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How long do the results from professional teeth whitening last?

Posted on April 14, 2011

I am getting my braces off during April break after 3 years, and my teeth have always been yellow-ish. My mom said I could have my teeth whitened professionally once because its expensive. i have heard it lasts 6-9 months but I was wondering if that applies to me because i don't drink any coffee or tea and i don't smoke.

i plan on using crest whitestrips afterwards to keep them white.

What can cause severe tooth pain with no signs of decay?

Posted on April 5, 2011

Recently I was able to get some dental insurance after 3 years (ugh). Managed to bump out all of my dentist appointments in a 2 week block (about 5 fillings, and a cleaning). I had been having severe pain in my upper left (farthest back) molar for nearly a year by this point and I had assumed it was just a bad cavity that would flare up randomly with breaks in between. However the fillings I got were on the lower jaw and not, in fact, where I had the tooth pain. I asked my dentist and he double checked that tooth personally, looked over the x-rays and seemed utterly stumped as to why it would feel the way it does. There is no visible decay, and nothing wrong showing in the x-rays. When the tooth isn't causing severe pain it feels very different from my other teeth. More sensitive to touch, and almost throbs like it's coming out of being numb. Very weird to chew with. When it IS hurting, it feels like it's 3x too big to be in my face. Pressure relieves some of this pain but not enough. Seems to be worse when laying down. After 2 nights of interrupted sleep because of this and I'm taking him up on the oral surgeon recommendation. But I wanted to come armed with a few ideas and potential diagnosis. (note: I've been using sensitive teeth toothpaste for over two weeks now and it's helped my other teeth wonderfully, but not this tooth. Flossing twice daily and using fluoride mouth rinse once nightly as well.)
Wisdom teeth have been removed! :)

How do I get rid of white spots?

Posted on March 10, 2011

How do I get rid of white spots on my teeth? I had braces for 2 years and 3 months but I got them off about 3 years ago. I have always brushed after each meal, flossed at night, and used the special mouthwash they wanted me to use. However, I still have white spots on my teeth. They have improved, but how do I make them go away?

What Degree in Scolosis Start Having Back Pain?

Posted on March 5, 2011

The last time I got my back checked, it was 12 degrees. That was awhile ago, maybe 2-3 years ago. I have been getting back pain. At what degree do you start having back pain in scoliosis? I didn't have it years ago.

What Degree in Scoliosis Start Having Back Pain?

Posted on March 2, 2011

The last time I got my back checked, it was 12 degrees. That was awhile ago, maybe 2-3 years ago. I have been getting back pain. At what degree do you start having back pain in scoliosis? I didn't have it years ago.

Can you get a canker sore on your lip?

Posted on February 27, 2011

I frequently get canker sores inside my mouth/on my tongue but yesterday 2 lesions appeared on my bottom lip! They look exactly like a canker sore (ulcer-like) but I thought that they only occur inside the mouth? Bottom line I am nervous that these are cold sores. I am regularly tested and have had the same partner for almost 3 years and the only issue I have ever had was being diagnosed with HPV about 7 years ago.

I have 2 small bumps inside my virgin wall on either side …that look like canker sores. What should I do?

Posted on February 25, 2011

They hurt when I go to the bathroom..I've had the same boyfriend for 3 years and know he's not cheating...but what should I do to heal them..

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How long will it take for my white tongue and bad breath to go..?

Posted on February 24, 2011

I've had this for about 3 years now, and I didn't use to brush my tongue and now this is the consequence! I bought an orabrush like 8 days ago, and have been using it to brush my tongue. And I brush my teeth well.. But the thing is, I have braces, so I think that that's contributing aswell! But the bad breath is coming from the back of my throat.. Do you have any home remedies that could help?

Thanks!

what is the best pain med for back pain?

Posted on February 14, 2011

I have had a back problem for 4 years and even had a fusion 3 years ago and have been on hydrocodone ever since. No matter how much I take, it just doesnt work. What is the best med to take for pain relief other than oxycontin? I am not interested in getting high, I just want a break from the constant pain. Is methadone effective? I have heard it doesnt get you high. Any suggestions?

Problems with 3 lip piercings, DESPERATELY NEED HELP!!!!?

Posted on February 12, 2011

Okay so I got my bottom left lip pierced 3 years ago. (by professional)
2 years after, I got a monroe piercing (upper lip on the left). also by a professional.
and 2 days ago, I pierced my bottom right lip because I really wanted snakebite. (did on my own)

I pierced it with a disinfected 20g needle and put the jewelry through. I used a small lip barbel because it was the longest one I had and I knew it would swell. So I put it through, and it didn't go through all the way. So I went to bed with it through but right before the last layer of skin.

When i woke up, I brushed my teeth, rinsed with salt water and I shoved the barbel in to go in all the way and screwed in the ball inside. so then it was completed.

It got really swollen during the day and today it's been 2 days. The swelling it a bit worse and it slightly going over the jewelry. There's a bump surrounding the piercings and now I'm worried. I rinsed regularly with salt water.
It hurts a little bit if i were to apply pressure on it, but other than that, it has NOT been leaking puss or anything. just really swollen.

I know what I did was stupid and risky and now I'm worried if it's infected.

Yesterday, I took my monroe piercing out because my snakebite piercing looked better without it and before i went to bed, the whole was CLOSED!!!!! so I pierced through that thin layer of skin and now it's doing fine. but whats weird is that I got it done 1 year ago and i left it open for 8 hours max and it closed..

now im just concerned about my fresh one.

any advice?
Thanks Rachel.
But the one I got on my bottom lip was done 3 years ago and I could leave it open for weeks and it wouldn't close!

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