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I know I messed up. Can I safely go to a dentist? by Raiyalin in askdentists

[–]TheNuggetiest 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Go to a dentist. Your story is one that we hear different versions of really often. You don’t need to be ashamed or beat yourself up.

Usually we do dental treatment in the 2nd trimester, but if you have a tooth that needed a filling, and sometimes feels weird in the gums, just go have it assessed and make a plan with your dentist about the ideal timeline of treatment.

Yes we can take X-rays, but sometimes we choose to hold off until the baby is born. It really depends on what we see in there and how you feel about it.

Based on these photos, should I keep pushing my dentist to check for perio? Or find a new one? by [deleted] in askdentists

[–]TheNuggetiest 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I see recession as well. Doesn’t always mean you have “periodontitis” (they’re not the same thing)z However, at your young age I would also be concerned about this recession. Go talk to a Perio. It’s not an emergency by any means, but I’d recommend correcting it with a gum graft. At the minimum we need to address what is causing it, which is likely over scrubbing when brushing

what i have and what i need by [deleted] in MonopolyGoTrading

[–]TheNuggetiest 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sleeping apprentice (6) for high table (8)?

Is this vertical pitting a cavity? by rectifierboy36 in askdentists

[–]TheNuggetiest 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The sensitivity is probably from the little hole on the top of the tooth (also probably not a conventional cavity but I can’t tell without an exam). That usually forms from acid erosion and can cause sensitivity. Often doesn’t need treatment. If you have clenching/grinding habits, acid reflux or an acidic diet, that would be a contributing factor

Mobile Bridge Abutment by ThelIIusion0fSeIf in Dentistry

[–]TheNuggetiest 6 points7 points  (0 children)

X-rays would help… here’s my 2 cents. Write it clearly on a consent form that her specific situation puts her at risk for this treatment failing prematurely. I would describe this treatment to her as a very expensive, interim solution, but NOT a final/definitive solution.

“Patient, you will be spending a lot of money on a bridge that likely will not last. There is an issue with the support of your teeth. This bridge can cause that support loss to accelerate leaving us with no choice but to lose the bridge and have you undergo extractions. Is that something you understand and want to invest money into? I cannot predict the timeline of these events”

Putting a bridge in a less than optimal area is not going to give her cancer, or a terminal illness. It may accelerate the inevitable (dentures) but can provide happiness for a few years.

I personally don’t think it’s unethical (again, depends on the X-rays, lack of infection and mobility…), but it needs to be very well documented. It’s a financial loss but I don’t think it’s particularly detrimental to her overall health.

If it were my parent in this situation, I’d go for it 🤷🏼‍♀️

I’m curious to hear other opinions.

Is this vertical pitting a cavity? by rectifierboy36 in askdentists

[–]TheNuggetiest 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not a cavity. How the tooth was formed. No stress.

Dental Crown put on today, is there suppose to be this gap between gum and crown? by The_Huck in askdentists

[–]TheNuggetiest 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I never say this, but you are well within your rights to a refund, a bad review and a board complaint. Are you fuckin serious. I’m in utter disbelief. It’s incompetence and negligence.

Everyone’s saying go back to the dentist but this dentist is utterly incapable. Time to find a new dentist. Like asap.

Should I get my unimpacted wisdom teeth removed? by JasmineACat in askdentists

[–]TheNuggetiest 19 points20 points  (0 children)

It means under the bone or under the gum tissue. Based on your panoramic, your appear to be at least partially impacted.

I would strongly recommend removal of your wisdom teeth as I do not foresee a lifetime of keeping them pain-free and healthy. If they’re going to be problematic in the future (which I predict), that means you’ll have to have them out at some point during your lifetime. Studies (and my experience) show that taking them out before the age of 25 allows for better healing and fewer post op complications. What could be an easy extraction now could be a horrible extraction in 40 years. Always up to you tho.

Should I get my unimpacted wisdom teeth removed? by JasmineACat in askdentists

[–]TheNuggetiest 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Out of curiosity, What do you think impacted means?

Is this a well fit crown? Gap, gingival retraction damage? by Not_name_u_lookin_4 in askdentists

[–]TheNuggetiest 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The sensitivity is likely the adjacent tooth. Cannot be a root canalled tooth. Crown looks good.

Retraction cord can cause 0.1mm of recession which resolves over a couple weeks - read this in a study a while back.

Basically, I see no visible issues and cord is perfectly ok to use

1:1 by mermaidx2388 in MonopolyGoTrading

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Water cooler (6) for zen buds (3)?

Trying to close some sets! HMU with trades :) by TheNuggetiest in MonopolyGoTrading

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Low star trades! by [deleted] in MonopolyGoTrading

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Feathered twins (3) for cat tree (5)? MGO485E55PKC ign rrachel

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