Can the enamel on my teeth grow over my permanent retainer?
About six years ago I got a permanent retainer after my braces were removed. Recently, i've noticed that it is slightly covered with a substance similar to my teeth. At first i thought it may be plaque buildup, but I brush my teeth twice a day along with flossing once and using mouth rinse at night. I think it may be the enamel growing over the retainer is that possible? And if so, can i get the retainer removed without damaging my teeth or face the risk of having my teeth shift?
Why do I have decalcification?
My dentists told me my teeth are decalcified and to use a fluoride rinse. When I search the internet it says that it's caused by plaque buildup on the teeth. I cannot imagine why I would have this condition. I've always brushed and flossed, and I never had braces or a retainer. Could it be caused by something else? It looks like white streaks on my teeth, and it's not as bad as the pictures I've seen.
my routine teeth cleaning nightmare?
i just got back from a routine cleaning and it was awful. I have great teeth with minimal plaque buildup and he used something like a water pick. I went to rinse with water and there was so much blood it didnt even look like there was any water mixed in. there was blood splatters on my face and bib. In between my gums there is blood and my gums hurt sooooo bad. Now keep in mind I have a high pain tolerance and I have had cleanings before. What I want to know is why he used a water pick when every other cleaning I have had they just scraped and it was uncomfortable at times but is to be expected. This cleaning however I came home and just cried my eyes out.
i think he used an electric scaler
Post dental cleaning thing.. gap?
I went and got my teeth cleaned and found that when my hygenist removed the plaque buildup behind my lower front teeth, I have this gap type thing where it used to be. It doesn't hurt me and my gums aren't bleeding, and my teeth aren't sensitive to hot/cold or any foods I'm eating, but I'm curious as to if there's anything I can do to relieve this temporarily or if something happens within time, like the gums grow into the gap and fill it like they normally do. It's not a huge gap, it's just where one of my teeth goes behind another one of my teeth from how they're crookedly set. Thanks in advance. :)
Oral care for cats keeping teeth plaque free?
Our cat likes purina pro plan but will not eat greenies or large types of dry food, how can I keep his teeth from plaque buildup?
question about periodontitis and deep cleaning?
about three months ago, my dentist suggested that i needed a deep cleaning due to early stages of periodontitis. shortly thereafter, i ended up switching dentists due to other problems i had with this dental office, separate from this visit. i switched back to a dentist that i had previously been to. there was a one month lapse between the two visits, in which time i became religious with flossing and mouthwash. previously, i only flossed occasionally.
at my dentist's visit, she did not see the need for a deep cleaning and proceeded with just a regular one. all was great, until a month ago when i started experiencing some on and off gum swelling. nothing has changed during this time except i started using listerine instead of closys (the mouthwash i had been using) b/c i ran out of the closys.
since the swelling wasn't going away, i went back to the dentist. she ruled out any infections and said it was probably just plaque buildup or some food stuck in the gums. i asked if i needed a deep cleaning, and she said no.
my question is, could i really need a deep cleaning? i don't think my dentist ever probed each tooth to measure pockets. if i've been flossing regularly for three months, is it possible it'll still bleed if she probes? i am just concerned that the gum swelling has lasted this long, although with no bleeding. it is not horrible pain but on and off for a month... some times worse than others.
should i go back to the dentist and ask for a thorough periodontal probing? should i go to another dentist for a 2nd opinion?
Nerves in my gums bothering me, help?
I have Gingivitus and Plaque buildup on the lower front of my teeth. This has NEVER happened to me and i've had Gingivitus for more than 3 years now and i would love it if there is anything i can do to get rid of this feeling due to my nerves in my gums...
I'm 16 and as of now, i dont have insurance and my parents can't afford the money to take me...
Ok people I have chronic bad breath and I wanna get rid of it. How?
Yea I brush my teeth twice a day. I pic my teeth all the time when no ones around. Bad habit but still good for dental hygiene. I use Listerine twice a day. I brush my tongue hard 1-3 times a day and ever time I do it I make sure I did a good job of cleaning it off. (In case someone says the tooth brush dosn't worth. It isn't very good but if your patient and brush the tongue several times in a row with soup and water it eventually gets clean.) Regardless of what I do I can't get rid of my bad breath. It seems to generate in my mouth within 15 minutes as well as plaque buildup on my tounge. I'm starting to thing its genetics. My teeth are a big above average when it some to resistance to tooth decay. I mean I have gotten cavities but its rare and in the past I wasn't very good with my teeth like I would brush one a day or even not at all if I plan on not going out but even then when I go to the dentist the x-ray comes back either clear or with maybe one cavity after 6-10 years. I'm starting to think their is a connection between having my super teeth and bad breath. Maybe the bacteria in my mouth that smell so bad is the same thing thats protecting my teeth from harmful bacteria. So I have super teeth at the price of bad breath. I have no idea but i'm ranting and I just wanna know for to fix my damn breath. BTW I don't smoke, don't drink coffee, I drink a lot of milk and I know milk makes a lot of plaque very fast so I always brush after I drank my fill. I am at wits end.
what kind of toothpaste works the best for teeth whitening and plaque removal?
i have whites, but their not white enough....what brand of toothpaste is the best for whitening and plaque buildup removal. (please be specific:)
thanks!D