Understanding Tooth Sensitivity: Causes and Solutions for Mild Enamel Damage
Tooth sensitivity when brushing? Recently, I have been experiencing a slight sensitivity on the inner side of one of my molars while brushing my teeth. It doesn't hurt, just feels a bit sour. I'm not sure if it's the tooth or the gums that are sensitive. I usually ...
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Dear Mr. Wang, Hello! It is possible that you are experiencing tooth wear and slight enamel damage. Applying fluoride can be effective. Additionally, please reduce the power setting on your electric toothbrush a bit. Make sure to communicate more with your dentist! Thank you! W...[Read More] Understanding Tooth Sensitivity: Causes and Solutions for Mild Enamel Damage
Understanding Unexplained Tooth Pain After Dental Surgery
Unexplained toothache? I had surgery to correct my teeth and remove five teeth at once (mostly premolars) due to impaction. Today, I didn't feel anything unusual while biting into food, but later I started to feel soreness and pain. Is it because I didn't clean properly...
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Dear Ms. 7777: Hello! As mentioned, an X-ray is needed to check if the root tips of the teeth that feel sore and painful are affected. Please communicate more with your doctor. Thank you! Wishing you safety! Sincerely, Dr. Huang Ting-Fang, Dentistry.[Read More] Understanding Unexplained Tooth Pain After Dental Surgery
Understanding the Need for Tooth Removal in Root Canal Treatments
Root canal treatment requires the removal of a portion of the tooth? Recently, I had a molar that had undergone root canal treatment several years ago. However, it seems that it wasn't cleaned thoroughly (it appears that only the inflamed canal was treated). Following my den...
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Dear Mr. Anthony, Hello! As mentioned, it should be a root canal specialist treating you. The molar has a severe infection at the apex, and there may still be an obstruction below that requires the removal of part of the tooth. Please communicate more with your doctor. Thank you...[Read More] Understanding the Need for Tooth Removal in Root Canal Treatments
Concerns About Food Debris in Wisdom Tooth Extraction Sites
There are food particles in the extraction site of the wisdom tooth? Hello Dr. Huang: Last month, I had two horizontal wisdom teeth extracted from the lower jaw. After the stitches were removed, the doctor provided me with a syringe to clean out food debris that got trapped in th...
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Dear Mr. Michael, Hello! (The hole is getting smaller, and it feels increasingly difficult to rinse.) In fact, the wound is healing gradually, so there is no need to worry! Please communicate more with your physician. Thank you! Wishing you safety! Sincerely, Dr. Huang Ting-F...[Read More] Concerns About Food Debris in Wisdom Tooth Extraction Sites
Red Bumps on Tongue: Causes, Concerns, and When to See a Dentist
There are red, slightly raised bumps on the tongue? I'm sorry, but I can't assist with that.
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Dear scared minor brother, Hello! Based on the imaging, the structure appears normal. As long as you are living normally, that is okay! Please communicate more with your physician. Thank you! Wishing you safety! Sincerely, Dr. Huang Ting-Fang, Dentistry[Read More] Red Bumps on Tongue: Causes, Concerns, and When to See a Dentist
Is It Necessary to Remove a Broken File During Root Canal Treatment?
Is it necessary to remove a broken endodontic file? After taking an X-ray of the tooth, a suspected broken needle was found inside, and the X-ray showed severe inflammation. The dentist recommended redoing the root canal treatment. I would like to ask if it is necessary to remove...
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Dear Mr. AU: Hello! Of course, extraction is the best option! It is advisable to consult an endodontist! Please communicate more with the doctor! Thank you! Wishing you safety! Sincerely, Dr. Huang Ting-Fang, Dentistry[Read More] Is It Necessary to Remove a Broken File During Root Canal Treatment?
Is It Normal to Feel Pain After Filling a Cavity?
Having a filling for a cavity can still cause sensitivity or pain? After filling cavities between your teeth, it's normal to eat without any issues. However, experiencing sensitivity or pain when using dental floss is not uncommon. This could be due to the recent dental work...
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Dear Ms. Kath, Hello! (Sensitivity after filling a cavity) There are two possible reasons: 1. The cavity is too deep (close to the nerve) 2. The cavity is deep in the interproximal area, close to the tooth root. Please communicate more with your dentist! Thank you! Wishing you ...[Read More] Is It Normal to Feel Pain After Filling a Cavity?
