Why Do My Teeth Feel Loose While Running?
Teeth feel strange while running? Sometimes when I run, I feel a strange sensation in my upper teeth when my heels hit the ground. It’s not exactly pain, but it feels like my teeth are about to fall out, and this only happens while running.
Dr. Zeng Guanghui reply Dentistry
When running, my upper teeth feel strange and seem like they might fall out. Is this a sign of chronic periodontitis? I suggest seeing a dentist for further examination.[Read More] Why Do My Teeth Feel Loose While Running?
Unexplained Tooth Sensation: When Biting Feels Off After Wisdom Tooth Removal
When nodding vigorously or jumping lightly, there is a strange sensation in one of the teeth? The tooth in front of my upper right wisdom tooth doesn't have any cavities, but as mentioned in the title, I feel it making contact when I bite down, although I don't notice i...
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The tooth in front of the wisdom tooth makes contact first during occlusion, and after the extraction of the wisdom tooth, the situation has not improved. This may be due to misalignment of the teeth, causing occlusal interference. It is recommended to return for a follow-up appo...[Read More] Unexplained Tooth Sensation: When Biting Feels Off After Wisdom Tooth Removal
Understanding Oral and Tongue Sensations: What Could Be Wrong?
Oral issues Tongue problems Doctor, I would like to ask: Recently, I have been feeling a cool sensation in my mouth and on my tongue, but I do not experience this sensation while eating, drinking, or consuming water. I have also quit betel nut and smoking. What could be the issue...
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A cool sensation in the mouth may occur after consuming hot or cold foods, leading to sensitivity and pain in the teeth. This could be due to gum recession caused by betel nut chewing and smoking, which makes the teeth more sensitive to temperature stimuli. It is advisable to con...[Read More] Understanding Oral and Tongue Sensations: What Could Be Wrong?
Understanding Temporomandibular Joint Issues During Orthodontic Treatment
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) issues? Hello Doctor, during my orthodontic treatment, I bit down on something hard, which has caused my mouth to open only about the width of one finger. I later came across a DIY treatment for this issue online. Here’s the DIY method: 1. Stand in...
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Based on the description, this appears to be a condition related to the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). During the orthodontic treatment, it is advisable to determine whether a bite splint is necessary to alleviate symptoms, or to seek further evaluation from the orthodontist.[Read More] Understanding Temporomandibular Joint Issues During Orthodontic Treatment
Understanding Tongue Lesions: When to Worry About Growths
Tongue sarcoma? About six months ago, a small bump appeared on my tongue. It didn't hurt, only itched, so I didn't think much of it. I visited a dentist during that time, and he said it was just tongue inflammation. He prescribed an ointment, but the bump did not go awa...
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The above condition may be due to inflammation of the tongue mucosa or hyperplasia of the tongue mucosa due to irritation. It is recommended to consult a dentist for further examination.[Read More] Understanding Tongue Lesions: When to Worry About Growths
Post-Car Accident Dental Issues: Understanding Your Symptoms
Post-accident findings? Hello Doctor, after the car accident, I have noticed the following symptoms: 1) My front teeth feel loose when biting. 2) I feel vibrations in my lower teeth when speaking. 3) Light tapping on my lower front teeth causes pain, but there are no visible abno...
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1. After a car accident, if the front teeth feel loose, it is because the periodontal ligaments surrounding the teeth have been injured, causing the front teeth to feel soft. 2. If the injury to the periodontal ligaments is more severe, the teeth may become loose in the alveola...[Read More] Post-Car Accident Dental Issues: Understanding Your Symptoms
Can I Request a Dental Refill for an Incomplete Filling?
Regarding dental fillings? Hello, doctor. Today I went to the dental clinic to have a filling done for a lost tooth. However, I didn't check in the mirror at the time, so I wasn't aware of how it turned out. Later, when I got home, I noticed that a small corner was not ...
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If there is a small corner missing after the filling, it is recommended to return to the dentist for an examination or to assess whether a re-filling is necessary.[Read More] Can I Request a Dental Refill for an Incomplete Filling?
