drdamian

here is another pic. This girl is 21 years old. very attractive girl, definetely could be a model, but here teeth are pretty bad. I had to do multiple root canals, buildups, full crowns on the teeth, and some extractions. this is the before and after. but the after is only a picture of the temporaries. i didn't get the final pics yet. i am waiting for her next visit when her gums arent as inflamed.

hornyleprechaun

Wow what a difference.

GSI

Dang. Her teeth looked like cashews. Good work!!

coconut

Did you tell her to remember brush her teeth two everyday, and stop smoking rocks?

Billiam

Are professional whitening treatments any more or less likely to cause sensitivity than OTC products?

drdamian

It hard to say. sensitivity is a very subjective thing. I use Zoom in office whitening here. Some people do very well with little or no sensitivity. Others feel like their teeth are on fire. I personally feel that the dental whitening would probably cause more sensitivity only because they have a higher concentration of carbamine peroxide than the OTC stuff. There is actually a new Zoom Whitening laser that is out on the market that is supposed to cut the sensitivity substantially. i am in the process of upgrading my laser so i will keep you posted.

drdamian

i always try to stress the importance of good home care. brushing and flossing are a total must and will most likely save you a ton of money in the longrun. That patient with all the decay and cashew like teeth spent roughly around 10K for her treatment and we still need to fix her bottom teeth. If you think she has insurance and they will pay for it- Insurance only paid around 1500. Dental insurance is more like a benefit, they never pay for anything fully except cleanings.

shnee

drdamian, quick question.
i'm assuming yes, but will a dentist be able to tell if i need my tonsils removed?
i'm going on tuesday for a cleaning and checkup (first time in probably 10 years), so i guess i'll find out then.
but i'm impatient and am curious now

Beelzebub

Toothbrush: Oral-B Triumph ProfessionalCare 9450 (just bought)
Toothpaste: Aquafresh, but I might have to find something for sensitive teeth as this has just started happening to me recently.
Floss: Waterpik WP-450 (just bought)
Mouthwash: Act

LuvMyTSX

Toothbrush: Phillips Sonicare (the highest end one, just got it for Xmas)
Toothpaste: Colgate Total (non-whitening)
Floss: Oral-B ribbon-type one
Mouthwash: Crest Pro-Health (love this stuff, I use the blue one)


Sometime at the beginning of last summer, I ground down one of my teeth in my sleep. It hurt like a bitch all summer and fall. It's getting better now, it's not quite so sensitive to heat and cold, but it still hurts sometimes. I told my dentist about it at my last cleaning and he said if it's still bothering me, they'll look closer at it. I was a little confused, since it had been bothering me for months and months, but whatever.

drdamian

He may or may not be able to recommend if you need your tonsils out. You should probably be seeing an ENT (ear, nose, and throat doctor). i had my tonsils taken out a few years ago. I would get sore throats often, now i never get them. If you are constantly getting sick i would see a specialist. My scope of training didn't cover tonsilectomies.

drdamian

i think he is trying to see if the symptoms go away or get worse. More than likely he is trying to save you from needing a root canal, a very costly treatment. my gauge for if a tooth needs a root canal. sensitive to hot/cold that lingers for 10+seconds when the hot/cold is taken away. if it wakes you up at night. Those are sure fire ways of making the determination . but if its going away don't sweat it.

Costco

Will veneers benefit in terms of sensitivity and preventing decay? I don't have cashew teeth at all, but eventually I may want veneers because when I was younger I did not take very good care of my teeth. They've been sensitive for as long as I can remember though.

phile

toothbrush: Colgate wave
toothpaste: Mentadent
floss: oral B
mouthwash: Listerine

drdamian

i don't think veneers will solve your issues. It really depends what part of your teeth are sensitive.. The veneers are only frontal covering on the teeth. Full coverage crowns are another option. they are not necessarily gonna prevent cavities either. I you do not practice proper oral hygiene , the margin of the restoration and the tooth could collect plaque and food causing it to breakdown. thus causing decay.

LuvMyTSX

I most definitely do not want a root canal, but man heat and cold really hurt that tooth sometimes. I hope it continues to improve. At least it never wakes me up at night.

drdamian

have you tried using sensodyne toothpaste, or have your dentist apply a desensitizing varnish.

RyeCL

toothbrush: Oral B Cross Action Power
toothpaste: Crest Pro Health
Floss: Crest Glide floss
Mouthwash: Listerine pre brush whitening rinse (the off brand)

LuvMyTSX

I tried Colgate sensitive toothpaste, but it didn't help at all. What a crock.

drdamian

no, try "sensodyne" specifically. don't use anything else.. use the sensodyne exclusively for 1 week . you should notice results. but its not going to work overnight.