She doesn't let me use her toothbrush on her teeth and fights me when I use her baby washcloth. Any suggestions?
How can I keep my 2 year old's teeth clean?
I let my daughter "brush" them herself first and then I take the toothbrush and tell her to say "cheese" like she's getting her picture taken and tell her that pretty little girls have pretty teeth. My daughter's 20 months. I also got her an electric Dora toothbrush which helped alot too b/c it vibrates and makes the humming noise.
Reply:brush um
Reply:tell them its a sucker and tell them that the toothpaste it creme..like out of a orange sickle
Reply:they make doggie biscuits that cleans dogs teeth... maybe they make baby biscuits for the same thing?
If they don't you could invent that, and make a ton of money! If you do that, I want royalties for giving you the idea :)
Reply:She "doesn't let" you? Think about that for a second. You're caving in to your 2 year old. She has to brush her teeth and be clean whether she likes it or not. So I guess what I'm saying is you have to make her brush her teeth. Thats something she has to get used to.
Reply:Make her let you brush her teeth. You are the adult and you are in charge not her. Sit her down or lay her back, get the toothbrush and paste and hold her arms with one hand and arm and use your other arm to brush those teeth.
Reply:Brush your teeth together. And make a game of it. She brushes hers while you brush yours.....and have fun! She'll catch on.
Reply:brush them.
Reply:Why don't you let her do it herself? Go to the store and let her pick out a toothbrush and toothpaste. Then teach her how to get all her teeth nice and clean. Don't worry if she doesn't want to use toothpaste, water will do just fine.
Reply:tell her that there are all these germs and bacteria in her mouth and if she doesnt brush her teeth twice a day they will infect her mouth and she will die
Reply:She doesn't "let you"?
Some ways to make it easier- let her brush her teeth first, let her brush yours at the same time, try singing a song (AH AH AH EE EE EE- whatever way you need her to open her mouth-) we always ended the song with our tongues out so we could brush those and it was always funny.
Another thing to try- she is too little to effectively brush- but you might be able to have her brush, then take the brush and just say you're "checking" her teeth %26amp; brush them yourself.
If all else fails, just brush them. I have had to pry a mouth open myself before, but I mean business, I don't want their teeth to rot, and they WILL have them brushed, period.
Reply:I still brush and wash the baby's face. They will never like it, but it is necessary unless you want your baby to be having all her teeth pulled and have to wear fake teeth the rest of your life. Something tells me she would get a whole lot angrier at people pulling her teeth out instead of brushing them.
Reply:At my household it was a two person job.
One person to hold then down while they kicked and screamed and the other person to get the job done.
The first few weeks were terrible. Truly Awful. Then my son learned that he didn't have a choice and started working with us and getting into the routine.
He just went in for his 3 year check-up and the dentist commented how easy my son was to work on (and that there were no cavities). I had to laugh at that after thinking of what a hellion he was originally.
Good luck
(and now if I can only figure out how to get him to let us cut his hair :)
Reply:Let her do it give her the toothbrush and let her work with it for min. then say ok let me see if you got all the cavity monsters then say oops I see one let me get it and take the tooth brush and get her teeth better making a game out of it makes thing more fun and less traumatic.
Reply:Unfortunately you just have to be firm and brush her teeth, even if you have to have someone else hold her while you do it. She will eventually learn that no matter how hard she fights it's going to happen. Try giving her toothbrush to her and let her watch you brush your teeth. Two year olds love to do what mommy and daddy do.
Reply:Maybe try when she's sleeping?
Reply:Get some fun bubble gum flavored toddler tooth paste and maybe some on that agent blue stuff and encourage her to do it herself. You can ask her after she is done if you can double check if she cleaned them real good and give the m a quick brush yourself (maybe say brush , brush , brush in a fun voice as you do it). If she wont let you re brush them then at least you are getting her in the habit of brushing her teeth and they are baby teeth so the skills learned and the oral hygiene habits learned are really more important that cleaning the teeth themselves.
Reply:my 21 month old loves my electric toothbrush. He will run in to the bathroom when he hears it come on and sit down with his mouth wide open just waiting. At first he wanted to do it, so I told him, no, that mommy had to do it. He fought me a little, so I made a big deal of putting it up and walking away. then the next time he fought just a little but gave in and let me do it. Now we brush his teeth just about every time that my husband or I do. We bought him his own little electric toothbrush, just a plain one so he doesn't know it is technically his, and we keep it in our bathroom, so he thinks he is using mommy and daddies toothbrush. works great. Good luck
Reply:Since kids usually don't brush their own teeth until they are around 7, you may as well get used to having to brush her teeth for her even if she does not like it. With my son, I started by letting him watch me brush my teeth. I would tell him what i am doing and why. Then, I bought him some bubble gum flavored toothpaste for him to use and let him pick out his own toothbrush. Then, the next time that it was time to brush teeth. I would say "okay Its my turn to brush my teeth" and let him watch. Then I said "okay now its your turn to let mommy brush your teeth". I held him as he stood on the sink and let him watch in the mirror as I brushed his teeth.
Reply:My 2 year old didn't like it either but I made it a game for her, we sing the 'brush your teeth' song.
" when you wake up in the morning..."
If that doesn't work tell her she has 'yucky things' on her teeth and you have to help her take them off. My little one didn't like it when I told her that, so she was happy to be rid of the plaque.
Reply:First of all, you're the mom, she's the child. Don't you see the issue with her not letting you brush her teeth?
Try going to the store and letting her pick out her own big girl toothpaste and toothbrush. Maybe she'll be more inclined to brush if it's with something she picked out.
Reply:Get a "finger brush" hold the child and brush her teeth with it...Of course she is going to fight you, she isn't going to like it at first...but after awhile will get used to it. CONSISTENCY...burn that word into your grey matter
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Friday, July 31, 2009
Should my 12 year old cat have his teeth cleaned?
I'm afraid of him having the anesthetic at this age or maybe
if they work on his gums the bacteria might get into his bloodstream and cause sepsis. Isn't it better to leave well enough alone, the vet says his teeth are "nasty"
Should my 12 year old cat have his teeth cleaned?
All vets will do a blood panel to check adequacy of kidney function before putting a cat under anesthesia.
My old cat had "dentals" at age 21 and 22 and her kidneys were quite bad. The vets gave her extra fluids prior and after the procedure to help her get the anesthesia out of her system. It does really take a lot of time to clean the teeth.
Her kidneys were actually more at risk from NOT cleaning than the cleaning itself because bacteria is shed into the cat's system and that can be damaging to the kidneys.
"Nasty" teeth can lead to infections, abcesses and cause the cat to stop eating entirely because of the pain in its mouth. So I strongly urge you to have it done.
Reply:yeah! I really think you should have them cleaned! ask the vet about alternatives to the anesthetic and then ask about side-effects if the anesthetic is the only way to go.
Reply:Has he ever been under anesthetic before? If his teeth are that bad, it could be more dangerous doing nothing than putting him under.
Talk over your concerns with your vet and make your decision after being fully informed of the risks, drawbacks, and benefits.
Reply:Don't worry. Go ahead and have them cleaned. Bad teeth can affect other parts of his body, just like they can in a human. He's also very possibly in pain. The vet will know how much anesthesia he can handle.
Reply:They clean the teeth because it is much less risky than leaving them to fall out, which is what could happen if you do nothing. If your cats teeth start to hurt it will stop eating and die young. You can prevent many problems by getting them cleaned.
Reply:Did you raise those same questions to your vet? What did he say? I think your concerns sound reasonable, so talk over them with a veteranarian and see what they say.
Reply:Yes have them cleaned their like our teeth they need to get cleaned. But if you feel uncomfortable about cleaning them take him to the vets and they will do it but of coarse it does cost money
Reply:Poor dental health can lead to gum disease. It can also affect vital organs such as the kidneys and liver. At this age your vet should run blood work prior to its dental. You can have a choice of having a catheter put in so he can have a continuos flow of fluids and/or emergency meds if needed. Always consult your veterinarian about such matters.
Reply:by leaving the bacteria on the teeth you could cause more damage to the liver/kidneys/heart than if you have the teeth clean. After having the teeth cleaned your vet should put your cat on an antibiotic and will probably give an injectable antibiotic following the procedure. Bloodwork can be performed prior to anesthesia which will show the vet any liver/kidney damage and how well your cat will handle the anesthesia.
Reply:I understand your trepidations becuase I and my cat went through the same thing last year - but he was 8 years old then. The vet will assess if your senior cat is able to be put under anesthesia by:
1) listening to the cat's heart to detect any heart murmurs
2) taking a blood test to confirm that all vital organs are functioning well
If your kitty passes these tests, a good vet will MONITOR the cat's vitals throughout the dental procedure and support vital organs with IV fluids.
Ask vet to use the safest anesthesia gas available. With my cat, the vet used Isoflurane.
Check the vet's reputation too... I mean, have they had deaths in their clinic - cats or dogs dying on the table while doing routine elective surgery like spaying, neutering and teeth cleaning? This is something you need to know.
Call around and ask the clinic to describe to you what happens when a cat's teeth are cleaned. Their teeth-cleaning protocol should include blood test screening, full organ monitoring and kidney support during and the safest anesthesia and induction agents possible. If they sound vague or glib - RUN and take your kitty elsewhere.
Reply:Phoebhart gave some good advice. In addition to making sure they use isoflurane (or sevoflurane, which is almost as good) for anesthetic maintenance, find out what the vet is using for induction (ketamine and ketamine mixes are not recommended in senior cats especially, but propofol is an excellent choice). The induction anesthesia is what they will use to "put him under" and the maintenance keeps him anesthetized until procedure is complete. The combination of propofol for induction and isoflurane for maintenance is safer than the older type anesthetics and results in a much shorter recovery time (like waking up faster).
In addition to anesthetics, the blood work and the I.V. fluids, be sure to ask about pain medicine both during and after the surgery and antibiotics which are often started a couple of days prior to surgery. If your cat's teeth are really bad, then the vet may need to do extractions--antibiotics can help prevent the bacteria from getting into the blood stream, and the pain medicine will help keep your kitty comfortable.
I've had two senior cats receive dentals. The most recent used the above protocol and experience no problems other than his eyes being dilated after surgery. The other was wobbly and took a couple of days to recover, but he had the older anesthetics. Make sure your vet is familiar with the latest techniques and is open to explaining the process to you as well so that you feel comfortable with the procedure.
Reply:It's never too late to get your cat's teeth cleaned. I get my 17 year old cat's teeth cleaned and wish I had started earlier. The cat can get all kinds of infections. If the vet says they are nasty, get them done. I had a major problem last year and had to have 5 teeth pulled from my cat. If I had started to have the teeth cleaned earlier this wouldn't have happened. the cat was in horrible pain until the teeth were cleaned and pulled.
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if they work on his gums the bacteria might get into his bloodstream and cause sepsis. Isn't it better to leave well enough alone, the vet says his teeth are "nasty"
Should my 12 year old cat have his teeth cleaned?
All vets will do a blood panel to check adequacy of kidney function before putting a cat under anesthesia.
My old cat had "dentals" at age 21 and 22 and her kidneys were quite bad. The vets gave her extra fluids prior and after the procedure to help her get the anesthesia out of her system. It does really take a lot of time to clean the teeth.
Her kidneys were actually more at risk from NOT cleaning than the cleaning itself because bacteria is shed into the cat's system and that can be damaging to the kidneys.
"Nasty" teeth can lead to infections, abcesses and cause the cat to stop eating entirely because of the pain in its mouth. So I strongly urge you to have it done.
Reply:yeah! I really think you should have them cleaned! ask the vet about alternatives to the anesthetic and then ask about side-effects if the anesthetic is the only way to go.
Reply:Has he ever been under anesthetic before? If his teeth are that bad, it could be more dangerous doing nothing than putting him under.
Talk over your concerns with your vet and make your decision after being fully informed of the risks, drawbacks, and benefits.
Reply:Don't worry. Go ahead and have them cleaned. Bad teeth can affect other parts of his body, just like they can in a human. He's also very possibly in pain. The vet will know how much anesthesia he can handle.
Reply:They clean the teeth because it is much less risky than leaving them to fall out, which is what could happen if you do nothing. If your cats teeth start to hurt it will stop eating and die young. You can prevent many problems by getting them cleaned.
Reply:Did you raise those same questions to your vet? What did he say? I think your concerns sound reasonable, so talk over them with a veteranarian and see what they say.
Reply:Yes have them cleaned their like our teeth they need to get cleaned. But if you feel uncomfortable about cleaning them take him to the vets and they will do it but of coarse it does cost money
Reply:Poor dental health can lead to gum disease. It can also affect vital organs such as the kidneys and liver. At this age your vet should run blood work prior to its dental. You can have a choice of having a catheter put in so he can have a continuos flow of fluids and/or emergency meds if needed. Always consult your veterinarian about such matters.
Reply:by leaving the bacteria on the teeth you could cause more damage to the liver/kidneys/heart than if you have the teeth clean. After having the teeth cleaned your vet should put your cat on an antibiotic and will probably give an injectable antibiotic following the procedure. Bloodwork can be performed prior to anesthesia which will show the vet any liver/kidney damage and how well your cat will handle the anesthesia.
Reply:I understand your trepidations becuase I and my cat went through the same thing last year - but he was 8 years old then. The vet will assess if your senior cat is able to be put under anesthesia by:
1) listening to the cat's heart to detect any heart murmurs
2) taking a blood test to confirm that all vital organs are functioning well
If your kitty passes these tests, a good vet will MONITOR the cat's vitals throughout the dental procedure and support vital organs with IV fluids.
Ask vet to use the safest anesthesia gas available. With my cat, the vet used Isoflurane.
Check the vet's reputation too... I mean, have they had deaths in their clinic - cats or dogs dying on the table while doing routine elective surgery like spaying, neutering and teeth cleaning? This is something you need to know.
Call around and ask the clinic to describe to you what happens when a cat's teeth are cleaned. Their teeth-cleaning protocol should include blood test screening, full organ monitoring and kidney support during and the safest anesthesia and induction agents possible. If they sound vague or glib - RUN and take your kitty elsewhere.
Reply:Phoebhart gave some good advice. In addition to making sure they use isoflurane (or sevoflurane, which is almost as good) for anesthetic maintenance, find out what the vet is using for induction (ketamine and ketamine mixes are not recommended in senior cats especially, but propofol is an excellent choice). The induction anesthesia is what they will use to "put him under" and the maintenance keeps him anesthetized until procedure is complete. The combination of propofol for induction and isoflurane for maintenance is safer than the older type anesthetics and results in a much shorter recovery time (like waking up faster).
In addition to anesthetics, the blood work and the I.V. fluids, be sure to ask about pain medicine both during and after the surgery and antibiotics which are often started a couple of days prior to surgery. If your cat's teeth are really bad, then the vet may need to do extractions--antibiotics can help prevent the bacteria from getting into the blood stream, and the pain medicine will help keep your kitty comfortable.
I've had two senior cats receive dentals. The most recent used the above protocol and experience no problems other than his eyes being dilated after surgery. The other was wobbly and took a couple of days to recover, but he had the older anesthetics. Make sure your vet is familiar with the latest techniques and is open to explaining the process to you as well so that you feel comfortable with the procedure.
Reply:It's never too late to get your cat's teeth cleaned. I get my 17 year old cat's teeth cleaned and wish I had started earlier. The cat can get all kinds of infections. If the vet says they are nasty, get them done. I had a major problem last year and had to have 5 teeth pulled from my cat. If I had started to have the teeth cleaned earlier this wouldn't have happened. the cat was in horrible pain until the teeth were cleaned and pulled.
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Realistically, how often should an adult get their teeth cleaned by a dentist?
My husband thinks I'm buying into "marketing" by insisting that the appropriate amount of cleanings per year is two--every six months. What is the right amount of times per year for a healthy adult with healthy teeth?
Realistically, how often should an adult get their teeth cleaned by a dentist?
i'm a dentist.
It's twice a year. There are strict guidelines that are recommended based on periodontal diagnosis (gum and bone, hygiene, etc)of your mouth.
If you have periodontal disease or gum disease, more frequent recall appts are required. We have patients on 3 to 4 month reall/recare appts who have been able to keep their teeth.
It is also based on caries(decay) history. The greatest prediction of future cavities is past history. People who have poor hygiene or have active decay need to be seen more frequently.
Problems with health can also increase the amount of time you spend at the dentist. For example, if you are a patient undergoing any radiation or chemotherapy, you should be seen by the dentist to clear any dental infection. Any immunocompromised patient should also be seen more frequently.
