Question 1

i have a maxillary sinus abscess from my canine tooth.infection+decay smell+pain.referred to ent.told an oral surgeon has to remove the tooth.no gen dentist.i have coverage 4 basic pull gen.dentist only.what2do?sick of bng sick cant get help in r.i.

Accepted Answer

Qualifications: If you needed brain surgery you would see a Neurosurgeon, not a GP. You need to see an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon for care. That's what he/she is trained to do. You can m are payment arrangements with the surgeon, seek funding at Care Credit, or arrange for a bank loan. You have a dangerous problem that requires the services of the appropriate specialist.

Question 2

addicted to licking canine tooth, what to do?

Accepted Answer

Is it sharp?: A sharp canine sometimes induces the tongue to go to the area to "pad" the sharp edge.  Ask your dentist to reshape or smooth out the canine if this is the case.  Do we have tongue biting during function (eating or chewing or swallowing)?  Is your canine erupted in the wrong position (ectopic eruption)?  Minor tooth movement with aligner sometimes can help to change the position.

Question 3

if i got my baby tooth removed , could the impacted canine tooth fall down in its own?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: But at 43 years old, that canine should have erupted some 30+ years ago. Your best bet is to consult with a local dentist or orthodontist. With radiographs, they will be better able to determine the best course of treatment.

Question 4

i have a small white spot on the edge of my canine tooth. what does this mean and what can i do to fix it? i am 18 years old.

Accepted Answer

White spot on Canine: It is difficult to make a diagnosis without looking at the white spot. Sometimes a radiograph is needed.
The simplest solution can be to polish the area or to bleach the rest of that tooth utilizing the new whitening materials that we are currently using.

Question 5

chipped a very small piece off the tip of my canine tooth. the dentist said to fix it would be to grind it down even more and cap it. is this right?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: Can't tell why the tooth chipped, the condition of the tooth, restorations it may have, and how it occludes with your other teeth. If you question your current dentist's diagnosis, why don't you get a second opinion from someone that can examine you? This way you can be sure to treat that tooth and feel comfortable about it.

Question 6

right canine tooth wearing down becoming sharp and losing fullness. got front tooth bonding for chip. what can i do to preserve canine tooth. chewing?

Accepted Answer

See your dentist: You may need a bite adjustment to reduce the pressure & stress you are placing on the tooth or you may need a custom fitted mouth guard to wear (usually while asleep) to reduce wear from clenching or grinding.

Your dentist can help preserve your tooth.

Question 7

shocking pain at tip of my canine tooth?

Accepted Answer

See a dentist: Could be due to a cavity.  Get it checked out by a dentist.

Question 8

what do i do if i have an impacted canine tooth?

Accepted Answer

See a dentis: The dentist can give you options which may include leaving the canine, removing the canine or braces to allow the canine to come in.

Question 9

what is the definition or description of: canine tooth?

Accepted Answer

Canine Tooth: Any of four teeth having a thick conical crown and a long conical root, adjacent to the distal surface of the lateral incisors, in both deciduous and permanent dentition. Also called cuspid. 

http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/canine+tooth.

Question 10

how can i set right a highly erupted canine tooth?

Accepted Answer

CONTOUR: A dentist can contour the tooth so that it appears normal to other teeth.No pain but big gain.

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I have a maxillary sinus abscess from my canine tooth.infection+decay smell+pain.referred to ent.told an oral surgeon has to remove the tooth.no gen dentist.i have coverage 4 basic pull gen.dentist only.what2do?sick of bng sick cant get help in r.i.

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Addicted to licking canine tooth, what to do?

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If i got my baby tooth removed , could the impacted canine tooth fall down in its own?

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I have a small white spot on the edge of my canine tooth. what does this mean and what can i do to fix it? i am 18 years old.

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Chipped a very small piece off the tip of my canine tooth. the dentist said to fix it would be to grind it down even more and cap it. is this right?

A member asked:

Right canine tooth wearing down becoming sharp and losing fullness. got front tooth bonding for chip. what can i do to preserve canine tooth. chewing?

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Shocking pain at tip of my canine tooth?

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What do i do if i have an impacted canine tooth?

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What is the definition or description of: canine tooth?

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How can i set right a highly erupted canine tooth?

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