is there a way to not gag when i get my teeth cleaned?

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Answer 1

Suggestions...: Practicing placing a spoon on the back of the tongue can help some people to overcome the gag reflex. In the office, laughing gas (nitrous oxide) and oral conscious sedation often help as well.

Answer 2

Distraction: If the suction is not the cause of gagging then distract yourself by wiggling your toes or thinking of something else. Take frequent breaks during cleaning.

Answer 3

Yes: The bottom middle incisors are almost always the first teeth and usually come in around 7 months old. However it is not a concern if the top teeth come in first. If your child has no teeth at 15 months old, your pediatrician will likely recommend a dental visit.

Answer 4

Yes: The first teeth to appear are usually the lower central incisors (middle front teeth).

Answer 5

Yes: There is no correct order for teeth to come in.

Answer 6

Yes: For most babies, the bottom ones are the first to erupt, followed by the upper central incisors or the canines.

Answer 7

Yes: The first teeth are generally one of the four incisors, either upper or lower.

Answer 8

Yes: Yes, most of the time, one of the two bottom central incisors come in first. This is not a rule, however, and teeth sometimes have a mind of their own, and I have seen the top incisors or a lateral incisor come in first.

Answer 9

Yes: This is completely normal. Usually, the bottom 2 middle teeth come in followed by the top 2 middle ones. The side and back teeth then erupt.

Answer 10

Yes: Most babies start with the bottom teeth, although an occasional baby doesn't read the textbook and starts with the top. You may see drooling or slight fussiness, but as a physiologic process, most babies tolerate it well. Avoid teething gels, which can cause methemoglobinemia. Teething does not cause diarrhea or fever (>101), so if you see these, your child should seek medical evaluation.

Answer 11

Yes: There is no set pattern for infant teeth eruption and no set time frame. Most infants start to have their first tooth erupt between 6-9 months, though some infants do not have a first tooth until 15 months. The first teeth to erupt are usually the lower central incisors, followed by the upper ones, though, not all infants have to follow that pattern. Enjoy this age and take a lot of pictures!

Answer 12

Yes: I have, in my career, seen almost every pattern imaginable, so yes it is normal for some bottom teeth to come in before the top. It is also normal for some top teeth to come in before the bottom.

Answer 13

Normally bottom firs: Lower incisors normal first

Answer 14

6 years: Children lose their first baby teeth around age 6 years when the permanent teeth start coming in. They will get a total of 28 teeth (not counting any wisdom teeth). In the teen years, some kids have 2-4 teeth pulled before getting orthodontic braces. Years later, adults lose teeth through accidents, tooth decay, etc. . . The average number of remaining teeth at age 50-64 is 22-23 teeth.

Answer 15

5 years: Usually the first teeth are lost between five and six years of age. There is a lot of variability.

Answer 16

6 years: The front middle teeth (incisors) are the first ones to go. Most kids loose their back teeth (molars) between 10-12 years of age.

Answer 17

Difficult: The mainstay to good dental health is brushing, flossing and perhaps using a prescribed oral rinse. Adequate nutrition is mandatory and you may need a good multiple vitamin and a gram or so of vitamin c daily. Stress control, no smoking and no drinking to excess are mandatory. Outside of this, you are going to have to work closely with your dentist/oral surgeon and do the best you can.

Answer 18

See periodontist: A dentist or periodontist can establish whether perio involved teeth can be saved. It would depend on how much bone remains around the teeth. The sooner periodontal treatment is begun, the more chance you will have to save your teeth. If there is enough bone remaining, osseous surgery and bone grafting may be an option.

Answer 19

Clean it up: After all is clean and healed from that, decisions anout further treatment is necessary.

Answer 20

No always: Some periodontal disease is treated with gingival surgery, cleaning, medications, grafts and doing everything to preserve the teeth. At times a tooth may be too far gone and have root problems that would necessitate removal. Do all you can to have the greatest of oral hygiene and follow closely with your dentist/oral surgeon/periodontist. Hope it goes well!

Answer 21

Sometimes: It depends on the extent of the periodontal disease. At a certain point extraction may be the only option but if it is treated early enough this can often be avoided. See your dentist to be evaluated properly.

Answer 22

No: With today's advancements in periodontal disease treatment, a laser can be used to treat teeth previously indicated for removal. The best person to help you with this decision is a board certified periodontist who also uses the l.A.N.A.P. Laser protocol. Some teeth may still have too much supporting bone loss that nothing can be done however. Good luck!

Answer 23

Depends: If there is not sufficient bone structure, or if the tooth does not have enough tooth structure to rebuild, then extraction is needed. Otherwise the gum problems are treated with a variety of periodontal options.

Answer 24

Bruxism: You may be grinding or clenching your teeth which is called bruxism. This can cause painful teeth with no discernable reason. The treatment is fairly simple and requires wearing a guard or thin mouthpiece at night called a splint. Your dentist can help.

Answer 25

Sensitivity Dx: There are numerous potential causes of generalized tooth sensitivity. Sinus and ear issues are two common health problems that frequently present themselves through tooth sensitivity.

Answer 26

Root senitivity: Tooth sensitivity can be caused by exposed nerve endings on the root surface at the gum line. Scrubbing too hard while brushing or eating acidic foods can irritate these. I have found that sensodyne works well for this.

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