Understanding Root Canal Treatment: What to Expect and FAQs
Root canal treatment Hello, I have been experiencing tooth pain for a while. Today I visited the dentist, who took X-rays but couldn't determine which tooth had cavities. Can X-rays not reveal this? I mentioned that I felt pain in my first molar, and he opened the filling ar...
Dr. Zeng Guanghui Reply:
When experiencing tooth pain, X-rays may not necessarily reveal inflammation of the dental nerve if it has not spread to the periodontal tissues. The first molar may be painful, and upon reopening the previously filled area, there could be secondary decay leading to inflammation ...[Read More] Understanding Root Canal Treatment: What to Expect and FAQs
Dealing with Cavities While Wearing Braces: What to Do?
Wearing braces seems to be associated with the occurrence of cavities? Currently, I am wearing upper braces and have discovered a dark spot between two teeth. When I gently push one of the teeth, I feel slight pain. What should I do? Will it decay and require extraction once the ...
Dr. Zeng Guanghui Reply:
Wearing braces but experiencing cavities indicates that it is difficult to thoroughly clean the surfaces of the teeth and the spaces between them while wearing braces, leading to cavities and gum inflammation. It is recommended to maintain meticulous oral hygiene and to use denta...[Read More] Dealing with Cavities While Wearing Braces: What to Do?
Understanding Pain After Dental Filling: Causes and Solutions
Sometimes, biting down on hard objects can cause pain in a filled tooth? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about my experience after getting my upper premolar filled at the hospital. I returned the same day because it felt too high, and I went back the next day for an adjustment...
Dr. Zeng Guanghui Reply:
In the above situation, it is possible that the original cavity was extensive. Although the cavity has been filled, the dental nerve may still be very sensitive. It is recommended that if the pain persists, you should return to the dentist for further examination and to assess wh...[Read More] Understanding Pain After Dental Filling: Causes and Solutions
Why Do I Still Feel Tooth Pain Despite No Issues Found by Dentist?
The doctor said there is no problem with my teeth, but I still experience pain? I'm really at a loss and would like to ask for a doctor's opinion. When I was a child, I had two small front teeth that were quite deeply decayed, but fortunately, they were filled, and ever...
Dr. Zeng Guanghui Reply:
Whether it's a central incisor or a lateral incisor, if there is still a sensation of soreness or discomfort after filling, it indicates that the dental nerve may be inflamed. If the symptoms persist, root canal treatment is necessary. This typically requires several visits ...[Read More] Why Do I Still Feel Tooth Pain Despite No Issues Found by Dentist?
Can a Loose Tooth from an Accident Fully Heal Over Time?
Dental trauma Hello Dr. Tseng, five months ago I was in a car accident and hit my upper front tooth. At that time, it was quite loose and painful with even slight contact. After visiting the dentist, the doctor advised that we should wait and observe for a while to determine if r...
Dr. Zeng Guanghui Reply:
Five months ago, I was in a car accident that impacted my upper front tooth. Initially, it was severely loose and painful to touch. The collision likely injured the dental nerve of the tooth. If the tooth can be stabilized, there is a chance for the injured nerve to recover, and ...[Read More] Can a Loose Tooth from an Accident Fully Heal Over Time?
Recovering from a Tooth Injury: What to Expect After a Dental Trauma
Front tooth impact? On December 30th, I accidentally missed a step while going up the stairs and fell, hitting my upper left front tooth. That same day, I went to see a dentist who took X-rays. At that time, the dentist said there was slight mobility but nothing serious, and advi...
Dr. Zeng Guanghui Reply:
In the above situation, it may cause slight mobility of the teeth and damage to the dental nerves. However, if the condition is not severe, the mobility and dental nerves may potentially recover. There is also a possibility that it could progress to pulpitis or pulp necrosis. It ...[Read More] Recovering from a Tooth Injury: What to Expect After a Dental Trauma
Timing for Children's Orthodontics: Should You Extract Teeth at Age 10?
Timing for Orthodontic Treatment in Children Hello Doctor, my ten-year-old child has misaligned upper teeth, with the front teeth slightly protruding. Since all the primary teeth have been replaced, we are considering orthodontic treatment. The first orthodontist suggested extrac...
