Dr. Huang Tingfang reply Dentistry Question - Page 3

After the extraction of the wisdom tooth, there is a hole between the gums below the last molar and behind it? Hello, doctor. It has been 11 days since I had my impacted wisdom tooth removed and the stitches taken out. After the swelling has subsided, I looked in the mirror and n...

Secondary root canal treatment Hello, Dr. Huang. I underwent root canal treatment in July. There were no issues with the tooth while eating, but it hurts when I tap on it. The doctor advised me to observe it for two weeks, but the pain persisted. After another two weeks of observ...

How to assess the overall condition of the teeth? Hello Dr. Huang, I had orthodontic treatment when I was younger, but due to inadequate maintenance and various factors, my dentures have deteriorated, and my upper teeth can hardly occlude. Recently, I visited a hospital for a c...

Discomfort after dental filling for cavities? Hello, Doctor. I originally went for a dental cleaning and had an X-ray taken. After the cleaning, during my discussion with the doctor, I mentioned that I have a cavity in the back of my upper teeth that is close to the nerve. There ...

Inability to open the mouth? One night, while on my way to get a late-night snack, I suddenly noticed pain in my right cheek joint when I opened my mouth and during jaw clenching. At that time, I didn't think much of it. The next day, I realized I couldn't open my mouth...

It's the sixth day after my wisdom tooth extraction, and I have a severe headache! Hello doctor, I had my lower left wisdom tooth extracted on October 12th, and on October 17th, I suddenly experienced severe pain in my left temple, as well as pain in the area of my cheek whe...

The molars have been worn down, resulting in an uneven occlusion on both sides? I had a strong impact while playing basketball, where my chin collided upward. At that moment, I felt some wear on my left upper molar, and my bite seemed off, as if it had become lower. After trying ...

Post-operative issues after wisdom tooth extraction? About a month ago, I had my left upper wisdom tooth extracted, and I only experienced mild swelling, which completely resolved in about a week. Then, I went back to the same doctor to have my right upper wisdom tooth removed, b...

How to manage swelling with pus near the root canal treatment of a premolar? Dear Doctor, I completed root canal treatment on my lower molar at the end of August this year and received a temporary crown (which has not been permanently fixed yet, as Dr. A mentioned it could not b...

Is there any hope for worn-down teeth? Hello Doctor: Recently, I went to the dental clinic for an X-ray, and the dentist found a shadow beneath the root of the second molar in front of my lower left wisdom tooth (which is upright, not horizontally impacted). There is also a pus-f...

A blister-like lesion on the upper jaw? The lesion started to develop around June 15, and after some time without improvement, I visited the dentist around July 16. The dentist advised me to monitor it further (I mentioned that it had recurred for a second time), and an X-ray was...

There is a root canal that has not been filled with gutta-percha and is left empty? Hello, Dr. Huang! I apologize for bothering you. A total of three root canals were treated, and two were successfully filled with gutta-percha. However, the last root canal could not be filled bec...

Apicoectomy First: My endodontist did not inform me in advance and used silver powder for retrograde filling, but I have concerns about the silver powder. If I want to remove the silver powder, can the root tip be resected again and filled with other materials, or is extraction t...

Extraction of the lower left second molar? The dentist recommended the extraction of the lower left wisdom tooth and the second molar, stating that since there is no chewing function, the removal of these two teeth would not affect the first molar (I will also gradually have the ...

Autotransplantation of teeth with root canal treatment? After an autologous tooth transplantation, is the root canal treatment process the same as that for a regular cavity? Since I had a tooth extracted and then replanted, I would like to know what the process is like.

Disc displacement, occlusal splint? Hello: I underwent treatment with an occlusal splint at a major hospital due to a displaced articular disc. Recently, while getting dental work done at a small clinic, the dentist mentioned that the occlusal splint was a bit loose and might nee...

Extraction of impacted wisdom teeth and issues related to mandibular opening? Last week, I had my lower left horizontal wisdom tooth extracted. Shortly after the extraction, I had difficulty opening my mouth, but after taking medication and resting for a week, it improved signifi...

Unerupted upper wisdom tooth? 1. Four days ago, I had my upper wisdom teeth (non-horizontal) extracted. After the procedure, I didn't experience much pain and have been using alcohol-free mouthwash. However, I've noticed that every morning when I wake up, my tongue has ...

Unconscious clenching of the jaw? This wasn't an issue before, possibly due to orthodontic treatment. Now, I find myself unconsciously clenching my teeth, especially on the right side, and the molars in the back are starting to hurt. Are there any methods to improve this pro...

Can wisdom teeth affect the throat and ears? Hello, doctor. My left wisdom tooth is growing in very crooked, almost horizontally. I had an X-ray taken previously, and it is slowly emerging. However, for the past two days, I have been experiencing significant pain in my left ear, ...