Understanding Dental Issues: Pain, Cavities, and Treatment Options
Regarding dental issues? Hello, Doctor. Last October, I had a dental filling done. I have cavities in my wisdom teeth, but they were not extracted. The dentist mentioned that I have many cavities due to my naturally poor dental health. I also had bottle-feeding cavities when I wa...
Dr. Huang Tingfang Reply:
Dear Mr. Brave Star Heng, Hello! As mentioned, you have multiple cavities that need to be addressed promptly. If they are too deep, root canal treatment may be necessary. Please communicate more with your dentist. Thank you! Wishing you safety! Sincerely, Dr. Huang Ting-Fang,...[Read More] Understanding Dental Issues: Pain, Cavities, and Treatment Options
Managing Sensitivity After Dental Filling: Tips for Comfort
Sensitivity to hot and cold after dental restoration of the upper lateral incisor? Hello, about a month ago, I had a cavity treated on the mesial side of my upper lateral incisor near the first premolar. The dentist drilled out the decay on the labial side of the incisor and fill...
Dr. Zeng Guanghui Reply:
The above situation occurs because the original deep cavity is still close to the dental pulp. Even after filling, the tooth may remain sensitive to thermal stimuli. If there is no spontaneous pain yet, the pulp inflammation may still be a reversible reaction. However, frequent e...[Read More] Managing Sensitivity After Dental Filling: Tips for Comfort
Understanding Tooth Sensitivity After Dental Filling: When to Seek Further Treatment
Sensitivity to hot and cold after dental filling? Hello Doctor, I have a cavity in my molar that is quite deep and close to the nerve. When the filling material was placed, I felt a lot of sensitivity. After the procedure, when I drink water that isn't very cold, my tooth st...
Dr. Zeng Guanghui Reply:
The filled tooth still feels sensitive, which may indicate inflammation of the dental nerve. Additionally, experiencing pain in the gums while using dental floss could suggest inflammation of the gum tissue between the teeth. If the pain persists, it may be necessary to consider ...[Read More] Understanding Tooth Sensitivity After Dental Filling: When to Seek Further Treatment
Understanding Post-Filling Pain: Causes and Solutions for Dental Discomfort
Experiencing sensitivity and pain after a dental filling? I would like to ask the doctor, last Tuesday I had a dental check-up and one of my teeth was not deeply decayed, so the dentist filled it with resin. After that, on Thursday, I had a teeth cleaning and experienced signific...
Dr. Huang Tingfang Reply:
Dear Mr. Tseng, Hello! After your dental filling, if you are experiencing sensitivity and pain, it is usually due to excessive material being removed during the procedure. If the pain persists, it may indicate that the cavity was too deep and a root canal treatment might be nece...[Read More] Understanding Post-Filling Pain: Causes and Solutions for Dental Discomfort
Understanding Intermittent Tooth Sensitivity in Molars: Causes and Care
Intermittent pain in the molars? Hello Dr. Huang, I have had dental fillings on both of my molars, and I have experienced intermittent tooth sensitivity and pain in the areas of the molars and a few teeth in front of them. The pain does not always occur on the same side, but a co...
Dr. Huang Tingfang Reply:
Dear Anonymous, Hello! It is common for filled teeth to experience pain. This is usually due to: 1. The material being acidic, or 2. The cavity being too deep. For the first issue, consider replacing the material and refilling the tooth. For the second, you may need to consider...[Read More] Understanding Intermittent Tooth Sensitivity in Molars: Causes and Care
Experiencing Pain After Dental Filling: Is It Normal?
After getting a dental filling, rinsing with water may cause pain? Hello, doctor. Before the Lunar New Year, I visited a dentist in Taichung for a cavity. The dentist mentioned that it was quite deep and advised that if I experienced pain later, I might need a root canal. However...
Dr. Huang Tingfang Reply:
Dear Ms. Pei: As mentioned, if the toothache lasts more than one hour or wakes you up from sleep, a root canal treatment is necessary! Please communicate more with your dentist. Thank you! Wishing you safety! Sincerely, Dr. Huang Ting-Fang, Dentistry.[Read More] Experiencing Pain After Dental Filling: Is It Normal?
