http://www.savemysmile.com SaveMySmile is a comprehensive dental website that offers dental advice, articles, and answers dental questions. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:44:39 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Question: Question 1: Why do root canal treatments fail?... What will be the solution to save the tooth again? [Are there] any good options? Please share the good thoughts. Question 2: If root canal treatment failed - what will be next option to save the tooth? Answer: Today we had two similar questions from readers so we ... http://www.savemysmile.com/questions/help-my-root-canal-failed/ Question: Hi, I have been experiencing some weird tooth pain.  It comes as quickly as it goes and does not seem to last long( a few seconds) and has happened three times in the last 2 days.  It is not a throb pain, more a constant pain if that makes sense.  ... http://www.savemysmile.com/questions/i-have-tooth-pain/ Question: My teeth are yellow in color.  I brush twice a day but [there is] no change.  I consulted the doctor and he cleaned my teeth, but the problem remains.  Please help Answer: Well believe it or not, somewhat yellow teeth are actually NATURAL. Why are teeth yellow? Your teeth are composed of enamel, dentin, ... http://www.savemysmile.com/questions/i-have-yellow-teeth/ Question: Hello, I have a tooth on my lower level that is further back from the rest.  I don't love that but I can handle it.  The problem I have is that, with its placement, it stands taller than the other lower teeth.  This is very obvious...at all times...when I'm talking.  ... http://www.savemysmile.com/questions/one-tooth-is-longer-than-the-others/ Question: In June 2009 a dentist performed the advanced cleaning procedure they identified as a full mouth debridement. The dentist also measured the distance between the bottom of the enamel and the top of the gum. This was painful as the measurement device pressed into what I assume was soft enamel or dentin. The reason for ... http://www.savemysmile.com/questions/i-have-new-spaces-between-my-teeth-after-a-cleaning/ Question: I seem to be getting blood blisters in the inside of my mouth and on/under my  tongue.  I get about one or two a week.  They are painless. What are these? I visited my dentist who claims there is nothing to worry about. Answer: This can be a number of things.  However, ... http://www.savemysmile.com/questions/painless-blisters-in-mouth/ Question: I am having pain and bleeding from a tooth.  Also, anything that I eat sticks between by teeth.  Do you have any advice or suggestions for medications? Answer: Based off of your description, it looks like you are suffering from pain from your gingiva (gums) and not your actual tooth.  However, please ... http://www.savemysmile.com/questions/pain-and-bleeding-gums/ Question: What is a snap on obturator? Answer: As related to dentistry, an obturator refers to a replacement prosthetic device that is used to replace upper teeth or associated structures (palate, gingiva, etc) that may have been damaged in surgery, trauma, or altered development.  This device is only used for the maxilla, and ... http://www.savemysmile.com/questions/what-is-an-obturator/ Question: Dear Doctors, Could extraction of upper tooth cause blindness? I had my upper tooth on the right side extracted and I went blind on my right eye. Answer: Not likely.  However, there is a slim possibility IF THE TOOTH WAS INFECTED.  There is a condition, called Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis,that stems from bacterial infection.  ... http://www.savemysmile.com/questions/can-an-extraction-cause-blindness/ Question: I am going on a mission to Malawi, Africa.  We will be handing out toothbrushes to 1000 children.  Do you have any step by step posters to help illustrate how to brush your teeth? Also, what common products could they use when toothpaste is not available? Thank you any help ... http://www.savemysmile.com/questions/is-there-an-alternative-to-toothpaste/