The greatest thing about dentistry as compared to the medical field is that dentist and patients are geared towards PREVENTION. We can diagnose decay at the "incipient" stages (basically before it breaks through the enamel). We can remove this decay painlessly and efficiently. When the decay is broken through the enamel, the lesion is already moderate to severe and may need numbing, a large filling, a crown , or root canal treatment or worse extraction.
If we do our job well, and the patient follows our instructions, we are actually decreasing our profit. It is cheaper for the patient to have great hygiene at home and have 2 dental cleanings and exams than wait for something to happen.
Go ahead and wait for your cavities to get bigger. Avoid the dentist for as long as you can. Get one cleaning a year. Do the minimal. I guarantee you that you will spend more money in the long run. Instead of being a simple cleaning (prophylaxis), the next time the dentist/hygienist will have to charge you a debridement and prophylaxis because there is just too much calculus.
Go ahead and wait for the cavities to get bigger, most cavities are based on size and location. A simple filling is usually one surface. Go ahead and make it bigger. I'll charge you twice the amount. The more you wait, the more expensive it gets.
It's ironic that we give you the tools to make it cheaper for you and less profitable for us. You get a free toothbrush and floss and toothpaste. We'll give you a prescription for flouride. We'll remove the contaminants that make you susceptible to gum disease.
Don't believe that you can remove calculus/tartar on your own. It is a natural byproduct of calcium deposits from your saliva. Hygienist go to school for two to four years to learn how to diagnose and remove calculus. The word we learned in school to describe calculus is "tenacious." No amount of toothbrushing and flossing can remove calculus.
But go ahead and get the one year cleaning. Your dental insurance comes out of your pay no matter if you use it or not, even if your boss is paying for it. The insurance company loves patients like you.
I always tell patients that you have to love your body more than your car. Most patients get their car oil changed every 3000 miles. What would you say if I said I changed my oil every 10 thousand miles. You would say that would be ruining your car. Most cars last 5-10-maybe 15 years. Your teeth should last you your whole adult life-50+ years.
Nothing is better than your original healthy tooth. Why woud you spend less money and have less maintenance on your teeth that you use all day than you would your car? You can replace a car but any replacement of teeth will be some sort of compromise. Make a small Investment in the health of your body, teeth and gums. Everybody misses their teeth once they're gone.
Reply:go 2 times a year
Reply:I used to have my teeth cleaned once a year, but then my dentist said I should go twice a year, because I drink a lot of coffee. If you smoke you should also try to go twice a year. Not every ones teeth are the same!
Reply:I used to have my teeth cleaned every six months, but the last time I went in my dentist told me it wasn't necessary and could fix a filling in my appointment time instead. I do take very good care of my teeth, brush twice a day, floss and rinse once. Now I only go every year, even though my insurance would pay for a second one.
Reply:It really depends on your mouth. Most people cannot go a full year without building up tartar/calculus or without forming a cavity. So, 2 times a year is the norm for this reason. A cavity can form within 6 months so 2 times a year helps catch it while it is small and can still be filled. Also, most people form calculus/tartar within 3-4 months after a teeth cleaning so it needs to be cleaned off. Some people with gum disease need to have this cleaned off at that 3-4 months mark to prevent further bone loss so they do not lose their teeth. For most people that do not have significant gum disease, twice a year helps prevent the calculus/tartar from causing bone loss/ starting gum disease. For a few people that do not tend to make a lot of tartar/calculus buildup or get cavities, once a year is ok.
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Realistically, how often should an adult get their teeth cleaned by a dentist?
i'm a dentist.
It's twice a year. There are strict guidelines that are recommended based on periodontal diagnosis (gum and bone, hygiene, etc)of your mouth.
If you have periodontal disease or gum disease, more frequent recall appts are required. We have patients on 3 to 4 month reall/recare appts who have been able to keep their teeth.
It is also based on caries(decay) history. The greatest prediction of future cavities is past history. People who have poor hygiene or have active decay need to be seen more frequently.
Problems with health can also increase the amount of time you spend at the dentist. For example, if you are a patient undergoing any radiation or chemotherapy, you should be seen by the dentist to clear any dental infection. Any immunocompromised patient should also be seen more frequently.
The greatest thing about dentistry as compared to the medical field is that dentist and patients are geared towards PREVENTION. We can diagnose decay at the "incipient" stages (basically before it breaks through the enamel). We can remove this decay painlessly and efficiently. When the decay is broken through the enamel, the lesion is already moderate to severe and may need numbing, a large filling, a crown , or root canal treatment or worse extraction.
If we do our job well, and the patient follows our instructions, we are actually decreasing our profit. It is cheaper for the patient to have great hygiene at home and have 2 dental cleanings and exams than wait for something to happen.
Go ahead and wait for your cavities to get bigger. Avoid the dentist for as long as you can. Get one cleaning a year. Do the minimal. I guarantee you that you will spend more money in the long run. Instead of being a simple cleaning (prophylaxis), the next time the dentist/hygienist will have to charge you a debridement and prophylaxis because there is just too much calculus.
Go ahead and wait for the cavities to get bigger, most cavities are based on size and location. A simple filling is usually one surface. Go ahead and make it bigger. I'll charge you twice the amount. The more you wait, the more expensive it gets.
It's ironic that we give you the tools to make it cheaper for you and less profitable for us. You get a free toothbrush and floss and toothpaste. We'll give you a prescription for flouride. We'll remove the contaminants that make you susceptible to gum disease.
Don't believe that you can remove calculus/tartar on your own. It is a natural byproduct of calcium deposits from your saliva. Hygienist go to school for two to four years to learn how to diagnose and remove calculus. The word we learned in school to describe calculus is "tenacious." No amount of toothbrushing and flossing can remove calculus.
But go ahead and get the one year cleaning. Your dental insurance comes out of your pay no matter if you use it or not, even if your boss is paying for it. The insurance company loves patients like you.
I always tell patients that you have to love your body more than your car. Most patients get their car oil changed every 3000 miles. What would you say if I said I changed my oil every 10 thousand miles. You would say that would be ruining your car. Most cars last 5-10-maybe 15 years. Your teeth should last you your whole adult life-50+ years.
Nothing is better than your original healthy tooth. Why woud you spend less money and have less maintenance on your teeth that you use all day than you would your car? You can replace a car but any replacement of teeth will be some sort of compromise. Make a small Investment in the health of your body, teeth and gums. Everybody misses their teeth once they're gone.
Reply:go 2 times a year
Reply:I used to have my teeth cleaned once a year, but then my dentist said I should go twice a year, because I drink a lot of coffee. If you smoke you should also try to go twice a year. Not every ones teeth are the same!
Reply:I used to have my teeth cleaned every six months, but the last time I went in my dentist told me it wasn't necessary and could fix a filling in my appointment time instead. I do take very good care of my teeth, brush twice a day, floss and rinse once. Now I only go every year, even though my insurance would pay for a second one.
Reply:It really depends on your mouth. Most people cannot go a full year without building up tartar/calculus or without forming a cavity. So, 2 times a year is the norm for this reason. A cavity can form within 6 months so 2 times a year helps catch it while it is small and can still be filled. Also, most people form calculus/tartar within 3-4 months after a teeth cleaning so it needs to be cleaned off. Some people with gum disease need to have this cleaned off at that 3-4 months mark to prevent further bone loss so they do not lose their teeth. For most people that do not have significant gum disease, twice a year helps prevent the calculus/tartar from causing bone loss/ starting gum disease. For a few people that do not tend to make a lot of tartar/calculus buildup or get cavities, once a year is ok.
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Do u brush your dog's teeth? or do u take him to the dentist for a cleaning? or the grooming for a cleaning?
yes i do. i brush every other day. saves on vet bills...even though i have pet insurance for him lolol
Do u brush your dog's teeth? or do u take him to the dentist for a cleaning? or the grooming for a cleaning?
No a bath when he is stinky thats about it
Reply:no i dont brush my wifes teeth
Reply:I give him dentachew bones.
Reply:I used to brush my dogs teeth.... but when he went to the spa they would clean them so much better....
Reply:yeah, I'm with maddy
Reply:My vet does my dog's cleaning. We bathe our dogs and cut their nails.
Reply:no, but we brush out cats teeth, we dont have a dog...
Reply:I bathe my dog myself usually once a month. I don't brush his teeth, but I constantly supply him with bones. Especially dental bones. They work great at keeping tarter to a minimum. Better than brushing i think.
Reply:If you give him cookies called milkbones, they make his teeth white, or they have treats to give them too, that are called greenies.
Reply:I just give my dog a bath..and no,I don't brush his teeth..but u can.
Reply:It depends on the dog. Some dogs don't need to have their teeth brushed regularly, and some do. Ask your groomer what they suggest for your dog. One of the best things for a dog's teeth is a milkbone (or a dentabone) which help clean their teeth and the dogs love them.
My dog, a small mixed breed, gets her teeth cleaned when she goes to the groomers for a bath and hair cut (usually about once every two months).
Reply:You can get this chew toy at a pet smart for only 4-5 dollars. it cleans there teeth and gets rid of the bad breath. You can brush the teeth but i don't recommend it to you. The dog would not be very happy with you. Taking the dog to the vet can cost a big amount of money, but they do a good job. i recommend that you go get the toy/bone. it really works.....good luck.
Reply:I do both. I brush my dogs teeth once a week, give him dental bones, and when I go to the vet he checks my dogs teeth to see if its healthy
Reply:I brush all my dogs teeth once a week. Every 2 months I use metal dental pics and scrape off any tartar. I also give bones which help but do not get everything. My 7 yr old chihuahua has teeth like a puppy, perfectly clean and white!!!
Reply:sour
Reply:You can do all three (although instead of a dentist, it should be a veterinarian). If your dog is cooperative, you can save some money by brushing your dog's teeth on your own, but make sure to get the toothbrush %26amp; toothpaste from a pet store. Dogs are different from humans so you shouldn't brush their teeth with the products we use.
A vet may be a bit more expensive and a groomer may include a tooth-brushing with other grooming needs.
I brush my dog's teeth on my own since I feel more comfortable with the way I do it.
Reply:no
Reply:some dogs must be brushed, others it's less imperative. my current dog has to be brushed or he gets abscesses; already had 3 extractions. i tried everything %26amp; he wouldn't let me brush(as didn't start as a pup) he would only lick the meat-flavored toothpaste off the brush. got the special CET chews %26amp; special T/D food, and that helped a little. dont snack, no non-dog food, good quality dog food, no sweets, etc.
finally i asked a yahoo question %26amp; now I use gause wrapped around my fingertip with either boullion cube %26amp; bicarb paste, or just regular human toothpaste. this he accepts better. but he still needs another pulled, it's so sad.
this is all on top of him getting under anesthesia vet cleanings 1-2x year and seeing a special dental vet. the vet says many breeds are just prone to it.
then my old old old dog, long deceased? 16 years, no dental care, ate everything (including boxes of chocolates whenever the opportunity presented itself), no problems.
even in the canine world, life is not fair!
Reply:I brush their teeth. I use Petdental natural
Reply:You may brush your dogs teeth with specail dog paste you can buy at wal-mart or target. and also give them greenes and let them chew on real raw hid,
Reply:If you learn the proper way to clean your dog's teeth, you could save big $$$ later on in vet bills. Canine tooth buildup has been known to show problems with the liver, kidneys, and heart if left unattended. Ask your vet how to clean your breeds teeth at your next visit.
Reply:Brush your own dog's teeth. If you take him to the vet, they are going to have to give him general anesthesia. Use a kid's soft toothbrush, and dog toothpaste.
Reply:Yes, my dogs regularly get their teeth brushed, they also chew on nylabones, greenies and milk bones (although those don't help teeth at all, dogs just like them). They also get their teeth cleaned at the vets as necessary - every 3 years approx.
Reply:i give my dogs dental bones and i groomed the long haired chi's the short haired don't get groomed they just get bathes sometimes.
Reply:u can do it urself with toothpaste and brush. its cheaper and u have more time to thoroughly brush daily
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Do u brush your dog's teeth? or do u take him to the dentist for a cleaning? or the grooming for a cleaning?
No a bath when he is stinky thats about it
Reply:no i dont brush my wifes teeth
Reply:I give him dentachew bones.
Reply:I used to brush my dogs teeth.... but when he went to the spa they would clean them so much better....
Reply:yeah, I'm with maddy
Reply:My vet does my dog's cleaning. We bathe our dogs and cut their nails.
Reply:no, but we brush out cats teeth, we dont have a dog...
Reply:I bathe my dog myself usually once a month. I don't brush his teeth, but I constantly supply him with bones. Especially dental bones. They work great at keeping tarter to a minimum. Better than brushing i think.
Reply:If you give him cookies called milkbones, they make his teeth white, or they have treats to give them too, that are called greenies.
Reply:I just give my dog a bath..and no,I don't brush his teeth..but u can.
Reply:It depends on the dog. Some dogs don't need to have their teeth brushed regularly, and some do. Ask your groomer what they suggest for your dog. One of the best things for a dog's teeth is a milkbone (or a dentabone) which help clean their teeth and the dogs love them.
My dog, a small mixed breed, gets her teeth cleaned when she goes to the groomers for a bath and hair cut (usually about once every two months).
Reply:You can get this chew toy at a pet smart for only 4-5 dollars. it cleans there teeth and gets rid of the bad breath. You can brush the teeth but i don't recommend it to you. The dog would not be very happy with you. Taking the dog to the vet can cost a big amount of money, but they do a good job. i recommend that you go get the toy/bone. it really works.....good luck.
Reply:I do both. I brush my dogs teeth once a week, give him dental bones, and when I go to the vet he checks my dogs teeth to see if its healthy
Reply:I brush all my dogs teeth once a week. Every 2 months I use metal dental pics and scrape off any tartar. I also give bones which help but do not get everything. My 7 yr old chihuahua has teeth like a puppy, perfectly clean and white!!!
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Reply:You can do all three (although instead of a dentist, it should be a veterinarian). If your dog is cooperative, you can save some money by brushing your dog's teeth on your own, but make sure to get the toothbrush %26amp; toothpaste from a pet store. Dogs are different from humans so you shouldn't brush their teeth with the products we use.
A vet may be a bit more expensive and a groomer may include a tooth-brushing with other grooming needs.
I brush my dog's teeth on my own since I feel more comfortable with the way I do it.
Reply:no
Reply:some dogs must be brushed, others it's less imperative. my current dog has to be brushed or he gets abscesses; already had 3 extractions. i tried everything %26amp; he wouldn't let me brush(as didn't start as a pup) he would only lick the meat-flavored toothpaste off the brush. got the special CET chews %26amp; special T/D food, and that helped a little. dont snack, no non-dog food, good quality dog food, no sweets, etc.
finally i asked a yahoo question %26amp; now I use gause wrapped around my fingertip with either boullion cube %26amp; bicarb paste, or just regular human toothpaste. this he accepts better. but he still needs another pulled, it's so sad.
this is all on top of him getting under anesthesia vet cleanings 1-2x year and seeing a special dental vet. the vet says many breeds are just prone to it.
then my old old old dog, long deceased? 16 years, no dental care, ate everything (including boxes of chocolates whenever the opportunity presented itself), no problems.
even in the canine world, life is not fair!
Reply:I brush their teeth. I use Petdental natural
Reply:You may brush your dogs teeth with specail dog paste you can buy at wal-mart or target. and also give them greenes and let them chew on real raw hid,
Reply:If you learn the proper way to clean your dog's teeth, you could save big $$$ later on in vet bills. Canine tooth buildup has been known to show problems with the liver, kidneys, and heart if left unattended. Ask your vet how to clean your breeds teeth at your next visit.
Reply:Brush your own dog's teeth. If you take him to the vet, they are going to have to give him general anesthesia. Use a kid's soft toothbrush, and dog toothpaste.
Reply:Yes, my dogs regularly get their teeth brushed, they also chew on nylabones, greenies and milk bones (although those don't help teeth at all, dogs just like them). They also get their teeth cleaned at the vets as necessary - every 3 years approx.
Reply:i give my dogs dental bones and i groomed the long haired chi's the short haired don't get groomed they just get bathes sometimes.
Reply:u can do it urself with toothpaste and brush. its cheaper and u have more time to thoroughly brush daily
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Cavaties? A while ago my husband had his teeth cleaned. It was a free service.?
well, anyway, it came back that he has a couple of teeth decaying. Is that the same as cavaties? He says they don't hurt.
So what will happen if he doesn't get them pulled? Will the infec. spread or something. He is diabetic.
Cavaties? A while ago my husband had his teeth cleaned. It was a free service.?
He needs to get them taken care of as soon as possible. A lot of people with diabetes have a heightened threshold of pain, that is why you have to be so careful about cuts and abrasions on your extremities when you are diabetic.
Your body cannot fight off infection very well when you suffer from diabetes, and infections can spread through your entire body from your mouth in a manner of days.
