An upper tooth has a huge hole, or for better word, cave.
What is the dentist likely to offer as a remedy ?
Would it be a filling or a veneer? And how can I make sure not to let them put amalgam, nor the toxic plastic, but whichever one is safe filling?

They will fill it. I assume this is a molar and not a front tooth…? If molar then yes, fill it. If it is a tooth in the front, they could bond it or put a veneer on it. Keep in mind that fillings are covered by insurance but veneers are NOT!

Does the French Healthcare system subsidize dental and eye care costs to its citizens?

yes … to a certain extend (regulated by the law, I don't want to go in details here)

I am planning to be a dentist but I don't know how long it takes (either in USA or Australia) and what is the education required. Is there a direct entry or I should take a Bachelor's degree in other subject first? What are the average tuition fees? And since dental school only have small number of places, what kind of students usually get picked? Do international students have smaller chance?
Oh, and how outstanding should I be to enter dentistry school? Are there any dentistry universities that is rather easy to enter?

In the USA, you go to a 4 year college, and major in whatever you want for your undergrad, but there are some classes that you may have to take . Then if you have good enough grades apply for dentistry school at a graduate school (the 2 in my area are University of Michigan and University of Detroit) and that takes 3 more years.. So 7 Years total. 8 If you want to be an ortho. Not sure of Austrailia though.

I have a tooth with a missing filling. The nerve is exposed and it is sending sharp throbbing pain to my bottom right row of teeth anytime I breathe or move my mouth the wrong way. I have been using temporary filler and Ambesol but even that seems to not be working well anymore. I just need it to be dealt with by a professional at this point but we are sooo broke and don’t even have health insurance. HELP!! Pls

Try going to a Dental College in your area. They usually accept patients “to practice” supervised by their instructors.

I need to know if there will be alot of pain after my bad tooth gets taken out by the dentist. I know that the dentist will give me anesthesia during the procedure, but what happens after the anesthesia wears off after the procedure has been done? What can I do to stop the pain?

Well i just had 5 baby teeth removed with out anaesthesia but I'm sure it won't hurt cause it didn't hurt me and my friend went under anaesthesia and she felt nothing after woulds it might hurt you a little after though. Just swallow panadol an hour after the removal and you should be just fine and the dentist will probably inject you with needles when your under anaesthesia anyway so you might be numb in the mouth for a while. My friend had adult teeth taken out, I wouldn't worry about it you should be just fine.

As i am 19 and a student at university, am i entitled to any medical or dental benefits for treatment?
Well Ryder its not about getting a job, fulltime students work parttime as well as studying so we are a bit short on cash.

In general, no - not from the university.
Your fees cover tuition, not health care.
You should have purchased health insurance,

Im going to a community college in Dallas Texas at the moment and i would like to know what do i need to do to become a Dental Hygenist or Dentist. As in Basics that i need to take and what schools are good, cheap or expensive, close or far away from Dallas, etc. I heard of Baylor Dentist University at Dallas. How much is it and is it hard to get in? Please give me all the info you could give me.
Thank you.

Commitment and alot of time on your hands because its a tough job (but somebody's gotta do it)

Who do you write to or call (call Preferably)? i'm unhappy with the dental care i'm receiving. I was supposed to receive braces years ago ? i contacted my dentist and they told me after my first orthodontic appointment the orthodentist sent my records to my local hospital but later discovered he sent them to another hospital thinking it was my local hospital. I pursued the case and they told me i had an appointment coming up ? then i contacted again and they told me there was no record of me ?. all very confusing and frustrating.

You can write to the British Dental Association or your local health authority..or just go to the dentist and ask what the fcuk is going on

I have periodontal disease. I've never gone to a dentist because my family has never had dental insurance, along with the usual feelings of fear and embarrassment.

My gums have receded and I've tried to keep the disease from getting worse by brushing all the time and using Listerine. I called a periodontist's office, but he's booked until June. I'm scared to wait that long.

The lady told me to go to a dentist, but I know that my problem is more so for a periodontist and not a regular dentist. I know I will probably have to have root planning and scaling.

Will going to a dentist be even worth it? I'm scared to wait any longer, but I need to go to a periodontist, but all of them in my area seem to be booked up for at least a few months.

I know it's not at the beginning. I guess it's moderate to severe. My teeth don't seem loose or anything like that, but I'm still scared out of my mind, especially since I can't seem to get to a periodontist soon.

seek out a dental clinic in your area. some hospitals have them. or u can go to a dental college. they go by what u can afford, u may be able to pay nothing. a periodontist would help. to keep from losing your teeth, everyday take vitamin c and calcium w/ vit. d. luck to u.

I already checked with my school…they do not cover dental with student health plan.

I am in the northern new jersey/nyc area.

Good luck! I live in Ohio and I don't think cheap dental care exists, the costs are out of this world! I need major work done, but it's like taking out a second loan! Here in Ohio, in Columbus OSU dental college. It's student but performing procedures with real dental surgeons by theyr'e side. Cheapest place around but it's first come, first serve, have to be there very early and for me it's to much of a drive. Maybe you could look into some kind of state dental college denistry like they have here though. Much cheaper. Good luck and Merry Christmas.