Dentist
B. Robert Meer, DMD, FAGD
Lingual braces obviously have the advantage of generally not being visible. They can be more uncomfortable and more difficult to clean than regular braces.
Not by itself. But over time if it fixes crowding or gaps between teeth it may help make it easier to clean between teeth.
It all depends on whether there are any problems with the teeth holding the bridge. Please see a dentist for an evaluation if you haven't done so recently.
Normally, you should allow a week after the root canal before putting a permanent filling on the tooth - to allow adequate time to rule out any flare up of the tooth requiring retreating of the root canal. The permanent filling should be in within a month of the root canal. If its a back tooth, it should also have a crown done after the root canal.
Not necessarily. It depends on how much of the tooth is getting filled. If
Yes, you should continue brushing. Please use a soft bristle brush with bristles that are not frayed - may be time to change if they are. You should also visit a dentist soon to address anything else that may be causing the bleeding - such as inflammation due calculus build up. Hope this helps.
I like to use Crest Gum and Sensitive or Crest Gum Restore - there are several in the Crest line that help with gum bleeding. I've also found that rinsing twice a day with Listerine can help as a supplement to brushing. Nevertheless, your home care may not solve the problem by itself. You should see a dentist soon to determine if something else is contributing to the problem - such as tartar build up which needs to be cleaned off.
It's generally recommended to start the crown treatment 1 week after the root canal - in case there's any problem that appears in that first week after the root canal, allowing the treating dentist to retreat more easily. You should get the build up / crown started no more than a month after the root canal - to avoid contamination of the root canal.
No. You would most likely have to wear retainers to maintain the end result.
The implant could cause jaw pain if there's an infection around it. Your dentist can take x-rays, check in your mouth and see what's going on.
Yes you should be seen ASAP. I don't know if you're having a reaction to antibiotic or some other complication but please follow up with your dentist.
It will be very hard for you to clean back there and you can't really be sure it's clean. You can close your mouth slightly to open up space next to your cheek. You can also try using a compact brush head to reach back there. Nevertheless getting the wisdom tooth removed looks like the most predictable solution from your description. If the gums back there are inflamed / swollen due to being very difficult to clean, it will affect the oral hygiene gums around the teeth in front of it as well.
Yes, that is fine.
Ibuprofen is generally good to help with swelling pain related to teeth and gums. You can also rinse with 1.5% peroxide - for example Colgate Peroxyl - to help with mouth sores. That said, you should see a dentist ASAP to address the cause.
Of course you know that smoking is not good to do in general. A specific issue regarding braces is that the teeth staining will build up faster - since it is harder to keep your teeth clean with braces. Hope that makes sense.
It depends on the amount and condition of the existing bone. Your implant surgeon would make a decision on that.
Your dentist may be able to reline your dentures - depending on how loose / how much needs to be added.
Your filling will not be affected by having a beer. Just drink responsibly and don't use your teeth to open the can. :)
You should return to your dentist for some adjustments as needed. If your teeth are set in the correct positions you shouldn't have any problem saying things like "sixty-six" and "fifty-five ". It is normal to need a certain amount of adjustments in the first couple of weeks.
Full dentures generally have more problems with staying in place than partial dentures which anchor to existing teeth. Over time the fit of full dentures can get worse as the bone level decreases. Implant-supported dentures are an option to avoid that problem.