Please get your husband to a reputable dentist or oral surgeon as soon as possible.
Reply:They could absess and get infected. Get them taken care of. They will hurt eventually.
Reply:There's no reason to get them pulled. Decaying means they have cavities. He can get them filled, like normal. Being a diabetic, he really should do everything he can to prevent infections, and teeth that are decaying and not taken care of can get much worse. It's in his best interest to do something early; it will be much easier and less expensive. If you wait until the teeth hurt, there's a lot more going on than just cavities. Preventive care is the best way to go when it comes to your health, including tooth decay.
Reply:Sounds like cavities.
Easy to fix. Biggest pain will be the shot.
Teeth are only pulled when they are beyond repair.
I am a diabetic and I have had all kinds of work done on my teeth. No problems.
Reply:Barberry is 100% correct.
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So what will happen if he doesn't get them pulled? Will the infec. spread or something. He is diabetic.
Cavaties? A while ago my husband had his teeth cleaned. It was a free service.?
He needs to get them taken care of as soon as possible. A lot of people with diabetes have a heightened threshold of pain, that is why you have to be so careful about cuts and abrasions on your extremities when you are diabetic.
Your body cannot fight off infection very well when you suffer from diabetes, and infections can spread through your entire body from your mouth in a manner of days.
Please get your husband to a reputable dentist or oral surgeon as soon as possible.
Reply:They could absess and get infected. Get them taken care of. They will hurt eventually.
Reply:There's no reason to get them pulled. Decaying means they have cavities. He can get them filled, like normal. Being a diabetic, he really should do everything he can to prevent infections, and teeth that are decaying and not taken care of can get much worse. It's in his best interest to do something early; it will be much easier and less expensive. If you wait until the teeth hurt, there's a lot more going on than just cavities. Preventive care is the best way to go when it comes to your health, including tooth decay.
Reply:Sounds like cavities.
Easy to fix. Biggest pain will be the shot.
Teeth are only pulled when they are beyond repair.
I am a diabetic and I have had all kinds of work done on my teeth. No problems.
Reply:Barberry is 100% correct.
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Does anyone know how 2 make pet rat teeth cleaner?
my rats teeth are really yellow....practically orange.......so if anyone knows somthing that might help her teeth at least be close to white......it would be nice.
Does anyone know how 2 make pet rat teeth cleaner?
Don't. Yellow/orange is actually the HEALTHY color for rat teeth.
"Contrary to its appearance, the yellow/orange color of the rat incisor is not a sign of poor hygiene -- it is perfectly normal. Rather, the color of the incisor enamel is due to the presence of an iron-containing pigment, and the shade of orange deepens with age starting about 21 days after birth."
http://www.rmca.org/Articles/gnawing.htm
Reply:As long as he has chew sticks he should be ok.
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Does anyone know how 2 make pet rat teeth cleaner?
Don't. Yellow/orange is actually the HEALTHY color for rat teeth.
"Contrary to its appearance, the yellow/orange color of the rat incisor is not a sign of poor hygiene -- it is perfectly normal. Rather, the color of the incisor enamel is due to the presence of an iron-containing pigment, and the shade of orange deepens with age starting about 21 days after birth."
http://www.rmca.org/Articles/gnawing.htm
Reply:As long as he has chew sticks he should be ok.
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Best way to keep my doggies teeth clean?
they are soooo spoiled but yet i still want treats that keep their teeth in shape, any ideas?
Best way to keep my doggies teeth clean?
raw bones
Reply:they have special treats that clean their teeth and also have toothbrushes that fit onto your fingers and special toothpaste flavored for dogs. It is a flouride treatment. Maybe they will like the toothpaste. Milkbones and crunchy treats like that help scrape plaque and tartar off of their teeth
Reply:Brush you dog's teeth with dog toot paste you can get it at your local pet stores.
Or let them chew on rope bones this also removes plaque and tartar.
And dog biscuits help a lot.
Hope this helps
Reply:Give them a bully stick once a week. It is a totally natural and digestible chew for dogs that works wonders on their teeth!
Also, you can brush and scale the teeth as often as possible. Even if they do not like it, it is still a necessary chore to do. How would you like to go day after day without having your teeth brushed??
Furthermore, if you really want their teeth to be as clean and healthy as possible, you can have your veterinarian professional clean and scale the teeth once a year.
Reply:my dogs have their own tooth brush and i use kids tooth paste to make sure their teeth and their breath is gooood
Reply:Just give them doggy chews, they enjoy them and it cleans their teeth at the same time and saves you the hassle of trying to do it yourself. Another good thing for dogs teeth is a big knuckle bone because the biting on that cleans their teeth, Please dont give them small chicken bones etc., because these can lodge in the throat and anus if they pass them and cause serious problems. Ex breeder.
Reply:They have bones and dog foods that are specifically made to clean dogs teeth. Go to a pet store and they will be able to help you find some stuff.
Reply:1) Only feed him dry food. Soft food will not scrape away the tartar and plaque and will only create more.
2) Give him plenty of chewy toys such as rope toys (to floss) and rawhides to scape off plaque. Or greenies to do both.
3) Brush his teeth with a dog toothbrush and toothpaste for extra cleaning at least once a week.
4) If your dog will let you use scraping toold on any discolored areas. It will most likely chunk off like an egg shell or peel off. If your dog won't let you then you can always take him in for an yearly dental at the vet.
Reply:Buy Geenies. They clean your dog's teeth and they love it. They come in the shape of toothbrushes.
Reply:Raw bones, especially knucklebones (the part of the leg bone on the cow that would be right above the knee). My three dogs are on a raw diet and their teeth are sparkling, even my old husky/Rottie mix.
Reply:they have treats to clean there teeth
Reply:Before dogs were domesticated, they didn't have 'greenies' or humans slavishly scrubbing their teeth with toothbrushes. I can think of a million things I would rather do! They ate raw bones to keep their teeth clean. Can we improve on natural instinct? No.
Give your dog a large, meaty, raw, split marrowbone once a week. Many people shriek Oh, but you can't give dogs bones, they can be fatal! But the point is, if you provide the correct bones, there is no danger at all.
Bones must be fresh and raw. Once they are dried out they can splinter and that is dangerous.
Bones must be large enough to not be swallowed whole. Throw them out well before they are small enough to be swallowed and get a fresh one.
Bones must be very large and should be split longwise down the centre so the dog can get the vitamin-rich marrow which keeps them healthy.
Get your dogs one each every week and their teeth will be fine.
Good luck.
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Best way to keep my doggies teeth clean?
raw bones
Reply:they have special treats that clean their teeth and also have toothbrushes that fit onto your fingers and special toothpaste flavored for dogs. It is a flouride treatment. Maybe they will like the toothpaste. Milkbones and crunchy treats like that help scrape plaque and tartar off of their teeth
Reply:Brush you dog's teeth with dog toot paste you can get it at your local pet stores.
Or let them chew on rope bones this also removes plaque and tartar.
And dog biscuits help a lot.
Hope this helps
Reply:Give them a bully stick once a week. It is a totally natural and digestible chew for dogs that works wonders on their teeth!
Also, you can brush and scale the teeth as often as possible. Even if they do not like it, it is still a necessary chore to do. How would you like to go day after day without having your teeth brushed??
Furthermore, if you really want their teeth to be as clean and healthy as possible, you can have your veterinarian professional clean and scale the teeth once a year.
Reply:my dogs have their own tooth brush and i use kids tooth paste to make sure their teeth and their breath is gooood
Reply:Just give them doggy chews, they enjoy them and it cleans their teeth at the same time and saves you the hassle of trying to do it yourself. Another good thing for dogs teeth is a big knuckle bone because the biting on that cleans their teeth, Please dont give them small chicken bones etc., because these can lodge in the throat and anus if they pass them and cause serious problems. Ex breeder.
Reply:They have bones and dog foods that are specifically made to clean dogs teeth. Go to a pet store and they will be able to help you find some stuff.
Reply:1) Only feed him dry food. Soft food will not scrape away the tartar and plaque and will only create more.
2) Give him plenty of chewy toys such as rope toys (to floss) and rawhides to scape off plaque. Or greenies to do both.
3) Brush his teeth with a dog toothbrush and toothpaste for extra cleaning at least once a week.
4) If your dog will let you use scraping toold on any discolored areas. It will most likely chunk off like an egg shell or peel off. If your dog won't let you then you can always take him in for an yearly dental at the vet.
Reply:Buy Geenies. They clean your dog's teeth and they love it. They come in the shape of toothbrushes.
Reply:Raw bones, especially knucklebones (the part of the leg bone on the cow that would be right above the knee). My three dogs are on a raw diet and their teeth are sparkling, even my old husky/Rottie mix.
Reply:they have treats to clean there teeth
Reply:Before dogs were domesticated, they didn't have 'greenies' or humans slavishly scrubbing their teeth with toothbrushes. I can think of a million things I would rather do! They ate raw bones to keep their teeth clean. Can we improve on natural instinct? No.
Give your dog a large, meaty, raw, split marrowbone once a week. Many people shriek Oh, but you can't give dogs bones, they can be fatal! But the point is, if you provide the correct bones, there is no danger at all.
Bones must be fresh and raw. Once they are dried out they can splinter and that is dangerous.
Bones must be large enough to not be swallowed whole. Throw them out well before they are small enough to be swallowed and get a fresh one.
Bones must be very large and should be split longwise down the centre so the dog can get the vitamin-rich marrow which keeps them healthy.
Get your dogs one each every week and their teeth will be fine.
Good luck.
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Is it safe to get ones teeth cleaned?
I hope it is not harmful for the teeth in the long run
Is it safe to get ones teeth cleaned?
In my experience, I have never had a problem with getting my teeth cleaned by a dentist. Have you ever had your teeth cleaned (by a dentist)? He or she usually starts by scraping off the tartar (I personally find this somewhat unpleasant, but it is a necessary step.) Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the body. The only danger that I see is the possibility of the dentist accidentally hitting a cavity with the scraping instrument (OUCH!), but it has never happened to me.
Next, the dentist will use a rotating brush with a polishing toothpaste (Piece of cake!)
Therefore, I feel that it IS safe to get one's teeth cleaned.
Reply:It's not harmful, it cleans the stuff you (and I) miss when we brush.
Reply:Of course it's safe. In fact, if you want to keep your teeth, a professional cleaning is a must. You simply can't keep them clean enough without at least an annual cleaning. And now they want to see you every six months.
Reply:of course it is. im in dentistry school. and you have plaque and different virus that can mess up your teeth and mouth. u never know whats wrong with your teeth until u see a dentist. u don't want dentures do u?
Reply:Absolutely! And its vital to have your teeth professionally cleaned every 6-9 months to remove any calculus/tartar (hardened plaque) build-up on your teeth which you cant remove with brushing. Plus they give you a check-up and ensure your mouth is healthy.
Reply:If it wasn't safe do you think it would be legal? Be real! I guess the more obvious question would be, go ahead and try it without and see how long your teeth last.
Reply:definitely.
Reply:yes it does not hurt one bit unless you have an infection.
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Is it safe to get ones teeth cleaned?
In my experience, I have never had a problem with getting my teeth cleaned by a dentist. Have you ever had your teeth cleaned (by a dentist)? He or she usually starts by scraping off the tartar (I personally find this somewhat unpleasant, but it is a necessary step.) Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the body. The only danger that I see is the possibility of the dentist accidentally hitting a cavity with the scraping instrument (OUCH!), but it has never happened to me.
Next, the dentist will use a rotating brush with a polishing toothpaste (Piece of cake!)
Therefore, I feel that it IS safe to get one's teeth cleaned.
Reply:It's not harmful, it cleans the stuff you (and I) miss when we brush.
Reply:Of course it's safe. In fact, if you want to keep your teeth, a professional cleaning is a must. You simply can't keep them clean enough without at least an annual cleaning. And now they want to see you every six months.
Reply:of course it is. im in dentistry school. and you have plaque and different virus that can mess up your teeth and mouth. u never know whats wrong with your teeth until u see a dentist. u don't want dentures do u?
Reply:Absolutely! And its vital to have your teeth professionally cleaned every 6-9 months to remove any calculus/tartar (hardened plaque) build-up on your teeth which you cant remove with brushing. Plus they give you a check-up and ensure your mouth is healthy.
Reply:If it wasn't safe do you think it would be legal? Be real! I guess the more obvious question would be, go ahead and try it without and see how long your teeth last.
Reply:definitely.
Reply:yes it does not hurt one bit unless you have an infection.
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When you're in a coma, how do people feed you? Do they brush your teeth, cut your hair, nails, etc?
I was watching the "Dead Zone" a while back and wondered if people lose/gain weight while in a coma, still grow out hair, nails, etc., and if there was any regular hygiene like brushing teeth, cleaning out ears, etc. Not planning a coma any time soon, just curious.....
When you're in a coma, how do people feed you? Do they brush your teeth, cut your hair, nails, etc?
Well I was kinda hoping for an upbeat question about the cat or maybe the neighbor kid... but here goes...
Others have already mentioned tubal feeding, so here’s a bit of the “why” in regards to where they put the tube.
Parenteral (aka intravenous) feeding is used short -term during surgery and immediate post-op recovery. It is only used long-term if there is no other choice, ie if the patient's digestive system does not actually function. If the gut IS working, then it's basically a "use it or lose it" sort of scenario, so enteral feeding will be used instead, wherein nutrients are pumped into the stomach and the patient's organs complete the digestion process. They'll start with a nasogastric tube (through the nose into the tummy), but that is also only temporary, due to a myriad of possible complications such as increased risk of infection, risk of fluid entering the lungs, risk of the long thin tube clogging and the fact that the tube is easily dislodged from the ideal spot so placement would need to be continually checked and corrected. So if the patient doesn't come around in short order, they'll surgically implant a tube through the abdominal wall directly into the stomach, and that is how most long-term coma victims are fed. (If the stomach doesn’t work, they can bypass it and feed a tube directly into the small intestine.)
The "food" will be a liquid formula prescribed by the doctors to meet the patient's needs. For example, they can increase protein levels if the patient has wounds that need healing—as in the case of a burn victim-- or decrease protein levels if the patient's kidneys are compromised. Calories can be adjusted so that the person loses weight if necessary, or gains weight as in the case of force-fed anorexics... though long-term coma will eventually result in pounds lost due to decreased muscle and bone mass.
And other machines and procedures will be employed as needed to perform any tasks the body's organs are unable to fulfill. If the patient's lungs aren't working, they'll put him on a respirator. If the kidneys stop functioning, then it's time for dialysis. If the heart is weak, drug therapy will be used to maintain proper blood pressure, and so on. About the only thing they can’t do is force the person to wake up.
Hygiene is cared for by the nurses and aides, though as in any profession, some are more dedicated than others. Something I don't think anybody else mentioned is that, in addition to exercising the muscles, the patient’s body position must be changed regularly to reduce risk of bedsores, which can actually be deadly. And aside from things like trimming nails and brushing teeth, the sites where any tubes are inserted (whether through surgical incisions or natural orifices) need to be cleaned regularly and checked for signs of infection.
I once had to help decide whether or not to turn those machines off... so I asked a LOT of questions and did a lot of research. Please stay healthy Mr. Dalek; comas are way up there on the “no fun” list.
Reply:The pretend coma--involving the couch and seven or eight hours of Simpsons episodes--is perfectly acceptable. I'll throw some popcorn at you from time to time. Report It
Reply:Usually a tube is placed in the stomach to feed the patient a liquid diet. If the coma is short term they are usually "fed" with I.V. fluids. Yes a person does have to maintain the hygienic things.(bathing,nails, etc.) Their hair continues to grow. A physical therapist is usually working on the patient as well to keep the legs and arms as flexible as possible.
Reply:Tube feedings are used. And yes, personal hygiene is taken care of by the nurses or aides.
My Grandmother had Alzheimers and it was really close to being comatose for the last few years.
Reply:Yes your hair and nails continue to grow so must be trimmed. People are usually feed via TPN ( Total Parenteral Nutrition)so the nutrients go directly into the blood stream. All the other hygiene functions are taken care of. As for the weight loos or gain, it really depends on the nutient levels they receive - generally there is a loss of muscle mass and some bone mass loss if the coma is of a longer duration.
Hope this helps.
Reply:The heart is still beating, so the hair, nails, etc... still grow. The nurses and nurses aides keep the nails trimmed, the facial hair trimmed or clean shaven, the patient is bathed by being given a sponge bath, etc.
As far as feeding, people in a coma have tubes that are usually inserted through their noses. They are feed through that with fluids that are packed with viatmins and minerals. Often the drink Ensure is fed through there.
Reply:Usually a nasogastric tube is passed (in the short term) which goes from the nose into the stomach, and special liquid food is delivered via a pump.
