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Outbreaks of Canker Sores & Bumps on Tongue?

Posted on May 19, 2011

I used to wear braces but i got them taken off and now i wear retainers. But my problem is that i woke up one day and found 3 canker sores on the inside of my lower lip and then found a white bump on my tongue. I can barely eat cause i am in pain just because of it. Basically my mouth is in pain alot. What causes this? and how to prevent this ?

Why after you get your braces off and you get retainers do the orthodontists say "congratulations"?

Posted on May 17, 2011

The madness doesn't end after you get your braces off, you still have to wear those stupid retainers for the next 2-3 years and still get checkups just like you had your braces on. To me, it's just like having on your braces all over again except for the fact that you don't have to wear them all of the time and you can remove your retainers from your teeth at a certain time and not only that, you also have to keep up with those retainers. Stop me if i'm wrong but, it's good that they say congratulations that people can see your pearly whites but not when you still have metal in your mouth.

Get teeth pulled to get dentures?

Posted on May 15, 2011

Hey everybody has anyone ever had fully functional non problematic teeth to get dentures? Wondering because I don't like 2 teeth of mines and want to get rid of them. I'm 16 years old and the dentist today told me that it would take 3 years with braces and them 2-3 years of retainers I personally don't want that so what I was talking to my parents about is, I sell some guitar gear that I don't want or need and when I go to Mexico next week go to dentist and get my teeth pulled then get some partial dentures. I personally don't want to get braces since I play sports a lot and boxing so I usually get hit in the face I don't want to give that up so... Opinions?

Can I use Crest Whitestrips with my retainers?

Posted on April 13, 2011

I want to use Crest Whitestips but my bottom teeth have immovable retainers on the tongue-side of the teeth. Do you think I should use the strips?

Why does my breath smell so bad?

Posted on April 3, 2011

this is kind of embarasing to ask but here goes.
i try to brush my teeth at least twice a day (okay sometimes i forget but i have never gone a day without brushing atleast once)
i floss 1-3 times a week.
i brush my tongue and roof of my mouth, right to the back.
i have no cavities, i had one but it got filled.
i don't have braces, and only wear my retainers sometimes at night.
there is no visible plaque on my teeth.
i'm 16 years old, female.
i've been visiting the dentist my whole life, and go twice a year

I think that's it but i hardly eat much (don't judge) and i heard that not eating causes bad breath.
So why is it that my breath stinks?! And what can i do to make it smell better?!

Common treatments for canker sores?

Posted on March 19, 2011

I get these too much. I wear retainers to keep my teeth straight and I wonder if that is the problem. What's a quick way to get rid of them?

What do I do with the teeth whitening trays after I take them out of my mouth? Should I rinse my teeth?

Posted on February 23, 2011

Is it okay to wear my retainers for the night? I brushed right before I put them in. Should I brush again?

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Using colgate 360 microsonic power toothbrush after having braces

Posted on February 7, 2011

Is this toothbrush ok for people who have retainers? or is it harmful that it can move teeth because of vibrations?

If you have gingivitis, will it go away?

Posted on January 16, 2011

Alright, lol I'm still in a little shock. I've never had anything wrong with my teeth before (well, I had braces and now i have retainers but whatever) and no cavities or anything. I went to the doctor and the hygienist said i had a slight case of gingivitis. I forgot to ask her if it will never go away.So, lol that's my question! Also, is there anything I can do to help, other than normally routine (brush, floss, rinse with non-alcohol mouthwash) Thanks!

how can i retain my two facial piercings durring the removal of my wisdom teeth?

Posted on January 13, 2011

Because I am going under for this i was told i need to take out all and i foun d somewhere from somebody that works at a hospital that you cant even wear retainers. is there any way i can kee my nose and lip piercings. I just got my nose done on monday but i havnt made the date for this surgery. i know that oral piercings close up pretty fast from other peoples experience. anyone been threw this with facial piercings.

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