Understanding Gum Pain with Braces: Causes and Solutions
Issues with braces and gum pain? I have been wearing braces for about a year and recently, due to certain reasons, I haven't gone back to adjust the upper right molar for almost two months (which has a band). The small molar in front of it starts to swell a little whenever I...
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The small molar in front of the upper right molar with braces is causing swollen gums when biting down, and it hurts when pressed. After brushing, it feels somewhat better, which may indicate that the gums are inflamed. It is advisable to consult a dentist for further examination...[Read More] Understanding Gum Pain with Braces: Causes and Solutions
Dealing with High Dental Crowns: Can I Ask My Dentist to Adjust Them?
The braces are too high? After getting my dentures, I noticed that the right side of the crown is too high, about 0.2 cm or more, which causes it to keep falling out. Can I go to the dentist to have it adjusted? This issue has been very troubling for my family and me, and I would...
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After getting dentures, if you notice that the crown on the right side is too high, it can lead to uneven occlusal forces. It is advisable to return to the dentist for an adjustment to ensure that the occlusal forces are evenly distributed, which will help prevent the crown from ...[Read More] Dealing with High Dental Crowns: Can I Ask My Dentist to Adjust Them?
Dealing with Tooth Pain After Filling: Should You Trust Your Dentist?
Dental Filling - What to Do If a Tooth Filling Is Removed Again? Hello, Doctor! My question is a bit complicated. I was originally receiving treatment at Clinic A for dental fillings, where two of my teeth had internal cavities. Dentist A cleaned and filled them, but mentioned th...
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If the cavity is deeper and closer to the nerve, after thoroughly cleaning the decayed tooth structure, a medicament is typically placed to protect the dental pulp. A temporary filling material is then used to fill the cavity temporarily. After observing for one month without any...[Read More] Dealing with Tooth Pain After Filling: Should You Trust Your Dentist?
Understanding the Causes of Shifting Front Teeth: A Dental Inquiry
Dental issues Hello, doctor. Recently, I've noticed that my upper right central incisor seems to be getting more crooked (I am currently developing a wisdom tooth that hasn't erupted yet), but the doctor said that the wisdom tooth shouldn't affect the central incis...
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The loss of the front teeth may be caused by a narrow dental arch, which does not provide enough space for the incisors, leading to crowding. Additionally, non-functional oral habits, such as the tongue unconsciously pushing forward, may also contribute to the misalignment of the...[Read More] Understanding the Causes of Shifting Front Teeth: A Dental Inquiry
Understanding Tooth Decay in First Molars: Treatment Options and Recommendations
Cavity in the first molar? Hello Doctor, my upper left first molar had a root canal treatment about five years ago. At that time, the dentist did not inform me that I needed a crown. About three months ago, the tooth started to decay again. The area that was previously filled has...
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The upper left first molar has a cavity and has undergone root canal treatment, but no crown was placed. If the decay is extensive and after refilling, some of it still falls out, leaving one-third of the tooth remaining, it is necessary to consider whether to first place a post ...[Read More] Understanding Tooth Decay in First Molars: Treatment Options and Recommendations
Do Kids Need Retainers After Losing Permanent Teeth?
Do children need to wear a retainer after having their permanent teeth extracted? Hello, doctor: My 7-year-old child had a permanent tooth extracted. Does he need to have a spacer placed? The therapist at the dental center said that it is not necessary to place a spacer now and t...
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A 7-year-old child typically has erupted their permanent incisors and permanent first molars. The "permanent teeth" mentioned after extraction likely refers to the primary molars. If the permanent premolars beneath the primary molars are close to erupting, a space maint...[Read More] Do Kids Need Retainers After Losing Permanent Teeth?
Does Bad Taste in Saliva Indicate Bad Breath from the Tongue?
Is there a correlation between foul-smelling saliva at the base of the tongue and bad breath? Hello Doctor: Thank you for your response on November 2nd! May I ask you again: 1. If the saliva at the base of the tongue has a foul odor, will the breath (when speaking) also have an u...