For long term cases, a tube called a PEG tube is inserted directly into the stomach and the same food administered.
Or TPN (Total Parenteral Nutrition) can be delivered via a central line.
Yup, nurses carry out all aspects of personal care including things like brushing hair, cutting nails, cleaning ears etc.
Hope this helps.
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When you're in a coma, how do people feed you? Do they brush your teeth, cut your hair, nails, etc?
Well I was kinda hoping for an upbeat question about the cat or maybe the neighbor kid... but here goes...
Others have already mentioned tubal feeding, so here’s a bit of the “why” in regards to where they put the tube.
Parenteral (aka intravenous) feeding is used short -term during surgery and immediate post-op recovery. It is only used long-term if there is no other choice, ie if the patient's digestive system does not actually function. If the gut IS working, then it's basically a "use it or lose it" sort of scenario, so enteral feeding will be used instead, wherein nutrients are pumped into the stomach and the patient's organs complete the digestion process. They'll start with a nasogastric tube (through the nose into the tummy), but that is also only temporary, due to a myriad of possible complications such as increased risk of infection, risk of fluid entering the lungs, risk of the long thin tube clogging and the fact that the tube is easily dislodged from the ideal spot so placement would need to be continually checked and corrected. So if the patient doesn't come around in short order, they'll surgically implant a tube through the abdominal wall directly into the stomach, and that is how most long-term coma victims are fed. (If the stomach doesn’t work, they can bypass it and feed a tube directly into the small intestine.)
The "food" will be a liquid formula prescribed by the doctors to meet the patient's needs. For example, they can increase protein levels if the patient has wounds that need healing—as in the case of a burn victim-- or decrease protein levels if the patient's kidneys are compromised. Calories can be adjusted so that the person loses weight if necessary, or gains weight as in the case of force-fed anorexics... though long-term coma will eventually result in pounds lost due to decreased muscle and bone mass.
And other machines and procedures will be employed as needed to perform any tasks the body's organs are unable to fulfill. If the patient's lungs aren't working, they'll put him on a respirator. If the kidneys stop functioning, then it's time for dialysis. If the heart is weak, drug therapy will be used to maintain proper blood pressure, and so on. About the only thing they can’t do is force the person to wake up.
Hygiene is cared for by the nurses and aides, though as in any profession, some are more dedicated than others. Something I don't think anybody else mentioned is that, in addition to exercising the muscles, the patient’s body position must be changed regularly to reduce risk of bedsores, which can actually be deadly. And aside from things like trimming nails and brushing teeth, the sites where any tubes are inserted (whether through surgical incisions or natural orifices) need to be cleaned regularly and checked for signs of infection.
I once had to help decide whether or not to turn those machines off... so I asked a LOT of questions and did a lot of research. Please stay healthy Mr. Dalek; comas are way up there on the “no fun” list.
Reply:The pretend coma--involving the couch and seven or eight hours of Simpsons episodes--is perfectly acceptable. I'll throw some popcorn at you from time to time. Report It
Reply:Usually a tube is placed in the stomach to feed the patient a liquid diet. If the coma is short term they are usually "fed" with I.V. fluids. Yes a person does have to maintain the hygienic things.(bathing,nails, etc.) Their hair continues to grow. A physical therapist is usually working on the patient as well to keep the legs and arms as flexible as possible.
Reply:Tube feedings are used. And yes, personal hygiene is taken care of by the nurses or aides.
My Grandmother had Alzheimers and it was really close to being comatose for the last few years.
Reply:Yes your hair and nails continue to grow so must be trimmed. People are usually feed via TPN ( Total Parenteral Nutrition)so the nutrients go directly into the blood stream. All the other hygiene functions are taken care of. As for the weight loos or gain, it really depends on the nutient levels they receive - generally there is a loss of muscle mass and some bone mass loss if the coma is of a longer duration.
Hope this helps.
Reply:The heart is still beating, so the hair, nails, etc... still grow. The nurses and nurses aides keep the nails trimmed, the facial hair trimmed or clean shaven, the patient is bathed by being given a sponge bath, etc.
As far as feeding, people in a coma have tubes that are usually inserted through their noses. They are feed through that with fluids that are packed with viatmins and minerals. Often the drink Ensure is fed through there.
Reply:Usually a nasogastric tube is passed (in the short term) which goes from the nose into the stomach, and special liquid food is delivered via a pump.
For long term cases, a tube called a PEG tube is inserted directly into the stomach and the same food administered.
Or TPN (Total Parenteral Nutrition) can be delivered via a central line.
Yup, nurses carry out all aspects of personal care including things like brushing hair, cutting nails, cleaning ears etc.
Hope this helps.
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Should I get my cat's teeth cleaned?
She is 13, it'll cost $238, money isn't an issue, more worried about her not making it through the cleaning and coming out of it. She is in great health. Any advice?
Should I get my cat's teeth cleaned?
Definitely. That's slightly more than I pay for my cats who are also in their "teens". Bacteria from plaque can be shed into the cat's digestive system and make its way to other organs in the body. When cats get older they may begin to lose some kidney function so you don't want anything in their system that can affect the kidneys adversely.
Dry food does not "clean the teeth" and of course canned is not good for teeth either. I use a raw diet with ground meat and that is just as bad. The only thing that really keeps a cat's teeth in the best shape is chewing on bone and chunks of meat - that's the way nature keeps cats' teeth is great condition.
So even with a good diet most cat owners do not reach this ideal - though many raw feeders do.
Even my old cat had her teeth cleaned annually under anesthesia every year from age 15 to when she died at 22 and 1/2.
Reply:i see your concern since anateshia(spelling) is very stressful on any older animal. Unless she was in dire need of a cleaning i wouldnt. If she doesnt need it really badly then i would go buy pet toothpaste and try it myself. good luck!
Reply:getting your cat's teeth cleaned is a grea idea! Especially if you can afford it. My sister has an older cat who's teeth are terrible. She needs to have 4 pulled my sister can't afford it though. I would say get them cleaned and your cat will thank you. As for coming out of i, Im sure she will be fine if she really is in great health.
Reply:WELL,if she needs it a lot well you could take her..
Reply:She won't be in great health if her teeth are bad and she doesn't get them taken care of. Kidney and heart problems are common in cats with bad dental disease.
Todays anesthesia is pretty darn safe and they do not have to be as deep as they do for surgery.
Have it done.
Reply:NO
Reply:If shes in good health and the vet doesn't see a problem, then you should have her teeth cleaned, especially if there's a lot of tartar buildup and plaque. There could also be some decaying teeth that you don't know about. Bad dental hygiene can lead to other problems like heart and kidney problems.
There's always a risk when being put under anesthesia, for humans as well as animals, but that shouldn't stop you from having them taken care of.
Reply:No, your cat is too old to be put under anesthesia. Buy some cat toothpaste and a toothbrush and brush your cats teeth.
Reply:If its been a while since you have had them cleaned get it done.
As with any surgery there are risks but if your cat is healthy the risk is quite low.
I hate to admit it but I had a cat that I didn't watch his teeth very well and they ended up getting real bad. When the vet cleaned them he had to remove 3 of them which made it hard for him to eat.
Now I make sure that I check them once in a while and I also have my vet look at them each year.
Reply:Have it done. She'll be much more happy. Have the doc do a blood test just to make sure she'll handle the anesthesia OK.
I have to take my 8 year old in to have that done too. The vet says they could lose teeth and get all kinds of infections if it's not done, so that is worth the risk in my opinion.
Reply:First of all, congratulations on taking such good care of your cat! It's obvious that you are a very loving and concerned owner, your cat is very lucky to have an owner like you that is willing to consider taking care of her teeth and her over all health.
From my anesthesia class last semester:
There are several blood tests and potentially some urine tests to confirm the health status of your cat that your Veterinary Doctor will run prior to administering the necessary medications.
The medications that are used are considered fairly safe, even for senior / elderly cats.
And I believe the benefits out weigh the risks in every extent and manor for every reason.
However, having said all of these things, any animal can go at any time while they are under the Isoflorane/Sevoflorane that is used. Our pets can ultimatly just expire regardless of how many blood tests, urine tests, x-rays and ultra sounds we run prior to the procedure.
There can be little or no warning prior to complications arising, but the frequency of complications is very rare.
I would encourage you to take your cat in and have their teeth done.
Since your cat is older than 10, there may be some precautions, and thorough blood tests that you may want to ensure that the vet perform for maximum safety.
I hope you don't decide to euthanise your cat, it seems she still has a lot of good years ahead of her!
Talk to your vet thoroughly before making such a heavy decision, there may be some alternatives!
Reply:If she's in good health otherwise, cleaning her teeth will help keep her that way. Most vets are very good about advising you if they think there will be a problem, and will do blood tests and so on to make sure there isn't a pre-existing condition.
Good luck!
Reply:talk to your vet about and go over the pros and cons, best bet is if you decide to do it is spend the extra few dollars and get the preanestesia testing to make sure that she is healthy enough for it. good luck!
Reply:Absolutely! There are always risks when a pet is anesthetized and they do increase as pets get older, but by performing the preanesthetic labwork to make sure she can handle the anesthesia, monitoring her during the procedure and using safe, gas anesthetics, the risks are greatly reduced. We see SO few anesthetic deaths compared to the past. In fact, I can't even remember the last patient we lost on the table. It just isn't as risky with the newer anesthetic protocols.
Dental health is very important, especially to older cats! The bacteria that live in the mouth that cause the plaque, tartar and bad breath spread throughout the body through the blood vessels lodging in the heart valves, kidneys, liver, etc causing infections and damage. Especially with cats, kidney problems are always something to worry about. Keeping your cat's teeth in good health will help prevent these other problems, help her keep her teeth, help reduce pain and inflammation in her mouth and make her feel better all over.
So, in short, the risks of anesthesia are less than the risks of complications from the dental disease.
If she has severe periodontal disease, please remind your vet about antibiotics. Many vets do not prescribe antibiotics with teeth cleaning, but when the teeth are cleaned, lots of blood vessels are opened up and the gums are irritated from the cleaning and infection that was there, the bacteria is stirred up and flushed into the blood stream and it's important for an animal with severe periodontitis to also have antibiotics with a cleaning.
Reply:I understand your concern. 13 isn't real oild but it would make me concerned, too. I would call your vet and tell them you want to get your kitty's teeth cleaned but her age has you worried. If you're still not comfortable with it after talking to him, I would get another opinion. If it turns out you can't get it done, at least brush her teeth on a regular basis. I brush my cats' teeth once a week.
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Should I get my cat's teeth cleaned?
Definitely. That's slightly more than I pay for my cats who are also in their "teens". Bacteria from plaque can be shed into the cat's digestive system and make its way to other organs in the body. When cats get older they may begin to lose some kidney function so you don't want anything in their system that can affect the kidneys adversely.
Dry food does not "clean the teeth" and of course canned is not good for teeth either. I use a raw diet with ground meat and that is just as bad. The only thing that really keeps a cat's teeth in the best shape is chewing on bone and chunks of meat - that's the way nature keeps cats' teeth is great condition.
So even with a good diet most cat owners do not reach this ideal - though many raw feeders do.
Even my old cat had her teeth cleaned annually under anesthesia every year from age 15 to when she died at 22 and 1/2.
Reply:i see your concern since anateshia(spelling) is very stressful on any older animal. Unless she was in dire need of a cleaning i wouldnt. If she doesnt need it really badly then i would go buy pet toothpaste and try it myself. good luck!
Reply:getting your cat's teeth cleaned is a grea idea! Especially if you can afford it. My sister has an older cat who's teeth are terrible. She needs to have 4 pulled my sister can't afford it though. I would say get them cleaned and your cat will thank you. As for coming out of i, Im sure she will be fine if she really is in great health.
Reply:WELL,if she needs it a lot well you could take her..
Reply:She won't be in great health if her teeth are bad and she doesn't get them taken care of. Kidney and heart problems are common in cats with bad dental disease.
Todays anesthesia is pretty darn safe and they do not have to be as deep as they do for surgery.
Have it done.
Reply:NO
Reply:If shes in good health and the vet doesn't see a problem, then you should have her teeth cleaned, especially if there's a lot of tartar buildup and plaque. There could also be some decaying teeth that you don't know about. Bad dental hygiene can lead to other problems like heart and kidney problems.
There's always a risk when being put under anesthesia, for humans as well as animals, but that shouldn't stop you from having them taken care of.
Reply:No, your cat is too old to be put under anesthesia. Buy some cat toothpaste and a toothbrush and brush your cats teeth.
Reply:If its been a while since you have had them cleaned get it done.
As with any surgery there are risks but if your cat is healthy the risk is quite low.
I hate to admit it but I had a cat that I didn't watch his teeth very well and they ended up getting real bad. When the vet cleaned them he had to remove 3 of them which made it hard for him to eat.
Now I make sure that I check them once in a while and I also have my vet look at them each year.
Reply:Have it done. She'll be much more happy. Have the doc do a blood test just to make sure she'll handle the anesthesia OK.
I have to take my 8 year old in to have that done too. The vet says they could lose teeth and get all kinds of infections if it's not done, so that is worth the risk in my opinion.
Reply:First of all, congratulations on taking such good care of your cat! It's obvious that you are a very loving and concerned owner, your cat is very lucky to have an owner like you that is willing to consider taking care of her teeth and her over all health.
From my anesthesia class last semester:
There are several blood tests and potentially some urine tests to confirm the health status of your cat that your Veterinary Doctor will run prior to administering the necessary medications.
The medications that are used are considered fairly safe, even for senior / elderly cats.
And I believe the benefits out weigh the risks in every extent and manor for every reason.
However, having said all of these things, any animal can go at any time while they are under the Isoflorane/Sevoflorane that is used. Our pets can ultimatly just expire regardless of how many blood tests, urine tests, x-rays and ultra sounds we run prior to the procedure.
There can be little or no warning prior to complications arising, but the frequency of complications is very rare.
I would encourage you to take your cat in and have their teeth done.
Since your cat is older than 10, there may be some precautions, and thorough blood tests that you may want to ensure that the vet perform for maximum safety.
I hope you don't decide to euthanise your cat, it seems she still has a lot of good years ahead of her!
Talk to your vet thoroughly before making such a heavy decision, there may be some alternatives!
Reply:If she's in good health otherwise, cleaning her teeth will help keep her that way. Most vets are very good about advising you if they think there will be a problem, and will do blood tests and so on to make sure there isn't a pre-existing condition.
Good luck!
Reply:talk to your vet about and go over the pros and cons, best bet is if you decide to do it is spend the extra few dollars and get the preanestesia testing to make sure that she is healthy enough for it. good luck!
Reply:Absolutely! There are always risks when a pet is anesthetized and they do increase as pets get older, but by performing the preanesthetic labwork to make sure she can handle the anesthesia, monitoring her during the procedure and using safe, gas anesthetics, the risks are greatly reduced. We see SO few anesthetic deaths compared to the past. In fact, I can't even remember the last patient we lost on the table. It just isn't as risky with the newer anesthetic protocols.
Dental health is very important, especially to older cats! The bacteria that live in the mouth that cause the plaque, tartar and bad breath spread throughout the body through the blood vessels lodging in the heart valves, kidneys, liver, etc causing infections and damage. Especially with cats, kidney problems are always something to worry about. Keeping your cat's teeth in good health will help prevent these other problems, help her keep her teeth, help reduce pain and inflammation in her mouth and make her feel better all over.
So, in short, the risks of anesthesia are less than the risks of complications from the dental disease.
If she has severe periodontal disease, please remind your vet about antibiotics. Many vets do not prescribe antibiotics with teeth cleaning, but when the teeth are cleaned, lots of blood vessels are opened up and the gums are irritated from the cleaning and infection that was there, the bacteria is stirred up and flushed into the blood stream and it's important for an animal with severe periodontitis to also have antibiotics with a cleaning.
Reply:I understand your concern. 13 isn't real oild but it would make me concerned, too. I would call your vet and tell them you want to get your kitty's teeth cleaned but her age has you worried. If you're still not comfortable with it after talking to him, I would get another opinion. If it turns out you can't get it done, at least brush her teeth on a regular basis. I brush my cats' teeth once a week.
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How much does a regular dental tooth cleaning cost?
What is the average price for a regular dental cleaning in the US [New England area]
How much does a regular dental tooth cleaning cost?
I'm in NY (not NYC) and we charge $88 for a routine cleaning, meaning the patient has regular checkups and has good to great home care.
Reply:I think the last time I went it was about $85.00. In Missouri. That was 4 months ago.
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How much does a regular dental tooth cleaning cost?
I'm in NY (not NYC) and we charge $88 for a routine cleaning, meaning the patient has regular checkups and has good to great home care.