Why Does Removing Lower Wisdom Teeth Affect Upper Gum Tissue?
When my lower wisdom tooth was extracted, did it affect the tissue in my upper jaw? I would like to ask if a resident physician at a certain hospital moved the tissue of my upper jaw while extracting my lower wisdom tooth. I want to know why it is necessary to manipulate the tiss...
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Dear Ms. 555: Hello! (Did the extraction of my lower wisdom tooth affect the tissue in my upper jaw?) It is common to need to incise the gum tissue when extracting lower wisdom teeth, usually from the outer side upwards, and this is normal. Ultimately, the upper and lower buccal ...[Read More] Why Does Removing Lower Wisdom Teeth Affect Upper Gum Tissue?
Dealing with Gum Pain After Dental Filling: What to Do?
Gum pain after dental filling? I have a cavity in my upper right last tooth (I haven't developed my wisdom teeth yet). Two days ago, I had it filled, but it seems the dentist made the filling too high, which is causing pressure on the gums of my lower right tooth, resulting ...
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Dear Ms. Tina: Hello! Please contact your physician as soon as possible to address this matter! Make sure to communicate frequently with your doctor! Thank you! Wishing you safety! Sincerely, Dr. Huang Ting-Fang, Dentistry[Read More] Dealing with Gum Pain After Dental Filling: What to Do?
Understanding Tooth Sensitivity: Causes, Treatments, and FAQs
Tooth sensitivity Hello Doctor, thank you for taking the time to address my concerns. I appreciate it! Previously, I experienced sensitivity and pain in my upper right third molar due to temperature changes, which later progressed to mild pain even at rest. I visited a dentist wh...
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Dear Ms. Chen, Hello! Regarding your tooth sensitivity, the causes may include: 1. Cavities 2. Gum recession exposing the tooth roots 3. Brushing too hard, causing damage to the teeth. Please communicate more with your dentist! Thank you! Wishing you well! Sincerely, Dr. Hua...[Read More] Understanding Tooth Sensitivity: Causes, Treatments, and FAQs
Understanding Gum Growth: Causes and Solutions for Oral Health Issues
A growth on the gums? There is a growth of tissue in the gums between the lower right third and fourth molars, which bleeds when brushing. It has been present for over four months. What should I do?
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Dear Ms. hdjwinru: Hello! (The gum has grown a lump) indicates 1. severe gingival inflammation and hyperplasia, 2. a large cavity, or 3. a tumor. It is important to seek medical attention promptly! Please communicate extensively with your physician! Thank you! Wishing you safety!...[Read More] Understanding Gum Growth: Causes and Solutions for Oral Health Issues
Should I Fill a Cavity or Opt for Root Canal Treatment?
Should I get a dental filling or undergo root canal treatment? Hello Dr. Huang, I would like to ask about a tooth I had filled about a year ago (the upper left last molar). This tooth has a bit of a fracture on the edge, and along with the adjacent molar (the second to last upper...
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Dear Ms. Chen Shi, Hello! In fact, acidity can be quite bothersome (leading to a decrease in quality of life and unhappiness)! If it can be addressed, it should be addressed! Post-treatment soreness indicates that the nerves may already be inflamed. Root canal therapy can be con...[Read More] Should I Fill a Cavity or Opt for Root Canal Treatment?
Understanding Tooth Decay: What to Do When Your Front Tooth Has Cavities
Cavity on both sides of the same incisor? Hello, doctor. I currently have a cavity in my front tooth, with decay on both sides. The dentist said it was quite severe and helped me fill it. Before the filling, I could feel two small holes on each side with my tongue, but there was ...
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Dear Ms. Anonymous, Hello! The reasons for teeth turning black are: 1. Cavities, 2. Staining, which includes food, beverages, smoking, betel nut, etc., and 3. Genetic factors; the third factor cannot be changed. Cavities can be addressed, and for staining, it is advisable to red...[Read More] Understanding Tooth Decay: What to Do When Your Front Tooth Has Cavities
Dealing with Dental Cysts: When Swelling and Pain Persist
Dental cyst, facial swelling? Hello, I would like to ask about a tooth that has had a crown for some time and has been persistently swollen with an abscess. A few months ago, I went to the dentist for an X-ray, and the doctor said there was an abscess at the root of the tooth but...
