Blog entries tagged 'dentistry'

Dentures Question! - Dentures that Fall out

drmarvin

denture adhesive and in the past have used "Polygrip" brand, with both brands I have the same reoccuring problem. They seem to work fine untill 3/4 of the way through the day. By my 3rd meal they appear to lose their grip and I find my dentures slipping to put it mildly. Am I supposed to apply the adhesive more than one time during the day ?? Am I using it incorrectly, I have tried various amounts, all to no avail.
Hopefully someone can assist.

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If you have a really cold drink then have a really hot drink would your teeth crack?

drmarvin

would your teeth crack?

or vice versa

You are: DrMarvin.com SmileIQ.com Your Answer: yes.

Teeth expand and contract like most any material.

That is also a source for sensitivity.

Great question

keep smiling,

Dr. Marvin

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I had my root canal done today. Now what?

drmarvin

my root canal done today-
    thank God- no pain.
    anyway- i didn't ask the doctor-but- when am i supposed to take out the cotton that is packed in there?
    i don't go to get the crown on for another week.
    thanks!

DrMarvin.com Answer:

Leave the cotton in. It may come out if the dentist/specialists did not put a temporary filling.

It should be filled [...]

Popcorn: A Root-Canal's Best Friend

drmarvin

care. When you order popcorn with your movie, you are pretty much asking for a CRACKED TOOTH.

When eating popcorn, you will always find a kernel or 2 in the mix. Grab a handful, pop them all in your mouth, chew, and OUCH! You try to bite into a kernel and it splits a tooth sending Sharp, Mind Numbing Pain up your tooth and through your brain.

This happens day in and day out all across the nation.

Why does this happen? Most of the time it is becaus [...]

Does Your Dentist Have One Of These?

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It does a number of things that are helpful for you, the patient and the dentist. I'm always behind the belief that when your dentist is happy and has the best conditions, then all things being equal, the dental procedure (fillings, cavity, tooth pulled, etc.) will be done right. And isn't that most important for the patient?
You don't want to come in multiple times for the same procedure because the dentist botched the procedure the first t [...]

Floss or Brush? If you could only pick one...

drmarvin

I know it is so routine to brush every evening or more often but have your ever wondered, if you only had 1 minute before jetting out the door, which one would you do, brush your teeth or floss?

The real question behind this is, which one is more important, brushing or flossing?

Obviously I do and recommend doing both, but let's get down to the true purposes of each.

Toothbrushing: more popular because it has been ingrained in most people's mind. It helps by removing the annoying film o [...]

The Step-By-Step Toothbrush Selector Guide

drmarvin

I sort out through the mess. 1. Color should not matter. See everything as black or white. That's a good start. 2. Rule out all toothbrushes that are not labeled soft or extra soft. 3. Purchase the one on sale or the cheapest one you can buy. 4. If some are packaged with 2 and you need an extra one for traveling or a backup, then get that one. Is this simple enough? Quite frankly, plaque is easy to remove and requires better technique, not better tools. The problem I see here is [...]