My nails always look yellow, what can I do to make them look white, or "normal"?
Well, I sure hope you have never used nail polish before. Lets start with the obvious: STOP BITING YOUR NAILS. My suggestion, chew gum instead or apply something that tastes really bad in order to prevent you from biting them again. It can be a hard habit to break because mostly people don't think about what they are doing while they do it. Sounds like you might have a fungus infection. Soak your nails in olive oil mixed with a couple of lemon drops. Do it for a couple of weeks or so. Also yellow fingernails can mean that you are diabetic, have problems with your liver, I don't mean to scare you, but you should probably consult a doctor. Good luck!
Is it normal for gum to bleed during scaling of teeth?
Hello yes it is totally normal. Some people complain that their gums bleed when they brush their teeth. Others say that they wake up with a ‘mouth full of blood’. A few people say that their gums bleed when they bite into something firm like apples. All these are signs of advanced gum disease known as periodontists (formerly known as pyorrhea). This disease results because of an accumulation of plaque and tartar between teeth and gums. When people see their gums bleeding due to brushing they simply stop using toothbrushes. This actually complicates the condition to such an extent that, soon the gums will start bleeding spontaneously (without any stimulus). Bleeding gums can be treated easily and most effectively by a simple procedure of scaling. In fact, in some cases the result of scaling is so dramatic that the patients will notice that their gums have stopped bleeding completely or bleed very less the very next day. The gums will definitely stop bleeding completely once scaling is completed. The procedure usually needs about four sittings. Stains caused by chewing tobacco and smoking can be removed by regular scaling. Of course, the stains do form once again if the person continues to smoke or chew tobacco. Coffee and tea also cause stains on the teeth. These stains also can be removed by scaling. In fact scaling, without doubt, strengthens your gums and keeps your teeth stronger and immobile, when done at a regular interval, preferably every 6 months. Some times, patients complain that scaling has produced spaces between the teeth. This complaint is more common following the removal of very heavy tartar deposits. Actually the spaces had been there between the teeth all along but were covered by the heavy deposit of tartar. Once the tartar is removed by scaling, the pre-existing spaces become more visible, and are not created anew. Occasionally in patients who have very heavy and deep tartar deposits, the teeth become sensitive following scaling. This is temporary and disappears after a few days. I had mine done last year and gums bled during and I could taste blood for a couple of days. But then gums healed and were fine and I floss every day now and brush 2 times a day. If you do not floss, then suddenly start flossing, your gums may bleed for a few days too , but keep it up as it will stop. Hope that helps...
Is it normal for a dog to have double front teeth?
No, Marion D! It is Orthodontic problems - Retained Deciduous Canine Teeth. Please look article: http://www.askedweb.com/askedweb/Retained_Deciduous_Canine_Teeth/ - Article include a few dog testimonials. This is especially common in small breed dogs (Maltese, Yorkshire terriers, and poodles). The temporary teeth in a dog are replaced by the permanent teeth between 4 and 7 months of age. As the permanent tooth grows, its root lengthens and its crown pushes on the root of the temporary tooth. The ligaments supporting the temporary tooth are weakened and pressure from the surrounding teeth and diet, dislodge the temporary teeth from the mouth. But in quite a few cases, this doesn't happen and the temporary and permanent teeth are found retained alongside one another. The adult tooth may only weaken a small area of the temporary tooth ligament and glance off to one side. Puppies so affected may eat a little less than normal and have sore, inflamed or mildly swollen gums. Retained temporary teeth promote food debris building up between the two teeth and this can cause advanced periodontal and gum disease, as well as causing an incorrect or uneven bite. I would recommend a thorough examination by your veterinarian or dontist. This will help detect any developing health problems as early as possible. Also look article : http://www.askedweb.com/askedweb/Orthodontic_Problems/ - written by Brook A. Niemiec, DVM Diplomate, American Veterinary Dental College Jason Homan
What causes teeth to ache after flossing?
Flossing is an abrasive activity. It cuts and scrapes like a knife to strip bacterial growth and minor infection away from the enamel and pulp of a tooth. Bacteria eat teeth. So, ironically your teeth which enable your nourishment - are a meal for bacteria which eventually cause us to lose our teeth.So flossing is bound to hurt people with sensitive teeth, or those that haven’t been used to regular flossing. The pain usually decreasing with regular practice.This problem is explained by looking back a few hundred years ago. Most people did not live a long time 35 -55 years. And therefore didn’t need to keep their teeth into their 90’s. Flossing wasn’t a popular activity due to an absence of flossing material (a horse’s tail).Most people died with no teeth or few teeth still in their mouths. George Washington famously sported wooden dentures. A luxury at the time. Ancient dentures were said to be painful as they often split, broke, and cut into already infected gums. But, they made eating tolerable, and were worth suffering to stay alive.So, try to consider flossing a good habit so you can enjoy an apple a day in your 60’s.It helps prevent bad breath too, so someone you love will thank you.Good luck, Mac
NEED HELP NOW, DOG SALIVATING A LOT AND SEEMS UNCOMFORTABLE?
if she is throwing up or having runny stool theres a chance it could be parvo not sure how spelled. if it is then fix her scramble eggs or none flavored white yoghourt...if shes not throwing up or have runny stool. did she just drink or eat? she could have just been really hungry or neded water... make sure she has water and food maybe make her a little scrambled eggs.... but listen! if your doggy is runny stool and or throwing up now or later get her in a vet Fast! my puppy that was my baby died from parvo so just watch her... email me at salesman3310000@gmail.com let me know how shes doing.... :)
What are some health risks or health problems due to malocclusion?
Malocclusions may be coupled with skeletal disharmony of the face, where the relations between the upper and lower jaws are not appropriate. In these cases the dental problem is, most of the time, derived from the skeletal disharmony. # Class I: Here the molar relationship of the occlusion is normal or as described for the maxillary first molar, but the other teeth have problems like spacing, crowding, over or under eruption, etc. # Class II: ("overbite") In this situation, the upper molars are placed not in the mesiobuccal groove but anteriorly to it. Usually the mesiobuccal cusp rests in between the first mandibular molars and second premolars. Crowding of the teeth is treated with orthodontics, often with, tooth extraction, dental braces, followed by growth modification in children or jaw surgery (orthognathic surgery) in adults.
Can receding gums un-recede and get better?
It depends on how far they've receded. If it's pretty serious, you could have also lost bone tissue underneath. At that point, I don't think anything will help. But if they've receded only a little, and if there is no bone damage, you can improve gum health by getting your teeth cleaned at the dentist (every six months), brushing at least twice a day with a SOFT toothbrush, massaging your gums with the brush or with a gum massager, and flossing every day. If your gums are very bad, you probably will lose your teeth eventually.
Question about dentures and an overbite?
It sounds like your gum disease is advanced enough that it's actually periodontitis, where you have lost quite a bit of the bone that supports your teeth. When this happens, the teeth will often become loose, even shifting and flaring out. This could easily result in a change (increase in) an overbite. So, the change is a result of the teeth moving, not because of your jaws themselves. That's important, because it means that once the teeth are extracted and dentures are being made, the overbite in the dentures will be closer to your original overbite. Make sure you talk to your dentist about those and any other specific concerns you have so you know what to expect as you go through this process. Good luck!