I had a small toothache on my tooth after trainee was removing plaque around my teeth?

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I have this small toothache when I roll my tongue around that area. The pain is somewhere near the lower part of the tooth (accessory canal, root end opening). I told her that it might be because of what she did as I never experienced it before. Will she be upset when I see her tomorrow again at the dental office? Was it right of me to tell her of what I felt in my tooth?
you did the right thing.
its your body and no one knows it better than you.
you Must speak up when you have a concern.  (+ info)

How does dental deep cleansing work?

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to treat calculus or something similar, where plaque has built up underneath the gums?
and does it hurt a lot? How much does it cost to have done?
In a series of four appointments (2 if you don't mind having half your mouth being numb for a couple of hours) they anesthetize one quarter of your mouth. Then with special instruments they go underneath your gums to scrape away the build up of plaque. This stops the gums from receding and even reverses this. If the dentist says that you need it, it means that your gum disease has progressed to the point where the gums will stop holding your teeth, and your teeth will start to fall out.  (+ info)

dental plaque smells BAD?

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everyday when i floss my teeth... between these 2 teeth has plaque that smells particularly BAD (really really stinks) compared to plaque everywhere else. why?
because of that part of your teeth needs special attention. it probably has some active bacteria from decaying food.
solutio: buy a bottle of hydrogen peroxide and clean that area daily. also aply the solution to your floss string before flossing that area  (+ info)

How can someone (me) who had a LOT of cavities & dental work done take GREAT care of their teeth?

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How often should I brush my teeth? Some say do it after each meal (i eat many small meals every day), some say only twice a day to prevent plaque loss. I know to floss daily. What else?
three times a day is fine, but let me explain the science.

tooth decay is caused by bacteria. Bacteria consume carbohydrates (ie, sugars) in your mouth. the decay is caused by the acid that the bacteria produce as a metabolic end product. ("metabolic end product" is a fancy science-y way of saying they poop out acid!)

what stops this? remove the bacteria. this is what brushing and flossing accomplishes.

Also, rinse w/ fluoride (such as ACT) - this makes the tooth enamel stronger; more acid resistant.

drink plenty of water and don't drink soda. This makes your mouth less acidy and more base-like. the more acid in your mouth, the faster they can decay.

now, the reality is the whole process (bacteria colonize teeth, bacteria eat sugar, bacteria poop acid, acid causes irreversible tooth decay) TECHnically takes about 48 hours.

That said, you COULD only brush/floss once every 2 days and might be ok! of course, from a standpoint of your breath, this would be pretty gross. i'd say this: brush 2-3 per day, floss at night (before brushing). after the floss/brush at night, rinse w/ the ACT.

obviously visit your dentist twice a year; get xrays taken once a year to make sure new decay isn't sneaking in! i've had all my back teeth filled TWICE by 22 yrs old and i take great care, but i still sometimes need touch-ups!

good luck!  (+ info)

Why do I have a persistent heavy feeling of plaque on the back of my tongue ? I am on a ridig dental practice?

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About 2 years ago , I was diagnosed with periodontal disease , I have 3 or 4 stage 4-5 mm pockets that are stable. I see my dentist every 3 mos. she referred me to see a periodontist , who never rendered me any services , he says that I don't have enough a problem to seek his services. However ; he did write an antibiotic prescription for me as did my dentist. My dental regimen includes: rinse and brush with Hydrogen Peroxide 3Xdaily ,irrigate gums with water hose , proxybrush to the pockets and all other teeth , brush back of tongue using peroxide , rinse with salt , follow up brushing with oral rinsing Peridex. Prior to starting on the antibiotics I was taking a sinus medication with Zantac for reflux and sinusitis. This alone did not help me with the "feeling of discharge from my gums and the heavy feeling of plaque at the back of my tongue. With a reluctant Periodontist and a persistent bad breath , I am frustrated to start extractions of my teeth.
I have been in Dentistry for over 20 years and am a licensed Dental Hygienist. It is old school to use peroxide for rinses. It will blanch the tissue and there are even studies out there that it may cause dry mouth. Which could cause bad breath due to saliva flow not "flushing" the bacteria. We recommend (and we consult with our Periodontist, who is a national lecturer) that brushing with good old toothpaste, flossing and proxy brush or end tuft on a 2xday basis. If you are really going every 3 months and keeping the pockets stable at 4-5mm w/o bleeding, then you are probably doing okay, of course we want 2-3mm. But even "healthy mouths will have a 4/5mm at times. It all depends on where you came from. Did you came from 7-9mm pockets or did you come from 5-6mm?
Remember the bacteria will re-generate so to speak in a matter of 90-180 days, so a 3-6 mo recare is designed based on an individual need. Keep up with you intervals and home care. Honestly, I haven't heard of antibiotic therapy (oral meds) for perio for years. There are alot of intra-oral medicants that can be placed in the pocket them selves. If you ever are concerned or question your Dentist, see someone for a second opinion.
Extracting your teeth has a whole bunch of problems on it's own. So you really need to think long and hard before you go to such irreversible extremes.  (+ info)

How to remove plaque better than brushing etc.?

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Does anyone else find that using a water pick with brushing is better than brushing alone? You will learn why quickly if you have one. This will save you 1,000's in dental bills. Avoid bread and sugar. Bread gets stuck you'll see.
idk. maybe I will try if someone gives me a waterpik.  (+ info)

what can a dental dam be used for besides stretching it over dirty poon?

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doesn't it get in the way of collecting poon plaque?
LOL your question sounds so funny  (+ info)

is there anything a person can do to remove plaque from a older dogs teeth besides go to the vet?

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I was given a older female dog. she is in good health except she has plaque build up on her teeth real bad. the vet said they wanted $400 to clean her teeth. does someone sell some kind of doggie dental tools and cleaner so i can help her?
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I am a teacher and was wondering if anyone knows where I can go to order dental/hygiene programs for kids?

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I remember when I was a kid the teacher would usually hand out packets of toothbrushes, toothpaste, and little tablets that show the plaque on your teeth. I was wondering what website I can get more info on this. I have visited colgate and crest and cant seem to find anything. Can anyone give me the EXACT link on where to go to find this. Thanks!!
Here you go! www.ada.org/goto/ncdhm/

It's the link to the ADA's site for Children's National Dental Health Month, which is February... you'll find lots of free stuff as well as items you can order if you want...

You may want to ask a local dentist in your area to come in and speak to the kids... they'll also show them the correct way to brush and floss, and may even hand out dental items of their own.

You can also email Oral B, Crest, Colgate, Tom's of Maine, etc.. and request samples for your class... just let them know your intentions and I'm sure they'll send you stuff!

Have fun with it, and thank you for your efforts!

:)  (+ info)

who discovered dental plaque?

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Dr. James Leon Williams
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Leon_Williams  (+ info)

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