Let’s talk gum health—inflammation, pain, and all that. Honestly, you should probably finish a course of antibiotics first, then go see a dentist. I suspect there's more going on with that wisdom tooth than just some tartar buildup.
Hi everyone, Everything regarding amalgam fillings has already been covered in the dedicated thread—concerns, technical data, pros and cons, you name it. I don't see much point in further complaining about it here. The only update is that the USA will be banning amalgams produced from 2015 onwards. In my view, having a few old amalgams removed isn't going to kill you. Think about the dentists who worked during the peak era of amalgam—up until about a decade ago—placing and removing ten fillings a day while breathing those vapors for eight hours straight in closed offices. I have several family members with 35 years of experience who did exactly that. If there were a major health crisis linked to it, they’d all be dead or riddled with disease by now. That isn't the case, and there is a logical reason for that. 😉 To be clear, I personally dislike amalgams and don't recommend them because modern aesthetic materials are just as good, if not better. Old black fillings should be replaced, if for any reason at all, it should be due to wear, leakage at the margins, or aesthetics. If you want a "safe" replacement of a dark filling, it is typically done using a rubber dam and high-powered suction—which makes the procedure more expensive than usual. I can send a recommendation for a clinic via PM. For any other questions, please stick to the appropriate thread. Thanks.
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Hey everyone, I hope you all have a happy, relaxing holiday season surrounded by family—and hopefully without any toothaches or other nonsense getting in the way. 😉 Best, your Moderator Gerald Smith76 😍
He likely received a Bionator—a mobile appliance designed to prevent and correct alignment issues. Regardless, just walk the orthodontist through the specific concerns and fears you have. In my experience, there isn't much that can't be fixed later with traditional braces.
Look, if you pour half a liter of homemade moonshine down its throat, the worm will die from alcohol poisoning—and you’ll probably kick the bucket too, though just for the afternoon.
This kind of case calls for a multidisciplinary approach involving orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, and prosthodontics—you might want to look into the options at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine. Personally, I’d lean toward moving the teeth first to create enough room for implants down the road. Once that space is cleared, you could probably use a space maintainer to hold everything in place... this is just my two cents, though, as I'm not a specialist myself.
Use some common sense... why risk general anesthesia when you can just find a dentist who will work with you over a few sessions to get you desensitized? You can get everything fixed using just local anesthesia instead.
And please, start respecting the moderators' requests. You aren't new to this forum—in this instance, there is a thread screaming "READ THIS BEFORE STARTING A NEW TOPIC!"
I’m a bit lost on what’s actually going on here. 🙂 What kind of treatment leaves you with a permanent ache? If it only hurts when you bite down, the filling might be too high, or there could be a hairline fracture that isn't showing up on an X-ray. If it’s a root fracture, you're likely looking at an extraction. However, if you're dealing with sensitivity to hot or cold, spontaneous pain, or lingering discomfort, the nerve probably needs to be addressed via a root canal. Either way, my advice is to get a second opinion from another dentist. I'm sure you'll get it sorted out. 😉
Aaron Evans3, there are contract clinics. You walk in and ask, "Good morning, do you take Medicare?" They say, "Yes, sign me up." Look, private practice is one thing, and being in the Medicare network is another; a doctor can do both, but you know exactly what you're getting with each option.
Glad you're so dedicated. 😉 But seriously, put college ahead of the gym; that’s where your future lies. Look into those clubs in D.; see what the options are... you might find there's more to it than just playing recreationally.