Comments for Dental Blog http://www.jwfund.org Complete Dental Information Tue, 04 May 2010 17:36:59 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 Comment on can i get my original teeth removed and permenant implants placed in? by Princess Belle http://www.jwfund.org/teeth-implants/can-i-get-my-original-teeth-removed-and-permenant-implants-placed-in/comment-page-1#comment-5844 Princess Belle Tue, 04 May 2010 17:36:59 +0000 http://www.jwfund.org/teeth-implants/can-i-get-my-original-teeth-removed-and-permenant-implants-placed-in#comment-5844 I have a false tooth cause it got knocked out by a golf club (I know ouch) and I need to get a permanent implant in soon, obviously my tooth had to be removed cause it was cracked right down the middle so I didn't have it removed but you can definitely get implants, my false tooth will be attached to a nail which will have been drilled into my gum (don't worry my mouth will be numbed). I wouldn't do it if you have to wait to have at least month for a new one put in cause you would have to get a false one so the whole doesn't close up this costs a lot of money also if you did decied to get a false one you always have to take it out for when you go swimming, skiing etc...... Have fun! (not really) Your friend, Belle x<br><b>References : </b><br> I have a false tooth cause it got knocked out by a golf club (I know ouch) and I need to get a permanent implant in soon, obviously my tooth had to be removed cause it was cracked right down the middle so I didn’t have it removed but you can definitely get implants, my false tooth will be attached to a nail which will have been drilled into my gum (don’t worry my mouth will be numbed).

I wouldn’t do it if you have to wait to have at least month for a new one put in cause you would have to get a false one so the whole doesn’t close up this costs a lot of money also if you did decied to get a false one you always have to take it out for when you go swimming, skiing etc……

Have fun! (not really)

Your friend,

Belle x
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]]> Comment on What’s the stuff dentists use to make molds of your mouth? by Dr Matt W (Australia) http://www.jwfund.org/dentists/whats-the-stuff-dentists-use-to-make-molds-of-your-mouth/comment-page-1#comment-5834 Dr Matt W (Australia) Tue, 04 May 2010 17:24:59 +0000 http://www.jwfund.org/dentists/whats-the-stuff-dentists-use-to-make-molds-of-your-mouth#comment-5834 The simplest material is alginate, about USD$15 per pound. Can only be used once before it dries out and distorts. Reasonably accurate. Next best is vinyl poly siloxane (VPS), about USD $23 per pound. Can be repeatedly reused, very accurate. Slightly better again is polyether, but more expensive again. I'd suggest a model shop would have some cheaper suggestions, or if you really want some dental impression materials, then a dental lab would have cheaper stuff than dental surgeries.<br><b>References : </b><br> The simplest material is alginate, about USD$15 per pound. Can only be used once before it dries out and distorts. Reasonably accurate.
Next best is vinyl poly siloxane (VPS), about USD $23 per pound. Can be repeatedly reused, very accurate.
Slightly better again is polyether, but more expensive again.
I’d suggest a model shop would have some cheaper suggestions, or if you really want some dental impression materials, then a dental lab would have cheaper stuff than dental surgeries.
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]]> Comment on can i get my original teeth removed and permenant implants placed in? by Floyd S http://www.jwfund.org/teeth-implants/can-i-get-my-original-teeth-removed-and-permenant-implants-placed-in/comment-page-1#comment-5843 Floyd S Tue, 04 May 2010 16:59:59 +0000 http://www.jwfund.org/teeth-implants/can-i-get-my-original-teeth-removed-and-permenant-implants-placed-in#comment-5843 Whoa....you don't want to get your permanent teeth extracted, in fact I would be totally shocked if a reputable dentist would voluntarily take them out....Look, Implants when they work, are great...however, implants are working on a national average of about 82%....A major issue is that there are no current tests that can determine if your body will accept the implants with a 100% guarantee...The fact is, your far better off with crooked natural teeth than you are with implants that might go bad...here's my advice to make you look good. Go to a dentist and get evaluated with regard to having Porcelain Veneers created and placed over your crooked natural teeth...The Veneers can be made in a variety of shapes, thickness and color. Get that evaluation before you give further consideration about implants. Good luck and I wish you well.<br><b>References : </b><br> Whoa….you don’t want to get your permanent teeth extracted, in fact I would be totally shocked if a reputable dentist would voluntarily take them out….Look, Implants when they work, are great…however, implants are working on a national average of about 82%….A major issue is that there are no current tests that can determine if your body will accept the implants with a 100% guarantee…The fact is, your far better off with crooked natural teeth than you are with implants that might go bad…here’s my advice to make you look good. Go to a dentist and get evaluated with regard to having Porcelain Veneers created and placed over your crooked natural teeth…The Veneers can be made in a variety of shapes, thickness and color. Get that evaluation before you give further consideration about implants. Good luck and I wish you well.
