How to Treat Blackened Front Teeth: Dental Care Solutions
Dental issues My front tooth has turned black. What treatment options are available for this?
Dr. Huang Zhicheng Reply:
Hello, please visit the dental department to register and undergo an X-ray examination to further confirm whether there is nerve necrosis. Wishing you peace and good health. Sincerely, Dr. Huang Chih-Cheng, Director of the Dental Department, Taoyuan Hospital, Ministry of Health a...[Read More] How to Treat Blackened Front Teeth: Dental Care Solutions
Understanding Baby Tooth Nerve Death: When to Extract for Healthy Adult Teeth
Pulp necrosis of primary teeth The primary tooth has experienced nerve necrosis and is gradually turning black. The dentist advised that the tooth needs to be extracted, otherwise it may affect the development of the permanent teeth. I have been hesitant about whether to proceed ...
Dr. Zeng Guanghui Reply:
It is recommended to consult a dentist for further examination.[Read More] Understanding Baby Tooth Nerve Death: When to Extract for Healthy Adult Teeth
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
Will My Tooth Collapse After Removing a Cracked Portion?
Will it collapse? During middle school, I had a cavity that resulted in most of my molar being reduced to just a few remnants of the tooth. I didn't seek any treatment and left it that way until now. Recently, the remaining part of the tooth cracked and started to hurt. The ...
Dr. Huang Zhicheng Reply:
Hello: Molars that have undergone nerve necrosis due to cavities are very prone to fracturing. After removing the fractured portion, the remaining tooth structure will determine the next steps. If the dentist finds that the root is intact upon examining the X-ray, root canal trea...[Read More] Will My Tooth Collapse After Removing a Cracked Portion?
Understanding Dental Issues in Children: When to Consider Root Canals and Crowns
Primary tooth issues A 4-year-old child experiencing recurrent gum abscesses does not necessarily mean that each occurrence requires a root canal treatment and the placement of a crown. The presence of an abscess could indicate an underlying dental issue, such as tooth decay or i...
Dr. Yang Zhiren Reply:
Hello: There are two types of abscesses. One is caused by the accumulation of residual materials in the periodontal area, leading to a bacterial infection that results in an abscess. The other occurs when nerve necrosis reaches the apex of the tooth, causing an abscess. If there ...[Read More] Understanding Dental Issues in Children: When to Consider Root Canals and Crowns
Could I Have Periodontal Disease? Symptoms and Treatment Options
Is it possible to have periodontal disease? Hello Doctor: My 21-year-old tooth has experienced nerve necrosis due to a collision with a wall, and I have had a crown for over a year and two months. However, after using dental floss, I notice a foul odor, and when I bite down on th...
Dr. Yang Zhiren Reply:
Hello: Your dental nerve is necrotic, and you must complete a thorough root canal treatment before proceeding with the crown. Otherwise, if there is an apical lesion, it may lead to clinical biting pain. Additionally, using dental floss may produce an unpleasant odor, possibly du...[Read More] Could I Have Periodontal Disease? Symptoms and Treatment Options
Understanding Dental Implants: Common Concerns and Questions Answered
Dentures..? Hello Doctor: The second tooth from the back on the right side of my upper jaw (I’m not sure what it’s called... it should be a molar) was treated when I was in the second year of junior high school. It seemed to have severe decay, so the dentist performed a root cana...
Dr. Lin Qingye Reply:
If Miss Linlin's tooth has already undergone nerve necrosis and has received root canal treatment, it is best to place a crown on it for protection to prevent fracture. If no further treatment is done, severe fractures may occur, potentially requiring extraction. Therefore, ...[Read More] Understanding Dental Implants: Common Concerns and Questions Answered
Understanding Treatment Options for Partial Nerve Necrosis in Dentistry
Subsequent treatment for localized nerve necrosis? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask you about the issue of nerve necrosis. You mentioned: "If the dental nerve is only partially necrotic (possibly near the cavity where it has died, but the deeper part of the root canal is no...
