Can white spots on teeth be reversed? Can they be prevented from turning into cavities?
I've had some white spots on my teeth (that my dentist has made me aware of) for about two weeks now. I have three small white spots, but one of them has become sensitive to anything cold or carbonated beverages. I'm due to have my braces off in a few months after having them for two years, and this is the first time I've had any problems. My dentist didn't jump to give me fillings, and wanted to wait on x-rays until I was out of braces. However, I was told by my orthodontist that to correct the problem, I will need to have some brackets temporarily removed so that my dentist can give me fillings.
I have been using MI paste provided by my dentist and have been rinsing my mouth out with fluoride-enhanced mouthwash in the hopes of trying to save my teeth and re-calcify them (I'm assuming that the one tooth that has become sensitive has lost its enamel; I don't remember if that's what the orthodontist said). But, at this point, my orthodontist and my dentist are planning to give me fillings in the coming weeks (eek).
Not really wanting to opt for fillings just yet, I've been doing some research on trying to fix the white spots, and am unsure as to why I need fillings if, by definition, they are not cavities yet. I am stepping up my brushing and cleaning habits, and I've started cutting a large amount of food and drink out of my diet, mainly sugars and carbonated beverages - things that are most likely to damage my teeth further. I've also gargled with hot salt-water about once a week in the hopes that it will pull bacteria away from the teeth and prevent further breakdown.
Is there anything I can do to try to save the teeth with white spots, preventing them from turning into cavities? Is there anything I can do to actually restore the enamel on my teeth?
I'm not afraid of getting a filling, as I've had one before, but I hate the idea of just giving up and letting the dentist grind down parts of my teeth and filling it with a synthetic paste. If there's anything I can do to avoid this (besides letting my teeth deteriorate, which I'm not to keen on), please let me know.
Piercings and removal of wisdom teeth…?
I'm getting my wisdom teeth taken out in a week. When I went for my consultation, I had to take out my piercings for the x-rays. The only piercings of mine that I'm concerned about are my tongue, industrial, and lower cartilage piercings. I haven't been able to unscrew the ball yet on my industrial (though I've had it for almost 2 years), so I couldn't take it out for the x-ray, but it was alright. I put my lower cartilage piercing back in as soon as I could, but not my tongue because my mom was with me and she definitely wouldn't approve of it (Haa, I know). Anyway, it was out for about an hour and I had to work with it for a few minutes to get it back in. To my understanding, I need to take out all my piercings for the procedure of removing my wisdom teeth, even earrings in my lobes, and nose. Personally, the only two that seem to make sense to take out is my tongue and vertical labret since that's the area that will be worked upon, but I'm assuming that the metal may conflict with some equipment used? Anyway, I'm just wondering how long it would take for my industrial and tongue to actually close up? I'm not worried about me being physically capable of getting any other piercings back in right away other than my tongue, since I know I'm going to be pretty out of it afterwords. I guess the surgery is about 45 minutes to an hour... and I'm just really worried about my piercings closing up. :/
I've had my:
Industrial- Almost 2 years
Tongue- 3 months
Lower cartilage- Year and a half
Vertical Labret- Almost 2 years
Nose- 3 years
Lobes- Not worried about those closing up
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What can cause severe tooth pain with no signs of decay?
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! :)
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Whos job is it to decide regular cleaning or gingivitis cleaning?
I had to change dentists due to insurance. I went to this dentist office and had ALOT of problem. They charged me 120.00 for a filling when my insurance covers 100% and charged me for x-rays even though im covered at 100%. Before I had anymore work done I immed. changed to another office... They charged me 25.00 for copies of xrays BUT only gave me ONE xray!!
Itook care of all of the above with the office manager... here my next problem.
I had a cleaning done at this crapshoot and the hygentist told me I needed a ginivitis cleaning and she was not going to note it cause it would cost alot more. She was ROUGH!!!!! i told her it hurt and she said its supposed to! anyway I have gaps in my teeth that were NOT there before and a lower incisor is now loose!!!!!!!! I do not have gum disease and there is noooo decay in this tooth... I called the office manager and she told me to write a letter to the corp office.
WHOS dutie is it to determine what cleaning is nec? =( my tooth is loose and its her fault!
Do you need x-ray certificate to take x-rays as a dental assistant.?
Hi, I am currently working for an office in DC that practices general dentistry. I am not a certified assistant and have no pervious experience. I was hired anyways and now assist the dentist on regular basis. One of the things he told me to do is to take x-rays. I know I will need to be certified to do so, but he has me to do it anyways. So I want to know if you must be x-ray certified to take x-rays in all states or just some states.
Also, I was wondering in my case, do I need to be certified to polish patients' teeth? As well as do fluoride treatment for them. It seems that I am doing a lot of work for someone who is not certified. Just want to make sure if I'm doing things legally.
Thank you again.
Can somebody recommend a chiropractor in Las Vegas who will treat back pain on the initial visit?
I cannot find an honest chiropractor in Las Vegas. Most of them are more interested in finding things wrong with me and selling me additional services than treating my back pain. Are there any honest chiropractors out there who do not force x-rays, supplements, and frequent visits upon their patients? I am looking for somebody to treat my back pain on the first visit and will allow me to schedule follow up visits at my own pace.
How do you get rid of back pain?
I've had extremely severe and sharp back pain in my upper and central back area for the past four months, due to a bad fall in gymnastics. I've gone to the doctor three times, the orthopedic once, have had teo x-rays done, and have been going to physical therapy for almost two months. There has been no relief. I've also tried heat, ice, resting it, avoiding sports and physical activity, laying in different positions, stretching, excercise, massage therapy, and basically every usual remedy. Please help me, I'm desperate.