Question 1

rt ear has gone numb - past 2 days. no dizziness, no h/o of trauma, no ear discharge, no pain, ear cavity clean, on post angioplasty drugs, please help?

Accepted Answer

Contact your doctor: If you haven't done so already, get in touch with your doctor.

Question 2

on average, how many cavities does a person have?

Accepted Answer

Cavities Not Normal: Cavities are caused by a bacterial process that pulls the minerals out of the tooth and bacterial enzymes dissolve what is left. The fewer the better. Discuss this with your dentist.

Question 3

how much is a simple cavity without insurance to get filled on average?

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: Can't say. This is a health information site where volunteer doctors answer questions about health conditions. We have no access to pricing structures for health facilities worldwide where this site receives questions. A call to a local dental office might have this information.

Question 4

i am about to get 2 cavities filled. please give me suggestions on what to expect please than thank you?

Accepted Answer

Numbness: You will get anesthetics to get numb. Before an injectable anesthetics are used, a gel-like topical numbing cream may be applied to the gum to lessen the sensation during injection. You may be fit a rubber-sheet like cover over your teeth. This is called a rubber dam, which keeps dental water from going in throat. After fillings are placed, the dentist checks the bite with a piece of carbon paper.

Question 5

there is some thing blackish on my teeth what is that? cavity?

Accepted Answer

IDK: It might be. "Something blackish" leaves a lot to the imagination. See a local dentist for a proper diagnosis.

Question 6

is it okay to pull out adult molars with cavities on them at home?

Accepted Answer

No!: No don't do it. First of all, it will be extremely painful. The dentist can numb you up where you won't feel anything at all. Secondly, you need an x-ray to determine the anatomy of the roots to see if it can be pulled normally or will need to go to an oral surgeon. Thirdly, you don't have the proper tools to do it. Fourthly, the cavity may be able to be filled and save the tooth.

Question 7

is it possible to have multiple cavities on a tooth?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There are different surfaces on a tooth, and each surface can have a carious lesion.

Question 8

i have an overbite. i think i have a pits and fissure cavity on it, what to do?

Accepted Answer

Consult: See ur dentist for your pit and fissure cavity and a local orthodontist for ur overbite. The two are unrelated.

Question 9

what causes cavities on teeth?

Accepted Answer

Bacteria: Bacteria in your mouth consume sugars, form acids which then eat into the surface of the tooth.  Sugar is not just candy, milk, fruit juice etc.  Your real question is how can i stop cavities and the answer is keep them clean,  keep the bacteria that can cause acids off and try to maintain a good diet and quit snacks and beverages between meals.  Floss is the only way you can clean between the tee.

Question 10

black cracks on your teeth mean you are developing cavities?

Accepted Answer

Dental exam: The best answer will come from a dentist after you have an exam.You may have decay or a cracked tooth.  Either case you need dental treatment.  Don't delay.

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Rt ear has gone numb - past 2 days. no dizziness, no h/o of trauma, no ear discharge, no pain, ear cavity clean, on post angioplasty drugs, please help?

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On average, how many cavities does a person have?

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How much is a simple cavity without insurance to get filled on average?

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I am about to get 2 cavities filled. please give me suggestions on what to expect please than thank you?

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There is some thing blackish on my teeth what is that? cavity?

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Is it okay to pull out adult molars with cavities on them at home?

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Is it possible to have multiple cavities on a tooth?

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I have an overbite. i think i have a pits and fissure cavity on it, what to do?

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What causes cavities on teeth?

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Black cracks on your teeth mean you are developing cavities?

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