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]]> Comment on Where can Americans go for good, cheap, safe, cosmetic dentistry? by Not on steroids http://www.jwfund.org/cosmetic-dentistry/where-can-americans-go-for-good-cheap-safe-cosmetic-dentistry/comment-page-1#comment-5824 Not on steroids Tue, 04 May 2010 16:53:59 +0000 http://www.jwfund.org/cosmetic-dentistry/where-can-americans-go-for-good-cheap-safe-cosmetic-dentistry#comment-5824 This might seem a little bit dodgy but i know lots of people who have got there teeth done tehre with no problems. India Its cheap. Fake teeth are especialy popular there<br><b>References : </b><br> This might seem a little bit dodgy but i know lots of people who have got there teeth done tehre with no problems.
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Its cheap. Fake teeth are especialy popular there
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]]> Comment on can i get my original teeth removed and permenant implants placed in? by Prime Mover http://www.jwfund.org/teeth-implants/can-i-get-my-original-teeth-removed-and-permenant-implants-placed-in/comment-page-1#comment-5842 Prime Mover Tue, 04 May 2010 16:38:59 +0000 http://www.jwfund.org/teeth-implants/can-i-get-my-original-teeth-removed-and-permenant-implants-placed-in#comment-5842 Yes if you can find a dentist who will do it. But be advised dental implants are tremendously expensive. I had one done and it cost me $2700 to replace one tooth.<br><b>References : </b><br> Yes if you can find a dentist who will do it. But be advised dental implants are tremendously expensive. I had one done and it cost me $2700 to replace one tooth.
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]]> Comment on What’s the stuff dentists use to make molds of your mouth? by Highbury Gal http://www.jwfund.org/dentists/whats-the-stuff-dentists-use-to-make-molds-of-your-mouth/comment-page-1#comment-5833 Highbury Gal Tue, 04 May 2010 16:35:59 +0000 http://www.jwfund.org/dentists/whats-the-stuff-dentists-use-to-make-molds-of-your-mouth#comment-5833 The most common material used to take impressions of the mouth is called ALGINATE, it's in a powder form which you mix together with water. Not sure where you can actually get it yourself to be honest, why not try asking at your local dental surgery if they may be kind enough to let you have a sample of theirs!!!<br><b>References : </b><br>Me-Registered Dental Nurse The most common material used to take impressions of the mouth is called ALGINATE, it’s in a powder form which you mix together with water.
Not sure where you can actually get it yourself to be honest, why not try asking at your local dental surgery if they may be kind enough to let you have a sample of theirs!!!
