Are you familiar with Tori? I have to have the 2 bones under my tongue removed. Dentist called them Tori. I was wondering how long after that before I can get Impressions, extractions, and partials made. Also how much does the bone removal? If you have any info and would rather you can email me. Thanks!!
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Torus Mandibularis is what you have.  Yes I am familiar with them as many people have them, it is more commen then you think.  Removing them can be a pain, but with the proper treatment you will be fine.  Usually after removal, the healing takes about 6-8 weeks for the swelling to go down and the tissue to heal.  How much bone removal depends on how the dentist wants your partial to fit in relation to your maxillary teeth.  Your dentist may or may not do extractions the same day as he works on your tori, depends on the dentist. You will be under the weather and sore for several days, so I would def. take it easy.  Your doc will prob. give you some type of pain killer, so don't drive while you are taking this as many of them can make you sleepy.  Follow his instructions exactly so you can get the fastest healing time.  Def. don't smoke or drink alcohol during this time.  Have you asked your dentist about implants?  If you haven't you should.  They can be a great thing depending on your dental needs.  good luck.
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no worries after the 3rd month braces are like 2nd nature u cant feel them and when u get them adjusted it wont hurt as bad. ive had mine for 2 years almost 3 now and im so use to it. if u place the wax on ur tooth with dry dry fingers and not a lot of spit around ur tooth it sticks better. also stay away from hard candy like breath mints iv broken offl iek 3 breakets doing it and that crap they use taste NASTY!! ice helps with the pain also hot tea or water just to soothe ur gums. when u brush tonight just brush gently so it doesnt hurt and carry some advil. good luck with em
218188
I work for a dentist and my dad has had it done and it is very painful and I would only do it as a last resort. Very costly. Took my dad a month. Could not eat very very bad pain.
531985
My daughter went 4 months without any sign of two front teeth coming in.  I think her father pulled them before they were completely ready to come in.  It was around christmas time so my daughter who was 6 at the time had to keep hearing from people was  "All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth" :)  Anyways, they did eventually come in.  My dentist had done a panaramic xray when she first started going there and he saw all the adult teeth in the gum.  Having said that, I still have 2 baby teeth in my mouth (im 28) with no adult teeth under them.  My dentist is getting ready to pull them to make room for my wisdon teeth.... Either way the dentist will be able answer all your questions.  Take Care.
506858
Please go for the GA. \nThat's a lot of work for any child, and your son needs to have his confidence boosted dramatically. I wouldn't extract 4 baby teeth with oral sedative - it's just not enough for your child's needs, and any oral medication can be a bit unreliable. The GA is well woth the money.\nOnce he's fixed up under GA, then he shouldn't need any further work for a long time (hopefully never), and if he goes for regular check-ups, then you might do some simpler procedures under oral sedation.\nNaturally I hope the paedodontist will explore the reasons for this situation, so that you can give him a better outlook in the future. My guess is a diet of high sugar drinks. Encourage water. It would be terrible if he had to go thru this again as an adult. Perhaps consult a dietitian - they can be very good at analysing his diet and making helpful suggestions.
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I think it sounds about right to me.  When my brother had to take his tooth out from his gums (it was stuck or something) he had to get braces first.  They'll probably just prep the tooth by spacing your teeth apart, and then pull them back together with your implant.  And besides, why not want perfect teeth? I got my braces off a month ago and my teeth are stunnign!
528391
Always get a second opinion. They are out to make money. I saw a dentist and he said I had 5 cavaties!!! I went to another and had only one small cavity. They will rip you off!!! Also, who in the heck needs a $100 toothbrush? Go buy a sonic care one at Target or Wal-Mart. They are the best. Take action and let them know that you are going elsewhere.
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Just a few weeks ago I had the remaining 2 molars in my mouth pulled out. When I was 17 years old I had my first root canal. The years proceeding I had 5 more. Let me just say that the next 10 years of my life was a nightmare. I was in pain every day. My face hurt, my joints hurt, I just didn't feel right. I saw multiple dentists and specialists who wanted to put me on narcotics. I finally found a dentist that would help me. He said that because I had been in pain for so many years that the best thing would be to remove them. Every single tooth that had a root canal done on it had infection and was decayed on the inside. None of this could be seen on any x-ray we looked at. My destist said "No wonder you don't feel good, you have been living with a pretty big infection in your face, for what looks like years." I am now 29 and I have no molars left in my mouth and I can easily say that I have spent a small fortune on dental work. I can also honestly say that I have not felt this good in 10 years. There has to be some truth to what you are saying. The day after I had my last infected molar pulled was the first day in about 5 years that I didn't have a headache. I didn't even need to take any pain medicine because I felt soooo much better. So obviously there has to be some connection there. My new dentist says that at dental school they are really teaching about implants now and that hopefully soon more dentists will go back for continuing education and learn about them. I am curious to see what others have to say about this. Good question.
