I am seven months pregnant and having severe pain in my tooth. I went to a dentist he says I require filling to be done. Can I get my filling done? Is it going to affect my pregnancy? Please advise me regarding, how can I take care of my teeth during pregnancy? Continue reading “What type of dental treatment can be done during pregnancy?” »
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Why wisdom tooth causes pain and why it may be necessary to extract it
My left side wisdom tooth has been disturbing me for the past many years. It is again troubling me. Now I am thinking that I will get it removed. My doctor advised me for its removal few years back but I was reluctant for that. Now that I will get it removed after so many years of problem can there be any complication. Continue reading “Why wisdom tooth causes pain and why it may be necessary to extract it” »
Got hurt opening cap of bottle with teeth, remedial advice sought
I got badly hurt while I was trying to open the cap of the bottle with my teeth. I caught the cap tightly between my teeth and twisted the bottle, suddenly the cap slipped from my teeth and the bottom of my teeth got hurt with the hard plastic of the cap. Continue reading “Got hurt opening cap of bottle with teeth, remedial advice sought” »
Hypersensitivity of teeth to hot and cold foods and liquids
My teeth are very sensitive. I feel pain and unbearable sensation whenever I drink hot or cold liquids. My 7 year old child also has few cavities. Is there any method which can prevent further development of cavities in his teeth? What can I do for my sensitive teeth? Continue reading “Hypersensitivity of teeth to hot and cold foods and liquids” »
Scaling for teeth and filling material in cavities of teeth
I am thirty years of age. I had severe pain in my teeth so I went to the nearby dentist. He said that I have few cavities which need filling and one tooth has gone completely. He filled two cavities and asked me to come after one week. He said that I also need scaling for my teeth. Continue reading “Scaling for teeth and filling material in cavities of teeth” »
Dental care in children for healthy teeth
My daughter is three years of age. I want her to have healthy teeth so that she will remain comfortable and healthy in her life. How can I take care of her teeth? How often should I get her check-up done. Please guide me in detail about his teeth care. Continue reading “Dental care in children for healthy teeth” »
Options for dentures and alternatives where teeth have been removed
Question: Some of my teeth are missing as the dentist removed them, as they were completely decayed. I am not able to eat food properly. What option do I have? Can I use dentures? What is the material used for making dentures as I am allergic to plastic. Continue reading “Options for dentures and alternatives where teeth have been removed” »
Need for regular dental check-up for children
I have two children. They are 12 and 15 years old. Both of them are healthy. I am taking them to a doctor for regular health check-up but I have never taken them to a dentist .They do not have any problem in their teeth. Is it necessary for them to have check-up done by a dentist? Continue reading “Need for regular dental check-up for children” »
Using dentures – aesthetics, eating food and sleeping
Question: I am a public personality. I went to the dentist as few of my teeth were very loose. He removed my teeth as they were very shaky. What Can be done now that few of my teeth have been removed. Can I use dentures.? Will dentures make me look different? Continue reading “Using dentures – aesthetics, eating food and sleeping” »
Teen Wisdom Teeth And The Connection To Dental Health
One event that teens have to look forward to among many exciting “growing up” events is the appearance of wisdom teeth. Some say that these teeth appear during the teen years because this is the time in life when you really need the most wisdom as you struggle with a barrage of decisions that will ultimately have a huge impact on your future. Continue reading “Teen Wisdom Teeth And The Connection To Dental Health” »