Reply:I think the last time I went it was about $85.00. In Missouri. That was 4 months ago.
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I need to have my dogs teeth cleaned but im terrified?
Im afraid he may die while sedated. But I want his teeth to be healthy, im torn
I need to have my dogs teeth cleaned but im terrified?
He'll be just fine. The vets know what they are doing....they do it all the time. Everything will be okay!!!!
Reply:See it this way
Clean Teeth
Or dead Dog
....
Don't get his teeth cleaned if you are that worried
Reply:there is nothin to feel terrified...........take care ...do not brush harshly near the gums.........
Reply:Get him steak bones from either a meat market or the local grocery store's meat department. Chewing is the way a dog is able to remove the tartar from his teeth, and you won't have to feel "torn" all the time. Besides, the bones will be a lot less expensive than a cleaning.
Reply:express these concerns to the vet ask to meet the person that will put him under and get educated
these things do happen even in people, but on the other hand we never got our dogs teeth cleaned and before we had to put her down she had lost the majority of them and was in alot of pain
you can stop this by getting educated and a little bit of trust
Reply:He isn't likely to die while sedated, but being sedated for something as needless as getting the teeth cleaned, especially if you get it done all the time is dangerous. It's better to be feeding the dog things that will keep it's teeth clean rather than having to pay the vet to clean them up for you.
I have never had to get my dog's teeth cleaned, my 8 year old female's teeth are perfectly clean and white with absolutely no plaque build up, no problems at all. Course they get applecider vinegar in their drinking water daily and that helps to keep their teeth clean.
Reply:Well let me ask u to look at this another way. Do you want to buy baby food for him the rest of his life and have him cry because he cant' chew any longer?
I have a little tiny 3# dog whose previous owner let her teeth go and she almost died from the infection caused by this. I had to have all her teeth pulled because some idiot did not take care of her. Now the only thing she can eat is baby food and bread soaked in milk. Trust me she begs for other things and can't eat it and is so unhappy because of it.
Get his teeth cleaned tomorrow please
Reply:wish you gud luck...n nthin will happen to ur dog IF a pro vet is doin this
ALL THE BEST!!!!!
Reply:has your dog ever been put in danger while being sedated for anything else?
if not, don't worry.
Reply:Ask your vet whether he will consider doing the procedure under gas only. The vast majority of pets who die under anesthetics, do so from reactions to the injectable sedatives that are used in conjunction with gas, or in place of gas.
Isofluorane, sevofluorane and others are used to "mask" the dog down by putting a mask, or a diver's type helmet right over the head until they go under. Once unconscious, the helmet can be removed, and a mask put over the nose, and the procedure goes ahead.
Some vets are reluctant to do this as it is more work, if the animal becomes excited and struggles while being masked. However, the upside is that when the mask comes off, the animal regains consciousness immediately. With injectables, once it is in their system, there is nothing to be done should the animal have a reaction.
The second point you should remember about anesthetic deaths, is that they may be due in part to cardiac issues the animal has, that are undiagnosed. However, in cats we have found some breeds particularly sensitive to the injectables and only use gas for surgical procedures. Gas is also used for emergency C sections, as it is fast, and there is less to get into their system and cross the placentas.
Good luck. Your dog really does need clean teeth for their future health.
Reply:It can be a scarey thing but it needs to be done. The bacteria from the tarter and stuff can get in the bloodstream and cause damage to the heart and other organs.
Anesthesia is safe these days. Vets takes all possible precautions. They are on heart monitors and a tech is watching them the whole time. Also being that it isnt a surgery that is painful (like getting cut open for something) they dont have to keep the animal as deep with the anesthesia. They are kept light.
Also lots of vets (we do) offer pre-anesethetic bloodwork done to see if the pet can handle being put under. Have them do that as well.
Good luck. All will be well I promise.
Reply:Dog teeth cleaning is something that vet hospitals do every day. But if it makes you feel better, ask for full blood tests, then they will be able to identify if the dog is at risk. Also chose a vet that you really trust! Some of the best hospitals are certified by the American Association of Animal Hospitals (AAHA). Every year they go to these hospitals and inspect everything! To be AAHA certified is a big deal and it makes me feel more comfortable taking my animal there!
Reply:just brush his teeth. WITH DOG TOOTHPASTE!! human toothpaste is fatal to dogs. just fyi
Reply:Have the vet give her/him a physical and opt for having the blood work done that will tell the vet if all of the organs a processing the gases as they should. Then go with his/her recommendation.
Bad or dirty teeth and gum infection can cause just as many problems for dogs as they can for humans.
Reply:Of course there is a risk with anethesia. People have the same fears when they have to be anesthetized. But don't put off an important procedure because of that. Just think of how better your dog's teeth and breath will be after it is done. Hopefully your vet is one who is experienced in doggy dental care; not all of them are.
Reply:This time of year (Dental Month) I perform 4-6 Dentals a day, and many are very old with heart murmurs. I haven't lost one yet (Knock on wood). Dogs do very well, but I do recommend using a vet you are comfortable with. Also check bloodwork, xrays, and start antibiotics prior to dental. Ask the vet how they monitor patients under anesthesia and express your concerns. They will work with you. Not doing the dental can lead to more problems, including making the murmur worse.
Reply:Heart murmur is not equal to hear failure. Many dogs have murmurs and live long, healthy lives. Your vet should check to make sure that he doesn't have signs of heart failure. A good test to check if your dog has heart failure is to take chest x-rays, something you may want to consider to know the status of your pup.
On the other hand, bacteria that lives in dirty teeth have the bad habit of moving and living into the valves of some dog's hearts, making his murmur worse and possibly evolve into heart failure. Nobody knows exactly how or why that happens, as this only happens in dogs and not other species.
If your vet feels comfortable w the procedure, and use safe, gas anesthetic, your dog should be ok. After the cleaning, ask your dr. to show you how to brush your dog's teeth w a special doggie toothpaste. You can also ask your dr. about prescription diets specially designed to control tartar. Hopefully, this will help you not having to do another prophy for a long time.
Reply:if it does not bite then dont be terrified but if it does screw it
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I need to have my dogs teeth cleaned but im terrified?
He'll be just fine. The vets know what they are doing....they do it all the time. Everything will be okay!!!!
Reply:See it this way
Clean Teeth
Or dead Dog
....
Don't get his teeth cleaned if you are that worried
Reply:there is nothin to feel terrified...........take care ...do not brush harshly near the gums.........
Reply:Get him steak bones from either a meat market or the local grocery store's meat department. Chewing is the way a dog is able to remove the tartar from his teeth, and you won't have to feel "torn" all the time. Besides, the bones will be a lot less expensive than a cleaning.
Reply:express these concerns to the vet ask to meet the person that will put him under and get educated
these things do happen even in people, but on the other hand we never got our dogs teeth cleaned and before we had to put her down she had lost the majority of them and was in alot of pain
you can stop this by getting educated and a little bit of trust
Reply:He isn't likely to die while sedated, but being sedated for something as needless as getting the teeth cleaned, especially if you get it done all the time is dangerous. It's better to be feeding the dog things that will keep it's teeth clean rather than having to pay the vet to clean them up for you.
I have never had to get my dog's teeth cleaned, my 8 year old female's teeth are perfectly clean and white with absolutely no plaque build up, no problems at all. Course they get applecider vinegar in their drinking water daily and that helps to keep their teeth clean.
Reply:Well let me ask u to look at this another way. Do you want to buy baby food for him the rest of his life and have him cry because he cant' chew any longer?
I have a little tiny 3# dog whose previous owner let her teeth go and she almost died from the infection caused by this. I had to have all her teeth pulled because some idiot did not take care of her. Now the only thing she can eat is baby food and bread soaked in milk. Trust me she begs for other things and can't eat it and is so unhappy because of it.
Get his teeth cleaned tomorrow please
Reply:wish you gud luck...n nthin will happen to ur dog IF a pro vet is doin this
ALL THE BEST!!!!!
Reply:has your dog ever been put in danger while being sedated for anything else?
if not, don't worry.
Reply:Ask your vet whether he will consider doing the procedure under gas only. The vast majority of pets who die under anesthetics, do so from reactions to the injectable sedatives that are used in conjunction with gas, or in place of gas.
Isofluorane, sevofluorane and others are used to "mask" the dog down by putting a mask, or a diver's type helmet right over the head until they go under. Once unconscious, the helmet can be removed, and a mask put over the nose, and the procedure goes ahead.
Some vets are reluctant to do this as it is more work, if the animal becomes excited and struggles while being masked. However, the upside is that when the mask comes off, the animal regains consciousness immediately. With injectables, once it is in their system, there is nothing to be done should the animal have a reaction.
The second point you should remember about anesthetic deaths, is that they may be due in part to cardiac issues the animal has, that are undiagnosed. However, in cats we have found some breeds particularly sensitive to the injectables and only use gas for surgical procedures. Gas is also used for emergency C sections, as it is fast, and there is less to get into their system and cross the placentas.
Good luck. Your dog really does need clean teeth for their future health.
Reply:It can be a scarey thing but it needs to be done. The bacteria from the tarter and stuff can get in the bloodstream and cause damage to the heart and other organs.
Anesthesia is safe these days. Vets takes all possible precautions. They are on heart monitors and a tech is watching them the whole time. Also being that it isnt a surgery that is painful (like getting cut open for something) they dont have to keep the animal as deep with the anesthesia. They are kept light.
Also lots of vets (we do) offer pre-anesethetic bloodwork done to see if the pet can handle being put under. Have them do that as well.
Good luck. All will be well I promise.
Reply:Dog teeth cleaning is something that vet hospitals do every day. But if it makes you feel better, ask for full blood tests, then they will be able to identify if the dog is at risk. Also chose a vet that you really trust! Some of the best hospitals are certified by the American Association of Animal Hospitals (AAHA). Every year they go to these hospitals and inspect everything! To be AAHA certified is a big deal and it makes me feel more comfortable taking my animal there!
Reply:just brush his teeth. WITH DOG TOOTHPASTE!! human toothpaste is fatal to dogs. just fyi
Reply:Have the vet give her/him a physical and opt for having the blood work done that will tell the vet if all of the organs a processing the gases as they should. Then go with his/her recommendation.
Bad or dirty teeth and gum infection can cause just as many problems for dogs as they can for humans.
Reply:Of course there is a risk with anethesia. People have the same fears when they have to be anesthetized. But don't put off an important procedure because of that. Just think of how better your dog's teeth and breath will be after it is done. Hopefully your vet is one who is experienced in doggy dental care; not all of them are.
Reply:This time of year (Dental Month) I perform 4-6 Dentals a day, and many are very old with heart murmurs. I haven't lost one yet (Knock on wood). Dogs do very well, but I do recommend using a vet you are comfortable with. Also check bloodwork, xrays, and start antibiotics prior to dental. Ask the vet how they monitor patients under anesthesia and express your concerns. They will work with you. Not doing the dental can lead to more problems, including making the murmur worse.
Reply:Heart murmur is not equal to hear failure. Many dogs have murmurs and live long, healthy lives. Your vet should check to make sure that he doesn't have signs of heart failure. A good test to check if your dog has heart failure is to take chest x-rays, something you may want to consider to know the status of your pup.
On the other hand, bacteria that lives in dirty teeth have the bad habit of moving and living into the valves of some dog's hearts, making his murmur worse and possibly evolve into heart failure. Nobody knows exactly how or why that happens, as this only happens in dogs and not other species.
If your vet feels comfortable w the procedure, and use safe, gas anesthetic, your dog should be ok. After the cleaning, ask your dr. to show you how to brush your dog's teeth w a special doggie toothpaste. You can also ask your dr. about prescription diets specially designed to control tartar. Hopefully, this will help you not having to do another prophy for a long time.
Reply:if it does not bite then dont be terrified but if it does screw it
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Why only humans have to wash their anus and clean teeth?
No animal ever washes anus or cleans teeth even they remain healthy and humans even do both the acts and suffer various ailments. why so?
Why only humans have to wash their anus and clean teeth?
Yes they do. Don't you ever see them licking themselves? Animals do it all the time That is what they are doing. As far as cleaning thier teeth, their food usually does that for them.
Reply:Some animals don't remain healthy. And it's really just a personal choice., If you don't want to take showers from now on, no one's stopping you.
Reply:No, animals lick themselves, groom each other, bathe in puddles and ponds. As for their teeth, certain things that they eat or chew on cleanse their teeth.
As for illness, there are many causes - it need not necessarily come from poor hygiene.
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Why only humans have to wash their anus and clean teeth?
Yes they do. Don't you ever see them licking themselves? Animals do it all the time That is what they are doing. As far as cleaning thier teeth, their food usually does that for them.
Reply:Some animals don't remain healthy. And it's really just a personal choice., If you don't want to take showers from now on, no one's stopping you.
Reply:No, animals lick themselves, groom each other, bathe in puddles and ponds. As for their teeth, certain things that they eat or chew on cleanse their teeth.
As for illness, there are many causes - it need not necessarily come from poor hygiene.
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I floss twice a day, recently had teeth cleaned, and don't have any deseases, have gum recession.?
I started brushing with a soft bristled Oral B tooth brush a couple months ago, and have sense noticed my gum receding on three teeth. The instructions on the brush says it will stop if you brush to hard. What is the best action to take?
I floss twice a day, recently had teeth cleaned, and don't have any deseases, have gum recession.?
One thing we tell our patients at "Dr. Joe's" office, is that when you brush, brush softly.
If you are a scrubber, (people can hear you brushing your teeth), you should hold your toothbrush with your pinkie finger sticking out. This helps loosen your grip on the toothbrush which in turn gets you to ease up on the scrubbing.
It does become a habit to people, but it causes many problems in the long term.
Reply:It sounds like you are brushing too hard. Brush in circles gently. You don't need to scrub hard. Also, you can use Listerine or Oral B to help fight gum disease.
Reply:You have to strengthen your immune system.This happens to me very often...
The link below tells what to do...
http://www.recoverymedicine.com/immune_d...
Get well soon
:-)
Reply:If you have noticable gum recession you should get a professional evaluation from a periodontist. You are right to suspect brushing too hard or using a hard toothbrush but there could be other causes. Besides the cosmetic concern gum recession can lead to tooth loss so get it looked after.
Reply:YOU BRUSH TOO HARD, USE GENTLE CIRCULAR MOTIONS TO BRUSH
Reply:Only floss once a day before bed. Brush, but not hard on your teeth, two or three times a day. Bacteria in your gums can cause the recession. I think you should see a peridontist, a dentist who specializes in gums. Don't wait until you lose your teeth!
Reply:If you brush to hard it could be because of the way you are holding your toothbrush. Don't hold it with your whole hand, instead hold it like a pencil and brush in small circular strokes.
You could have a gum disease though. Just check with your dentist on your next appointment.
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I floss twice a day, recently had teeth cleaned, and don't have any deseases, have gum recession.?
One thing we tell our patients at "Dr. Joe's" office, is that when you brush, brush softly.
If you are a scrubber, (people can hear you brushing your teeth), you should hold your toothbrush with your pinkie finger sticking out. This helps loosen your grip on the toothbrush which in turn gets you to ease up on the scrubbing.
It does become a habit to people, but it causes many problems in the long term.
Reply:It sounds like you are brushing too hard. Brush in circles gently. You don't need to scrub hard. Also, you can use Listerine or Oral B to help fight gum disease.
Reply:You have to strengthen your immune system.This happens to me very often...
The link below tells what to do...
http://www.recoverymedicine.com/immune_d...
Get well soon
:-)
Reply:If you have noticable gum recession you should get a professional evaluation from a periodontist. You are right to suspect brushing too hard or using a hard toothbrush but there could be other causes. Besides the cosmetic concern gum recession can lead to tooth loss so get it looked after.
Reply:YOU BRUSH TOO HARD, USE GENTLE CIRCULAR MOTIONS TO BRUSH
Reply:Only floss once a day before bed. Brush, but not hard on your teeth, two or three times a day. Bacteria in your gums can cause the recession. I think you should see a peridontist, a dentist who specializes in gums. Don't wait until you lose your teeth!
Reply:If you brush to hard it could be because of the way you are holding your toothbrush. Don't hold it with your whole hand, instead hold it like a pencil and brush in small circular strokes.
You could have a gum disease though. Just check with your dentist on your next appointment.
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I floss twice a day, recently had teeth cleaned, and don't have any deseases, have gum recession.?
I started brushing with a soft bristled Oral B tooth brush a couple months ago, and have sense noticed my gum receding on three teeth. The instructions on the brush says it will stop if you brush to hard. What is the best action to take?
I floss twice a day, recently had teeth cleaned, and don't have any deseases, have gum recession.?
