Is my tooth falling out due to me pushing unconciously with my tongue at night?
545479
I actaully had the same problem, i asked my dentist and he made a mouthpiece for me to wear at night. he said it is possible to push enough to make it fall out, though highly unlikely. my best advice would be to call you dentist. he may make you a plastic tray to wear when you sleep. it sould take about a week. good luck!
116867
My guess would be that your teeth are loose due to bone loss rather than a too long tongue.  There are usually periodontal problems present when adults have loose teeth.
778482
If you truly swallowed it, then it should not be a problem.  The concern is that if actually aspirated it rather than swallowing it.  When you aspirate something, you actually inhale it and it ends up becoming lodged within your respiratory tract.  If this was the case, then surgery or immediate treatment would be required.  This usually is only a concern if you were inhaling and leaning back at the time that the tooth took its trip southwards!  Most often when people swallow teeth, it happens while they are eating, and that can pretty much guarantee that it went to your stomach rather that your lungs.  All I have to say is...I'm Glad I'm not the Tooth Fairy!!!  Don't worry, if you don't have any symptoms, then it will pass!
477026
Its possible you could be experiencing bruxism, talk to your dentist, some peopple who are overly stressed or have parasites can have this.
1185280
if ur teeth do not rest on top of each other then most likely u have an over/under bite.  Of course the best person to ask would be ur dentist
343485
How long have you had the night guard?  If you've only had it for a few days, than this is normal behavior & your body will eventually learn to not have you taken it out at night.\n\nIn response to your new information--the nightguard is perhaps to loose & your body knows it's not doing the job it used to & you are taking it out for that reason.  Highly recommend that you get a new one. $750 for a new one?  WOW! That is really expensive.  The office I work for only charges $375.  Call around to other dental offices & see what their prices are.
713380
It is very rare to actually get shards of amalgam that get lodged into your tongue when they are being drilled out; however, stranger things have happened!  Try rinsing your mouth thoroughly and see if the pieces still remain.  Often small pieces can be left and just adhere to the tongue and soft tissues.  If they are still there, call your dentist tomorrow and have it checked out.  Leaving them there will cause an irritation that could get worse.  It they are stuck in there, your dentist will be able to easily remove them with small Sterile pliers.
591647
I dont know if they will be able to fix it, depends exactly how bad it is. But dont leave it any longer.  Go and see a dentist straight away coz the time that you are putting it off, could be the time they can do something to salvage it.  They will definatly do something for you though, thats what they are there for!
336137
sometimes, if we are chewing too fast, or have too much in our mouth.  It hurts a lot!  then you have to be careful, not to re-bite it...until it settles down. \n\nSlow down, and you can avoid chomping on your cheek or worse...the side of your tongue.
499753
Get referred to an Oral surgeon--they can put you to sleep so you won't feel anthing. Good luck
124363
Either it is the stuff that accumulates on your tongue at night, a bacterial infection, or a yeast infection.  If it only appears in the morning, and it goes away when you brush it (yes, you should brush your tongue also--a military dentist taught us that in the army), and there are no other symptoms, I wouldn't worry.
975972
its called ure frenum and i would be surpised if it JUST fell out, i would suggest seeing the dentist,
38764
You need to talk to your doctor!\n\nIf your snoring is that severe, you may have a condition known as sleep apnea.  The snoring sound could actually be you "choking" on your tongue and/or gasping for breath.  This is something that only a doctor can determine and that only a doctor can halp you with.
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I don't know what a drill bit is?? I assume that you are speaking of a bur or tiny piece of an instrument that was accidentally separated in your tooth, not floating around around in your mouth. If this is the case, yes this does happen on occasion. A piece can separate and they may place medication inside of the tooth in an attempt to loosen the piece for easier removal at the next visit. No you cannot sue, I'm sure they had you sign whats called and informed consent when you filled out your health history. This form releases the liablility from them. Just to provide some comfort, this is not rare, It is not causing any harm to you or your body. I'm sure they will work as hard as they can to remove it, if the cannot get it you will be ok. The majority of the time this does not have any negative effects on the tooth. Good Luck!!!
1086055
TMJ.  I have it too, it is greatly effected by stress.  If it tends to be worse in the morning, you may be ginding your teeth at night. You can purchase a moldable mouth guard to sleep with so that you don't clench your jaw as much as you sleep. Mine comes and goes for months at a time, so maybe a mouth guard and some painkillers would help before you spend all that money on a specialist.
1048570
this is simply called grinding, it isnt cracking. this can b solved, talk to your dentist about it. it may not be at an extent where it needs to be solved but it is best to consult your dentist
594140
Go to your local sporting good store and get a mouth guard to wear at night. It is called bruxism and is generally related to a TMJ disorder. It can be corrected by anyone who specializes in both TMJ and muscle/joint disorders. Cranio therapists, chiropractors, and orthodontists should be able to help, or refer you to someone in your area who can help.