Dental Surgery Questions
What sciences should i take in university-to-become-oral-surgeron? (Answered)
I want to become a Oral Surgeon. my friends plan on becoming Professors and Doctors. I got accepted at Dalhousie University with a average of 90. I am going to take a bachelor of science but i don't no what sciences i should take that would help me....
Exodontia?
what is the open extraction technique?
Where would the injection site be for an Occlusal amalgam on tooth # 19? (Answered)
Where would the injection site be for an Occlusal amalgam on tooth # 19?
Brittle teeth because of health and medications
How much would it cost to be put in hospital and have all teeth cut out at one time? Would medical insurance cover hospital cost?
Can Dental Surgery Be Done Again In The Same Spot? (Answered)
I had perodontal surgery between #22 and # 23 20 years ago. It is now infected.The doctor told me he can do the surgery again in the same spot. Readings are 9. Can syrgery be done on the same spot? Thank you
Strange sore inside cheek (Answered)
I noticed a very strange sore inside my right cheek that came on all of a sudden and was almost like a skin tag. It was not a round hard bump but rather a think but firm bump (almost like a blister after it is popped). The next morning it was not...
Lock Jaw After Tooth Removal?
Hello,I went to the dentist and had two teeth removed. it's now three weeks after i had the teeth took out and i can not open my mouth...what is going on with that? he have been giving me all kind of medication but nothing is working...is that nerve...
Impacted wisdom tooth (Answered)
Hi I'm a male 37yrs and in good health I have an impacted wisdom tooth on the left hand side bottom, the other three are semi down and slightly out of line I'm due to have two of them removed on October 19 but have a really sore neck not swollen...
What Are The Risk of Lip Travel Reduction Surgery For Gummy Smile?
Hi, Im having a lip travel reduction surgery wednesday Im really tired of my gum showing when I smile, alot of people are trying to talk me out of it b/c they say its dangerous l could possibly, if things go wrong be paralyed for the procedure is...
Dry Socket After Wisdom Tooth Removal (Answered)
Three days after having wisdom teeth removed, my daughter has dry socket. The surgeon packed gauze into the sockets and showed her how to use a syringe to squirt clean with salt water after eating; however, he said we did not need to replace the...
Oral Surgery Help for the Elderly (Answered)
Please tell me if there are programs out there that help the elderly afford oral surgery and dentures. My Mom is 75, lives alone on SSI and is looking at approx. $6,000.00 to have her rotten teeth removed and new dentures put in. She cannot afford...
Is There A Liquid Form Of Amoxicliin? (Answered)
i have a phobia of taking pills. my dentist prescribed me with amoxicillin in pill form, it came in a bottle of 28. i swallowed one whole but it took me a looong time to swallow that one, i crushed one up and swallowed it in 3 pieces, and i threw to...
What Type Of Dentist Is Best For Poorly Cared Teeth? (Answered)
I am ashamed to admit that I have not been to the dentist for a long time. My back teeth are totally destroyed from lack of care because I am terrified of the dentist. They are broken, decayed and what was fear is now embarrassing. I have wanted to...
Dental patient with tetanus (Answered)
Precautions with regards to the dental care of the patient or the handling of the patient in the operatory room.
Medical Term for dental bone filing (Answered)
What is the medical term for a procedure that an oral surgeon would go in and file down or reshape the bone because it is protruding out in some places so it would prepare them for a partial? is it called a "something" -plasty?