolar bone, unprotected and exposed to the oral environment after tooth extraction, can become packed with food and debris.A dry socket typically presents as a sharp and sudden increase in pain commencing 2–5 days following the extraction of a mandibular molar, most commonly the third molar. This is often extremely unpleasant for the patient; the only symptom of dry socket is pain, which often radiates up and down the head and neck. A dry socket is not an infection, and is not directly associated with swelling because it occurs entirely within bone — it is a phenomenon of inflammation within the bony lining of an empty tooth socket. Because dry socket is not an infection, the use of antibiotics has no effect on its rate of occurrence.There is more. To keep reading visit the website below!Hope this helps!
Thanks
Answer:
For an extraction site to heal properly, it needs to be plugged up with a blood clot so that it will scab over and heal.If the blood clot falls out of the empty tooth socket after an extraction, bare bone gets exposed to the oral cavity and becomes inflammed. The resulting painful inflammation is called alveolar osteitis, otherwise known as "dry socket."If it isn't treated, it will continue to hurt a great deal and complications like an infected jawbone may result.Hope this helps.
It's when you have an extraction and the bone becomes exposed to air. It's pretty painful but the Dr. should have something to put over it if a dry socket occurs that will make it feel better instantly.
In dentistry, a dry socket is a layman's term for alveolar osteitis. The alveolus is the part of the jawbone that supports the teeth, and osteitis means simply “bone inflammation”. Alveolar osteitis (dry socket) refers to inflammation of the alveolar bone following extraction of the tooth.Alveolar osteitis is a painful phenomenon that most commonly occurs a few days following the removal of mandibular (lower) wisdom teeth. It is commonly believed that it occurs because the blood clot within the healing tooth extraction site is disrupted. More likely, alveolar osteitis is a phenomenon of painful inflammation within the empty tooth socket because of the relatively poor blood supply to this area of the mandible (which explains why dry socket is usually not experienced in other parts of the jaws). Inflamed alveolar bone, unprotected and exposed to the oral environment after tooth extraction, can become packed with food and debris.A dry socket typically presents as a sharp and sudden increase in pain commencing 2–5 days following the extraction of a mandibular molar, most commonly the third molar. This is often extremely unpleasant for the patient; the only symptom of dry socket is pain, which often radiates up and down the head and neck. A dry socket is not an infection, and is not directly associated with swelling because it occurs entirely within bone — it is a phenomenon of inflammation within the bony lining of an empty tooth socket. Because dry socket is not an infection, the use of antibiotics has no effect on its rate of occurrence.There is more. To keep reading visit the website below!Hope this helps!
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