Understanding the Dark Appearance of Old Dental Fillings: Causes and Solutions
Tooth filling color Hello, Director Lin. About 20 years ago, I had several teeth filled, and recently I noticed that these filled teeth appear to be dark gray inside, while the surface is white. It looks like there is a layer of resin covering the silver amalgam. During my regula...
Dr. Lin Jiayong Reply:
Hello: To confirm in detail, it is recommended to take an X-ray to determine what type of material is appropriate.[Read More] Understanding the Dark Appearance of Old Dental Fillings: Causes and Solutions
Dealing with Discomfort After Dental Fillings: What to Do Next?
Experiencing discomfort while eating after a dental filling? Hello, Doctor. When I went for a dental check-up, the dentist told me that I had cavities on all four sides, and I needed four fillings. The fillings on the upper right and lower left went well without any issues. Howev...
Dr. Huang Tingfang Reply:
Dear Ms. Food-Loving College Student, Hello! Regarding your concern, if the filling on your lower right tooth is uncomfortable, we need to consider whether the original cavity was too deep, which may have caused nerve discomfort. You might require retreatment. Please communicate...[Read More] Dealing with Discomfort After Dental Fillings: What to Do Next?
Why Did My Tooth Break Again After Recent Dental Filling?
The tooth that was just filled three days ago has fallen out? Hello Doctor: A few months ago, a large piece of my upper right molar broke off while I was eating. I went to the clinic immediately, and the doctor said it could just be filled. Three days ago, the same tooth develope...
Dr. Lin Jiayong Reply:
Hello: It is necessary to confirm whether the wisdom tooth is properly erupted, whether it has functionality, and to assess the extent of any cavities before establishing a treatment plan. Wishing you peace and health.[Read More] Why Did My Tooth Break Again After Recent Dental Filling?
Is Acid Etching Enough? Concerns About Incomplete Cavity Treatment
The dental filling was not properly performed, and the decay was not thoroughly removed? Hello doctor, I have a cavity on the surface of my tooth. During the filling process, the dentist did not remove the decayed part but directly applied a bonding agent using an etching method ...
Dr. Zeng Guanghui Reply:
After a dental filling for surface caries, I feel that the process did not adequately remove the decayed portion of the tooth and only applied a medicament (acid etching method). If the main part of the tooth was not thoroughly cleaned, there is a possibility of recurrent decay i...[Read More] Is Acid Etching Enough? Concerns About Incomplete Cavity Treatment
Dealing with Food Trapping After Dental Filling: Causes and Solutions
Discomfort from foreign objects stuck between teeth? Hello, doctor. A few months ago, I had a dental filling done at Clinic A. After returning home, I noticed that food would get stuck in the filled area, which was not an issue before. I went back to the clinic to consult the doc...
Dr. Huang Tingfang Reply:
Dear Ms. J, Hello! As mentioned, the cavity is too large, which may pose difficulties in restoring the contact points between the teeth. You might experience sensitivity or tightness in the teeth while eating, possibly due to the cavity being extensive and deep into the nerve. P...[Read More] Dealing with Food Trapping After Dental Filling: Causes and Solutions
Feeling Weird Sensation in Tooth Nerve After Dental Filling?
After getting a dental filling, I feel a strange sensation in my nerves when I apply pressure? Last week, I had a dental filling, and the dentist mentioned it was a bit deep, so they filled it to see how it goes. After the filling, I experienced some sensitivity, but it resolved ...
Dr. Huang Tingfang Reply:
Dear Mr. T: Hello! As mentioned, it may be due to deep decay causing abnormal sensations. If it persists or worsens, a root canal may be necessary. Please communicate with your dentist frequently! Thank you! Wishing you well! Sincerely, Dr. Huang Ting-Fang, Dentistry.[Read More] Feeling Weird Sensation in Tooth Nerve After Dental Filling?