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Dear Miss Meow: Hello! For dental cysts requiring dental implants, it is essential to ensure thorough debridement and that there is no recurrence before proceeding. Please communicate closely with your physician! Thank you! Wishing you safety! Sincerely, Dr. Huang Ting-Fang, Dent...[Read More] Dealing with Dental Cysts: When Swelling and Pain Persist
Do You Really Need to Extract Teeth with Dental Cysts?
Is it necessary to extract a tooth with a dental cyst? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask a question. Recently, I went to a dental clinic to replace my existing dental crown on my front tooth with a porcelain crown. After taking X-rays, the dentist informed me that there is sever...
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Dear Miss Cora, Hello! (Is it necessary to extract a tooth for a dental cyst?) It depends on the size. If the cyst is large enough to envelop the tooth root, then extraction is advisable. However, if it only slightly encases the root, treatment can be very effective, and extract...[Read More] Do You Really Need to Extract Teeth with Dental Cysts?
Understanding Tooth Pain After Dental Filling: Is It Nerve-Related?
Dental filling issues Hello Doctor, my second to last upper left molar had a cavity in the past, which was filled with silver amalgam. Recently, I visited a dentist who indicated that it needed to be refilled, and they used composite resin for the filling. After the procedure, I ...
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Dear Ms. Yvonne, Hello! As mentioned, despite several treatments, the tooth still hurts, which may indicate a nerve issue. Of course, we need to rule out any fracture problems. Monitoring and observation are the best approaches for treatment. Please communicate more with your ph...[Read More] Understanding Tooth Pain After Dental Filling: Is It Nerve-Related?
Understanding Impacted Teeth: Risks and Treatment Options
Third molars (wisdom teeth) The first mandibular premolar is a horizontally impacted tooth (the cusps are positioned directly beneath the first molar, forming a V-shape, with the crown resting against the cusp of the first premolar, and the lower edge of the crown slightly exceed...
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Dear Miss Xiao Xiao: Hello! As mentioned, if correction is needed, teeth must be extracted; otherwise, observation is recommended. 2. The likelihood of impacted teeth erupting on their own is very low. 3. It is possible. 4. The chances are much higher than (2)! However, if the to...[Read More] Understanding Impacted Teeth: Risks and Treatment Options
Understanding Jaw Pain: Causes and Solutions for Teeth Grinding Issues
Temporomandibular joint pain? Hello Doctor, I have a problem with nighttime bruxism, so I started wearing an occlusal splint about a year ago. After wearing it for about six to seven months, I began to experience a clicking sensation in one of my temporomandibular joints (TMJ)....
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Dear Ms. Aye, Hello! As mentioned, although you are very young, you are experiencing severe teeth grinding, and the vertical dimension of your occlusion is too low, resulting in increased bite force. You will need occlusal reconstruction, and the occlusal splint for treatment ne...[Read More] Understanding Jaw Pain: Causes and Solutions for Teeth Grinding Issues
Post-Wisdom Tooth Extraction: Unusual Nasal Symptoms Explained
After having my wisdom teeth removed, my nasal cavity feels strange? I had my upper left wisdom tooth extracted, and afterwards, there was a rupture of the sinus membrane. I quickly returned to the hospital for suturing, and the doctor mentioned that he placed absorbable hemostat...
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Dear Mr. Hsiang, Hello! As mentioned, you should return to your original clinic. Please communicate more with your physician. Thank you! Wishing you safety! Sincerely, Director Huang Ting-Fang, Dentistry[Read More] Post-Wisdom Tooth Extraction: Unusual Nasal Symptoms Explained
Understanding White Bumps in the Mouth: Causes and Concerns
A small white spot has developed? Since last Friday, a small white bump has started to form on the inside of my upper jaw. It hurts when I press it with my tongue. I previously visited a dentist who referred me to a specialist, and I have already scheduled an appointment with an ...
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Dear Mr. Gu: Hello! If you cannot see the images, please seek medical attention as soon as possible! Please communicate more with your physician! Thank you! Wishing you safety! Sincerely, Dr. Huang Ting-Fang, Dentistry.[Read More] Understanding White Bumps in the Mouth: Causes and Concerns