Gum pain, Dentistry FAQ - Page 3

A week ago, I had my teeth cleaned, and the dentist said I have gum inflammation, but they didn't prescribe any medication for me? After getting my teeth cleaned, I wake up in pain every night, but in the morning, I don't feel much discomfort. When the pain occurs at ni...

Urgent - Gum Issues Hello, doctor. I have two cavities in the back of my upper teeth that are down to just a little bit left. My current symptoms are as follows: 1. The gums around the affected teeth are swollen and painful, and this has lasted for over two days. I feel like the ...

Gum pain I apologize for the inconvenience, but I would like to ask if you are currently undergoing orthodontic treatment. When using a floss pick, I experience slight discomfort when the tip touches the gum of the lower right second molar, but there is no pain when brushing or e...

Pain in the gum pockets radiating to the ear? I have been experiencing tooth pain for almost two weeks. Initially, my right tooth would hurt when I drank something too cold, and I also felt intermittent pain at other times. I visited the dentist, who said that my gums were red an...

Success rate of intentional replantation? Hello Doctor: I would like to ask about the symptoms that persist after microscopic root canal treatment on my lower right second molar (tooth pain, gum pain, and dull toothache). The doctor suggested intentional replantation. What is the...

Even without teeth, the gums can still experience pain? Hello Dr. Huang: I have no teeth left (all extracted) and I am using a removable denture, but why do I still experience gum pain? Thank you for clarifying. What is the correct way to address this issue? Thank you.

Post-root canal tooth with tenderness in the upper gum? Hello Dr. Huang, about 17 years ago, I had a root canal treatment on my upper right first molar. Six years later, it started to hurt again, and I found out that there were some canals that were not properly cleaned, so I und...

Swollen gums accompanied by loose teeth? Hello Dr. Tseng, I have been experiencing swelling and pain in the gums around my upper left molar for two days (not the wisdom tooth), and the tooth feels loose. It hurts more when food touches it, and the inside of the gums appears swoll...

Placing a dental post in a tooth that has undergone root canal treatment can cause pain? Hello, Doctor. I had a root canal on my upper last molar many years ago, but I forgot to get a crown to protect it at that time. This week, I decided to get a crown, and the doctor first plac...

The gums around the upper left two molars are swollen and painful? The upper left second molar was extracted earlier this year due to internal root resorption. The upper left first molar underwent microscopic root canal treatment last year and is now crowned. Starting around Apri...

Gum pain when using dental floss? Hello Doctor, I am currently on an offshore island. Three weeks ago, I went to a clinic in Taiwan for a dental cleaning, and since then, I have been using dental floss for three weeks (occasionally missing a day or two). Recently, the space betwe...

Gum soreness? Since December of last year, I have been experiencing soreness in the gums around my upper molars 14 and 15. Initially, I thought it was due to cavities. I visited the same dental clinic in January and February of this year, and the diagnosis was that there were no ...

Periodontal ligament inflammation After reading the report on periodontal ligament inflammation, I have a few questions: 1. Is periodontal membrane inflammation the same as periodontal ligament inflammation? 2. If there is no mobility in the teeth, does that mean there is no pe...

Gum pain and occlusal pain? Hello Doctor: I had a root canal treatment on my molar 20 years ago and have a crown for protection. About two years ago, the surrounding gums started to hurt, but there was no redness or swelling. The dentist cleaned the gums, but there was no improve...

Gum pain issues? Hello Doctor: Recently, I visited the clinic due to gum pain. After examination, the doctor diagnosed that my gum tissue and bone are particularly prominent, causing the gums to thin and become prone to tearing. My gum bone protrudes significantly, almost along t...

Pressure on the gums can cause pain? Hello, I noticed two nights ago that the gum around my lower left canine (toward the bottom) is painful when pressure is applied, and it appears red compared to my other gums. Currently, there are no visible wounds or swelling, but there is pa...

Injection of anesthetic for gum pain? Hello Doctor: My mother received treatment for periodontal disease at a clinic a week ago, during which she was given anesthesia. It has been a week, and she reports that the gums at the injection site are still experiencing persistent pain. ...

If you are experiencing itchy gums and are unsure of what to do, it is advisable to maintain good oral hygiene by brushing and flossing regularly. Additionally, consider using an antimicrobial mouthwash to help reduce inflammation and bacteria. If the itching After getting my bra...

Two weeks after retreatment of the root canal, there is still pain upon biting? Hello Dr. Huang: About 7 years ago, I had a root canal treatment on my front tooth and had a crown placed. However, I have experienced some pressure sensitivity over the years, without any biting pain...

Gum pain? Hello, doctor. Recently, I've noticed small white spots on my gums that look like pus-filled bumps, and they hurt when pressed. Initially, there was only one, but now there are many small ones. They are located a bit behind my lower right wisdom tooth, on the inner...