Question 1

why do my back teeth look whiter than my front?

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Difficult to guess: Regardless, with ZOOM teeth whitening system,  you’ll get a whiter, brighter smile within just one hour. It  can improve both your confidence and appearance.

Question 2

when taking bite plate off your back teeth does it hurt?

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Don't tip it off: When removing a partial metal denture from back anchoring teeth,  it is important to place it and remove it 90 degrees to the teeth.  If you are taking the plate off at an angle,  it creates torque on the crucial teeth that hold it in..  Often the teeth are weak to begin with.  Put your fingers under the clasps and push directly upward or downward with your fingernails to remove.

Question 3

why do my back teeth hurt, and who should i see for this?

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Dentist: If your teeth hurt, then going to your dentist is best to start. If they see needs to refer to a specialist, they will probably do so.

Question 4

i got a crown on one of my back teeth 3 months ago and it still hurts. how long till it stops?

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See the dentist: It is not typical for there to be pain. For this long.  See the dentist who made the crown for you and find out what is going on.  It could be a simple problem to fix, like a bite adjustment , or more complicated.  The only way to know and make it feel better is to see the dentist.

Question 5

the crown on one of my back teeth came off today but i cannot afford to pay for a new one. what do i do?

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Evaluation: Have it evaluated. It just may need to be recemented. Does not necessarily mean you need a new crown.

Question 6

my back teeth on my left side top and bottom are severly slanted. bottom one slanted in.  top one slanted out. why did it happen?

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Some possibilities: Genetics plays a large role in where teeth erupt. Also, the forces your tongue and the forces that one tooth places on another can affect the position of the teeth. Speak to an orthodontist regarding your options in uprighting those teeth.

Question 7

i have an exposed nerve on one of my back teeth and do not have any insurance is there anything i can do at home to nake it stop hurting?

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No: Find out if you have a local dental school that will take you as a patient at a reduced fee. You might have to wait but the cost is a fraction of what local dentists charge.

Question 8

how to floss my front back teeth?

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Flossing: When you next visit your dentist, the dentist or dental hygienist can go over how to floss your teeth with you. That&#x27;s the best way to ensure that you are doing it correctly. Until then, see a sample video:http://www.Youtube.Com/watch?V=ibyvsqwasea.

Question 9

one of my back teeth hurts, could it be from gum?

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Yes: The pain could be related to gum you chew and to the gums (tissue) in your mouth.  If you have pain from chewing gum, it is possible you may have decay in the tooth, or a loose or missing filling.  Another possible cause of pain from chewing is that the tooth may be loose due to periodontal (gum) disease or an abscessed tooth.

Question 10

which type of crown is best for the back teeth (last molar)?

Accepted Answer

No one best: Yellow gold crown cannot break, requires least tooth reduction, but is unesthetic which is not an issue for most people if not seen. Other choices are numerous kinds of ceramic or ceramic on metal crowns. Every material has pros and cons. Trust your own dentist to discuss options and make recommendations.

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Why do my back teeth look whiter than my front?

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When taking bite plate off your back teeth does it hurt?

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Why do my back teeth hurt, and who should i see for this?

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I got a crown on one of my back teeth 3 months ago and it still hurts. how long till it stops?

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The crown on one of my back teeth came off today but i cannot afford to pay for a new one. what do i do?

A member asked:

My back teeth on my left side top and bottom are severly slanted. bottom one slanted in. top one slanted out. why did it happen?

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I have an exposed nerve on one of my back teeth and do not have any insurance is there anything i can do at home to nake it stop hurting?

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How to floss my front back teeth?

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One of my back teeth hurts, could it be from gum?

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Which type of crown is best for the back teeth (last molar)?

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