Dr. Lin Qingye reply Dentistry Question - Page 4

Dental issues Hello Dr. Lin, I have some questions regarding dental care. 1. Is root canal treatment covered by health insurance? If it is just a simple procedure to create a dental crown, what is the typical duration of the treatment? What is the normal lifespan of a dental cr...

Mandibular dislocation I would like to ask a question. I previously dislocated my jaw, and after having it realigned by a chiropractor, it seemed to be fine. However, I often find that it dislocates again when I yawn. After going to the hospital to have it realigned several times...

Annoying problem I have quite severe halitosis. In the morning when I wake up or a few hours after brushing my teeth, I can noticeably smell something strange in my saliva, which lasts all day. I've seen many doctors, and they say my teeth are fine. I clean my mouth diligent...

Dental issues? 1. If someone has their tooth filled and the dentist has ground down to the dentin, does that mean the dentist is incompetent or a bad dentist? 2. If the overall health is good but the only issue is insufficient bone density, can dental implants be placed at your...

Oral occlusion issues? Hello! My current condition is as follows: 1. When I open my mouth wide, I experience pain on both sides (at the junction of the mandible and maxilla). 2. Biting into somewhat hard food also causes pain. 3. What could be the cause of my condition, and shoul...

Dental issues? 1. If the dental drilling reaches the dentin, it can lead to increased sensitivity, pain, and a higher risk of dental caries or pulpitis due to exposure of the underlying tooth structure. 2. If there is insufficient bone density, dental implants may still be possi...

There is a bump inside my lip that looks like a pimple? Hello Doctor: I have developed a bump inside my lip that resembles a pimple. It's not visible, and I only discovered it one day when I accidentally bit my lip. It doesn't hurt, but it moves slightly when I touch it...

White pen I recently used a whitening pen and noticed that my teeth feel sensitive to acidic and cold foods afterward. What can I eat to improve this? Will this harm the enamel of my teeth? Thank you.

Tooth Autotransplantation Hello Dr. Lin, I recently had my first premolar extracted due to periodontal disease, and I still have wisdom teeth and other excess teeth to remove. Could you please recommend a dentist in Chiayi or Tainan who specializes in autologous tooth transplanta...

My child is 12 years old and has some misalignment in the front teeth. I would like to know how much it would cost to get braces for teeth correction? What is the cost of orthodontic treatment?

Regarding dental issues? As a mother who has given birth to two children, I used to have very good teeth with almost no cavities before having kids. However, I have a smoking habit, smoking about a pack a day. After having two children, I feel like I have developed many more cavi...

I would like to ask the doctor if this treatment is appropriate? Doctor, I had a car accident where my front tooth was broken in half. After that, it seems I underwent root canal treatment (as stated in the diagnosis). Since my front tooth looked unsightly after being broken, I d...

Serious Issues Related to Jaw Dislocation Hello Doctor, I have a female friend who previously dislocated her jaw. At that time, she was alone and ended up resetting her jaw herself, which resulted in a fracture. She has seen a doctor before and seems to have undergone treatment f...

Lower lip issues? A few weeks ago, a small bubble appeared inside my lower lip, which is red and slightly translucent, and it has been getting larger, but it is not painful. I would like to know what factors could have caused this. Thank you, doctor!

Oral blisters I would like to ask about recurring transparent blisters inside my mouth, specifically on my inner lips, which have been happening for a long time. They are painless and itch-free, and they usually burst within a day (I can also pop them myself). After they burst, a...

Dry socket I had my wisdom teeth removed a week ago, and my face is still a bit swollen with some bad taste in my mouth, but there is no severe pain. Could this possibly be dry socket? When I went to have my stitches removed yesterday, the doctor advised me to rinse my mouth with...

The loss of the last tooth can have an impact on the surrounding teeth. When a tooth is lost, it can lead to shifting of adjacent teeth, which may cause misalignment and bite issues. Additionally, the absence of a tooth can affect the overall stability of the dental arch and may ...

3D dental carving Doctor, does Chiayi Hospital offer 3D dental sculpting? I have a molar that has undergone root canal treatment, and the dentist mentioned that I need to place a dental post and then get a crown. I hope to preserve as much of the natural tooth structure as possib...

Could you please provide more context or specify what you would like to know about "f If there is a small cavity on the side of a tooth, how long does it take to fill? Can it be filled during the first visit? Could you briefly explain the entire filling process? Thank you.

There is a white spot on the tongue? Hello doctor, I have a white spot on my tongue that hurts when I touch it. I have developed three of these spots and have already removed them with my fingers. What could this be a symptom of?