Dr. Zeng Guanghui Reply:
If the pulp chamber close to the deep layers of decayed tooth structure has already necrosed, it generally indicates that the infection in the pulp chamber is quite severe or has been present for some time. Even the pulp near the apex of the tooth may become infected, leading to ...[Read More] Understanding Treatment Options for Partial Nerve Necrosis in Dentistry
Understanding Gum Cysts: Causes, Types, and Treatment Options
Gingival cyst? My mother-in-law is completely edentulous except for three remaining teeth. She is planning to undergo dental implants, but a cyst was discovered beneath the teeth that need to be extracted. How does a cyst develop? Is there a distinction between benign and maligna...
Dr. Liu Tiancai Reply:
Hello: There are many different origins of cysts in the oral cavity. For example, the cyst under your mother-in-law's tooth may be what is known as an apical cyst, which is the most common cause of intraoral cysts. This occurs due to the necrosis of the dental pulp (nerve ne...[Read More] Understanding Gum Cysts: Causes, Types, and Treatment Options
Understanding Dental Issues in Children: Fluoride Use and Treatment Options
A person who is unaware or uninformed? Hello, my son is 5 years old and has lost 4 of his front teeth, two of which are broken in half. I took him to see a doctor, who said that the decayed parts should be filled before placing crowns, but two of the front teeth need to be extrac...
Dr. Liu Tiancai Reply:
Hello: Children's primary teeth have permanent teeth developing underneath, so it is important to keep them clean to prevent internal infections that could affect the permanent teeth. (There is usually no need for crowns.) If there is nerve necrosis, root canal treatment or ...[Read More] Understanding Dental Issues in Children: Fluoride Use and Treatment Options
Understanding Dental Cysts: Treatment Options and Recovery Insights
Gingival cyst issue 2 Hello, I previously asked you about the tooth below my front tooth that underwent root canal treatment due to nerve necrosis. I had it treated at a small clinic! I consulted Dr. Chiu from the Endodontics Department at National Cheng Kung University. He menti...
Dr. Liu Tiancai Reply:
Hello: The shadow beneath the tooth is caused by bacteria within the root canal. If the root canal treatment is performed thoroughly and the filling is dense, the previously resorbed bone will regenerate. X-rays will show the shadow gradually diminishing, but this may take about ...[Read More] Understanding Dental Cysts: Treatment Options and Recovery Insights
Understanding Pediatric Dental Care: Cavities, Treatments, and Fluoride Safety
Dentistry Hello Dr. Liu: My son is 5 years old and has 4 cavities in his front teeth, with 2 of them broken halfway. I took him to see a doctor, who said that the decayed parts should be filled first before placing crowns, and that the other 2 front teeth need to be extracted and...
Dr. Liu Tiancai Reply:
Hello: Children's primary teeth have permanent teeth developing underneath, so it is important to keep them clean to prevent internal infections that could affect the permanent teeth. (There is usually no need for crowns.) If there is nerve necrosis, root canal treatment or ...[Read More] Understanding Pediatric Dental Care: Cavities, Treatments, and Fluoride Safety
Understanding Tooth Fractures: Pain Management and Treatment Options
Tooth fracture Hello Doctor, I have a small chip in my tooth (but it doesn't hurt). I use dental floss after every meal to prevent cavities from worsening and for easier cleaning. Recently, I decided to visit a nearby clinic for a filling. However, when the dentist used den...
Dr. Liu Tiancai Reply:
Hello: The dental pulp (commonly known as the dental nerve) is located at the center of the tooth, approximately 2-3 millimeters from the surface. If tooth decay reaches the nerve, it can cause pain when drinking cold water, spontaneous pain, pain during biting, and even lead to ...[Read More] Understanding Tooth Fractures: Pain Management and Treatment Options
Understanding Non-Vital Tooth Whitening: Options and Costs
Non-active bleaching technique I have had yellowish teeth since childhood, and they are not very yellow. I know that there is a non-vital bleaching treatment that can improve this, but I'm not sure where I can get this treatment and whether it will be very expensive. Is it t...
Dr. Xu Zhenglong Reply:
Hello Anson: The so-called non-vital bleaching refers to teeth that have undergone root canal treatment or have experienced traumatic nerve necrosis—non-vital teeth. Before bleaching non-vital teeth, it is advisable to first check whether the root canal treatment has been complet...[Read More] Understanding Non-Vital Tooth Whitening: Options and Costs