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Your going through exactly what i am i am shamed terrified everything! My doctor put me on to an excellent dentist and he didnt yell he was so nice and freindly and did not say one bad thing about me. I need all mine pulled wisdom too apart from 7 lower front ones. I coudlnt make an app my mother had to, i even freaked out during the xray! My doctor gave me a mild quick sedative that lasts about an hour to calm nerves before they put me under, maybe talk to your local doctor. I have seen the dentist now i feel better but i am still scared and petrified! I can fill you in more about my history if we can contact via email, not sure but happy to tell you what i have done to combat my fear in the last week weeks if it helps you :) Gee my husband doesnt even know how bad my mouth is and i only opened up to my mum 5 weeks ago! Good luck i wish you well (i just have to get thru it first too
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You don't feel anything at all when you have an extraction done, apart from the slight pain from the injection, but you'll have had injections before for fillings so you'll know what to expect. They get you numbed up, and then they go in with some pliers and just pull it out. Honestly, you don't feel anything except for some pressure. The noise is the worst thing really, it's kind of like a creaking noise as the roots become dislodged, and then a crack when it comes out. Afterwards, you spit out a lot of blood which is kind of freaky, but it doesn't bleed for all that long. I took pain killers for a couple of days afterwards I think, but I don't think I really needed them. It feels weird having a hole in your gum, and always tempting to stick your tongue in it - but don't, it will dislodge the clot! Honestly, I'd just get it done under local. I had 3 teeth pulled at once when I was only about 12, done under local, and yeah, I was really scared, but it honestly wasn't that bad.
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I had mine taken out but I was awake. They numb your mouth like for any procedure and take them out. You mouth is sore for a few days (after the first day when it's all numb) and you have to watch what you eat..don't drink through a straw. the MD should give you some pain meds and a list of instructions.. Be sure to write down any concerns you have and talk with the staff prior to surgery.
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6 weeks of drinking your food through a straw.Then you will likely have to see a dentist to fix any other issues.\n My brother had a bad break to his jaw and they told him if he didn't get it done that it would never heal properly.Of course they can't make you do it if you don't want to, but after watching the alternative, I advise getting it over with ASAP. Sorry for the pain I am sure you are in.Get well soon. How did this happen? Just curious.
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DO IT!  When I was young I was given the choice if I wanted to get braces and would then have to wear headgear.  I was just thinking about my decision last night!  See I was picking up your vibes! Do It!  Its only for a little while and will take care of the overbite/underbit you have.  Because I didn't do it anytime I have a photo taken I look like I have a turkey neck.  Because of my overbit my chin rests pretty much on my neck.  I don't have a chin "Chin" and am very embarrasded when I have a photo taken, I've even been told to jut my chin out and aline my teeth in my mouth when photographers take my picture,  This is sooooo embarrassing!  Do It!  I can't say it enough. And no it doesn't hurt!  Like I said I was wishing I had had it done because when I was in a wedding party for a friend and the photos came back, Eeeeeeek!!  I looked so FAT!  But I'm not.  I was on the television news stations here in the SDeattle area last year and was shocked when my story was run oin TV that night, I looked like I didn't have a jaw at all and it did, it made me look sooo fat.  So do it!  I came across the Video copy I made of my TV interview last night and I think that is why I couldn't sleep because I kept thinking about how I looked.  So do it!  I can't say it enough.  You are going to look and feel like a million bucks once it is over.  I would have had to wear the headgear for a year, and 40 years ago you had to wear the headgear all the time, EVEN TO SCHOOL!  Like I said, EEEEEEEK! So I told my dad "no".  So stupid I was.  I would be a much happier 50 year old (look like 40) today if I had had it done.  The human population is kiving to be at least 100 years old now, and boy, looking at that I will have to live with my vain decision for another 40 years or so. So do it ok?  Its only for a little while, the head gear realigns your jaw line, I wish I was rich $$ because I'd like to have it done today, so sorry I didnt do it.  So worry not ok?  It doesn't hurt, its worth every minute of "weirdness", and be glad you have the ability to have it done with little or no cost to YOU!  Ok?  So tell em I'll do it!
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Hey I got mine off about 5 months ago.  I just brushed three times a day.  This classmate had hers off about 1 1/2year ago and she had yellow teeth and a white squarish spots in the middle of each tooth.  I didn't want that for myself, It looked bad and nasty.  Like she didn't brush her teeth,  but it helped my teeth were good when i got them off.
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Oh man you need to get them out ASAP.  Seriously, its only going to get worse.  I remember one time the whole side of my face was swollen, I couldn't eat, talk, I could barely even swallow.  Go to the dentist as soon as you can, it'd be the best bet.  So yeah, the pain is normal, and it sucks.  Good luck!
200721
Yeah it will probably hurt some, but they should give you some good pain killers! Also you might not be able to eat very well for a couple of days. I had jaw surgery where they broke my jaw and reset it and all 4 of my wisdom teeth cut out at the same time...talk about hurting.....:(
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I'm assuming you have a crown, and some of the porcelain has broken/chipped off? Is that correct....... \n\nIf so, you'll be fine over the holiday break... you wont have any pain, due to the crown it self hasnt broken. NOT to mention, you've had a Root Canal done. Your safe... just wait till dental office is reopened, and go see him. You can have a new crown done, if your worried about the looks. If your not worried about the looks, you'll be fine. Also, if theres a sharp point anywhere from where its broken, they can smooth it up for you. BUT, my opinion if the crown is still intact and isnt causing you problems and such... leave it. It wont hurt anything  by doing so. \n\nAlso, if its a NEW crown (up to a year old), your doc should replace it, for free. If its older than that, the cost will most likely be on you!