Comments for Dentists list http://www.dentlist.com/blog dentist reviews, recomendations Wed, 08 Sep 2010 09:49:39 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 Comment on Tooth became sensitive after a filling was done, my dentist solved the problem with lacquer? by HeatherS http://www.dentlist.com/blog/tooth-became-sensitive-after-a-filling-was-done-my-dentist-solved-the-problem-with-lacquer/comment-page-1/#comment-4421 HeatherS Wed, 08 Sep 2010 09:49:39 +0000 http://www.dentlist.com/blog/tooth-became-sensitive-after-a-filling-was-done-my-dentist-solved-the-problem-with-lacquer/#comment-4421 What your dentist placed on your tooth was a "desensitizer" which works by "sealing the dentinal tubules" (much like a varnish or lacquer that flows sealing or closing all openings) that work transmitting stimuli to the pulp; usually this sensation is experienced from hot or cold foods or drinks along with your saliva and air that may rush across this area during breathing or talking. This may be caused by the contraction and expansion of the tooth and the restorations being at different ratios, new restorations that have been placed especially ones at the gum line or possibly some exposed root surface that is below the cementoenamel junction, or not covered with enamel and caused by recession. There are many reasons "why" this sensitivity occurs. The desensitizer works well, but I've yet to find one that is a permanent solution for serious sensitivity problems. The acidic foods and drinks ingested by a patient will cause a reduction in the strength of the material which usually causes this problem to reoccur. I always recommend that patients introduce the use a toothpaste for sensitive teeth such as "Sensodyne" into their daily regime, to further help eliminate any recurring sensitivity.<a href="http://www.telescopebuyingguide.com/brass-telescope.htm"> HeatherS</a> What your dentist placed on your tooth was a “desensitizer” which works by “sealing the dentinal tubules” (much like a varnish or lacquer that flows sealing or closing all openings) that work transmitting stimuli to the pulp; usually this sensation is experienced from hot or cold foods or drinks along with your saliva and air that may rush across this area during breathing or talking.

This may be caused by the contraction and expansion of the tooth and the restorations being at different ratios, new restorations that have been placed especially ones at the gum line or possibly some exposed root surface that is below the cementoenamel junction, or not covered with enamel and caused by recession. There are many reasons “why” this sensitivity occurs.

The desensitizer works well, but I’ve yet to find one that is a permanent solution for serious sensitivity problems. The acidic foods and drinks ingested by a patient will cause a reduction in the strength of the material which usually causes this problem to reoccur. I always recommend that patients introduce the use a toothpaste for sensitive teeth such as “Sensodyne” into their daily regime, to further help eliminate any recurring sensitivity. HeatherS

]]> Comment on How often is a visit to the dentist necessary if you don’t have a problem? by debs http://www.dentlist.com/blog/how-often-is-a-visit-to-the-dentist-necessary-if-you-dont-have-a-problem/comment-page-1/#comment-4430 debs Wed, 08 Sep 2010 05:52:26 +0000 http://www.dentlist.com/blog/how-often-is-a-visit-to-the-dentist-necessary-if-you-dont-have-a-problem/#comment-4430 If you are 'problem-free' there's no reason, for you to go every 4 months. Thats not right! It sounds like they want your money. Now if you have a problem, like 'Perio' (gums) .. then YES, go every 4. Thats so they can keep a close eye out on your progress. Otherwise.. every 6 months, is the norm. There's no reason for you to have to go any sooner than that, if your problem free. And i'd remind your Dentist of that, as well.<a href="http://www.currencyexchangemarket.com/currency-exchange-location.htm"> debs</a> If you are ‘problem-free’ there’s no reason, for you to go every 4 months. Thats not right! It sounds like they want your money.

Now if you have a problem, like ‘Perio’ (gums) .. then YES, go every 4. Thats so they can keep a close eye out on your progress.

Otherwise.. every 6 months, is the norm. There’s no reason for you to have to go any sooner than that, if your problem free. And i’d remind your Dentist of that, as well. debs

]]> Comment on Would a good Dentist see a problem with capping the teeth of a 15 nearly 16 year old? by Ollie http://www.dentlist.com/blog/would-a-good-dentist-see-a-problem-with-capping-the-teeth-of-a-15-nearly-16-year-old/comment-page-1/#comment-4383 Ollie Tue, 07 Sep 2010 22:08:19 +0000 http://www.dentlist.com/blog/would-a-good-dentist-see-a-problem-with-capping-the-teeth-of-a-15-nearly-16-year-old/#comment-4383 Hi go & see a dentist.I am sure you will be alright. Good Luck<a href="http://www.englishoverseas.com/teach-english/teach-english-korea.htm"> Ollie</a> Hi go & see a dentist.I am sure you will be alright.
Good Luck Ollie

]]> Comment on When the dentist injects “novocain” into your jaw, is it a problem if the needle actually hits your jawbone ? by A Voice crying in the Wilderness http://www.dentlist.com/blog/when-the-dentist-injects-novocain-into-your-jaw-is-it-a-problem-if-the-needle-actually-hits-your-jawbone/comment-page-1/#comment-4444 A Voice crying in the Wilderness Tue, 07 Sep 2010 22:00:39 +0000 http://www.dentlist.com/blog/when-the-dentist-injects-novocain-into-your-jaw-is-it-a-problem-if-the-needle-actually-hits-your-jawbone/#comment-4444 Yes! It hurts forever!!! Mine did that to me once!!! PAINFUL!!<a href="http://www.cargearusa.com/srch/srch.php?q=racks"> A Voice crying in the Wilderness</a> Yes! It hurts forever!!! Mine did that to me once!!! PAINFUL!! A Voice crying in the Wilderness

