Tooth Extraction and Mitral Valve Prolapse: What You Need to Know
Tooth extraction vs. mitral valve prolapse!? Hello Doctor: I was recently diagnosed with mitral valve prolapse and some regurgitation, which I don't quite understand. The doctor advised me to be cautious about bacterial endocarditis when undergoing tooth extraction or dental...
Dr. Liu Tiancai Reply:
Hello: According to the American Heart Association's guidelines on the prophylactic use of antibiotics for the prevention of heart disease published in 1997, patients with mitral valve prolapse who have associated regurgitation need to take antibiotics prior to certain denta...[Read More] Tooth Extraction and Mitral Valve Prolapse: What You Need to Know
Understanding Dental Fillings: Allergic Reactions and Complications
Cavities..? Recently, I visited the dentist due to cavities, and after each filling, I experienced significant abdominal pain. One of the fillings fell out the next day—the white part initially came off, and later the silver part also came out. It’s possible that I ingested some ...
Dr. Lin Qingye Reply:
1. Is the timing for dental visits appropriate? Before or after meals? How is your gastrointestinal system? 2. The materials used for fillings in the mouth are generally harmless, and most accidentally ingested fallen fillings will be expelled through the stool. 3. Have you retur...[Read More] Understanding Dental Fillings: Allergic Reactions and Complications
How Long After Dental Filling Can You Bite Normally?
How long after a dental filling can I eat normally? Hello, Doctor: About a month ago, I noticed a foul smell coming from my upper left molar (hereafter referred to as Molar A), which seemed like a dental issue. I went to a nearby dental clinic for treatment, and after getting it ...
Dr. Yang Hui Reply:
A: Sensitivity after dental filling may be due to 1. a deep cavity that potentially involves the dental pulp. 2. If the cavity is not deep, it is recommended to remove the previous filling and refill it again. 3. Is there any periodontal disease present? B: If you have truly lost...[Read More] How Long After Dental Filling Can You Bite Normally?
Understanding Dental Fillings: Do They Apply to Dentures Too?
Dental filling Hello, Doctor: Recently, I went for a dental cleaning, and the dentist told me that I had cavities, so they filled them. However, I found it strange that one of the fillings was done on my denture. Do dentures also need fillings? How often should I get my teeth cle...
Dr. Wu Jinjun Reply:
I think it might not be a filling on the crown (dental prosthesis), but rather a filling on the tooth structure underneath the crown that has decayed. How often should I get my teeth cleaned? Actually, it varies; each person's oral hygiene practices differ. If someone mainta...[Read More] Understanding Dental Fillings: Do They Apply to Dentures Too?
How to Restore Your Teeth to a Natural White Color?
How to clean your teeth? Doctor: My friend has excellent dental hygiene and very clean teeth, but the natural color of their teeth is not the typical white. Additionally, long-term use of traditional Chinese medicine and the filling of cavities with a yellowish material have furt...
Dr. Wu Jinjun Reply:
The issue only mentions that the natural color of the teeth is not white, making it difficult to determine the cause. There are usually three possible reasons: 1. Enamel hypoplasia: This is a congenital condition where the teeth exhibit yellowish dentin due to incomplete developm...[Read More] How to Restore Your Teeth to a Natural White Color?
Understanding Dark Spots on Dental Fillings: Causes and Solutions
Blackened I have had both of my front teeth filled. After a long time, suddenly, on the right front tooth, near the gum line, there appeared a dark spot about 0.3mm in length. No matter how I brush or scrape it, it won't come off, and there is no pain in the tooth. Why is th...
Dr. Zheng Songyun Reply:
Dr. Cheng Song-jun from Pingtung Hospital's Dental Department responded: 1. The dark area near the gums after filling the front teeth may be due to micro-cracks at the interface between the filling material and the tooth, which can trap food debris over time, leading to stai...[Read More] Understanding Dark Spots on Dental Fillings: Causes and Solutions