cavities in my teeth?
hi i have had a lot of dental treatment done of late, i had plaque removed from 1 of my front teeth and after this i noticed a small hole on the enamel, i asked my dentist was this a cavity but she said it wasnt, what could it be?
Does Crest 3D toothpaste strip enamel like other whitening products?
My enamel is pretty thin on some of my teeth. I don't like using other whitening products because of that. Does crest 3d toothpaste strip away enamel.
Is there such a thing as OVER brushing your teeth?
ill just sit and watch TV and brush my teeth for like half an hour.
can that like wear away enamel or sumtin?
Is that some kind of medical condition i should be like treated for? lol
Is teeth whitening safe your teeth aka your enamel etc?
I need websites etc to tell me also and professional info if possible.
Some say it does others say it perfectly safe and doesn't harm your enamel.
using backing soda when brushing your teeth?
okay i heard baking soda will brighten your teeth if you use it while brushing them. is this true also if it is true how do you put it on your toothbrush....not to sound dumb or anything but do you just dip your tooth brush in baking soda or do you pour it on your tooth brush or do you mix your tooth paste and baking soda together???? and also are there any effects of you use this method like loss of enamel or anything? thanks a lot Want to get my teeth whiter.
Bulimia and dental hygiene: I need help!!?
Okay, I am going to tell you all my full story.
I was bulimic for about 8 months or so. I was normal weight, but I thought I was fat, so I turned to eating disorders. I was anorexic for the beginning few of those months, too. Because I was already small, I only lost about 15 pounds, but I was so proud. But I've been eating better and I haven't been vomiting for about a month and a half now. Yay!!! :) however, I did gain back all of the weight, but I don't really care, because this happened:
I skipped out on dentists appointments for about 2 years before I went to the dentist again about a month ago. At that appointment, he told me that I had 4 cavities! And I had never had a cavity before, so I knew it was because my enamel had softened. He told my mom that the erosion was due to some type of acid (which I know is stomach acid), so he didn't find out about the bulimia. My back molar is also chipped because the enamel softened so much. I have to get root canal and a crown on the chipped tooth, and I have to get all of the cavities filled, all together costing around 00 because of my bulimia. Totally not worth it! Now I'm going to a specialist who is going to give the root canal. Now, here are my questions.
- what do I do if my dentist/specialist asks if I have an eating disorder? I do NOT NOT NOT want to tell either of them, so what could I say that would be another probable cause for the cavities and tooth decay?
- I've been disorder free for a while now, but how long does it take for my body to start recovering and going back to norma,?
Lemon Juice bad for teeth but good for Acne Scars….?
ive been reading somethings, and im getting that lemon juice is really bad for teeth enamel. but its good to drink to clear up skin, so if i drink it with a straw wont that be better then straight from a cup. or should I stick to putting it on a cotton ball, and rubbing it on my acne scars? could i do both?
correction: Lemon Juice w/ water
please help me with these health questions?!?
1.
Overly active oil glands may cause a condition known as (1 point)
* diabetes.
* dermis.
* acne.
* fatigue.
2.
The subtance that fights tooth decay (1 point)
* enamel
* fluoride
* medicine
* Listerine
3.
Fingernails and toenails are made of a tough substance known as (1 point)
* dermis.
* cuticle.
* petroleum.
* keratin.
4.
The epidermis is the _______ ________ layer of the skin. (1 point)
* thinner, inner
* thicker, inner
* thicker, outer
* thinner, outer
5.
________ is a condition in which faraway objects appear clear while near objects look blurry. (1 point)
* Farsightedness
* Nearsightedness
* Astigmatism
* UV
6.
An astigmatism is a misshaped ______ that causes objects to look blurry. (1 point)
* pupil
* cornea
* iris
* optic nerve
7.
Which of the following causes faraway objects to look blurred, while near objects look normal? (1 point)
* farsightedness
* astigmatism
* glaucoma
* nearsightedness
8.
The name of the opening through which light enters the eye is known as the (1 point)
* cornea.
* retina.
* pupil.
* lens.
9.
Which part of the ear is responsible for maintaining balance? (1 point)
* outer ear
* middle ear
* inner ear
* auricle
10.
The cuticle is a _______ band of skin around the nail. (1 point)
* synthetic
* toxic
* nonliving
* living
True/False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false for questions 11–20.
11.
The store brand of an item is also known as a generic brand. (1 point)
* True
* False
12.
A unit price is your promise of a refund of your money if the produce doesn't work as claimed. (1 point)
* True
* False
13.
Comparison shopping involves comparing different brands of a product. (1 point)
* True
* False
14.
When you develop a tolerance to a medicine, it no longer has the same effect. (1 point)
* True
* False
15.
Taking the proper dosage of a medicine is an example of drug misuse. (1 point)
* True
* False
16.
Antibiotics are medicines that kill or stop the growth of bacteria and other specific germs. (1 point)
* True
* False
17.
When a problem is beyond your doctor's training, he or she might suggest that you see a specialist. (1 point)
* True
* False
18.
Vaccines are organizations that work to help prevent and cure certain diseases. (1 point)
* True
* False
Note: The below question was entered in error. You will receive credit for ANY answer.
19.
Managed care is a program to help people with limited income get health care. (1 point)
* True
* False
20.
An otolaryngologist specializes in eye diseases. (1 point)
* True
* False
what teeth whitening product works the best?
i need one that would work if you were 12. w/out ruining your enamel.
i have perfect teeth exept there not white.