Dr. Huang Zhicheng Reply:
Hello, unless there is a significant difference between the upper and lower jawbones, the completion of tooth eruption is a great time for orthodontic treatment. Orthodontics involves applying slow and continuous forces to move the teeth, which minimizes the impact on the dental ...[Read More] Timing for Children's Orthodontics: Should You Extract Teeth at Age 10?
Managing Tooth Sensitivity in Children: Causes and Solutions
A fifth-grade student does not have cavities but experiences tooth sensitivity? Hello Dr. Chiu, I have been experiencing pain in my lower right second premolar when exposed to heat or cold for about three seconds. Additionally, my first molar becomes sensitive when biting into h...
Dr. Qiu Qiongyao Reply:
If the differences in tooth morphology caused by congenital development lead to the dental nerves being closer to the surface, resulting in sensitivity due to wear, and if the application of desensitizing agents is ineffective, the only option left is to perform a root canal trea...[Read More] Managing Tooth Sensitivity in Children: Causes and Solutions
Is Root Canal Treatment Really Necessary for My Tooth Pain?
Is it really necessary to perform a root canal? I broke a small piece the size of a sesame seed off my lower canine while eating. It used to hurt, but it was just sensitivity to cold and heat. However, recently the pain has become severe, even when I'm not eating. I went to ...
Dr. Zeng Guanghui Reply:
The above situation indicates that the dental nerve inflammation has reached an irreversible stage. It is recommended to consult a dentist for treatment and consider whether root canal therapy is necessary.[Read More] Is Root Canal Treatment Really Necessary for My Tooth Pain?
Why Does My Tooth Hurt After Filling When Chewing Hard Foods?
After getting a dental filling, biting into hard foods may cause discomfort? Hello, Doctor. I would like to ask about some issues after my dental filling: I had a filling done last week on the back right side of my tooth, which should be a molar. I had it filled when I was in ele...
Dr. Zhang Xiangyuan Reply:
Dear user, based on your description, your lower right molar has been recently filled due to decay, and you are experiencing sensitivity or a sour sensation when biting down on hard objects. If the cavity was deep and close to the pulp (dental nerve), it is common to experience t...[Read More] Why Does My Tooth Hurt After Filling When Chewing Hard Foods?
Understanding Root Canal Treatment for Severe Cavities: What You Need to Know
A large cavity in a tooth? Hello Dr. Tseng! I have a question regarding a cavity. A few days ago, I visited the dentist for the first time in about three years. One of my teeth, specifically the second to last one on the lower right side, has a large cavity (it feels hollow). The...
Dr. Zeng Guanghui Reply:
Root canal treatment involves the removal of necrotic or inflamed nerves from within the dental pulp, followed by filling the root canal. If there is significant decay but no pain is felt, it may be because the dental nerve has already died. It is still recommended to thoroughly ...[Read More] Understanding Root Canal Treatment for Severe Cavities: What You Need to Know
Do Impacted Wisdom Teeth Require Treatment or Extraction?
Does a horizontal tooth need treatment? It has decayed very deeply, and brushing it causes a lot of pain. Is the dental nerve exposed? I have a severely decayed wisdom tooth with a large cavity that hurts a lot when I brush my teeth, as the bristles touch the cavity. Is it possib...
Dr. Huang Zhicheng Reply:
Dear Vivi, Hello. Wisdom teeth, especially those that are impacted, often need to be extracted as they can trap food and promote bacterial growth, leading to periodontal disease and pulpitis. In more severe cases, this can result in facial cellulitis. Wishing you safety and hea...[Read More] Do Impacted Wisdom Teeth Require Treatment or Extraction?
Understanding Gum Growth: What to Do About Unidentified Bumps
There is a growth on the gum? Dear Doctor, I have a concerning issue with my gums. Approximately a month ago, I noticed an unknown growth on the gum of my second molar at the top inside. At first, I thought it was just a regular gum swelling that would resolve itself, but after m...
Dr. Zeng Guanghui Reply:
The above situation may be caused by decay in the molars leading to inflammation and necrosis of the dental nerve, which can result in a gum abscess. It is recommended to consult a dentist for further examination and to take X-rays to determine if root canal treatment is necessar...[Read More] Understanding Gum Growth: What to Do About Unidentified Bumps
Understanding Dental Nerve Damage After a Car Accident: Treatment Options
Dental displacement due to a car accident? Last month, I was in a car accident that caused a fracture in my mandible, resulting in a crack in the middle of my lower front teeth. However, the teeth are intact, I do not feel any pain, and there are no signs of infection. After seek...