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]]> Comment on Where can Americans go for good, cheap, safe, cosmetic dentistry? by ALYSSA http://www.jwfund.org/cosmetic-dentistry/where-can-americans-go-for-good-cheap-safe-cosmetic-dentistry/comment-page-1#comment-5823 ALYSSA Tue, 04 May 2010 16:34:59 +0000 http://www.jwfund.org/cosmetic-dentistry/where-can-americans-go-for-good-cheap-safe-cosmetic-dentistry#comment-5823 you are better off getting a discount plan instead of going to a different country i use one and it saved me at least $3000 at my dentist. if you if you would like to check it out go to www.betterbenefits.info<br><b>References : </b><br> you are better off getting a discount plan instead of going to a different country i use one and it saved me at least $3000 at my dentist. if you if you would like to check it out go to http://www.betterbenefits.info
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]]> Comment on Is it OK to have sedation dentistry done just to take out a cavity? by ash http://www.jwfund.org/dentistry/is-it-ok-to-have-sedation-dentistry-done-just-to-take-out-a-cavity/comment-page-1#comment-5828 ash Tue, 04 May 2010 16:25:59 +0000 http://www.jwfund.org/dentistry/is-it-ok-to-have-sedation-dentistry-done-just-to-take-out-a-cavity#comment-5828 yea its fine.. but i know you've heard this alot probably.. i had my first filling when i was 15 im 16 now i was scared to death.. but its not near as painful as people make it out to be.. they give you numbing gel be4 thye give you the shot and then all you feel is the pressure of the drill and the filling the dentist puts in your teeth and thats all... just stay calm and dont jerk lol... but yea sedation is fine... its and everyday thing to other people lol.. i promise your not the only one<br><b>References : </b><br> yea its fine.. but i know you’ve heard this alot probably.. i had my first filling when i was 15 im 16 now i was scared to death.. but its not near as painful as people make it out to be.. they give you numbing gel be4 thye give you the shot and then all you feel is the pressure of the drill and the filling the dentist puts in your teeth and thats all… just stay calm and dont jerk lol… but yea sedation is fine… its and everyday thing to other people lol.. i promise your not the only one
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]]> Comment on Where can Americans go for good, cheap, safe, cosmetic dentistry? by rocky95 http://www.jwfund.org/cosmetic-dentistry/where-can-americans-go-for-good-cheap-safe-cosmetic-dentistry/comment-page-1#comment-5822 rocky95 Tue, 04 May 2010 16:13:59 +0000 http://www.jwfund.org/cosmetic-dentistry/where-can-americans-go-for-good-cheap-safe-cosmetic-dentistry#comment-5822 If you decide to go... This here will cover some of the expense. It will also give you great cosmetic surgeons in the area. www.healthsavings.ourperfectcard.com<br><b>References : </b><br> If you decide to go… This here will cover some of the expense. It will also give you great cosmetic surgeons in the area.
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]]> Comment on What’s the stuff dentists use to make molds of your mouth? by Dr. Albert, DDS (UNITED STATES) http://www.jwfund.org/dentists/whats-the-stuff-dentists-use-to-make-molds-of-your-mouth/comment-page-1#comment-5832 Dr. Albert, DDS (UNITED STATES) Tue, 04 May 2010 16:12:59 +0000 http://www.jwfund.org/dentists/whats-the-stuff-dentists-use-to-make-molds-of-your-mouth#comment-5832 AS A DENTIST I CAN ANSWER THIS EASILY. THE MOST COMMON IS A POWDER YOU MIX WITH WATER IT'S CALLED ALGINATE. THE OLD ORIGINAL VERSION SOMETINES USED TODAY IS CALLED RUBBER BASE COMPOUND. A MORE MODERN AND EXPENSIVE FORM IS IN AUTO-MIX CARTRIDGE AND CAN BE OF SEVERALVARIETIES AND PROPERTIES. FOR MAKING MODELS ALGINATE IS A COST-EFFECTIVE OPTION. AS THIS MATERIAL DOESN'T LAST INDEFINITELY, RUBBER BASE IS THE ALTERNATIVE. HOWEVER, FOR MAKING MODELS OF THE MOUTH DENTAL TRAYS WHICH HOLD THE IMPRESSION MATERIAL ARE NEEDED. TO GET SUCH TRAYS THEY NEED TO PROPERLY FIT YOUR MOUTH. ASK IF YOUR DENTIST IS WILLING TO LET YOU HAVE A FEW.<br><b>References : </b><br> AS A DENTIST I CAN ANSWER THIS EASILY.
THE MOST COMMON IS A POWDER YOU MIX WITH WATER IT’S CALLED ALGINATE.
THE OLD ORIGINAL VERSION SOMETINES USED TODAY IS CALLED RUBBER BASE COMPOUND.
A MORE MODERN AND EXPENSIVE FORM IS IN AUTO-MIX CARTRIDGE AND CAN BE OF SEVERALVARIETIES AND PROPERTIES.
FOR MAKING MODELS ALGINATE IS A COST-EFFECTIVE OPTION. AS THIS MATERIAL DOESN’T LAST INDEFINITELY, RUBBER BASE IS THE ALTERNATIVE. HOWEVER, FOR MAKING MODELS OF THE MOUTH DENTAL TRAYS WHICH HOLD THE IMPRESSION MATERIAL ARE NEEDED.
TO GET SUCH TRAYS THEY NEED TO PROPERLY FIT YOUR MOUTH. ASK IF YOUR DENTIST IS WILLING TO LET YOU HAVE A FEW.
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