Why dose penut butter hurt my cracked tooth?
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I'm always surprised that people who don't have a dime to spend on a dentist, even when they have a dental emergency, will find dimes to spend on coffee, cigarettes, Itunes, clothes, or other things they want.\n\nThere are free or reduced cost community clinics to care for low-income people. They aren't very nice places, but they do minimum treatment and will take care of emergencies.\n\nMost of the free clinics in my area cater to disadvantaged children who are poor through no fault of their own.
928680
hmm...that's weird. that only happens to me if I eat food that is too hot before it cools down some. but, sometimes the insides of my gums get a slimy coating, and I discovered that was from using a toothpaste that was too strong. I use crest multi care cool mint and the problem has gone away. maybe you should try to use a sensative toothpaste or google your symptoms
552916
Usually it is because you are grinding your teeth in your sleep. Eventually it cracks your tooth and a piece may break off. You are pretty lucky if you are not in great pain, as the crack did not go though a nerve. No need to panic but it is probably a good idea to get to a dentist soon. He can fix the broken tooth, check for others that may soon crack or break and even get you a mouth gaurd to prevent it from happening again.
124611
You can rub a little bit of whiskey on it ... or ambesol.  Check with a dentist .... may be time for them to come out.
94876
The oil in peanut butter has something in it that breaks down the gum (try chewing some gum, then adding peanut butter to your mouth- bye-bye gum.)
910166
No. It hurts and makes my gums bleed.
896865
Sure - very possible.  Teeth don't like trauma - the only part of the tooth that is alive is the nerve (or pulp).  WHen it dies, bacteria begin to build up inside the tooth.  Eventually it will destroy the apex (or tip of the root) and begin destroying the bone around the tooth.  When enough pressure builds up, a pimple like sore will show up on the gum tissue near the root of the tooth.  It will (hopefully) pop allowing the pressure to escape and the puss flow into the patient's mouth.  (yea - I know it's gross, but I couldn't think of a better way to say it). \nBad breath is usually caused by bacteria.  In this case, the bacteria inside and around the decaying pulp (nerve) of the damaged tooth is what smells.  To reso,ve the issue, the nerve must be removed.  In very late stages of this process, the tooth may be too far gone and unsavable.  Better to treat as soon as possible to avoid damaging the jaw bone, surrounding teeth, and possibly even a systematic (whole body) infection due to increased bacteria count.\n\nIf she does need to remove the tooth, there are great replacements available.  We can use a partial denture - which was more pobular in the past or with low income people.  Or you could use a bridge with is a fixed in place semi-permemant solution that looks like real teeth!\n\nHappy Thanksgiving - and happy eats!
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sensodyne tooth paste, or other such products, work by blocking the tubulents in the dentin. Tubulents are tiny little holes in the dentin of your teeth, that lead to the pulp chamber. These holes are natural, but when they are exposed, the will make your teeth feel sensitve. Therefore, by using sesodyne, you can block these holes, and prevent the sensitivity, but often times, when you stop using the toothpaste, the holes will be exposed again, and the sensitivity will return. In this case, I would advise you to see your dentist and explain your concerns. There are several options, depending on your condition, that he/she will be able to offer as a more permanent solution.\n\nI hope this helps,\n\nCraig
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I think you have to let it heal by itself.  There are tons of stuff you can use to numb the canker sore while you eat so your food and drink doesn't bother you.  Zilactin is great.... Make sure you buy something that is considered oral since you have to use it in your mouth...
833447
it could be ulcerated or even injured from something you ate. if the symptoms remain after a few more days i would advise contacting your dentist and having him look at the area.
499027
If your tooth is swollen, it is probably infected like a couple people have mentioned--or abscessed.  You get an abscess when you have a cavity that goes all the way through  the enamel and second layer of the tooth (dentin) and winds up in the pulp and root, where it becomes infected and painful.  Sometimes, you get these cavities below the gumline, so occasionally there's nothing you can really do to prevent them, besides good regular dental care.  I've been unlucky enough to have a couple abscessed teeth in my life, and even with the appropriate care, I still got them.  I would see a doctor for sure, so you can get the infection under control and get some relief!!!
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i have suffered from canker sores my entire life. As you probably know, once you have them, you just have to let them run their course. \n\nSome suggestions:\n\nif you can get to a doctor ask for codeine. I had 5 canker sores on my tonsils about 2 years ago. It was the most pain I have ever felt in my life, worse than the time I cracked my tailbone or got my foot run over by a car. It was absolutely awful. My doctor said there was nothing she could do and gave me codeine. It really helped. If you can't get to a doctor take 3 or 4 advil at a time. You need massive doses to calm the pain.\n\n2nd. Do not use regular toothpaste as it has an ingredient that agravates the lining of the mouth and can cause canker sores and make them worse. Ever since I changed toothpaste a get canker sores much less frequently, they are not as big, and they heal faster. Try Toms all natural toothpaste. It has been a life saver.\n\nI also read that sugarless gum can cause canker soars and I totally believe it because whenever i lose my will power and chew carefree gum, i get a canker sore.\n\nHope this helps. Get better soon.
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i know what your talking about cause capt crunch and OJ does it to me and its soo sore when it happens when you get one try rinsing your mouth with salt it helps but if its bad rub some anbesol on it
818123
It is quite possible that the tooth has some kind of infection and it is affecting this gland.\nWhen a tooth or gland is infected or swollen it causes pain to radiate along the nerve that supplies that tooth or gland\nBefore you have a tooth removed,if it is infected you need a course of antibiotics or pulling an untreated tooth can spread infection to proportions that would amaze you.\nIf it is a swollen gland that is affecting the tooth,antibiotics will treat this as well.\nTry some warm salt water mouth rinses 3-4 times a day and try some hot packs on that side of your face. May not work but it certainly won't hurt.
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Melaluca oil (tea tree oil) a drop on a q-tip will numb it almost instantly. I have had toothaches diapear competely.
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Not if it hurts.  Its natural that you're going to brush your gums.  If you don't, you could get gingivitis and swollen gums, which means infection.  And that usually happens when you have food stuck in between your teeth that begins to get burried down into your gums.  So yes, brush your gums - but focus on your teeth.
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Dont Pop it!!!!!!!!! that may cause infection.....leave it alone and let it heal on its own....its probably a bruise......It will feel better in a couple of days and you wont even notice it.....if its really painful put some ice in your mouth and on the bruise ....that will help with the swelling and make it feel better.