General Dental Questions

Fluoride gel

Enamel on my front teeth is pretty worn off so I decided to try using fluoride gel to maybe harden it a little. Is it even helpful? Can I put that gel right on the parts where enamel is really thin? What else I can do besides that, if it even...

Gum pulled from back molar and is painful.

My gum has been pulled from my back molar. I believe this happened when I was chewing and a piece of food tore it from the tooth. It has been painful for about 3 days now. I have been rising with salt water and mouthwash but it continues to be...

Do I need to pay for a new retainer or can it be fixed?

My retainer got broken when I was trying to take it out of my pocket and now on one of the sides the cement is gone. Do I need to get a new retainer or can the orthodontist just apply more cement?

Overgapping of bottom teeth

I have two bottom teeth that are overlapping one another, and over the past few years, it has not been a problem, but the last few days have been very painful on those bottom teeth that are overlapping one another. Any suggestions how to ease the...

What can I do to lessen tongue pain resulting from biting during a seizure?

Two days ago I chewed/bit the back, side of my tongue during a seizure. This is the worst so far. I have been taking acetaminophen and ibuprofen for pain and swelling. Today I thought to uses Anbesol and/or Chloraseptic spray to numb the area. Not...

Chipped Tooth Swimming Accident Issue

I was swimming at a friends and I dove in face first and hit the bottom of the pool and chipped my tooth. And about a month later my front upper teeth felt pressure when I bit down on my molars, like they're being pushed together and it doesn't hurt...

Adult Tooth is Wobbling a Little Home Remedies?

My adult tooth is wobbling a little. What do you think I should do? I have a fear of going to the dentists. Are there any home remedies I could use?

right jaw half locked

hello.. for sometime i had some clickiing sounds in my right jaw.. when i chew food or tried openeing it.. but today i ate from dat side.. n it somewat got locked.. not fully.. i can close my mouth but i cannot fully open it.. ive been told cuz i...

Overbite and Ora-Bands

I have a slight overbite and sleep with my tongue between my top and bottom row teeth. If I use Ora- Bands day and night will it mess up my overbite?

Treatment for loosened teeth

I was accidentally hit in the mouth and my two front teeth were loosened. They never came out but I can wiggle them a little. What can I do to treat them or what is likely to happen. Will they reset by themselves?

Gap in Teeth Too Big Low Budget

Well i am 13 and i have a gap in my teeth it\'s the too big and it\'s not like one little line either.My parents can\'t afford braces or invasalign so i saw orthofill,ora band,and ortho flex bands.I just want to go which one will help me the most to...

My gums really hurt what should i do?

I was brushing my teeth and my hand slipped & i accidently hit my gums and its been hurting for days now any way you can help me? What should i do? Please thank youu

Teeth Chipped By Gum Line

I am 33 yrs old, my teeth are all chipping by my gum line. I have lost enamel and had overran cancer for yrs n it just wore off. I don't have insurance, can you please give me your advice, dentures ext ?? Its almost like a whole on top of my tooth...

Preventing Abscessed Tooth

I have a broken tooth, but my dental insurance doesn\'t reset for a few months. I\'m worried about it getting infected. I\'ve had an abscessed tooth before, and I believe I\'m feeling the same beginning symptoms (light ear ache, minor pain twinges...

Food In Gums

I was eating dinner, and a piece of pepper from my chicken got stuck in my gums. When i tried to pick it out with a toothpick, it just went further down into my gums. (The gums below my bottom front teeth). I have dental tools (the metal hooks), and...