Have just visited my optician and been given the news that I’ve cataracts forming in both eyes. I had noticed my eyesight was slightly worse hence the visit to the optician. Is it worth waiting until my eyesight gets worse and have the operation under the NHS or to go private and get […]
I need some dental work done, and I have insurance at my work, but the type of dental work I need is going to still be expensive. Is there an affordable way to do this without running up my credit cards?
Answer: hammer and screwdriver
Answer: If you live near a town with a dental college you […]
i pulled a bit of meat out from between my teeth.
i ain't had meat since saturday.
should i just swallow it?
Answer: No, I wouldn't advocate that you eat it. Would you eat a piece of meat that had been sitting out for several days knowing that it was spoiled?
It's a good idea for […]
just im 19 and i might be getting fixed braces on my teeth i would have had it done when i was a kid but i lost my last baby tooth when i was 15 years old
Answer: If it's just to straighten them out then it's about a year/year and a half. It would be […]
i had a bridge fitted to replace my front tooth it is attatched to my adjacent tooth there is a small gap between my gum and the new tooth is this normal and will my gum come down to meet?
Answer: It depend the size of the spacing. You’ll have some spaces between the bridge and […]
i accidentally ate a curry last night oops lol well anyway i woke up this morning and my once pink braces are now orange !! please help !! =]
Answer: It is very hard to remove curry stains from the elastic ligatures on your braces. The elastic ligatures are the little rubber bands on each […]
i hav a tooth abscess & am currently taking antibiotics to get rid of it but next monday i'll be getting the tooth out. I hate getting teeth done but know its nescessary. Am i able to get gas & air to help relax me as shes taking the tooth out? Im 24 weeks pregnant […]
I'm using AquaFresh White trays so far big difference and it's only day 2 of 7. The negatives is keeping it in your mouth for 30-45 mins and it makes you have a lot of saliva and my gums are a little sore but I heard that's normal with teeth whitener besides that already see […]
Just recovering from an awful tooth infection. Extreme Pain!! Was initially prescribed Penicillin which had no effect. I was then given Metronizadole, which has done the job.
After dental examination, I have been told that root canal, then a crown may work… However, the next available appointment is in November!! (typical NHS service!!)
I have […]
TOBIAS,
There are certain articles which say that prolonged exposure to strong alcohol does cause a change to the tissues in the mouth, but oral cancer is greatly increased by drinking and smoking/chewing tobacco.
This is well known to dentists.
The alcohol used in some mouthwashes is perfectly SAFE.
Answer: It may but what doesn't? So many things we […]