bite, Dentistry FAQ - Page 7

Root canal treatment for fractured teeth and other dental issues? Hello, Doctor: My upper tooth next to the wisdom tooth had a root canal treatment (commonly known as nerve extraction) two years ago due to decay reaching the nerve. Not long after the root canal treatment, within ...

There is a growth inside the cheek near the last tooth on the right side? It seems that sometimes when I eat too quickly, I might accidentally bite this area. Could that be the reason? The same spot on the left side feels slightly raised when I lick it with my tongue. Will this g...

Issues with the tongue? Sometimes the right side of my tongue feels strange, hard to describe, and my teeth press against my tongue (it feels a bit off when I speak). There are bite marks all around it, and my neck feels a bit tenser than usual (all on the right side). Thank you.

Regarding tooth extraction? Hello doctor, I have a molar (not a wisdom tooth) that has grown very crooked, positioned similarly to double teeth, perfectly located at the back, making it hard to notice from the front. I usually don't feel anything special, but sometimes I acc...

Management of dental cracks and fractures? Hello Dr. Lin: Three years ago, I bit down on something hard and felt pain briefly, but it went away, so I didn't follow up. Recently, I've been experiencing pain again when biting down on hard objects in the same area, so I we...

Cavity in the upper left third molar? Hello, Doctor: I regularly visit the dentist for cleanings and have had issues with cavities for many years, with the upper left third molar being the most severe. Last year, the dentist suggested a root canal, but I refused because I have ne...

Tooth sensitivity or toothache? Hello, I have a deep cavity in my molar that is close to the nerve. After getting it filled, I experience sensitivity and pain when biting down on hard objects, which then leads to gum inflammation and soreness. There is pus when I apply pressure t...

Bitten the tip of the tongue... a small piece has flipped up? Three days ago, I accidentally bit the tip of my tongue while eating in a hurry. The bite was deep enough that a small piece of tissue on the tip of my tongue is flipped up. Normally, it can lay flat, but whenever I ea...

Removable dentures 1. Why are elderly individuals unable to chew hard foods? Can this be improved? 2. My 80-year-old grandfather removes his upper and lower dentures before bedtime and finds food debris inside the dentures. Is this common with removable dentures? 3. My grandf...

Will the condition worsen during the timeline of root canal treatment? Hello Doctor: I had an X-ray taken of one of my teeth and found a large dark area at the root. Pressing on the lower jaw beneath the tooth also causes pain. The dentist said I need a root canal treatment and a...

The denture has been reattached but the occlusion is not tight? Due to the tooth extraction, the adjacent dental crown came off. After removing the cotton and returning home, I realized that the bite is not tight and feels awkward. This morning, I visited a nearby dental clinic t...

New dentures with gingival sulcus bruising? The location is the lower right second molar (periodontal health before treatment). After the initial placement of the prosthesis, there was discomfort in occlusion, leading to metal exposure and an unusual bite. Approximately three mon...

Elderly patients experiencing tooth pain may be uncertain whether the issue is related to their removable dentures or gum problems? Hello Dr. Tseng, my father is 84 years old and has a history of diabetes. Last August, he had two teeth extracted and received a full upper denture,...

Dental (gingival) numbness? Hello, Doctor: I have a missing filling in my lower right molar. After six months, I started experiencing a numb sensation when eating cold foods. During my follow-up visit, the doctor suggested monitoring the situation, warning that it might worsen. R...

Malocclusion If a dentist has reduced the size of a filled molar significantly, and has also reduced the size of other molars, resulting in an uneven bite where one side is not making proper contact while the other side is tightly occluded, will the chewing ability of the teeth b...

One year after dental filling, there is a feeling of tightness and dull pain in the tooth? Hello, Doctor. I have a tooth in the upper left area that was filled about a year ago. The filling was quite extensive, and I experienced brief cold and heat sensitivity afterward, but it r...

Occasionally, I bite my mouth? Hello Doctor: Sometimes it seems like I accidentally bite or rub against the area of my left upper molar (I only noticed it through careful observation, as there is no sensation). Occasionally, there is a bit of bruising (most of the time just a sma...

There is pain at a specific point on the tooth when biting down on hard objects? Hello, Doctor! I just completed my routine check-up last month, and I had a cavity filled. The specific location of the filling was not explained to me by the dentist at the time, but I suspect it is...

Tooth deformation after dental filling? On July 21, I went to dentist A for a scheduled teeth cleaning, but was told it couldn't be done. I still made an appointment for a filling. The third molar on the lower right side had a small piece of filling that had fallen out (at t...

The pain from clenching my teeth lasted for a week, but it suddenly improved? Hello Doctor: Last week, I accidentally bit down hard on my back molar, which caused some discomfort and slight pain when eating. I switched to a soft diet, but I don't have sensitivity to hot or c...