One thing we tell our patients at "Dr. Joe's" office, is that when you brush, brush softly.
If you are a scrubber, (people can hear you brushing your teeth), you should hold your toothbrush with your pinkie finger sticking out. This helps loosen your grip on the toothbrush which in turn gets you to ease up on the scrubbing.
It does become a habit to people, but it causes many problems in the long term.
Reply:It sounds like you are brushing too hard. Brush in circles gently. You don't need to scrub hard. Also, you can use Listerine or Oral B to help fight gum disease.
Reply:You have to strengthen your immune system.This happens to me very often...
The link below tells what to do...
http://www.recoverymedicine.com/immune_d...
Get well soon
:-)
Reply:If you have noticable gum recession you should get a professional evaluation from a periodontist. You are right to suspect brushing too hard or using a hard toothbrush but there could be other causes. Besides the cosmetic concern gum recession can lead to tooth loss so get it looked after.
Reply:YOU BRUSH TOO HARD, USE GENTLE CIRCULAR MOTIONS TO BRUSH
Reply:Only floss once a day before bed. Brush, but not hard on your teeth, two or three times a day. Bacteria in your gums can cause the recession. I think you should see a peridontist, a dentist who specializes in gums. Don't wait until you lose your teeth!
Reply:If you brush to hard it could be because of the way you are holding your toothbrush. Don't hold it with your whole hand, instead hold it like a pencil and brush in small circular strokes.
You could have a gum disease though. Just check with your dentist on your next appointment.
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I floss twice a day, recently had teeth cleaned, and don't have any deseases, have gum recession.?
One thing we tell our patients at "Dr. Joe's" office, is that when you brush, brush softly.
If you are a scrubber, (people can hear you brushing your teeth), you should hold your toothbrush with your pinkie finger sticking out. This helps loosen your grip on the toothbrush which in turn gets you to ease up on the scrubbing.
It does become a habit to people, but it causes many problems in the long term.
Reply:It sounds like you are brushing too hard. Brush in circles gently. You don't need to scrub hard. Also, you can use Listerine or Oral B to help fight gum disease.
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The link below tells what to do...
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Get well soon
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Reply:If you have noticable gum recession you should get a professional evaluation from a periodontist. You are right to suspect brushing too hard or using a hard toothbrush but there could be other causes. Besides the cosmetic concern gum recession can lead to tooth loss so get it looked after.
Reply:YOU BRUSH TOO HARD, USE GENTLE CIRCULAR MOTIONS TO BRUSH
Reply:Only floss once a day before bed. Brush, but not hard on your teeth, two or three times a day. Bacteria in your gums can cause the recession. I think you should see a peridontist, a dentist who specializes in gums. Don't wait until you lose your teeth!
Reply:If you brush to hard it could be because of the way you are holding your toothbrush. Don't hold it with your whole hand, instead hold it like a pencil and brush in small circular strokes.
You could have a gum disease though. Just check with your dentist on your next appointment.
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Why only humans have to wash their anus and clean teeth?
No animal ever washes anus or cleans teeth even they remain healthy and humans even do both the acts and suffer various ailments. why so?
Why only humans have to wash their anus and clean teeth?
have u seen what we eat... animals eat straight from the source (dead animal or fresh veges)... we add chemicals, perservatives, flavor, sugar, coloring, and everything in it.... before we sell it... what we buy at the store is not as fresh as u think... it looks fresh yes, but there are a lot of chemicals on it, even fruits and veges...
we put chemicals on it to make it grow bigger and "look" healthy, because the more it weights, the more we money we make, so thats why we have to take care of ourselves more then any animal...
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Why only humans have to wash their anus and clean teeth?
have u seen what we eat... animals eat straight from the source (dead animal or fresh veges)... we add chemicals, perservatives, flavor, sugar, coloring, and everything in it.... before we sell it... what we buy at the store is not as fresh as u think... it looks fresh yes, but there are a lot of chemicals on it, even fruits and veges...
we put chemicals on it to make it grow bigger and "look" healthy, because the more it weights, the more we money we make, so thats why we have to take care of ourselves more then any animal...
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Did you get your oil change, your teeth cleaned, your house clean, what about your soul?
It doesn't need any cleaning right?
Did you get your oil change, your teeth cleaned, your house clean, what about your soul?
Febreze is coming out with an new formula for souls and sensitive fabrics.
Reply:Yes
yes
yes
and yes.
Reply:How do I a clean a soul? Is there a special product out for that?
(Yes to all of the other above, though).
Reply:Washed in the Blood of the Lamb of God!
Reply:considering that your soul is a figment of your imagination, you can clean it or leave it dirty as your whim dictates. it really makes no practical difference.
Reply:my soul is purged every day around 9am
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Did you get your oil change, your teeth cleaned, your house clean, what about your soul?
Febreze is coming out with an new formula for souls and sensitive fabrics.
Reply:Yes
yes
yes
and yes.
Reply:How do I a clean a soul? Is there a special product out for that?
(Yes to all of the other above, though).
Reply:Washed in the Blood of the Lamb of God!
Reply:considering that your soul is a figment of your imagination, you can clean it or leave it dirty as your whim dictates. it really makes no practical difference.
Reply:my soul is purged every day around 9am
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What is the average amount of time spent at an annual dentist cleaning?
Interested to know what the average amount of time, a person spends each time they go in for their bi-annual teeth cleaning at the dentist. Last time I went it felt like 45 minutes might be close, but interested to know if there is an average posted out there somewhere??
What is the average amount of time spent at an annual dentist cleaning?
Right around the 30 minute mark
Reply:For me usually about 45 minutes to an hour, but I've known my dentist forever so we're doing a lot of gossiping.
Reply:my dental hygienist takes about 40 minutes with me in the chair. the other part of an hour which is allocated is spent on up date on medical history,and prescription medications, waiting for the dentist approximately once a year checking mouth,gums,and future appointments, cleaning or x-rays as needed
Reply:45 minutes to an hour
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What is the average amount of time spent at an annual dentist cleaning?
Right around the 30 minute mark
Reply:For me usually about 45 minutes to an hour, but I've known my dentist forever so we're doing a lot of gossiping.
Reply:my dental hygienist takes about 40 minutes with me in the chair. the other part of an hour which is allocated is spent on up date on medical history,and prescription medications, waiting for the dentist approximately once a year checking mouth,gums,and future appointments, cleaning or x-rays as needed
Reply:45 minutes to an hour
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We switched to a new high tech dentist because we got insurnace. Says all teeth need resin restoration, why?
I don't know what this is and I'm wondering if this is normal. My son never had a cavity -- he did go a year without teeth cleaning but he's always had good dentistry. He does smoke but I'm wondering if this guy saw us coming because I agreed to pay for my son's dental work for Christmas since he has no health insurance/dental insurance at his job.
We switched to a new high tech dentist because we got insurnace. Says all teeth need resin restoration, why?
Hi! I've been in dentistry for over 20 years and I really hate when people think like this. I'm sorry you feel that way. I would hope that most dentists are honest and caring people, and I resent doctors who take advantage.
I would do this. You can sit down with him and ask him to explain this in detail. Have him write down a complete treatment plan and what HAS to be done. Obviously he took a full set of xrays. Now you can do 1 of 2 things. Trust him after you have a heart to heart, or go for a second opinon. I think you may not be satisfied unless you do that.
Often I give people 3 treament plans. The 1 st is the Hollywood treatment. The 2nd is, what needs to be done to eventually get there and 3) what has to be done now to get the mouth healthy and functionally properly. Hollywood can always come later. People appreciate the honesty. And sometimes it is better to work towards a goal, then rush into a pricy treatment plan off the top.
Also, YOUR insurance is limited, so JUST do WHAT HAS to be done to avoid any problems in the future. The idea is to stop any further break downs that would lead to root canals, crowns, loss of teeth or gum problems. So start with a serious cleaning and go from there. Do the most important now and budget for the others as they must get done.
I have no problem with people asking me if this has to be done. And also, I have many people that can not do the top of the line, so I throw in free fillings. After all, if 2-3 teeth side by side need fillings, I numb the whole area and do them all. Then I charge 1/2 price for all. Ask the dentist if he would consider a discount if you do more dental work at each visit, rather then 1 or 2 at a time. I also do a budget plan where I bill the patient monies each month for 1 year. With the exception of lab work, most dentistry is in house, so for a good patient that really needs it and has Zero monies, I do almost free dentistry on my down time. I do this. If a patient cancels, I lose that time. IF another patient can run in right away and fill that time that has NO ins., then I charge less or very little. Just to cover my overhead and assistant. Ask him about that. There are always options. Good luck, I hope this helped you. ~M
Reply:Get a second opinion! You can also have the dentist submit a pre-authorization to your insurance company before doing the work. You may end up paying quite a bit out of pocket (even with insurance) if the insurance doesn't cover the resin restorations. Smoking may cause gum problems but not decay. Lot's of greedy dentists out there!
Reply:I have been a dentist for 23 years and am bothered by both unethical dentists as well as, to put this nicely, less than intelligent patients. (I’m not necessarily talking about you here, please_count_p)
Having said that, I have a few questions for you first before offering my opinion.
First of all, why would you switch to a “high tech dentist” if your son never had a cavity and “he’s always had good dentistry”? What was wrong with the previous dentist? Also, what made you think your son needed high tech dentistry? You say you switched to a high tech dentist because you got insurance but at the same time you say you are paying for your son’s dental work because he doesn’t have dental insurance. I can assure you a “high tech” dentist definitely costs more than your garden variety dentist. Finally, what makes this dentist “high tech”? What equipment does he have or services to offer that your previous dentist lacked??
Regarding the dentist: GET A SECOND OPINION!!! You were told that ALL your son’s teeth need resin restorations. All of them. Not one tooth is to be spared? This alone should have sent you running. On top of that, this is the treatment plan for a kid who has never had a single cavity. How many red flags do you need?
I’m sorry for being so terse but you have hit a nerve here. (Pun intended.)
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We switched to a new high tech dentist because we got insurnace. Says all teeth need resin restoration, why?
Hi! I've been in dentistry for over 20 years and I really hate when people think like this. I'm sorry you feel that way. I would hope that most dentists are honest and caring people, and I resent doctors who take advantage.
I would do this. You can sit down with him and ask him to explain this in detail. Have him write down a complete treatment plan and what HAS to be done. Obviously he took a full set of xrays. Now you can do 1 of 2 things. Trust him after you have a heart to heart, or go for a second opinon. I think you may not be satisfied unless you do that.
Often I give people 3 treament plans. The 1 st is the Hollywood treatment. The 2nd is, what needs to be done to eventually get there and 3) what has to be done now to get the mouth healthy and functionally properly. Hollywood can always come later. People appreciate the honesty. And sometimes it is better to work towards a goal, then rush into a pricy treatment plan off the top.
Also, YOUR insurance is limited, so JUST do WHAT HAS to be done to avoid any problems in the future. The idea is to stop any further break downs that would lead to root canals, crowns, loss of teeth or gum problems. So start with a serious cleaning and go from there. Do the most important now and budget for the others as they must get done.
I have no problem with people asking me if this has to be done. And also, I have many people that can not do the top of the line, so I throw in free fillings. After all, if 2-3 teeth side by side need fillings, I numb the whole area and do them all. Then I charge 1/2 price for all. Ask the dentist if he would consider a discount if you do more dental work at each visit, rather then 1 or 2 at a time. I also do a budget plan where I bill the patient monies each month for 1 year. With the exception of lab work, most dentistry is in house, so for a good patient that really needs it and has Zero monies, I do almost free dentistry on my down time. I do this. If a patient cancels, I lose that time. IF another patient can run in right away and fill that time that has NO ins., then I charge less or very little. Just to cover my overhead and assistant. Ask him about that. There are always options. Good luck, I hope this helped you. ~M
Reply:Get a second opinion! You can also have the dentist submit a pre-authorization to your insurance company before doing the work. You may end up paying quite a bit out of pocket (even with insurance) if the insurance doesn't cover the resin restorations. Smoking may cause gum problems but not decay. Lot's of greedy dentists out there!
Reply:I have been a dentist for 23 years and am bothered by both unethical dentists as well as, to put this nicely, less than intelligent patients. (I’m not necessarily talking about you here, please_count_p)
Having said that, I have a few questions for you first before offering my opinion.
First of all, why would you switch to a “high tech dentist” if your son never had a cavity and “he’s always had good dentistry”? What was wrong with the previous dentist? Also, what made you think your son needed high tech dentistry? You say you switched to a high tech dentist because you got insurance but at the same time you say you are paying for your son’s dental work because he doesn’t have dental insurance. I can assure you a “high tech” dentist definitely costs more than your garden variety dentist. Finally, what makes this dentist “high tech”? What equipment does he have or services to offer that your previous dentist lacked??
Regarding the dentist: GET A SECOND OPINION!!! You were told that ALL your son’s teeth need resin restorations. All of them. Not one tooth is to be spared? This alone should have sent you running. On top of that, this is the treatment plan for a kid who has never had a single cavity. How many red flags do you need?
I’m sorry for being so terse but you have hit a nerve here. (Pun intended.)
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Does is hurt getting your teeth cleaned?
I haven't gone in a while and i've almost forgotton. I'm only 15 and im so stupid that i rarely brush my teeth! I know, grosssss - but please help me out . will it hurt alotttttttt ?
Does is hurt getting your teeth cleaned?
Hurt, probably not, but it will most likely be uncomfortable. They'll have to scrape away all the tartar and stuff, but it'll be OK. You'll survive. Bring your ipod or whatever and listen to music to relax. Drilling hurts. Cleaning..... not so much.
Reply:well in your case maybe
Reply:Sometimes
Reply:EW.
and no, it doesn't hurt...
Reply:there is nothing more painful than dental hygiene.
Reply:Only when they have to scrape tartar or plaque off of your teeth. It's not too bad for that either.
Reply:It can...depends on how crusty your teeth are and how good the hygienist is.
Reply:Hell yeah it does
Reply:no, and brush your teeth twice a day!
Reply:Oh wow its torture, worse than needles in your eyes
Reply:no
Reply:It shouldn't hurt, but if you haven't been brushing your gums are likely to be tender and bleed easily. It's still worth it to improve your dental health.
Reply:brushing your teeth....
why the heck would that hurt?
fillings arent too bad.. when i had one it felt like i was part of the movie hostel and i was like a shitting dog, and the tooth thats getting drilled feels all horrible, but it doesnt hurt
Reply:its not suppose too but sometimes you get a technician who keeps wacking your gums and that can hurt
Reply:It just feels awkward.
Reply:lol not at all. but if you have a fillin or w/e ask for the funny gas it's G-R-E-A-T!
Reply:only if you have cavities or if your teeth are very crooked.
Reply:noo it doesnt hurt, jsut brush ur teeth before you goo and try to get back into the habit, also since you dont brush alot ur gums might bleed alot but its not that bad.
Reply:Ya, it does. Ask to get some anesthetic rubbed on you gums first. Apparently, dentist don't care very much how much their patients hurt.
Reply:sometimes ,sometimes not. and it just depends on the dentist you go to. the last dentist i went to when i had a filling i barely felt the needle go in to deaden my gums...
Reply:it depends what kind of cleaning your geting.
Reply:Well... Im 16. And i dont like to brush either (in the past) and even if i got brackets... Doesnt hurts... Sometimes i even laugh xD.
Reply:no its it doesnt hurt a all
Reply:does't hurt to get your teeth cleaned...... unless your cavity is REALLY REALLY bad... like your whole tooth is COMPLETELY ROTTEN , then, it's going to hurt taking it out. But it's just cleaning, they use this thingy that just goes into your teeth... no feeling at all
Reply:that's disgusting.
are your teeth brown?
yeah it might
you'll probably have cavities and need a root cannal.
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Reply:no. You will feel a little bit but not painful
Reply:No...the only hard part is holding your mouth open and trying not to swallow all of that water they squirt in your mouth. But it doesn't hurt.
Reply:No it won't hurt at all. They basically just brush your teeth and scratch some of it. No need to be afraid. It is annoying though because they use this brush that makes a big vibrating noise and it is really annoying.
Reply:no not normally but in ur case it could hurt ecspically if they find a cavity...
Reply:U rarely brush your teeth an 15? Well get started now because you will suffer at a later age ok babe good luck
Reply:In your case, it probably will because your teeth haven't been brushed for a long time. They have to scrape off all the tartar that has built up. Don't let that keep you from going though. It's not agonizing. Just be sure to brush your teeth twice a day from now on.
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Does is hurt getting your teeth cleaned?
Hurt, probably not, but it will most likely be uncomfortable. They'll have to scrape away all the tartar and stuff, but it'll be OK. You'll survive. Bring your ipod or whatever and listen to music to relax. Drilling hurts. Cleaning..... not so much.
