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Board: Dental Health 09-30-2012, 04:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 446
Posted By Gellia
Re: Crown set was incorrect crown...

Hi,
Are you sure high noble isn't what you received? When I had four crowns placed (and my DH has 8), the choice was all gold, high noble (which was a high content of gold with porcelain over), low...
Board: Dental Health 06-30-2012, 04:38 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,100
Posted By Gellia
Re: Tooth extraction at home

Hi,
DO NOT try this surgery yourself! Suppose the entire tooth does not come out and you get a resulting infection in the jawbone? Suppose the roots are wrapped around your jaw bone and yanking...
Board: Dental Health 06-28-2012, 03:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 394
Posted By Gellia
Re: Giant Tooth

Hi,
It sounds as though the tooth above has super-erupted. This is very common with the opposing tooth of an extraction. Woth yours, because there was a space below, the tooth above sought to fill...
Board: Dental Health 06-12-2012, 04:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,515
Posted By Gellia
Re: US Dentist left Cotton under husbands crown... irony!

Hi,
It was explained to me that a small piece of cotton left under a crown will help if the crown ever needs replacement. I have small pieces of sterile cotton under my implant crowns. My cosmetic...
Board: Dental Health 03-18-2012, 12:15 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 13,388
Posted By Gellia
Re: severe depression at 22 because of my teeth. anybody?

Sorry these are short, but life interferes sometimes.

Stop worrying. You're fine. Your teeth aren't making you miserable. You are. Go do something. Good luck tomorrow. Let us know how you...
Board: Dental Health 02-27-2012, 01:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 10,839
Posted By Gellia
Re: Bite feels odd, can't clench teeth

Hi,
I can't imagine what you could have done that would be serious. A jaw dislocation would be painful. So would TMJ. Perhaps you chipped some plaque off the back of your teeth. That feeling of...
Board: Dental Health 02-24-2012, 01:53 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 13,388
Posted By Gellia
re: severe depression at 22 because of my teeth. anybody?

Hi,
OK...first thing is tie a knot in the end of the rope and hang on. You CAN and WILL get through this!! The hardest part of any dental work is that it takes time. Sometimes a long time.
...
Board: Dental Health 02-21-2012, 04:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,907
Posted By Gellia
Re: Gum Pockets!

Hi,
If they did a deep cleaning (root planing and scaling) the irritation can last for several days. Keeping the area clean will go a long way to it healing faster. Salt water rinses (1/4tsp to...
Board: Dental Health 01-25-2012, 05:25 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,684
Posted By Gellia
Re: Pain 6 months after Root canal #30

Hi,
The tooth has been treated twice, right? It's possible that it has sustained a fracture below the gumline. They can be very hard to see, if not impossible. If the tooth is fractured, the...
Board: Dental Health 01-24-2012, 04:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,658
Posted By Gellia
Re: Tooth pain, nerve pain, or what?

Hi,
It's possible you are developing pockets that hold saliva close to the dentin of the tooth. This transmits pain from hot and cold stimuli to the nerve. If that is the case, toothpaste for...
Board: Dental Health 01-22-2012, 05:19 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,511
Posted By Gellia
Re: problems with white fillings

Hi,
I'm not sure if this is your problem, but white fillings are notorious for transmitting painful stimuli. If the filling was large, it may be that that is what is happening.
If that is the...
Board: Dental Health 01-19-2012, 04:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,338
Posted By Gellia
Re: Swollen Gum

Hi,
I'm with jane. You need to get to a dentist. The antibiotics you are taking may not be the right ones and if you only "tickle" the bacteria instead of killing it you are asking for that same...
Board: Dental Health 01-14-2012, 04:43 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,154
Posted By Gellia
Re: Pain despite gelfoam packing - dry socket?

Hi,
Don't touch the gelfoam. It still protects the area from dry socket. It will come out all on its own and that's probably what you are experiencing now. The deep pain you feel could still be...
Board: Dental Health 01-12-2012, 10:59 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,469
Posted By Gellia
Re: Dental Implants

Good Luck! I predict you will just love your implant and brand new tooth.

Do let us know how you are. We LOVE success stories!
My best to you,
Gellia
Board: Dental Health 01-10-2012, 06:08 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,879
Posted By Gellia
Re: scared, need help

Hi,
Any time you need an extraction you can be nervous! It's certainly allowed.

Bottom teeth aren't any more difficult to remove than the top. Actually, the dentist is in a better position to...
Board: Dental Health 12-27-2011, 11:48 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,469
Posted By Gellia
Re: Dental Implants

Hi,
I personally have four implants and my husband has seven. He has had his for over 10 years.