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1. If the saliva at the base of the tongue has an unpleasant odor, the breath will also have an unpleasant smell. 2. If food debris or dental plaque accumulates on the tongue coating, it can easily produce an odor. A tongue scraper, soft-bristled toothbrush, or a moist cotton swa...[Read More] Does Bad Taste in Saliva Indicate Bad Breath from the Tongue?
Understanding Bad Breath: Causes and Solutions for Tongue Root Saliva Odor
Taste of saliva at the base of the tongue? Hello Doctor: I feel like I might have bad breath. I tested it and found that the saliva from the tip of my tongue and under my tongue is tasteless, but the saliva scraped from the back of my tongue (near the throat) has a foul, rotten s...
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In the above situation, it is likely that bacteria are adhering to the base of the tongue, utilizing food debris from oral intake to produce sulfur compounds, which can cause bad breath. It is recommended to maintain good oral hygiene and to have regular check-ups to assess for p...[Read More] Understanding Bad Breath: Causes and Solutions for Tongue Root Saliva Odor
Should You Remove Silver Fillings When Cavities Approach Nerves?
Should the silver filling from a cavity be removed? I recently went for a dental check-up, and the doctor took X-rays that showed decay under a silver filling in my molar from about ten years ago, which is close to the nerve. The doctor mentioned that removing the silver filling ...
Dr. Zeng Guanghui reply Dentistry
If a molar that has already been filled with silver amalgam shows signs of decay close to the nerve on an X-ray, there is a possibility that removing both the amalgam and the decay may expose the nerve, which could necessitate root canal treatment. It is advisable to address this...[Read More] Should You Remove Silver Fillings When Cavities Approach Nerves?
How to Check if Your Dental Filling is Properly Aligned?
Questions After Dental Filling Hello Dr. Tseng, a few days ago I had a dental filling (ceramic inlay), and I feel something unusual when I bite down. However, due to work commitments, I am unable to return to the clinic at the moment. Is there any way I can check if the filling i...
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After receiving a ceramic inlay, if there is an unusual sensation when biting, it may be due to occlusal interference or the original crown defect being significant. Even though an inlay has been placed, sensitivity may still occur when biting down. It is recommended to return fo...[Read More] How to Check if Your Dental Filling is Properly Aligned?
How Soon After Wisdom Tooth Extraction Can You Eat Solid Foods?
How many days after having wisdom teeth removed and stitches taken out can I eat food? Doctor, I had my impacted wisdom teeth removed a week ago and went back to the hospital to have the stitches taken out. Now, three days have passed since then. Can I eat steak or fried chicken?...
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One week after wisdom tooth extraction, the stitches were removed. The soft tissue of the wound has initially healed, but the bone tissue has not fully healed. It is recommended to avoid eating hard foods as much as possible to prevent the wound from reopening.[Read More] How Soon After Wisdom Tooth Extraction Can You Eat Solid Foods?
Can HPV Infection Lead to Oral Candidiasis? Understanding the Connection
Oral candidiasis issues? Hello, doctor! I would like to ask if an HPV (human papillomavirus) infection can lead to an oral candidiasis infection. I read online that having oral candidiasis is associated with HIV infection. I also had a blood test, and the results were negative fo...
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Once infected with the HPV virus or HIV, the body's immune system is often affected, leading to impaired immune function. Coupled with poor oral hygiene habits, this increases the risk of oral candidiasis. However, the causes of immune system impairment are not limited to vi...[Read More] Can HPV Infection Lead to Oral Candidiasis? Understanding the Connection
Understanding Oral Mucosal Lesions: Causes of Black Spots in the Mouth
Oral mucosa Recently, a black lesion approximately 1 cm by 0.5 cm was discovered on the right side of the oral maxilla. It is located within the mucosa, with a smooth surface and no other abnormal symptoms. I would like to inquire about the possible causes. Thank you.
Dr. Zeng Guanghui reply Dentistry
In the above situation, it is important to determine whether the dark lesion has been present for a long time or if it has suddenly appeared recently. It is recommended to consult an oral surgeon for further evaluation.[Read More] Understanding Oral Mucosal Lesions: Causes of Black Spots in the Mouth