Reply:well in your case maybe
Reply:Sometimes
Reply:EW.
and no, it doesn't hurt...
Reply:there is nothing more painful than dental hygiene.
Reply:Only when they have to scrape tartar or plaque off of your teeth. It's not too bad for that either.
Reply:It can...depends on how crusty your teeth are and how good the hygienist is.
Reply:Hell yeah it does
Reply:no, and brush your teeth twice a day!
Reply:Oh wow its torture, worse than needles in your eyes
Reply:no
Reply:It shouldn't hurt, but if you haven't been brushing your gums are likely to be tender and bleed easily. It's still worth it to improve your dental health.
Reply:brushing your teeth....
why the heck would that hurt?
fillings arent too bad.. when i had one it felt like i was part of the movie hostel and i was like a shitting dog, and the tooth thats getting drilled feels all horrible, but it doesnt hurt
Reply:its not suppose too but sometimes you get a technician who keeps wacking your gums and that can hurt
Reply:It just feels awkward.
Reply:lol not at all. but if you have a fillin or w/e ask for the funny gas it's G-R-E-A-T!
Reply:only if you have cavities or if your teeth are very crooked.
Reply:noo it doesnt hurt, jsut brush ur teeth before you goo and try to get back into the habit, also since you dont brush alot ur gums might bleed alot but its not that bad.
Reply:Ya, it does. Ask to get some anesthetic rubbed on you gums first. Apparently, dentist don't care very much how much their patients hurt.
Reply:sometimes ,sometimes not. and it just depends on the dentist you go to. the last dentist i went to when i had a filling i barely felt the needle go in to deaden my gums...
Reply:it depends what kind of cleaning your geting.
Reply:Well... Im 16. And i dont like to brush either (in the past) and even if i got brackets... Doesnt hurts... Sometimes i even laugh xD.
Reply:no its it doesnt hurt a all
Reply:does't hurt to get your teeth cleaned...... unless your cavity is REALLY REALLY bad... like your whole tooth is COMPLETELY ROTTEN , then, it's going to hurt taking it out. But it's just cleaning, they use this thingy that just goes into your teeth... no feeling at all
Reply:that's disgusting.
are your teeth brown?
yeah it might
you'll probably have cavities and need a root cannal.
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good luck sweeets
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Reply:no. You will feel a little bit but not painful
Reply:No...the only hard part is holding your mouth open and trying not to swallow all of that water they squirt in your mouth. But it doesn't hurt.
Reply:No it won't hurt at all. They basically just brush your teeth and scratch some of it. No need to be afraid. It is annoying though because they use this brush that makes a big vibrating noise and it is really annoying.
Reply:no not normally but in ur case it could hurt ecspically if they find a cavity...
Reply:U rarely brush your teeth an 15? Well get started now because you will suffer at a later age ok babe good luck
Reply:In your case, it probably will because your teeth haven't been brushed for a long time. They have to scrape off all the tartar that has built up. Don't let that keep you from going though. It's not agonizing. Just be sure to brush your teeth twice a day from now on.
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How do i make my teeth cleaner on fx photo.........?
IM TRYING TO MAKE MY TEETH WHITER ON SOME PHOTOS ON FX PHOTO PLZ HELP
How do i make my teeth cleaner on fx photo.........?
Alt Ctr Heal ! or Brigthness and contrast first select the Tooth and then do it !
Reply:Just brush them like everyone else
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How do i make my teeth cleaner on fx photo.........?
Alt Ctr Heal ! or Brigthness and contrast first select the Tooth and then do it !
Reply:Just brush them like everyone else
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What do you use to keep your dogs teeth clean?
my dogs are 1 year old, have at least one rawhide treat a day, we also get them different types of dental chews. i brush their teeth about twice a week...
yesterday i noticed they've both got plaque! not really bad, but the startings of it and I don't want it getting worse...
so, if your dogs teeth are good- what food do you feed them? what brand or brands of treats? do you give them rawhide or bones (I heard bones were bad for them?), do you brush their teeth, etc etc!!
Any help would be great
PS: I can't ask my vet, long story but I can't right now. I do know lots of vet nurses but each one uses different treats, methods, etc so just want to get some more ideas!
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What do you use to keep your dogs teeth clean?
The Best Way to Canine Dental Health:
Dry Dog Food-the friction from the dry dog food helps fight plaque, versus the wet food. There are dog foods that claim to help dental issues..I think any brand of a dry, healthy, wholesome dog food will do just fine.
Dental Chews-these pseudo-raw hide treats are made to keep your dog's teeth clean and fresh. You can get them at pretty much any vet's office and sometimes they sell them at pet stores such as Petsmart or Petco.
Extensive Dental Cleaning-Veterinarians offer a dental cleaning for your dog (just like when you get your teeth cleaned at the dentist), they run about $150, depending on how expensive your vet costs. The Veterinarian/Vet Tech cleans the dog teeth extensively while to dog is under anesthesia. They remove all the plaque and tarter. This is the best method if your dog has plaque build up. Once the cleaning is complete, you can continue to brush the dog's teeth and prevent any further dental issues from occurring.
Getting your dog's teeth cleaned is so important to their health and should not be overlooked. When a dog's teeth have plaque build up, they can get infections in their blood stream if they are severe. Dogs who generally need a teeth cleaning have bad breath as well. Maintaing canine dental health will prolong their life and prevent any unwanted infections within the mouth.
If you or I were to not brush our teeth for the majority of our lives, we would have dental/medical problems as well.
You mentioned you were using raw hides. I do not recommend raw hides. I am an animal welfare professional and have seen a plethora of animals choke and die on raw hides. The problem is that the raw hides do not break down well. They get stuck in the dog's throat when they become 'string like'.
There are alternative treats such as Compressed Raw hides, they basically are raw hide treats (that are flavored) but are broken down and highly edible. This way the dog can enjoy a treat and not run the risk of choking.
Stay away from any (real) bones. They tend to splint and get stuck in the throat as well. There are other treats aimed at canine dental health that you can ask your vet or pet store professional about. You can also do research on the internet as to which ones work.
You are on the right track to superior canine dental health, Keep up the great work by brushing your dog's teeth and consider the other options that I mentioned. I'm glad your interested in your dog's health!
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Reply:Greenies! They're available in most pet health stores. Dogs love'em. They look like green toothbrushes.
Brushing them twice a week is far too much. They only need it every month or so.
Bones bad?? Nonsense. Give 'em rawhide. It'll keep them from chewing things you dont want destroyed.
Reply:Give then a bone !!! You get those specially made bones that will keep teeth healthy and clean!
Reply:If you take you dogs to the groomers they will usually clean dogs teeth.
Reply:you can feed your dogs keeble for meal not semi-moist or wet give him eat greenies which is avaliable in most pet shop buy dog toothpaste(chicken or other flavours)that your dog like you can also continue giving him yo eat rawhide..hope this help
Reply:I give my dog a Dentastix once a day, crunchy food (Eukanuba) and crunchy treats. Also, I brush his teeth once a week, give him natural rawhide, and an oral rinse once a week. I use Dr. Fosters and Smith peppermint oral rinse to disinfect his mouth. He still has plaque. Sometimes I added Pet Kiss to his water bowl to work on plaque.
I've tried Greenies. He loved them but they didn't do anything for his teeth.
The only time I saw snow white teeth was on a dog who got bones all the time. My dog's teeth get better when I give him the occasional bone. I buy them at the grocery store, bake them, freeze them and give them to him on a hot day as a treat. Some pet store bones look as if they've been dyed to look more appetizing to owners.
If you've giving your dogs flavored rawhide it may be staining their teeth. I don't know that for sure, but there's enough dye in those to stain the carpet, why not the teeth?
Reply:try to feed him with little bones like wings %26amp;...
Believe me the big food producer companies lie about pet food that it has to be canned %26amp;... If you were them, did you like to eat processed foods everyday.
I'm a vet student %26amp; our professros beleive that dogs %26amp; all pets should eat natural like humen...
These teeth germ %26amp;... happens sooner when you feed them with junk foods.
Reply:I give my dog Bonio biscuits that have mint in to freshen breath - he normally has one a day - 2 at the very most. He loves them! Then as a treat, every other night he has a pigs ear. We don't get the flavoured ones, as not only do they stain his teeth, they also leave awful marks on the carpet. He finds them delicious but they also help to keep his teeth clean, as they are totally natural and because they are tough to chew on strengthen his teeth and jaw too.
Reply:raw bones. greenies have been killing dogs lately.
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yesterday i noticed they've both got plaque! not really bad, but the startings of it and I don't want it getting worse...
so, if your dogs teeth are good- what food do you feed them? what brand or brands of treats? do you give them rawhide or bones (I heard bones were bad for them?), do you brush their teeth, etc etc!!
Any help would be great
PS: I can't ask my vet, long story but I can't right now. I do know lots of vet nurses but each one uses different treats, methods, etc so just want to get some more ideas!
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What do you use to keep your dogs teeth clean?
The Best Way to Canine Dental Health:
Dry Dog Food-the friction from the dry dog food helps fight plaque, versus the wet food. There are dog foods that claim to help dental issues..I think any brand of a dry, healthy, wholesome dog food will do just fine.
Dental Chews-these pseudo-raw hide treats are made to keep your dog's teeth clean and fresh. You can get them at pretty much any vet's office and sometimes they sell them at pet stores such as Petsmart or Petco.
Extensive Dental Cleaning-Veterinarians offer a dental cleaning for your dog (just like when you get your teeth cleaned at the dentist), they run about $150, depending on how expensive your vet costs. The Veterinarian/Vet Tech cleans the dog teeth extensively while to dog is under anesthesia. They remove all the plaque and tarter. This is the best method if your dog has plaque build up. Once the cleaning is complete, you can continue to brush the dog's teeth and prevent any further dental issues from occurring.
Getting your dog's teeth cleaned is so important to their health and should not be overlooked. When a dog's teeth have plaque build up, they can get infections in their blood stream if they are severe. Dogs who generally need a teeth cleaning have bad breath as well. Maintaing canine dental health will prolong their life and prevent any unwanted infections within the mouth.
If you or I were to not brush our teeth for the majority of our lives, we would have dental/medical problems as well.
You mentioned you were using raw hides. I do not recommend raw hides. I am an animal welfare professional and have seen a plethora of animals choke and die on raw hides. The problem is that the raw hides do not break down well. They get stuck in the dog's throat when they become 'string like'.
There are alternative treats such as Compressed Raw hides, they basically are raw hide treats (that are flavored) but are broken down and highly edible. This way the dog can enjoy a treat and not run the risk of choking.
Stay away from any (real) bones. They tend to splint and get stuck in the throat as well. There are other treats aimed at canine dental health that you can ask your vet or pet store professional about. You can also do research on the internet as to which ones work.
You are on the right track to superior canine dental health, Keep up the great work by brushing your dog's teeth and consider the other options that I mentioned. I'm glad your interested in your dog's health!
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Reply:Greenies! They're available in most pet health stores. Dogs love'em. They look like green toothbrushes.
Brushing them twice a week is far too much. They only need it every month or so.
Bones bad?? Nonsense. Give 'em rawhide. It'll keep them from chewing things you dont want destroyed.
Reply:Give then a bone !!! You get those specially made bones that will keep teeth healthy and clean!
Reply:If you take you dogs to the groomers they will usually clean dogs teeth.
Reply:you can feed your dogs keeble for meal not semi-moist or wet give him eat greenies which is avaliable in most pet shop buy dog toothpaste(chicken or other flavours)that your dog like you can also continue giving him yo eat rawhide..hope this help
Reply:I give my dog a Dentastix once a day, crunchy food (Eukanuba) and crunchy treats. Also, I brush his teeth once a week, give him natural rawhide, and an oral rinse once a week. I use Dr. Fosters and Smith peppermint oral rinse to disinfect his mouth. He still has plaque. Sometimes I added Pet Kiss to his water bowl to work on plaque.
I've tried Greenies. He loved them but they didn't do anything for his teeth.
The only time I saw snow white teeth was on a dog who got bones all the time. My dog's teeth get better when I give him the occasional bone. I buy them at the grocery store, bake them, freeze them and give them to him on a hot day as a treat. Some pet store bones look as if they've been dyed to look more appetizing to owners.
If you've giving your dogs flavored rawhide it may be staining their teeth. I don't know that for sure, but there's enough dye in those to stain the carpet, why not the teeth?
Reply:try to feed him with little bones like wings %26amp;...
Believe me the big food producer companies lie about pet food that it has to be canned %26amp;... If you were them, did you like to eat processed foods everyday.
I'm a vet student %26amp; our professros beleive that dogs %26amp; all pets should eat natural like humen...
These teeth germ %26amp;... happens sooner when you feed them with junk foods.
Reply:I give my dog Bonio biscuits that have mint in to freshen breath - he normally has one a day - 2 at the very most. He loves them! Then as a treat, every other night he has a pigs ear. We don't get the flavoured ones, as not only do they stain his teeth, they also leave awful marks on the carpet. He finds them delicious but they also help to keep his teeth clean, as they are totally natural and because they are tough to chew on strengthen his teeth and jaw too.
Reply:raw bones. greenies have been killing dogs lately.
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What is the difference between getting teeth cleaned by a regular dentist and a periodontist?
i've been getting gum treatment from a periodontist and i haven't seen much change except in my pockets.Now i'm due for a cleaning.What does the periodontist do that is different from a regular dentist cleaning?
What is the difference between getting teeth cleaned by a regular dentist and a periodontist?
A periodontist is a dentist with advanced training in treating and preventing periodontal (literally "around the teeth") conditions such as gingivitis (inflammation of the gums). Periodontists also place dental implants in the case of missing teeth.
A periodonitist performed surgery on my guns, grafting tissue over an area of my gums that was starting to recede. Could a dentist have done this? Possibly. However, a periodontist will have advanced training and knowledge of new procedures, treatments, equipment, and medication that a general dentist might not have.
Hopefully your periodontal treatment has been effective enough you will be able to discontinue your visits. Yes, there is a difference in what a periodontist and a dentist charge; a periodontist must have several extra years of training after he/she becomes a dentist.
Reply:Just money, that's it.
Reply:If you are seeing a Periodontist that means your teeth are not doing so well. So you are there for treatment that a regular dentist cannot help you with.
Reply:Once you've been to the specialist, the maintenance care can be appropriately given by either one. The specialist will charge more for the maintenance visits.
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What is the difference between getting teeth cleaned by a regular dentist and a periodontist?
A periodontist is a dentist with advanced training in treating and preventing periodontal (literally "around the teeth") conditions such as gingivitis (inflammation of the gums). Periodontists also place dental implants in the case of missing teeth.
A periodonitist performed surgery on my guns, grafting tissue over an area of my gums that was starting to recede. Could a dentist have done this? Possibly. However, a periodontist will have advanced training and knowledge of new procedures, treatments, equipment, and medication that a general dentist might not have.
Hopefully your periodontal treatment has been effective enough you will be able to discontinue your visits. Yes, there is a difference in what a periodontist and a dentist charge; a periodontist must have several extra years of training after he/she becomes a dentist.
Reply:Just money, that's it.
Reply:If you are seeing a Periodontist that means your teeth are not doing so well. So you are there for treatment that a regular dentist cannot help you with.
Reply:Once you've been to the specialist, the maintenance care can be appropriately given by either one. The specialist will charge more for the maintenance visits.
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Has any one heard of a medical procedure that is done to clip an animals Canine teeth?
I swear I heard about it before! I'm looking to find more info on it and all that comes up are teeth cleaning kits... Is it possible to do, or would the whole tooth have to go?
Please don't answer unless you know of it first hand...Best to get this answer from someone in the feild.
Has any one heard of a medical procedure that is done to clip an animals Canine teeth?
Some Vets do this in cases where dogs or cats are known to have issues of aggression. I think it is pretty barbaric myself and it can range from reducing those sharp canine teeth to pulling all the teeth in the poor animal's mouth.
http://www.avdc.org/position-statements....
I have heard of it first hand, but I have never known anyone to have this done.
Reply:All I've heard of is this:
"A procedure performed by some breeders is to trim or cut deciduous teeth in hopes that they will be shed early preventing orthodontic problems. By cutting the tooth in half, pulp is exposed to oral bacteria causing infection, pain, and tooth loss. Unfortunately, the remaining infected root can interfere with the emerging adult tooth, which may not come in normally."
Reply:It's called defanging. I personally consider it cruel because the canine teeth are the most well seated in the jaw. An animal that has had this procedure done is in ALOT of pain!
