Question 1

my baby fell on bed she is 7 months and i went for skull xray and there is no damage only a dent in back of the head am worried the in injured side is soft and when a toucch i feel something small like a lump should i be worried will the dent heal?

Accepted Answer

: Your infant seems to have developed a small subcutaneous hematoma (collection of blood) which should resolve by itself.  Watch for changes in alertness, vomiting, and general activity.

Question 2

is it possible to regain muscle tone on back hip &thigh after thr for avn (2011) if so, what exercises.incision - 6" on side, dents in, rt back droops?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely : yes, absolutely you should be able to regain muscle tone. You need to work on core strengthening of the abdominal hip flexors and Buttock muscles. need to work on muscle group called the abductor muscles. The exercises specific for the abductor muscles would've been taught to you in rehab. These would be the exercises that include scissoring your operative leg away from midline, use ankle weights

Question 3

dental hygienist dropped my crown on the floor and then took it to the back to clean. should i have asked for a new one? does this happen?

Accepted Answer

Sterilize: If you dropped our fork on the floor would you throw it out and buy a new one?  Crowns are custom made, they don't come off the shelves in a store.  The appropriate thing to do is to thoroughly clean and then sterilize the crown before recementing it.

Question 4

what to expect after healing of dental deep cleaning? will i always need to have this done or if i make complete changes will i be able to go back to normal?

Accepted Answer

3 month cleanings: After scaling and root planing you will need to maintain good home care and have more frequent dental cleanings to help control your periodontal disease.  Once stable you may be able to back to more regular cleaning intervals.  The complete changes you mention are absolutely necessary to control the disease, and to prevent relapse.  Otherwise the deep cleaning may have to be repeated down the road

Question 5

i had a dental extraction yesterday morning. could there be any link between the dental work and severe pain in my back?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Sitting for a long time in the dental chair. Other than that, the extraction should not be causing any back pain, the roots of your teeth are just not that long..

Feel better soon...

Question 6

every time i chew on my back first molars on each side it's bad pain. what is it it's only when i chew. dental x-ray came back ok

Accepted Answer

Bruxism: You might be grinding your teeth. Radiographs would appear normal. Have your dentist investigate.

Question 7

dental problem- back upper molars have shifted down to bottom, what to do?

Accepted Answer

Shifting molars: When upper molars have shifted down, it is usually because the lower opposing molars are missing or were extracted. This movement downward is called super eruption. There can be several solutions. If the opposing teeth are missing, then the shifted molars have no function and could be extracted. If you wish to keep the teeth because there are opposing teeth that have shifted, orthodontics (braces).

Question 8

every dental cleaning my right jaw gets stuck open and then i have to wait for it to "pop back into place" to close, what is this?

Accepted Answer

Limited MouthOpening: This is limited mouth opening or what is commonly known as “locking jaw”. Individuals should be able to normally open with 3 fingers together between their front teeth without pain.  Anything less than three fingers wide and with pain should be evaluated by your dentist.

Question 9

i just noticed some hardened tartar on the back of two teeth. i have an appt for a dental cleaning in a month - do i need to go sooner?

Accepted Answer

Dental Cleaning: When was your last dental check up and cleaning? Are you going every 6 months?  One month won't normally make any difference. Ask to be shown proper tooth brushing and flossing techniques and be sure to follow through going forward. Form good oral hygiene regimen now while you're still young and you will reap the rewards over time.

Question 10

my gum on my upper first molar got detached from injury by a brutal dental assistant when taking impression.will it grow back & reattach to the tooth?

Accepted Answer

Did dentist look at: Chances are you will be just fine.  It is probably not as bad as you perceive. The DA could have hurt you but the area could have been this way before treatment.  Please make the dentist aware of this for many reasons. The doctor should see this ASAP, so the injury can be followed for healing. The dentist will want to review technique with the assistant, but mostly will want to help you!

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My baby fell on bed she is 7 months and i went for skull xray and there is no damage only a dent in back of the head am worried the in injured side is soft and when a toucch i feel something small like a lump should i be worried will the dent heal?

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Is it possible to regain muscle tone on back hip &thigh after thr for avn (2011) if so, what exercises.incision - 6" on side, dents in, rt back droops?

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Dental hygienist dropped my crown on the floor and then took it to the back to clean. should i have asked for a new one? does this happen?

A member asked:

What to expect after healing of dental deep cleaning? will i always need to have this done or if i make complete changes will i be able to go back to normal?

A member asked:

I had a dental extraction yesterday morning. could there be any link between the dental work and severe pain in my back?

A member asked:

Every time i chew on my back first molars on each side it's bad pain. what is it it's only when i chew. dental x-ray came back ok

A member asked:

Dental problem- back upper molars have shifted down to bottom, what to do?

A member asked:

Every dental cleaning my right jaw gets stuck open and then i have to wait for it to "pop back into place" to close, what is this?

A member asked:

I just noticed some hardened tartar on the back of two teeth. i have an appt for a dental cleaning in a month - do i need to go sooner?

A member asked:

My gum on my upper first molar got detached from injury by a brutal dental assistant when taking impression.will it grow back & reattach to the tooth?

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