Question 1

having lightheartedness and feel surroundings are moving.did not take any new medication escept for dental work (nerve removal with additional medicin?

Accepted Answer

Possible Vertigo!: Good day;
   I don't believe symptoms are related to root canal therapy! Confer with P.C. MD. Recently, I was diagnosised with Vertigo( classic symptom). A  spinning or that the world around  you is spinning. However, your physician may be most helpful with your diagnosis and treatment.

Question 2

after  dental. work  i am having major ear pain and pressure  what can i do to alleviate this? are there  medications  i can take?   i am terminally

Accepted Answer

More info needed: What type of work? Extraction? Root canal therapy? Deep fillings? OTC anti-inflammatory meds will help, but you should consult with the dentist who treated you.

Question 3

what will sodium floride gel 1.1% help do for pre existing cavities. my dentist is trying to get my severe cavities to stop before dental work?

Accepted Answer

Seek treatment ASAP: Sodium Fluoride gel may slow down growth of your existing cavities, but will not eliminate them. Your need dental treatment to remove cavities, otherwise you may compromise your teeth. Talk to your dental professional please.

Question 4

sore jaw following dental work. what pain meds will help stop the pain?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If the soreness is muscular in origin from being open a long time or from stress on your joint, it is usually reversible and responsive to nsaids like ibuprofen. If the soreness seems to be near a tooth that was recently worked on, nsaids will help but you may need additional treatment on that tooth. Give it a day or 2 to settle down and return to the dentist if it persists.

Question 5

had dental work done and was in  pain. my mom gave me an oxycodone 15mg. i took it tuesday and have a urine drug screen on monday. will it still show?

Accepted Answer

Oxycodone half life: Plasma half life is 3-5 h (half that of morphine). It takes approximately 6 half lives for a drug to be eliminated from your system. 5*6/24= 1.25 days. The oxycodone will stay in your system for about 1.25 days. You will pass the test if you won&#x27;t take another oxycodone on Saturday.
Take care.

Question 6

i smoke marijuana daily and i don't think i'll be able to stop for the duration of the dental work i need done, i may need extraction, root canal, fillings and a absence removal can i still smoke, what are the risk while smoking weed after dentistry?

Accepted Answer

: Smoking cannabis causes dry mouth leading to increased risk of tooth decay, tooth erosion. tooth sensitivity, gum disease, burning mouth, and difficulty in chewing , speaking and swallowing. More problems to worry about such as an weakened immune system, fungal infection and changes in the tissue of mouth leading to oral cancer. Is this enough to make you STOP? Spend your money on developing good

Question 7

what should we do when your 26 and can't afford dental work?

Accepted Answer

Find a way: You can do as much preventative as possible, brushing, flossing, flouride rinse but if you have serious dental needs they are only going to get worse.  Some dentists finance patients, other have care credit which is interest free for 12 months.

Question 8

can there be anything that can be done about unecessary dental work?

Accepted Answer

Unnecessary work ?: If i'm interpreting your question correctly, you are accusing your current dentist of performing treatment which was not needed. It may be difficult to prove that work was not needed, since treatment was already rendered. And to do so you would have to hire another dentist to testify, which will be expensive. But you can go for a second opinion with copies of your pretreatment radiographs, too.

Question 9

what can i do to afford thousands of dollars of dental work that i need done?

Accepted Answer

Payment plan: Many dental offices offer a third-party payment plan. Some patients use their credit card, some uses a payment plan with different companies--based on each patient situation and needs, one company may be preferred to another, some choose phased treatment by focusing on the worst section first. Be open about your true concerns, ; ask your dentist's office to offer you different payment options.

Question 10

can your face hurt after dental work?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes pain can occur after dental treatment. Speak to your dentist if the pain persists.

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