Oral, Dentistry FAQ - Page 25

Inability to open the mouth? One night, while on my way to get a late-night snack, I suddenly noticed pain in my right cheek joint when I opened my mouth and during jaw clenching. At that time, I didn't think much of it. The next day, I realized I couldn't open my mouth...

Does napping after meals increase the risk of cavities? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask if taking a nap for about one to two hours after a meal increases the risk of tooth decay during that time. Of course, I will brush my teeth afterward.

A blister-like lesion on the upper jaw? The lesion started to develop around June 15, and after some time without improvement, I visited the dentist around July 16. The dentist advised me to monitor it further (I mentioned that it had recurred for a second time), and an X-ray was...

Extraction of impacted wisdom teeth and issues related to mandibular opening? Last week, I had my lower left horizontal wisdom tooth extracted. Shortly after the extraction, I had difficulty opening my mouth, but after taking medication and resting for a week, it improved signifi...

Dysarthria and speech impairment? Hello Doctor, I have a problem with unclear speech. I feel that I speak quite clearly, but others have difficulty understanding me. For example, when I pronounce the sound "sh," people hear it as "x," and when I say "zh,&...

Mouthwash, tongue coating, bad breath, dry mouth? Hello, Director: 1. I have been using alcohol-free antibacterial mouthwash by Li X De Lin, and the next morning after use, I notice a white film on my teeth. Previously, I read that you mentioned this could be due to inadequate ...

A potato chip injured the gums near the lower molars? When consuming snacks like potato chips, I accidentally injured the gingival tissue on the buccal side due to the sharp edges, and sometimes I brush my teeth quickly when I'm in a hurry. Additionally, I tend to rinse my m...

Molar issues 1. Yes, the loss of your upper right wisdom tooth and the second molar can affect your bite and how you chew food. It may lead to shifting of adjacent teeth and changes in your occlusion. 2. Whether you need to get an implant for your upper second molar depends on v...

The tongue is constantly being scraped or worn down? My father had to redo his dentures due to discomfort, but after the remake, his tongue is constantly being irritated by the dentures. He consulted an oral surgeon who mentioned that my father's alveolar bone is deformed bu...

Oral issues Doctor, may I ask in what order I should address my oral condition? For the past six months, the two lower left teeth have been intermittently itchy and slightly painful. In the last two months, the two upper left teeth have also started to experience occasional mild ...

The right side of the tongue is swollen, and the tip of the tongue is numb and painful? Last year, I suffered a dental injury that resulted in a fractured tooth. After receiving a temporary crown from the dentist, I continued to experience pain. I informed the dentist, but there ...

Cartilage wear in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) of the left and right mandible? I don't know when it started, but for at least a few years now, I've been experiencing a clicking sensation in my cheeks when I open and close my mouth. Recently, I've noticed that ...

The effects of supernumerary teeth? Hello Dr. Lin, Seven years ago, I was diagnosed with a supernumerary tooth at the root of my second-to-last upper right tooth (which had undergone root canal treatment and a crown many years ago) through an oral CT scan. The doctor at the hosp...

Do crooked teeth need braces for correction? Do crooked teeth need braces for correction, such as those that are horizontally misaligned or unevenly arranged? What is the most effective and cost-effective type of braces recommended, and how long does the treatment typically take?...

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...

Mouth ulcers and tooth pain? When you have a mouth ulcer, it's common to experience some discomfort or pain in the teeth near the ulcer. In your case, it seems that the two teeth on the right side, one positioned more inward and the other slightly outward, were fine before t...

The bite impression causes a feeling of nausea? Hello, doctor. My father had a removable denture made years ago, but he accidentally dropped it on the road and it was run over by a car. We are now planning to take him to get a new set of dentures, but he has been reluctant to go ...

After having a horizontal wisdom tooth extraction, experiencing sore throat and fever when swallowing? Hello Doctor, I had my lower left horizontal wisdom tooth extracted at a large hospital on the evening of August 27, and I received stitches. After the extraction, I started exp...

Oral ulcers are not painful? Hello, doctor. Last Thursday, I discovered an ulcer on my lower right gum. It feels smooth to the touch, possibly due to thick calluses on my fingers, but when I touch it with my tongue, I can clearly feel a depression. Unlike typical ulcers, it does ...

Oral ulceration Two weeks ago, I had a sore inside my mouth that has healed, but the scar is uneven, not painful, and slightly swollen. Is this normal? Do I need to see a doctor?