I have now been through 2 bouts of orthodontic treatment - the first
was when I was during ages ~14-17 and the second was over the last two
years given my recent jaw surgeries (one year preparation for the
operation, one year (so far) post-op adjustment to compensate for a

I have an upper 12-year molar with a bulky, porcelain crown on it.  The
crown has a shelf in back that floss apparently has not reached well in the
past 9 years.  I've had nothing but grief with that tooth since the crown,
with angry-looking bleeding gums around it.  No amount of ...

Please give me some direction if you can.  I am writing this in
extreme pain so I appologize in advance for poor spelling / grammar.
Friday night I started to have some pain in or under a tooth (#19 -
Left Lower Molar) that I had a root canal in 2 years ago.  Through the

   This is just one of those annoying details that I have been
negligent in not addressing.
   I'm sure most of us have made crowns to fit under a pre-existing
partial denture clasp arm.  Because I'm not aware of any insurance

I've read that the bacteria which causes tooth decay can be transmitted from
parents to children, presumably though continued close contact, kissing etc. But
is it feasible that this bacteria can be transmitted from pupil to pupil in a
school/nursery environment, in sufficient ...

Hi guyz
I just launched one...........
Discuss........
Pauses for the 'ah well Eaglesoft.........' post

I am looking for researches regarding comparative histology of animals teeth.
Can you direct me to any suitable resources/databases/etc?
Any help would be apperciated.
Tnx,

http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2004-04-27-rays-pregnancy_x.htm
TW

Does anybody know any good dentists who do Cerec in the New YOrk City area?
(Can be elsewhere in NY or NJ besides the city, just within reasonable travel
distance.) Thanks!

Bless me, SMD, for I have sinned. It has been years since my last
confession. The problem still keeps coming back like a government
auditor.
My sin: I did a composite filling on a UR 1PM (# 14 / #5). Standard

I've had a couple of abscessed teeth over the years, and each time the
dentist did a root canal.
I was wondering if it would have been possible to cure the tooth abscess
just with antibiotics, rather than with a root canal or extraction.

I went today to town and had some breakfast at the same bakery (those
of you who remember my coffee post, well, same place, but i had a coke
this time), and then sat on a bench outisde, and there was this guy
who sat next to me and we had a conversation. Anyhow, the guy had

I am having all four of my wisdom teeth removed tomorrow. I have
questions now that the office is closed for the weekend! When must I
stop eating? Should I expect problems after coming out of anesthesia?
Any tips for reducing the pain afterwards? How many days until I can

Has anyone had metal braces put on without the use of bands on the
molars? I have seen this several times on my friends and wonder if
this is now the usually practice. Anyone know why some get bands and
some don't? Can I elect to choose no bands, since I don't have to go

Its quicklime of course.
quicklime
An alkali chemical also known as calcium oxide or caustic lime. A
colorless or white powder which burns human skin on contact. Several