Considering that implants are made from the same material that is used in artificial hips and...
Board: Dental Health 12-24-2011, 04:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,162
Posted By Gellia
Re: Dental Abscess: Failed Root Canal

Hi,
Antibiotics take at least three days before they start to really work. That the abscess has drained is good, but there is still infection there and will require the FULL dose of antibiotics to...
Board: Dental Health 12-23-2011, 04:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 549
Posted By Gellia
Re: Unexplained symptoms in throat and tooth

Hi,
My first thought would be you are having a problem with that tooth. Just because there is no pain doesn't mean it's not doing something below the gumline and pushing your other teeth around.
...
Board: Dental Health 12-18-2011, 06:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,020
Posted By Gellia
Re: First time with a partial (flipper)

Hi,
Oh, can I relate to you! I had to have my four top teeth pulled after trying to dance though a plate glass door (which didn't work, by the way!) while playing with my dog. When they were...
Board: Dental Health 12-16-2011, 04:48 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,469
Posted By Gellia
Re: Dental Implants

Hi,
I had four implants placed immediately after extractions and it didn't hurt at all. The novocain shots were the worst part and they were over so fast I hardly knew it. I was given pain...
Board: Dental Health 12-11-2011, 06:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,875
Posted By Gellia
Re: Tooth crumbling, too late for a crown?

Hi,
It would have to be a crack that extended below the gumline. I don't think your dentist will be able to tell until he examines the tooth. Many times cracks can be so small that even xray won't...
Board: Dental Health 12-10-2011, 04:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,875
Posted By Gellia
Re: Tooth crumbling, too late for a crown?

Hi,
I think it will depend on how much of the tooth remains. If the remaining tooth has enough left, your dentist may be able to put a post in it and then a crown. There is also the possibility...
Board: Dental Health 12-05-2011, 03:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,879
Posted By Gellia
Re: scared, need help

Congratulations! You did it!! Hope all is well and they all come out easily.

My best to you,
Gellia
Board: Dental Health 12-04-2011, 08:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,683
Posted By Gellia
Re: The truth about adjusting to Dentures

Hi,
I'm with slenderella. I had a partial that I used while implants integrated. It took me about three weeks before it was even the least bit comfortable.

Hope yours works faster! It will...
Board: Dental Health 11-28-2011, 04:49 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,258
Posted By Gellia
Re: Snap on smile vs partial

Hi,
I went through the same question when I had my implants done. After doing further research on my own and with my periodontist, we found, at least for me, the snap on wouldn't work. My implants...
Board: Dental Health 11-14-2011, 03:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 732
Posted By Gellia
Re: Hate this partial

Hi again,
You'll get used to it. You have what I would call a "flipper". I went with a more expensive partial made of metal because the plate part is thinner.
But a flipper will work. It may...
Board: Dental Health 11-04-2011, 05:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,284
Posted By Gellia
Re: Pain after tooth filling

Hi,
Two things come to mind. First, the pain may be because you had to hold your mouth open for an big longer than usual. The jaw muscle may have gone into spasm. This should resolve itself in...
Board: Dental Health 10-21-2011, 05:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,225
Posted By Gellia
Re: Help! Huge freaking pain!

Hi,
GOOD! I'm so glad you will be getting some relief.

GOOD LUCK, but I'm confident you won't need it. Do come back and let us know how you did. We love success stories.

My very best to...
Board: Dental Health 10-20-2011, 07:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 816
Posted By Gellia
Re: What are the chances I need a bone graft for implant?

Hi,
If you had good bone before, an additional 6 months time shouldn't have changed it all that much. Your oral surgeon may want to use some "bone in a bottle", though. It's reconstituted bone and...
Board: Dental Health 10-17-2011, 05:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 891
Posted By Gellia
Re: painful mouth

Hi,

It sounds as though there is a big time infection brewing. You really MUST get to a dentist for an evaluation and antibiotics. It won't go away without medical intervention. The pain may go...
Board: Dental Health 07-25-2011, 08:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,542
Posted By Gellia
Re: Root scaling & planing

My root planning and scaling was done in four visits. One quad at a time and took about 45 minutes each time. It was pricey. $250 a quadrant but it did help.

I've heard about the timer...
Board: Dental Health 06-11-2011, 04:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 658
Posted By Gellia
Re: Loose Tooth

Hi,
It really depends on how much bone is left to hold the teeth in. That is why an xray is needed.

Solutions to loose teeth can range from splinting to extraction with implant replacement. It...
Board: Dental Health 06-06-2011, 01:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 24,345
Posted By Gellia
Re: Terrible, Throbbing Jaw and Chin Pain 3 weeks after Wisdom Tooth Extraction. Help

Hi,
As long as there is no infection present it's a good possibility the muscles are in spasm. That frequently happens with wisdom teeth removal. Your mouth is held open for an extended time and...
Board: Dental Health 05-30-2011, 04:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,271
Posted By Gellia
Re: Gum infection and antibiotics

Hi,
Hang in there. Antibiotics take three or four days to start to work. In the meantime, use warm salt water (1/4tsp in 8oz warm water) and rinse your mouth with it four or five times a day. ...
Board: Dental Health 05-29-2011, 04:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,151
Posted By Gellia
Re: Bone Loss

Hi,
There really is nothing you can do to build bone back up. If your tooth has tightened up there should be enough bone there to still support it.

