Dr. Qiu Qiongyao reply Dentistry Question

Osteophyte on the inner side of the upper right gum? Doctor, I live near Chang Gung Memorial Hospital in Kaohsiung. Should I go to the oral surgery department or the periodontology department for treatment? I have this sharp, hard protrusion on my gums that feels like a small bon...

Alveolar bone issues Hello, doctor. I had a gum laceration on my wisdom tooth (tooth #17) and visited the hospital on March 1st. The dentist said that the bone was protruding and needed to be filed down, so they performed the procedure that same day. After 14 days, they said I ne...

Alveolar bone leveling The alveolar bone exostosis of tooth #17 was contoured on March 1st, but the surface was not smooth. The dentist performed another contouring procedure on March 15th at the same location. Will there be any complications from this? Thank you.

Questions about teeth? Hello Dr. Chiu, I have some questions regarding my teeth that I would like to ask you: Q1. My lower left incisor has become sensitive and feels dull pain after being lightly struck by a metal utensil. The tooth appears normal to the naked eye, but when il...

I'm concerned about a hard lump that hasn't gone away for a long time after having my wisdom teeth removed? Hello Dr. Chiu, I had my lower right wisdom tooth extracted at the clinic on February 22. After the extraction, my cheek was very swollen. By March 18, the swelli...

It is important not to open your mouth too wide while eating. To ensure your teeth are clean after a meal, you can follow these steps: 1. Rinse your mouth with water to remove food particles. 2. Use dental floss to clean between your teeth. 3. Brush your teeth with fluoride too...

Periodontal disease and mouth ulcers? Doctor, I have periodontal disease. Is there a connection between periodontal disease and mouth ulcers? I have a habit of smoking and I often get mouth ulcers. Smoking affects the healing of mouth ulcers, but they usually heal in about three ...

Regarding dental care? Hello, Doctor. I would like to inquire about my visit to the dental clinic on October 5th for a dental cleaning and oral health check-up. The dentist who attended to me was chatting with the clinic staff during the procedure. While cleaning my teeth, water ...

Post-operative issues after wisdom tooth extraction? An X-ray revealed that the root of the lower right wisdom tooth was in contact with the nerve. At the end of March, due to a deep cavity in the wisdom tooth that likely reached the nerve, I experienced intermittent nerve pain. ...

Eating sashimi after wisdom tooth extraction? Hello, I had my wisdom teeth extracted on July 31st, and on the evening of August 2nd, I ate sashimi using the other side of my mouth. I only remembered to avoid raw food after finishing. I am currently taking steroids and antibiotics...

Periapical gingival abscess? Hello Dr. Chiu, I have some questions. I have a tooth with a gum boil at the apex of the root that sometimes recedes and sometimes appears. That tooth has broken in half for an unknown reason. I also have another tooth that has a fracture straight thr...

Dental filling for cavities? (Question 1): I would like to ask the doctor if it's possible to visit different dental clinics for fillings on two consecutive days, as I have quite a few cavities. (Question 2): After having my wisdom teeth extracted, how many days should I wai...

Cracked tooth crown Hello, thank you for taking the time to respond. 🙏 I have a lower molar that seems to be grinding frequently, resulting in a diagonal crack on the occlusal surface and a periodontal abscess. After four sessions of root canal treatment (with rubber dam isolatio...

I would like to ask you about a diagnostic and treatment issue? Hello Dr. Chiu, I would like to ask you some questions regarding treatment. I previously had root canal therapy on my molar, which has now fractured, requiring a crown. I have completed the impressions and have sched...

Unexplained protrusion of the maxilla? There was originally a small rough area on the maxilla, which gradually decreased in size and has now turned into a small bump resembling a pimple. I would like to know what this condition might be. Thank you.

Gum laceration Hello: I accidentally punctured my gums with the rounded plastic tip of my toothbrush, which was very painful and caused bleeding. It has not healed for 2 to 3 months and has turned into an abscess. I consulted two different clinics, and they provided conflicting d...

Baby's primary tooth is fractured? Hello doctor, my baby has a chipped baby tooth with exposed pulp. Does this mean that a root canal treatment is the only option? Thank you.

Trauma to the anterior teeth? An 8-year-old has a front tooth that is diagnosed as partially luxated (I have consulted other doctors who mentioned it will gradually recover). The other tooth has a crack in the crown. Can you confirm if it will recover over time? Is it possible to...

Gum problems The doctor would like to ask about the gums on both sides of my lower jaw, which appear to have different thicknesses—one side is thicker while the other is thinner. I do not feel any particular sensation when touching them with my tongue or a cotton swab. Is there a...

Children's Tooth Eruption Hello, my child is currently in the fourth grade, and the doctor mentioned that he needs orthodontic treatment due to crowding of his teeth. Could you please provide an estimate of the cost for orthodontics? Thank you, doctor.