I am scheduled to have my upper left wisdom tooth extracted next Monday. I am very nervous. It is not impacted, and I will be keeping my other 3 wisdom teeth. The one getting extracted has decay and is broken. I will be awake for the procedure. (I was given the option of IV sedation but the oral surgeon said he thinks all I need is oral sedation so he gave me a presciption for a sedative called Halcion that I am to take 1 hour before the extraction, and an antibiotic that I will be starting the day of the extraction.) The surgeon warned me that I may feel about 20 pounds of pressure while he is extracting the tooth, which sounds so frightening to me. He also warned me that the tooth will probably break as he pulls it. I am very nervous and don’t know what to expect during & after the procedure, and if I should be worried about any side effects with Halcion. Also I have a very senstive gag reflex and am wondering if I should be worried about that. Any advice would be greatly appreciated




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I went in for some Q&A today, and was told that it strips off the first layer of enamel. Yikes! Does this come back? I’m still young, and do not to have teeth problems in the future because of this. My teeth are yellow from being irresponsible, and I would like a fresh start. But the sensitivity worries me, and I’m scared my teeth will be ruined for the rest of my life.




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In the back of my mouth espcially my gums are covering up my teeth, like almost the whole tooth & its really irritating & painful.
is this somethin that needs to be looked at or somethin that will come & go?




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Can you have Invisalign with a 5mm overbite?

Hi, I recently sent my impression to invisalign to see if I am a candidate. The preview questions asked if I had over a 4mm overbite & if you do you may not be a candidate. So I was just wondering if anyone out there have been turned down by invisalign or if you have them. Please let me know!




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I had my molar, the one next to my wisdom tooth removed five days ago. It was extracted due to unsubsiding pain after I’ve had taken a lot of different medicines.Before the extraction they had my teeth x-rayed and saw that my wisdom tooth is soon to erupt from the gum but unfortunately it cannot because my molar is blocking it.It was an impacted wisdom tooth(but not in a very bad condition).Now,after my molar was extracted,the gum where my wisdom is,started to swell.I developed a clot but half of it now is gone because the gum was stretched when it swell.I am experiencing pain in the area but not much.It comes & goes just like lightning.Is it normal?Or i may develop dry socket?Please help.. this is really bothering me considering this is my first tooth extraction ever..Thanks a lot!




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Health Insurance…is this plan a good idea?

Alright, I’ve always had insurance through my job, but I moved an am just going to be working part time..so I am looking for health insurance.

My uncle thinks "the best thing for me is to be protected a major claim, because of my age go with a lower cost monthly plan a month." Blue Cross & Blue Shield have one for 9, which included dental.
It is there PPO Select Choice (I-VIII)- Blue Choice or Blue Card Preferred Provider Organization
Lifetime Benefit- No Limit
Office Copay-
Out-of-pocket Limit- Deductible plus 3,000
Prescriptions- Gen, Pre, and Non- Preferred.
Deductible is 5,000, 80 % coverage

I could get Cobra coverage from the last employer but, it would cost me 5 per month- ouch, granted we did have, very good insurance. I’ve always been with BlueCross and BlueSheild, but anyway, do you think this a is a good deal? Or should I shop around more?
I might add, I think why my uncle said this was because he knows I have access to money, heaven forbid if something happens and I need to pay the ,000 deductible.
I have the funds to pay up to 350-400, my uncle asked him to send him what I had found…and that is what he told me.

I really don’t go to the doctor that much, I did however have an ‘urgent care clinic’ visit. But other than that, I’ve never been the one to go to the doctor. I really just get birth control with it. I’;m a worry wart and just want insurance for the ‘heaven forbid’ moment.

Details of Plan:

Monthly Premium 9.00/month
Network – BlueChoice or BlueCard Preferred Provider Organization
Lifetime Benefit – No Limit
Individual Out-of-pocket Limit -Deductible plus ,000
Family Out-of-pocket Limit- Deductible plus ,000
Office Visit Copay-
Outpatient Physician Medical Services- Deductible and Coinsurance
Outpatient Physician Surgical Services- Deductible and Coinsurance
Preventive Care- 100% (no Deductible)
Childhood Immunizations- 100% to 8 years of age
Inpatient Physician Medical/Surgical Services- Deductible and Coinsurance
Outpatient Hospital Services- D




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digital dental x-ray during pregnancy?

Hi, my LMP was 18 May 2011 (36 day cycle) & I only had a positive pregnancy test (blood) on 25 June 2011 (HCG level 37.7). I was at the dentist with my husband on 9 June 2011. My husband had a digital dental x-ray & I was in the same room. Do I need to worry for my baby? Thanks
Thanks, I feel much better now :-)




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i mean teeth cutting how possible is it as in whitening,reshapining,repositioning,the cost & risks involved.




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How much a dental assistant earns who is?

certified in Pit & Fissure Sealant and certified Coronal polishing?
How much they earn in Chicago area?
How much they earn in suberbs?

Serious reply only.

Thanking you all in anticipation




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I was given a course of antibiotics before extraction of ma upper tooth but now i believe the tooth next to it is infected & am on antibiotics again, why is this? how does infection generally set in after extraction, i always thought once you complete a course there doesnt be any infection even after extraction, any input plz, thanks.




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