The only way bone can be built back is with...
Board: Dental Health 05-21-2011, 09:44 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,739
Posted By Gellia
Re: A lot of pain for years

Hi again,
It's very possible that the night clenching has knocked his jaw out of whack. That could be a TMJ problem and yes, it's very hard to correct.

Tell him to not give up hope. There are...
Board: Dental Health 02-24-2011, 02:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,185
Posted By Gellia
Re: Deep cavity filled and it's killing me! :/

Hi,
Sorry you're in pain. It may be because the filling is close to the nerve and the nerve is irritated. It reacts with a jolting shot of pain. You also probably had a few novocaine injections...
Board: Dental Health 02-04-2011, 04:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,500
Posted By Gellia
Re: implants for dentures abroad

Hi,
I have four implants for my top front teeth. I love them. It's a lengthy process, but in my opinion, well worth it.

The problem I see with getting any dental work done outside your country...
Board: Dental Health 02-03-2011, 05:06 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,147
Posted By Gellia
Re: Can excessive plaque or scaling move teeth?

Hi,
I agree with slenderella. If plaque buildup was enough that it could chip off, then it was probably forced below the gumline. When it is removed the gum will no longer be attached to that...
Board: Dental Health 01-30-2011, 04:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 10,056
Posted By Gellia
Re: Help with pain after a filling

Hi,
It is possible that replacing the filing is the problem and it will settle down. I have all amalgam fillings, but I do hear that the tooth colored ones transfer hot and cold sensations more...
Board: Dental Health 01-24-2011, 03:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,642
Posted By Gellia
Re: Ohhh my aching crowned tooth!!! (after 10 years)

Hi,
Is does sound as though there has probably been decay under the crown that has reached the nerve. It's a common problem with any crowned tooth. They can do a root canal procedure right through...
Board: Dental Health 01-17-2011, 04:31 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 814
Posted By Gellia
Re: Feel like I am going to crack!

Hi,
You seriously won't have any problem. It's not a "general" anesthetic. Just some IV sedation. You actually are able to answer questions they may ask you as you really "aren't asleep". Part...
Board: Dental Health 01-16-2011, 12:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 20,013
Posted By Gellia
Re: Half tongue numb after wisdom tooth surgery

Hi,
It sounds as though your surgeon gave you a nerve block. Along with swelling from the surgery itself, the sensation you are describing can take as long as six weeks to go away from the block...
Board: Dental Health 01-16-2011, 12:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 12,808
Posted By Gellia
Re: Plaque or Crumbling Teeth?!

Hi,
It does sound like a build of plaque. When it gets like that you can't remove it yourself, though. All that you do is chip off small fragments. The plaque will go down into the gum along side...
Board: Dental Health 12-23-2010, 12:33 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,504
Posted By Gellia
Re: Front Tooth Extraction a week ago...

Hi,
I had my four top front teeth out and implants placed immediately after.

I had pain all up the side of my nose to my eyes. And, yes the roof of my mouth,.. OMG, it hurt so badly I had a...
Board: Dental Health 12-14-2010, 05:17 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,492
Posted By Gellia
Re: Infection, wisdom tooth removal

Hi,
Normally a wisdom tooth is a rudimentary tooth and does not need replacing after being pulled. Many times they interfere with the jaw angle and have to be removed. I'm not sure an implant is...
Board: Dental Health 12-11-2010, 04:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,936
Posted By Gellia
Re: Partial front denture

Hi again,
I don't think anyone else thinks about your teeth except that you have a nice smile. I mean, you may be aware, but most others never will be. When they look at you, they will just see a...
Board: Dental Health 12-10-2010, 02:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,406
Posted By Gellia
Re: Root canal a few years ago and now have pain.

Thanks for letting me know. I'm glad to hear everything worked out OK.

Good luck and I hope the antibiotic takes care of it.

Best to you,
Gellia
Board: Dental Health 12-04-2010, 05:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,643
Posted By Gellia
Re: bleeding gums

Hi Becca,

It sounds as though you have gingivitis or the start of a serious periodontal condition, which is an infection that spreads along the periodontal ligament from one tooth to the next and...
Board: Dental Health 11-23-2010, 01:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,202
Posted By Gellia
Re: Opinions about My dentist appointment (gum recession)

Hi,
Sorry you didn't get an answer sooner. It's very hard to give you a definitive one without actually seeing the tooth and gum in question, so I can only be general. Hope it helps, though.
...
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