Dr. Zeng Guanghui Reply:
After the car accident, all the teeth were intact, but one of the front teeth showed no response during the nerve test, indicating that the dental nerve has died. This could be due to damage to the periodontal ligament or the nerve at the apex of the tooth from the impact of the ...[Read More] Understanding Dental Nerve Damage After a Car Accident: Treatment Options
Understanding Tooth Pain After Eating: Possible Causes and Solutions
The tooth starts to hurt as soon as I eat something? Hello, I had my last lower left wisdom tooth extracted and underwent root canal treatment on it. I have braces, and recently for the past week, I've been experiencing sensitivity in the last two lower left teeth when eatin...
Dr. Zhuang Suhui Reply:
Hello: The situations you mentioned can occur, but they are not easy to distinguish. You may want to observe further or consult another dentist.[Read More] Understanding Tooth Pain After Eating: Possible Causes and Solutions
Understanding Dental Issues: Pain and Concerns with Dentures
Issues with dentures? Hello Dr. Chang, I would like to ask you a few questions: I have a connected dental crown on my upper left teeth #5 and #6 (meaning there are no individual crowns). The dental pulp has been bonded, but the crown has not been permanently cemented yet; it is...
Dr. Zhang Xiangyuan Reply:
Dear online user, Based on your description, here are the responses: 1. It is possible to experience pain after completing root canal treatment. However, you should consult your dentist for an X-ray and further examination to determine the potential source of the pain. 2. T...[Read More] Understanding Dental Issues: Pain and Concerns with Dentures
Understanding Dental Root Cyst Issues and Treatment Options
Dental root cyst issue? Chapter one is from today (3/3), and the second image was taken on 2/20, approximately two weeks apart. Dr. Chang Gung explained as follows: 1. Area D shows a cyst that may be caused by an infection from the root canal of tooth A, which has now affected ...
Dr. Cao Guoqing Reply:
Hello Mr. Hsiao! 1. There may be a worsening condition; although it is chronic, the earlier treatment begins, the better. 2. We need to first identify which tooth was causing pain two weeks ago and the nature of that pain. A clinical diagnosis is necessary to determine the cau...[Read More] Understanding Dental Root Cyst Issues and Treatment Options
Understanding Talon Cusp in Toddlers: Treatment Options and Advice
Pediatric anterior crossbite Hello, doctor. My child is about one year and three months old. Previously, I noticed an extra small pointed tooth behind the front teeth (in the same dental arch). We consulted a pediatric dentist, who diagnosed it as a Talon Cusp. One doctor suggest...
Dr. Zhuang Suhui Reply:
Hello: First, it is important to determine whether it is a supernumerary tooth or a Talon cusp. If it is a supernumerary tooth that affects occlusion, it can be directly extracted. However, if it is a Talon cusp, it is more complicated because this type of cusp contains pulp. If ...[Read More] Understanding Talon Cusp in Toddlers: Treatment Options and Advice
Understanding Dark Shadows on Tooth Roots: Causes and Treatment Options
The presence of a dark shadow at the root of a tooth, despite the nerve being intact, may indicate several potential issues, such as a periapical abscess, periodontal disease, or a dental cyst. These conditions can arise from factors like untreated cavities, trauma, or gum diseas...
Dr. Zhuang Suhui Reply:
Hello: Dental nerve necrosis, cysts, tumors, and some normal anatomical tissues can all cause shadows at the root of the tooth. It is recommended that you visit a major hospital for further examination.[Read More] Understanding Dark Shadows on Tooth Roots: Causes and Treatment Options
Understanding Post-Dental Cleaning Pain: Is It Nerve-Related?
Pain in the left temple after dental cleaning? Hello, I recently visited the dentist due to discomfort from my wisdom tooth (which has a cavity but no significant pain) and wanted to have it extracted. The doctor recommended that I first get a dental cleaning before scheduling th...
Dr. Zhuang Suhui Reply:
Hello: Based on your description, it seems that the symptoms are caused by inflammation of the wisdom teeth. You can take medication to manage the symptoms first, and then proceed with extraction.[Read More] Understanding Post-Dental Cleaning Pain: Is It Nerve-Related?