]]> Comment on I want to be a dentist but I have a problem? by Dr. Sam http://www.dentlist.com/blog/i-want-to-be-a-dentist-but-i-have-a-problem/comment-page-1/#comment-4387 Dr. Sam Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:06:00 +0000 http://www.dentlist.com/blog/i-want-to-be-a-dentist-but-i-have-a-problem/#comment-4387 No problem. While you are in dental school, you can visit the orthodontic department and get things taken care of. I know of at least one dental school where the rates for existing students was cheaper than dirt cheap.<a href="http://www.resumeminers.com/Internships.htm"> Dr. Sam</a> No problem. While you are in dental school, you can visit the orthodontic department and get things taken care of. I know of at least one dental school where the rates for existing students was cheaper than dirt cheap. Dr. Sam

]]> Comment on plz only answer if you’ve had a similar problem or are a dentist? by KraftyOne http://www.dentlist.com/blog/plz-only-answer-if-youve-had-a-similar-problem-or-are-a-dentist/comment-page-1/#comment-4465 KraftyOne Tue, 07 Sep 2010 18:23:23 +0000 http://www.dentlist.com/blog/plz-only-answer-if-youve-had-a-similar-problem-or-are-a-dentist/#comment-4465 Get to the dentist a.s.a.p. Some infections can be deadly, especially if they spread to the throat or brain.<a href="http://www.premierhomestyle.com/accent-tables-1564"> KraftyOne</a> Get to the dentist a.s.a.p. Some infections can be deadly, especially if they spread to the throat or brain. KraftyOne

]]> Comment on plz only answer if you’ve had a similar problem or are a dentist? by Hulio http://www.dentlist.com/blog/plz-only-answer-if-youve-had-a-similar-problem-or-are-a-dentist/comment-page-1/#comment-4464 Hulio Tue, 07 Sep 2010 11:20:26 +0000 http://www.dentlist.com/blog/plz-only-answer-if-youve-had-a-similar-problem-or-are-a-dentist/#comment-4464 This sounds like an infection. It might be real hard to get appointments. So in the mean time you can try this. Tooth Pain : take a clove and and keep it between the tooth. You can chew it very little to make the juices come out and make that area numb. This really helps. You can rub salt too around the area. You can take other pain killers ( hydro codone). I was suggested this by dentist when I had tooth ache.<a href="http://www.myislandholiday.com/cayman-island-vacation.htm"> Hulio</a> This sounds like an infection.

It might be real hard to get appointments. So in the mean time you can try this.

Tooth Pain : take a clove and and keep it between the tooth. You can chew it very little to make the juices come out and make that area numb. This really helps. You can rub salt too around the area.

You can take other pain killers ( hydro codone). I was suggested this by dentist when I had tooth ache. Hulio

]]> Comment on plz only answer if you’ve had a similar problem or are a dentist? by whatevar http://www.dentlist.com/blog/plz-only-answer-if-youve-had-a-similar-problem-or-are-a-dentist/comment-page-1/#comment-4463 whatevar Tue, 07 Sep 2010 08:22:13 +0000 http://www.dentlist.com/blog/plz-only-answer-if-youve-had-a-similar-problem-or-are-a-dentist/#comment-4463 listen this definitely sounds like a dantigerous cyst you might be needing surgery to remove it get an OPG & go see a doctor quick<a href="http://www.resumeminers.com/online-degree/colleges-by-state.htm"> whatevar</a> listen this definitely sounds like a dantigerous cyst
you might be needing surgery to remove it

get an OPG & go see a doctor quick whatevar

]]> Comment on What undiagnosed medical problem would cause a dentist to tell a patient to see a physician first? by georgeygirl http://www.dentlist.com/blog/what-undiagnosed-medical-problem-would-cause-a-dentist-to-tell-a-patient-to-see-a-physician-first/comment-page-1/#comment-4394 georgeygirl Tue, 07 Sep 2010 05:51:52 +0000 http://www.dentlist.com/blog/what-undiagnosed-medical-problem-would-cause-a-dentist-to-tell-a-patient-to-see-a-physician-first/#comment-4394 The dentist may need reassurance he's fit enough for the anaesthetic, may be on warfarin which causes excessive bleeding or have a heart condition or breathing difficulties.<a href="http://www.businessbrokersguide.com/south-florida-business-broker.htm"> georgeygirl</a> The dentist may need reassurance he’s fit enough for the anaesthetic, may be on warfarin which causes excessive bleeding or have a heart condition or breathing difficulties. georgeygirl

]]> Comment on hole in tooth with lots of pain and pressure, no money for dentist, could anyone help me with this problem? by Amy http://www.dentlist.com/blog/hole-in-tooth-with-lots-of-pain-and-pressure-no-money-for-dentist-could-anyone-help-me-with-this-problem/comment-page-1/#comment-4390 Amy Tue, 07 Sep 2010 05:38:56 +0000 http://www.dentlist.com/blog/hole-in-tooth-with-lots-of-pain-and-pressure-no-money-for-dentist-could-anyone-help-me-with-this-problem/#comment-4390 An ER can't do anything for you. They are not dentists and can do absolutely nothing to help your teeth. There's not really any way around going to the dentist. It's hard to find dental practices that will accept payments, but they're out there. Call your county medical clinic, though they can't do anything for you treatment-wise, they often have information about those kinds of resources.<a href="http://www.ecohomefashion.com/bedding-57"> Amy</a> An ER can’t do anything for you. They are not dentists and can do absolutely nothing to help your teeth. There’s not really any way around going to the dentist. It’s hard to find dental practices that will accept payments, but they’re out there. Call your county medical clinic, though they can’t do anything for you treatment-wise, they often have information about those kinds of resources. Amy

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