Dr. Conway F. Jensen

Ask the dentist that made them for you.

Dr Jensen

That’s a loaded question. If a tooth is loose, it’s either had bone loss, root loss, or other. That question has to be answered by your dentist after reviewing X-rays and a good exam. There are hundreds of reasons for that, most common is periodontal disease. But again, your situation should be addressed by your dentist. I assume you are not currently being seen by a dentist. So my advice is, go see a dentist to avoid further issues as teeth should not be loose.

Dr. Jensen

Yes. Is washing your plate important after picking off the food? Just poking fun The point of scaling is to remove the larger particles of hard plaque from your teeth. Polishing removes the rest of plaque or tarter that is present. It helps prevent faster buildup leaving a clean surface. It’s this plaque and tarter that irritates the gums that lead to gum disease and other problems.

Dr J

Yes. I’m assuming front teeth. But it depends on size of gaps and position of the teeth you want fixed. Too much forward, backward or side tipping and make it impossible. Plus how your teeth bite together. Go see your dentist and have a good conversation.

Dr Jensen

Depending on the state you live in. Most states are now able to proceed with treatments. It also depends if your dentist thinks it's urgent or not. If urgent, then no propel, but if it is considered routine, you may have to wait a bit. Just call and ask'em. 

CFJ, DDS, MD

You can talk with your dentist about composites, veneers depending on size of gap

Dr Jensen

You don’t, it’s crap. It washes away and provides no substantial relief. Tooth pain is from nerve tissue within the tooth. You need to fix the issue causing the assault on the tooth.

Dr Jensen

That swelling can be from several issues. Infection of gums, tooth caries, tooth nerve issues. You need a dental exam and xray to figure that out. Don’t wait. See your dentist.

Dr Jensen

The side effects of mouthwash are as follows: Fresh breath, clean teeth, less microbes living on you tongue, reduced cavities and more friends. That is if you use a ADA accepted mouth wash and not some organic non accepted brand.

Dr Jensen

Floss, floss floss, floss. Did I mention floss? Water Pik works well, too.

Of course! Just find someone who is qualified to do so.

Dr Jensen

No. Tooth pain in from the nerve of the tooth caused by inflammation from infection. Go to the dentist and fix your tooth.

Dr Jensen

Eat whatever the heck you want. Just don't chew your lip or tongue if you're numb. Wait till that goes away and party it up.

Dr. Jensen

There are many kinds depending on your specific situation. A rinse is not always enough. See your dentist so he/she can work with you to get you the right treatment.

Dr Jensen

You should continue with your normal life’s activity. Follow the after care instructions given by the dentist.

Dr Kate

Most teeth can be whitened. The best types of whitening is done through your dentist. Toothpastes will not work. Talk with your dentist. It’s quite easy.

Dr Jensen

Yes, when the wisdom teeth are removed.

Dr Jensen

You can drink whatever you want, knock yourself out.

Dr. Jensen

I have never heard of anyone doing so. But I’ve seen people swallow light bulbs and crazy stuff. Most people don’t sleep with them. Give your mouth a break.

Dr Jensen

Tooth decay is a multifactorial disease. What the heck does that mean, you ask? It means there are hundreds of things that work together to cause cavities. The short answer is, bacteria eat the food and drink you do, metabolize it and as a waste product they produce acid. That acid causes the soft area and then hole in your tooth. So, bacteria poop acid in your mouth. Gross, huh? So, one main way to avoid cavities is to remove the bacteria and acid from your mouth. How? Easy, brush it off with a toothbrush. That brushing removes the food, bacteria and the acid. If you use a toothpaste with fluoride it will also help strengthen you teeth and make them more resistant to the acid. In combination with that, watching your diet helps a great deal. Simple carbohydrates like sugar are loved by the bacteria. So, cutting back your frequency or intake of sugary bacteria will cut back on bacteria amounts and acid. Using a mouth rinse that kills the bacteria will also help. So, brushing, flossing, and diet are the major keys. That's why your dentist harps on you about brushing, not because he or she is a jerk and loves to talk and drive you crazy, but because your dentist likes ya and wants the best for you. Simple solution to a complex issue. 

Dr. J