HimuraButosay Posted April 1, 2005 Share Posted April 1, 2005 Dentists are supposed to, as much as possible, preserve the natural teeth. It would be considered better for a tooth to be retained and restored because maintenance of a denture is more difficult that maintaining natural teeth. As for the price, it will depend on the practitioner but most of the dentists I know will probably charge more for the dentures. <{POST_SNAPBACK}>thank you for your opinion... two more questions : - isn't a root canal procedure painful? - are there other procedures (aside from root canal) that can help retain the tooth/teeth? Quote Link to comment
wolfyy Posted April 4, 2005 Share Posted April 4, 2005 Root canal can be very painful if your dentist isn't careful in administering anathetics and antibiotics... Othewise it should be ok physically speaking. Quote Link to comment
Oral Specialist Posted April 19, 2005 Author Share Posted April 19, 2005 thank you for your opinion... two more questions : - isn't a root canal procedure painful? - are there other procedures (aside from root canal) that can help retain the tooth/teeth?<{POST_SNAPBACK}> Actually it's a common misconception that the procedure is painful. It is the infection due to extensive tooth decay that causes the pain since the only thing the pulp in the tooth can sense is pain, regardless of pressure, heat or cold. Antibiotic therapy for a few days is recommended before the procedure because an active infection can neutralize the effects of the anesthesia when it is injected. The root canal procedure is intended to remove the diseased or dead pulp as well as any bacteria causing the infection and replacing it with a filling material that is neutral to the tissues and provides a tight seal to prevent reinfection. Other procedures to help retain the teeth require that the pulp is not infected or extensively exposed. Filling materials or jackets can restore the teeth to the proper anatomy and these are used even after a root canal treatment is performed. Quote Link to comment
b0redrat Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 my sister has dentures but she's planning to have a teeth implant. pls give me a range of how expensive it is. thank you. Quote Link to comment
Oral Specialist Posted May 9, 2005 Author Share Posted May 9, 2005 my sister has dentures but she's planning to have a teeth implant. pls give me a range of how expensive it is. thank you.<{POST_SNAPBACK}> Whoa! Implants are quite pricey! It's usually $1k per post and a full mouth usually requires at least 8 posts! But then that depends on the case. That doesn't include the denture that comes with the treatment which can cost another $1k. Good luck on the implants. I can refer some good implantologists if you like. Quote Link to comment
mr_kindred23 Posted June 2, 2005 Share Posted June 2, 2005 i do have a weak gums..yung bang numinipis or napupudpud....kasi napansin kow na medyo lumalabas na halos buong ngipin kow at feeling kow eh para bang matatangal nalang ito bastabasta....sorry ha kung medyo hirap idescribe..basta manipis or lumalabas na ng halos buo ang ngipin kow ..may nakikita pa me na parang green sa bandang baba ng ngipin kow..mukhang ugat yata un ng ngipin kow eh...pero wla me nararamdaman na sakit .....huhuhuhu....any tips naman to help strenght the gums....any tips any help plz...thnks in adv :cry: Quote Link to comment
doc_shane Posted June 4, 2005 Share Posted June 4, 2005 mr_kindred23 proper oral hygiene (proper toothbrushing, flosing and right diet, avoid sweets and in beetween meals) probabaly weak n ang teeth mo dahil siguro sa hindi mo inaalagaan ng mabuti ang mga ipin mo, dapat mo ipa chek yan sa dentist (mag pa OD) ka muna, sa tingin ko kailnagn ka i-op at may periodontitist ka, kailngan lng yan linisn and maibabalik din yan sa dati, basta dapat tama ang oral hygiene mo, wag mo kakalimutan n mag tooth brush at mag floss at mag pa check sa dentist evry 6 mos. Quote Link to comment
mr_kindred23 Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 mr_kindred23 proper oral hygiene (proper toothbrushing, flosing and right diet, avoid sweets and in beetween meals) probabaly weak n ang teeth mo dahil siguro sa hindi mo inaalagaan ng mabuti ang mga ipin mo, dapat mo ipa chek yan sa dentist (mag pa OD) ka muna, sa tingin ko kailnagn ka i-op at may periodontitist ka, kailngan lng yan linisn and maibabalik din yan sa dati, basta dapat tama ang oral hygiene mo, wag mo kakalimutan n mag tooth brush at mag floss at mag pa check sa dentist evry 6 mos.<{POST_SNAPBACK}> Oic..thnks sa info sir Quote Link to comment
boop-boop Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 if you need dental service punta kyo sa UE RectoCoDENT,Gastambide gate, matutulungan ko kyo. Quote Link to comment
tobleron222 Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 my dentist told me i dont have to replace my pasta as long as hindi cia sira. tama ba un? or i still have to have it replaced after a certain period of time, tnx Quote Link to comment
Oral Specialist Posted September 12, 2005 Author Share Posted September 12, 2005 my dentist told me i dont have to replace my pasta as long as hindi cia sira. tama ba un? or i still have to have it replaced after a certain period of time, tnx<{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yes you can but the removal of a filling, especially one that hasn't deteriorated or discolored, can cause partial removal of the tooth structure as well. Since the drilling procedure or preparation already removed the decayed areas, it would not be prudent to risk removing sound structure. Fillings can last from 2-20 years depending on the material and maintenance. Quote Link to comment
skipper6983 Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 hi doc, just read this interesting thread. i've always frowned the colors of my teeth. so how much does this procedure cost? hotheat, There are many ways to get the teeth whiter. The easiest way is to use the commercial tooth whitening products available in the market. They will make your teeth whiter but the effects won't last as long. The more effective way to do this is to have your teeth bleached in a dental office. Not only does it last longer, the dentist will make sure all of your teeth are evenly whitened. So if some of your teeth are darker than others, after the procedure they will have an even shade. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Quote Link to comment
Oral Specialist Posted September 14, 2005 Author Share Posted September 14, 2005 hi doc, just read this interesting thread. i've always frowned the colors of my teeth. so how much does this procedure cost?<{POST_SNAPBACK}> The procedure can cost from 10k up to 30k or more depending on how the procedure is done and the materials used. The one visit bleachings tend to be in the high end and maintenance can be a bit of a challenge. Quote Link to comment
skipper6983 Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 whoa...wala bang terms ito? mabigat pala lalo na kung cash basis? The procedure can cost from 10k up to 30k or more depending on how the procedure is done and the materials used. The one visit bleachings tend to be in the high end and maintenance can be a bit of a challenge. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Quote Link to comment
Oral Specialist Posted September 19, 2005 Author Share Posted September 19, 2005 whoa...wala bang terms ito? mabigat pala lalo na kung cash basis?<{POST_SNAPBACK}> Usually it's half down and 10% per installment but then there are dental offices that allow credit card payments. Quote Link to comment
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