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I can't speak about multiple fillings, but my teenage daughter had a filling done by a new dentist, and it hurt every time she chewed on that side. I took her to my own dentist; he redid the filling...

Just wanted to add, it's so important to wear the retainer. I had to get adult braces to correct what slipped after teen braces. Now I wear it at night, always, and it's not a problem. I want to keep...

Yes, TMJ - temporomandibular joint issues. Google it, and check out buying the book, You Can Conquer TMJ by Becky Coffield to learn about foods to avoid (tough, hard, chewy) and soft-food recipes and...

I'm not a dentist or orthodontist - I provide resource information on various aspects of these fields at www.MetalMouthMedia.net. However, I and all three of my teens have had wisdom teeth removed....

You might be feeling a bit of the thread of the end of the stitch. Call the office where you had the procedure done - it's their job to answer questions and concerns. Best wishes.

It sounds as though you are having the first visit, where they take x-rays, the treatment coordinator discusses the general process and the orthodontist describes your situation and the ways it can...

Sometimes parents can get help paying for braces through the group Smile for a Lifetime (Orthodontic Foundation Colorado Springs CO | Smile For A Lifetime Orthodontic Foundation) or Smiles Change...

I've found more info at TMJD Treatments | tmj.org, that might help. I myself have not tried "official" massage but it helps when I do it myself. I am also intrigued by the idea of acupuncture but...

I'm in the states and honestly don't know what a bite plate is. However, I developed TMJ at age 15 from braces/elastics pulling at my jaw, combined with the fact that I grind my teeth at night (which...

It may have something to do with the stage he's at in his orthodontic treatment (waiting to see how the teeth "relax" over the weeks and whether there's still fine-tuning to be done. If I were you,...

If paying for them is a problem in your family, show your Mom the websites for these two groups who help some teens to get braces (worth a try): Smile for a Lifetime (Orthodontic Foundation Colorado...

I'm guessing you no longer have your retainer from ten years ago. You can go to an orthodontist and see if a removable appliance could help. However, teeth do shift if you don't wear it. A new...

If your current orthodontist has not responded to your concerns/unhappiness, get another opinion from a different orthodontist (and bring your records along so he/she can see what was done for your...

Yes, current research has shown there is a direct connection that should convince everyone that it's important to keep up with good oral habits. Check out the whole new group on the subject, the...

I don't know that any professional can "guarantee" results, especially after time has passed. It's possible an active-type of retainer could help, but you will have to be very compliant in wearing...

Yes, your oral surgeon should offer you something to take ahead of time - everyone needs it, not just you! My surgery went perfectly because of that, as did the wisdom-teeth removal of my own teens....

Many people find that if they live near a university with a dental school, the students at that school can provide orthodontic treatment at no or low cost. Also, here's a link to an article that...

Some repairs can even be done in a tooth-colored bonding material that is not noticeable.

If the crown is even the slightest bit too high at one cusp of the tooth, it will touch the tooth above it when you eat. That will create a force that can cause pain. I suggest you return to the...

You're probably all set now, but my experience is the numbing goes away between three and fours hours after the shots.

Yes, do see your dentist. At the very least, it should be sealed to prevent decay of exposed areas or possibly the root; it may need an overlay or even a crown. That exact event happened to me; it...

I agree, call the doctor. Also, you can ask for an anti-nausea pill; my daughter had to take one every time she took one of the pain-killers.

I can't speak to the root problem. But I, and all three of my teens, had all four removed at the same time and all was well. The first three days there can be swelling but the ice really helps (my...

I'm not an orthodontist but I provide resource information on the subject. Yes, traditional metal braces include a flat metal "ring" or band slid onto each molar to serve as a strong anchor point....