*sigh* Is there no hope for my teeth some of them are weak?!
Question: I have had tmj for ever and my teeth are weak and have moved. when i was 17 i had my wisdom teeth out and i didn't go back to the dentist until i was 27. They hurt me so bad when i was 17 I felt everything. my mom heard me in the waiting room. anyway my jaw pops like crazy and now my teeth are weak they aren't loose juss yet but i know thats next. I am so scared to go and hear it's too late i used to have a perfect smile now i have gaps :( anyway what do you think is it too late to save my teeth??
Answers: I have had tmj for ever and my teeth are weak and have moved. when i was 17 i had my wisdom teeth out and i didn't go back to the dentist until i was 27. They hurt me so bad when i was 17 I felt everything. my mom heard me in the waiting room. anyway my jaw pops like crazy and now my teeth are weak they aren't loose juss yet but i know thats next. I am so scared to go and hear it's too late i used to have a perfect smile now i have gaps :( anyway what do you think is it too late to save my teeth??
I agree with everyone that you need to put your fear aside and act fast as it situation won't get any better.
I had terrible teeth and due to a bad visit to the dentist for a root canal, I never went back for 3 years! The cavaties only got worse and finally I had the guts to make an appointment with a dentist (2 months ago). My only regret was not doing it sooner and the experience was a lot better than I had expected!
These days dentists will give you local anaesthetics to treat the pain and even 'laughing gas' to help ease the nerves when you first get there. With local anaesthetics, it shouldn't hurt if the dentist has injected it properly to the correct nerve.
In your case, I would recommend seeing a specialist, especially a dental surgeon about your oral health and also a cosmetic surgeon if you're concerned about the aesthetics such as the gaps.
In the meantime, remember to brush, floss and rinse at least twice a day (morning and night) and have chewing gum after you snack or have lunch. Also use the fluoride mouth wash once or twice a week to prevent further cavities and to strengthen your teeth. Make sure you're also taking in enough calcium each day.
without seeing them I cannot tell. But there are always dentures and fake teeth. I know I'm looking into the latter. I have about the same problem as you.
You can always get fake teeth put in, it is painful. But now a days there is so much the medical field can do to make you beautiful. Even when it comes to your teeth
there are always options and preventable measures, toothpastes that can strengthen the teeth, sensodyne to relieve pain, Mouthwashes to eliminate certain causes of irritations and floss to keep the teeth healthy,
Always get 2 opinions from dentists, for a better idea of the options. Instead of having teeth removed- they may be prepped for an attachment to use later in a denture or partial.
Always second guess full tooth removal, generally 2 to 4 attachment points work well for both dentures and removable bridges, proper hygiene can only stop teeth from moving and only very rarely return proper placement,
a reputable dentist is the best option in this situation to rule out any underlying causes...
take care , good luck
Unless you act soon it will be too late to save your teeth. No one likes to visit a dentist but you have to put your fear aside and make an appointment with a dentist. If your teeth are real bad he may refer you to an oral surgeon. An oral surgeon can treat you for gum disease and perform deep cleaning to correct the problem. Don't wait too long. You may still be able to save your teeth. Act before its too late. Because of your fear of the dentist you may be tempted to try over the counter remedies. These will only give you a false sense of security withing actually getting to the source of your problem. For proper diagnosis and treatment see a dentist. There is nothing like keeping your own teeth.