Question 1

is tooth grinding healthy?

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It is harmful: Teeth grinding is a harmful para functional habit. 
Consult your dentist for appropriate treatment, to eliminate / reduce harmful effect of teeth grinding.

Question 2

what foods can break a tooth?

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Solid particles: Any solid substances similar to corn curnel.

Question 3

how can i get a tooth to wobble?

Accepted Answer

Why?: Why do you want a wobbly tooth.  Healthy teeth do not move or wiggle.  They are not supposed to be loose.
If you have loose teeth then you should see a dentist and see why this is happening.

Question 4

how can i pull a tooth painlessly?

Accepted Answer

Proper anesthesia : is the key. IV Sedation is a safe and convenient procedure which will allow you to access dental care and surgical dental procedures without being aware or remember of the wisdom teeth removal. With the benefits of a little sedation and some local anesthetic, you will find the experience a lot less dramatic than your friends would have you believe. Good luck.

Question 5

how to tell if my tooth is chipped?

Accepted Answer

Look in mirror?: You can try getting a flashlight and look in the mirror. If you can feel it with your tongue then it is chipped. However there is no way to know why it chipped without seeing a dentist. Teeth by design do not chip unless they are put under too much stress or have undiagnosed decay that may weaken the tooth. You may want to see a dentist to find the cause.

Question 6

chipped my tooth, what do you advise?

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Call a dentist: Can't tell how big the chip is or if it chipped because there is a cavity. That's why it needs a professional evaluation. Make an appointment.

Question 7

how painful is it taking a tooth out?

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Not at all: Removal of teeth is smooth and easy.   Make sure the doctor well trained.    Most oral surgeons are quick and efficient at removing teeth.   Removal of infected teeth can be painful sometimes due to the inability of the anesthetic shots to be fully effective.   You can consider sedation if this is the case.   Goo luck!

Question 8

is it possible to have an extra tooth?

Accepted Answer

Supernumerary teeth: Additional or extra teeth are common, they can be hidden inside the jaw bone or they can erupt in the same time with other teeth where they can cause crowding. They are most often located in he upper Maxilla, but they can actually erupt anywhere  in the jaw, some even grow outside the jaw and are called ectopic teeth.

Question 9

is it possible to make your tooth taller?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You can have orthodontic treatment to extrude a tooth, which would "make it taller". Extrusion is a very easy movement to accomplish with orthodontics. However, in some cases, you can't extrude a tooth because the root has become "ankylosed".This means the root is fusing to the bone and cannot be moved. The only way to "make it taller"  in this situation is to crown the tooth.

Question 10

what do i do when my tooth snaps in half?

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See a dentist!: See a dentist! immediately! follow these steps: 1. Save any pieces.
2. Rinse the mouth using warm water; rinse any broken pieces. 
3. If there's bleeding, apply a piece of gauze or a teabag to the area for about 10 minutes or until the bleeding stops.
4. Apply a cold compress to the outside of the mouth, cheek, or lip near the broken/chipped tooth to keep any swelling down and relieve pain.

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