Managing Tooth Sensitivity After Dental Fillings: Is Pulp Capping an Option?
Molars are not sensitive to hot and cold stimuli? Hello, Doctor. Three weeks after my molar was filled, I experienced sensitivity to hot and cold, and biting on a specific spot caused pain, leading to sleep disturbances and difficulty eating with that tooth. Recently, the sensiti...
Dr. Huang Tingfang Reply:
Dear Mr. Choba, Hello! As mentioned, the situation appears to be serious! A root canal treatment may be necessary to preserve this tooth. Please communicate with your dentist further. Thank you! Wishing you well! Sincerely, Dr. Huang Ting-Fang, Dentistry[Read More] Managing Tooth Sensitivity After Dental Fillings: Is Pulp Capping an Option?
Understanding Post-Filling Sensations: Is It Normal to Feel Soreness?
After getting a dental filling, there may not be any pain, but occasionally there can be a slight sensitivity that goes away quickly? I went for a dental filling on Saturday. The dentist previously told me that the second-to-last tooth on my upper left jaw had a deep cavity, clos...
Dr. Lin Jiayong Reply:
Hello: It is recommended that you return for a follow-up in 3 months and 6 months, and have X-rays taken to assess whether a root canal treatment is necessary. Wishing you peace and health.[Read More] Understanding Post-Filling Sensations: Is It Normal to Feel Soreness?
Managing Tooth Sensitivity After Dental Filling: When to Seek Root Canal Treatment
Pain and discomfort during dental treatment with a dental filling? Recently, the third molar on the lower right side has a cavity filled with medication. Normally, it doesn't hurt, but when I bite down, there's discomfort and sensitivity. Drinking water also causes a ti...
Dr. Lin Jiayong Reply:
Hello: If this symptom continues to affect your life, it is advisable to consider proceeding with root canal treatment. Wishing you peace and health.[Read More] Managing Tooth Sensitivity After Dental Filling: When to Seek Root Canal Treatment
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...
Dr. Zeng Guanghui Reply:
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?
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...
Dr. Zeng Guanghui Reply:
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?
Dealing with Dental Mistakes: Pain After Wrong Tooth Filling
The filling was placed incorrectly, causing sensitivity to biting, even though there is no pain from hot or cold stimuli? Last month, I had a dental filling, and the doctor asked me to point with my tongue. I indicated the lower right fourth tooth (which wasn't painful yet, ...
Dr. Lin Jiayong Reply:
Hello: If you have any disputes or concerns regarding the treatment process, it is recommended that you first seek mediation from the local dental association or health department. Wishing you peace and good health.[Read More] Dealing with Dental Mistakes: Pain After Wrong Tooth Filling
Unusual Sensations After Dental Filling: What You Should Know
It feels strange after getting a dental filling? Hello, I recently visited a clinic due to tooth pain, and the dentist said that my upper left second molar needs root canal treatment. I then went to a dental department at a major hospital, where the dentist cleaned out the cavity...
Dr. Huang Tingfang Reply:
Dear Ms. Sarah, Hello! As mentioned, this tooth may have a large cavity, and the dentist will first attempt to fill it in hopes of saving the tooth. If you experience pain when biting or spontaneous pain afterward, root canal treatment will be necessary to restore the tooth'...[Read More] Unusual Sensations After Dental Filling: What You Should Know
Understanding Dental Fillings: Temporary Solutions and Care Tips
Regarding dental fillings? Hello Dr. Lin, I would like to ask about my recent visit to the dentist. The doctor mentioned that one of my back teeth has a cavity that is too large to fill, so we decided to go with a ceramic inlay (I think that's what it's called, but I ca...
Dr. Lin Jiayong Reply:
Hello: A temporary filling "absolutely" cannot last for a month. There are many types of temporary materials, so it is not possible to determine which specific material it is based on your description. It is recommended that you return to your original treating dentist ...[Read More] Understanding Dental Fillings: Temporary Solutions and Care Tips