Reply:I am a vet tech and have never heard of a tooth clip for dogs. They are common for rabbits and other animals that have teeth that constantly grow (that's why you want to give these sort of pets chew toys). Dogs do not have teeth that continuously grow so they do not need such a procedure. What you could ask to have done is a tooth filing. This is pretty much the same thing they do for humans that want their teeth shaped. I am curious to know why you would want this done for your dog though. They need their teeth to rip and chew their food not to mention to defend themselves if need be.
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Please don't answer unless you know of it first hand...Best to get this answer from someone in the feild.
Has any one heard of a medical procedure that is done to clip an animals Canine teeth?
Some Vets do this in cases where dogs or cats are known to have issues of aggression. I think it is pretty barbaric myself and it can range from reducing those sharp canine teeth to pulling all the teeth in the poor animal's mouth.
http://www.avdc.org/position-statements....
I have heard of it first hand, but I have never known anyone to have this done.
Reply:All I've heard of is this:
"A procedure performed by some breeders is to trim or cut deciduous teeth in hopes that they will be shed early preventing orthodontic problems. By cutting the tooth in half, pulp is exposed to oral bacteria causing infection, pain, and tooth loss. Unfortunately, the remaining infected root can interfere with the emerging adult tooth, which may not come in normally."
Reply:It's called defanging. I personally consider it cruel because the canine teeth are the most well seated in the jaw. An animal that has had this procedure done is in ALOT of pain!
Reply:I am a vet tech and have never heard of a tooth clip for dogs. They are common for rabbits and other animals that have teeth that constantly grow (that's why you want to give these sort of pets chew toys). Dogs do not have teeth that continuously grow so they do not need such a procedure. What you could ask to have done is a tooth filing. This is pretty much the same thing they do for humans that want their teeth shaped. I am curious to know why you would want this done for your dog though. They need their teeth to rip and chew their food not to mention to defend themselves if need be.
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I have to get teeth clean by tomorrow, for dentist, whats the best way to do this.?
I need have my teeth really nice before tomorrow what the best thing to do. I also have the rising gum braces thing, how can i fix that fast.
Thanks and dont just say brush comsistantly, i know that.
Thank you
I have to get teeth clean by tomorrow, for dentist, whats the best way to do this.?
Lemon juice, baking soda or baking powder can also be used for teeth whitening. Rubbing the bark of walnut tree brightens the teeth. Strawberries are natural teeth whiteners, simply rub them directly on your teeth or mash into a paste and apply.More remedies and information regarding your teeth at http://useinfo-dentalcare.blogspot.com/
Reply:i would jjust brush my teeth the best way i can. and i don't know what u meen by rising gumm.. but watevs..
Reply:brush ur teeth after every meal unless ur at school
Reply:There is no way to reverse weeks on inflammation in 1 night. Rinse with hydrogen peroxide before bed will help you the most. It does not taste good. Swish, spit, do not rinse/eat/drink just go to bed. Brushing vigorously will only irritate your gums.
Reply:Ah-ha! So this is how you think it works?! So often, it's about fooling your parents "yes, I brushed" or fooling the dentist "yes, I floss daily", as you hurry to floss em up the week before your appointment!
I'm afraid you are going to have to face the music...this is actually a good learning experience for you. You may be able to fool the dentist and your parents, but you cannot fool your teeth and gums. No matter how you try to swing it, your teeth and gums are suffering from neglect.
You really have to take it seriously, especially with braces, and floss DAILY! I know it's a pain, but you can see your gums are letting you know they neeeeeeed flossing! You must brush after meals, and if you can't (at school) then you need to at least rinse your mouth. DEFINITLEY brush before bedtime to get all the crud from the day off of your teeth.
You are also not doing yourself any favors, because the inflammation you have allowed to happen is going to make your dental visit that much more uncomfortable. I've worked on many patients who neglect their hygiene in braces, and they jump and squirm as if it's the dentist or assistant hurting them. Healthy gums are not that tender and don't bleed readily. You've set yourself up for some discomfort in the dental chair.
Step up to the plate and take care of your teeth and you won't be sweating it when it's time to go to the dentist. You'll make your visits a lot more pleasant too.
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Thanks and dont just say brush comsistantly, i know that.
Thank you
I have to get teeth clean by tomorrow, for dentist, whats the best way to do this.?
Lemon juice, baking soda or baking powder can also be used for teeth whitening. Rubbing the bark of walnut tree brightens the teeth. Strawberries are natural teeth whiteners, simply rub them directly on your teeth or mash into a paste and apply.More remedies and information regarding your teeth at http://useinfo-dentalcare.blogspot.com/
Reply:i would jjust brush my teeth the best way i can. and i don't know what u meen by rising gumm.. but watevs..
Reply:brush ur teeth after every meal unless ur at school
Reply:There is no way to reverse weeks on inflammation in 1 night. Rinse with hydrogen peroxide before bed will help you the most. It does not taste good. Swish, spit, do not rinse/eat/drink just go to bed. Brushing vigorously will only irritate your gums.
Reply:Ah-ha! So this is how you think it works?! So often, it's about fooling your parents "yes, I brushed" or fooling the dentist "yes, I floss daily", as you hurry to floss em up the week before your appointment!
I'm afraid you are going to have to face the music...this is actually a good learning experience for you. You may be able to fool the dentist and your parents, but you cannot fool your teeth and gums. No matter how you try to swing it, your teeth and gums are suffering from neglect.
You really have to take it seriously, especially with braces, and floss DAILY! I know it's a pain, but you can see your gums are letting you know they neeeeeeed flossing! You must brush after meals, and if you can't (at school) then you need to at least rinse your mouth. DEFINITLEY brush before bedtime to get all the crud from the day off of your teeth.
You are also not doing yourself any favors, because the inflammation you have allowed to happen is going to make your dental visit that much more uncomfortable. I've worked on many patients who neglect their hygiene in braces, and they jump and squirm as if it's the dentist or assistant hurting them. Healthy gums are not that tender and don't bleed readily. You've set yourself up for some discomfort in the dental chair.
Step up to the plate and take care of your teeth and you won't be sweating it when it's time to go to the dentist. You'll make your visits a lot more pleasant too.
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How to keep your teeth Clean, and make them more white.?
I only brush once a day, maybe sometimes once every two days. Other days I brush three times a day. But I'm doing it wrong I know, but is it possible to whiten your teeth. Just by brushing them for a long enough time. Say I brushed twice, or three times a day. With a whiting toothpaste. In a few months would I see a whiter smile? Or is it all just a load?
How to keep your teeth Clean, and make them more white.?
I brush twice a day morning and night, with "Arm and Hammer" peroxide and baking soda. Peroxide whitens your teeth. If you really want white teeth talk to your dentist and ask them about teeth whitening, they whiten your teeth with lasers. I wouldn't use the whitening strip, they eat away the enamal on your teeth. I would get it done professionally.
Reply:Brush your teeth ... more than once daily... with whitening toothpaste. You can also use crest white strips . If you want to spend more money, go to the dentist to have your teeth professionally whitened, but if you are only brushing your teeth on a daily basis, then you probably have cavities to take care of
Reply:If you don't particularly like brushing, simply brush once a day and snack on apples the rest of the time. They REALLY DO clean your teeth.
Reply:Teeth loose their whiteness due to age,
cavities and eatingfood like coffee,tea,
cola which stain the teeth.Tobacoo and
some antibiotics also cause stains.
Commercial tooth whiteners use hydrogen
peroxide and are expensive and inconvenient.
A cheap and natural tooth whitening home
remedy uses few strawberries but certain
precautions have to be taken.I found the
information at http://tinyurl.com/ep7yg
Reply:Professional bleaching is the fastest and surest way among the above mentioned procedures. Although there are at least two or more visits involved to the dentist, the effects are certainly much more long term. A bleaching agent is applied on to the teeth taking care not to involve the gums by the help of a commonly used mouth guard, which is either a gel or rubber shield. The dentist may use extra heat or light procedures once the bleaching agent has been applied to the teeth so as to fasten the process. On an average, a sitting may last from half an hour to one hour.
Home bleaching is another method for teeth whitening. Kits can be availed from certified pharmacists or dentists, which include a hydrogen peroxide based bleaching solution. The solution is placed on the mouth guard, which as a rule is included in the kit, and subsequently follow the instructions in the kit. The gel acts on the enamel of the teeth and the frequency and duration of treatment vary, effectively they work for variable periods of time, i.e. overnight treatments are short lived while treatments where you are required to use the kit twice daily, effects remain for a more longer time.
Whitening toothpastes have a different mechanism of action as they do not alter the teeth color permanently. Instead they have polishing agents, striving to remove deeper stains on the teeth, which regular toothpastes are incapable of.
With all these options available, one should always consult the dentist, as he is the best person to direct you and counsel you on the most effective treatment, which would be equally appropriate for your requirements.
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How to keep your teeth Clean, and make them more white.?
I brush twice a day morning and night, with "Arm and Hammer" peroxide and baking soda. Peroxide whitens your teeth. If you really want white teeth talk to your dentist and ask them about teeth whitening, they whiten your teeth with lasers. I wouldn't use the whitening strip, they eat away the enamal on your teeth. I would get it done professionally.
Reply:Brush your teeth ... more than once daily... with whitening toothpaste. You can also use crest white strips . If you want to spend more money, go to the dentist to have your teeth professionally whitened, but if you are only brushing your teeth on a daily basis, then you probably have cavities to take care of
Reply:If you don't particularly like brushing, simply brush once a day and snack on apples the rest of the time. They REALLY DO clean your teeth.
Reply:Teeth loose their whiteness due to age,
cavities and eatingfood like coffee,tea,
cola which stain the teeth.Tobacoo and
some antibiotics also cause stains.
Commercial tooth whiteners use hydrogen
peroxide and are expensive and inconvenient.
A cheap and natural tooth whitening home
remedy uses few strawberries but certain
precautions have to be taken.I found the
information at http://tinyurl.com/ep7yg
Reply:Professional bleaching is the fastest and surest way among the above mentioned procedures. Although there are at least two or more visits involved to the dentist, the effects are certainly much more long term. A bleaching agent is applied on to the teeth taking care not to involve the gums by the help of a commonly used mouth guard, which is either a gel or rubber shield. The dentist may use extra heat or light procedures once the bleaching agent has been applied to the teeth so as to fasten the process. On an average, a sitting may last from half an hour to one hour.
Home bleaching is another method for teeth whitening. Kits can be availed from certified pharmacists or dentists, which include a hydrogen peroxide based bleaching solution. The solution is placed on the mouth guard, which as a rule is included in the kit, and subsequently follow the instructions in the kit. The gel acts on the enamel of the teeth and the frequency and duration of treatment vary, effectively they work for variable periods of time, i.e. overnight treatments are short lived while treatments where you are required to use the kit twice daily, effects remain for a more longer time.
Whitening toothpastes have a different mechanism of action as they do not alter the teeth color permanently. Instead they have polishing agents, striving to remove deeper stains on the teeth, which regular toothpastes are incapable of.
With all these options available, one should always consult the dentist, as he is the best person to direct you and counsel you on the most effective treatment, which would be equally appropriate for your requirements.
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What is an effective way of having cleaner teeth ?
I floss before I brush or is it better to brush before you floss ?
Anyone would like to share good tips into have cleaner teeth ?
What is an effective way of having cleaner teeth ?
floss before brushing is great..anything you didnt get with floss will be brushed away...do cleanings every six months and fill cavities when they need to be filled and you are on the right track,pround of you for caring
Reply:don't smoke, or eat too much sugar
Reply:I think it's better to floss than brush.
Reply:It doesn't matter which way you do as long as you are getting it done. it is recommended that you at least brush twice a day and at least floss once a day. You can use mouth rinse like Listerine or Crest if you like. I find electric toothbrushes do a better job (Sonicare or Braun Oral B), people feel much cleaner than using a manual TB.
And of course seeing your dentist and having your teeth cleaned every 6 months.
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Anyone would like to share good tips into have cleaner teeth ?
What is an effective way of having cleaner teeth ?
floss before brushing is great..anything you didnt get with floss will be brushed away...do cleanings every six months and fill cavities when they need to be filled and you are on the right track,pround of you for caring
Reply:don't smoke, or eat too much sugar
Reply:I think it's better to floss than brush.
Reply:It doesn't matter which way you do as long as you are getting it done. it is recommended that you at least brush twice a day and at least floss once a day. You can use mouth rinse like Listerine or Crest if you like. I find electric toothbrushes do a better job (Sonicare or Braun Oral B), people feel much cleaner than using a manual TB.
And of course seeing your dentist and having your teeth cleaned every 6 months.
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Does anyone know whats good to clean partials (for teeth) and for smell?
Is there any over the counter medicine to clean teeth partials and for smell?
Does anyone know whats good to clean partials (for teeth) and for smell?
You should brush your partial everyday, just like you brush your teeth. And then when its really funky, you can use diluted bleach water ( just a splash of bleach tho) and soak it, afterwards rinse it off well and brush it with tooth paste. Every six months when you go for a cleaning, your dental office will also clean it for you very thoroughly.
Reply:Bacon soda i use it for my plate.
Reply:Bacon soda? BACON soda?
I think it's just possible that someone has made a mistake there.
You could use Bicarbonate of soda.
Or a denture-soaking solutions, of which there are plenty available, apparently you should ask your dentist about using these.
Soaking a denture will not clean it completely and it will still need to be brushed, just as you brush your teeth.
After using any soaking solution (including bicarb.), you should rinse the denture thouroughly before you put it back in your mouth
Reply:Hydrogen peroxide and water in a 50/50 mixture works great and even whitens them.
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Does anyone know whats good to clean partials (for teeth) and for smell?
You should brush your partial everyday, just like you brush your teeth. And then when its really funky, you can use diluted bleach water ( just a splash of bleach tho) and soak it, afterwards rinse it off well and brush it with tooth paste. Every six months when you go for a cleaning, your dental office will also clean it for you very thoroughly.
Reply:Bacon soda i use it for my plate.
Reply:Bacon soda? BACON soda?
I think it's just possible that someone has made a mistake there.
You could use Bicarbonate of soda.
Or a denture-soaking solutions, of which there are plenty available, apparently you should ask your dentist about using these.
Soaking a denture will not clean it completely and it will still need to be brushed, just as you brush your teeth.
After using any soaking solution (including bicarb.), you should rinse the denture thouroughly before you put it back in your mouth
Reply:Hydrogen peroxide and water in a 50/50 mixture works great and even whitens them.
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I have my teeth cleaned once a month is this too much?
each cleaning last about 50 minutes
I have my teeth cleaned once a month is this too much?
yes it is, it is recommended that you clean your teeh about four times a month
Reply:No my dentist says that once a month is way too much he said in his whole history 1 person had to get there teeth cleaned every 2 months but that was the most.once a month is too much they say,but I just don't know why so when I find out I will let you know. Report It
Reply:it's not too much, but ugh...don't you get tired of getting repeatedly poked in the gums by the dental hygenist with the palsy in her right hand?
or is that just me...?
Reply:Yes. Your Dentist must not care about you at all. Just money.
Reply:Goodness.. why??
I used to go 4 x a year, now twice a year since I'm paying out of pocket. Got myself one of those Oral B electric brushes and that does the trick just fine.
Reply:Yes. Dentists recommend every six months because tooth enamel can be damaged from over-zealous cleaning with dental instruments. And never scratch the itch you might get to buy your own dental pick from the drug store to use between cleanings. My dentist tells me that those things cause more harm than good. And more broken and chipped teeth as well, because the average joe isn't trained in their proper use.
So, see your dentist twice a year, brush, floss and rinse. That's all you need unless you have some severe medical/dental problem that requires constant attention.
Reply:yes
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I have my teeth cleaned once a month is this too much?
yes it is, it is recommended that you clean your teeh about four times a month
Reply:No my dentist says that once a month is way too much he said in his whole history 1 person had to get there teeth cleaned every 2 months but that was the most.once a month is too much they say,but I just don't know why so when I find out I will let you know. Report It
Reply:it's not too much, but ugh...don't you get tired of getting repeatedly poked in the gums by the dental hygenist with the palsy in her right hand?
or is that just me...?
Reply:Yes. Your Dentist must not care about you at all. Just money.
Reply:Goodness.. why??
I used to go 4 x a year, now twice a year since I'm paying out of pocket. Got myself one of those Oral B electric brushes and that does the trick just fine.
Reply:Yes. Dentists recommend every six months because tooth enamel can be damaged from over-zealous cleaning with dental instruments. And never scratch the itch you might get to buy your own dental pick from the drug store to use between cleanings. My dentist tells me that those things cause more harm than good. And more broken and chipped teeth as well, because the average joe isn't trained in their proper use.
So, see your dentist twice a year, brush, floss and rinse. That's all you need unless you have some severe medical/dental problem that requires constant attention.
Reply:yes
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