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If the front tooth is extracted and no prosthetic tooth is placed? After the extraction of a front tooth, if no prosthetic replacement is made, aside from aesthetic concerns, are there any other more serious adverse consequences? Thank you.

Which is better, a dental bridge or a dental implant? Hello Doctor: After two dentists diagnosed my second-to-last tooth in the lower jaw, both concluded that it needs to be extracted. Currently, my last tooth in the lower jaw has previously been filled with silver amalgam. Dr. A...

After root canal treatment, the placement of a crown may still result in discomfort or pain? Two years ago, I suddenly experienced severe pain in my lateral incisor. I underwent root canal treatment and had a dental crown placed (all-ceramic), but after the crown was placed, I st...

Could you please provide more details or specify your question regarding orthodontics? I have a question about my left canine tooth and the teeth in front of it, which seem to be growing crooked. It appears that the front teeth are blocking the canine, causing it to grow in a mis...

Fractured incisor? Hello, doctor. When I was a child, I had a broken front tooth and had it filled. However, the filling has come out recently. Should I get a crown, or is it sufficient to just refill it?

Usage of Water Flossers Hello Doctor: My horizontal wisdom tooth often traps food, and since some cannot be removed immediately, I recently purchased a water flosser to try to flush out the food. Is this advisable?

Root canal treatment completed? Hello, doctor. I previously asked about the issue of dentures after a nerve extraction. I would like to inquire if it is safe to use an electric toothbrush after root canal treatment, before placing the crown on the original tooth. I am considering...

Is it normal to have a runny nose after dental implants? Is it normal to have clear nasal discharge after dental implant surgery, especially if the implant was placed in the upper right area and there was a perforation into the sinus cavity?

Tooth loss during adolescence? I am currently 15 years old, but my upper molar (I'm not sure if it's the second or third molar) suddenly disappeared. I don't know if it fell out because I didn't extract that tooth. Is it possible to lose a tooth at my age? Or ...

Root canal treatment completed? Hello Doctor, I recently visited a dentist due to a cavity issue. The dentist informed me that I need a root canal treatment, and after that, I was told I need to get a crown. I have already had a fiberglass post placed, but due to my financial sit...

The healing time for the extraction site of a molar can vary, but typically it takes about 1 to 2 weeks for the initial healing to occur. Complete healing of the bone and soft tissue may take several months. It's important to follow post-operative care instructions to promot...

Tooth decay can lead to pain? Doctor, I have a question: I went for my semi-annual check-up about 3 to 4 weeks ago, and the dentist told me I have a cavity, but it wasn't very deep and advised me to schedule a follow-up appointment. However, the area with the cavity is now v...

Is it painful to bite down on something with a dental bridge? Hello doctor, I would like to ask about something. I just had a dental bridge placed yesterday, and the dentist told me to wait for a week to see how it goes before bonding it permanently. However, I am experiencing pa...

Retained root after wisdom tooth extraction? Doctor, I recently had my lower left wisdom tooth extracted. It was a horizontal tooth with a hook, and after the extraction, there is a small piece of the tooth root left inside. The dentist was only able to remove one of the two root...

I saw a doctor for my gum inflammation a week ago, but it still hasn't improved? Hello, my gums around the second to last molar on the upper right side have been inflamed for about 10 days. I visited the dentist a week ago, and the doctor said it was just gum inflammation an...

A denture has a hole and has come loose? In December 2012, my grandfather (currently 80 years old) had 10 lower fixed dentures placed. He has primarily been eating soft foods. In mid-July 2015, he discovered cavities and some of the dentures had fallen out. I would like to know w...

Oral roughness The rough sensation near the inner lining of the lips, resembling a scab, could be due to several factors. It may be a result of irritation, minor trauma, or a mild inflammatory condition affecting the oral mucosa. The absence of pain suggests that it may not be a ...

The fixed dentures need to be completely redone? A few days ago, I noticed that my dentures didn't fit properly and had gaps, so I went to another dentist. He removed my dentures and examined the condition of my teeth, also taking X-rays. I have four front teeth that are con...

What should I do if something is stuck between my teeth? If an oyster shell is stuck between your teeth and dental floss cannot remove it, and if other gaps between your teeth are too tight for dental floss to pass through, is there a way to remove it yourself?

Tooth root issues? Hello, doctor. I am twenty-five years old. In April, I went to a private dental clinic for a filling and discovered that three of my molars had severe decay. The dentist recommended root canal treatment. However, due to the high cost and my lack of understandin...