Permanent teeth, Dentistry FAQ - Page 2

Teeth may become loose? I have recently noticed that my permanent teeth feel loose; they gently move when I touch them with my other teeth. What could be the reason for this, and is there a possibility that they might fall out?

Jaw injury from a car accident? Hello Doctor: I was in a car accident recently and my chin was impacted. The roots of my lower four permanent teeth are fine, but initially, they were a bit loose and very painful. Now, they feel somewhat numb, and when I drink water, I experience ...

Missing primary incisors Dear Doctor: Since my front baby tooth was extracted over six months ago and has not yet been restored, there is currently about 0.2mm of space remaining. Is there still a chance to restore the tooth?

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 ...

Retained primary teeth? Doctor, I would like to ask: I have not lost my primary incisors, and there are no permanent teeth below them. They have been painful and have required ongoing treatment for a long time. In March of this year, I had the teeth extracted, leaving a gap. What...

A 3-year-old received a dental crown for their front teeth under sedation anesthesia? Is it necessary to place a crown on a 3-year-old's front tooth that has decayed down to the gum line and has a hollow cavity? Is the risk of sedation anesthesia high? Can the crown be place...

The child's teeth are misaligned! Hello! My five-year-old child recently lost a front tooth. We took him to a local clinic for an X-ray, and the doctor mentioned that the permanent tooth is growing in crooked and needs to be extracted. However, that clinic does not have the ...

Regarding gap filling in joints? Hello, I would like to ask under what conditions is it necessary to perform pit and fissure sealing? Or at what age should pit and fissure sealing be done? Thank you!

A four-year-old has one tooth that has turned gray? Dear Dentist, My son is four years old, and recently I noticed that one of his front teeth has turned gray, but there are no cavities. In addition to him brushing his teeth by himself, we also help him with brushing. What coul...

Size of teeth Hello, doctor! I would like to ask if there is a direct relationship between nutrition during pregnancy and the development of primary and permanent teeth in the embryo. Thank you for your response!

Permanent teeth do not erupt? Hello Dr. Chiu, My child is currently 6 years old. In March, we had to extract a loose front tooth due to severe decay. The dentist mentioned that the tooth was loose because a new tooth was about to erupt. However, it has been over 5 months now, a...

A 4-year-old child experiencing nerve spasms? Hello, I would like to ask about a child's root canal issue. My child is currently 4 and a half years old and has been experiencing tooth pain. We took him to a pediatric dental clinic and visited two different places. X-rays wer...

The primary teeth have not yet fallen out? 1. Doctor, I am 17 years old and during my last dental cleaning, the dentist told me that I still have a baby tooth that hasn't fallen out. I noticed that this tooth is a bit loose now. If it falls out, will it grow back? 2. Doctor...

The spaces between the teeth are too small, leading to issues with the gums? 1. My child, born in 2001 (10 years old), has already developed the upper left teeth 1, 2, and 4, as well as the upper right teeth 1, 2, and 4 (for at least six months). 2. The upper left third molar an...

Cavities Hello, doctor. I have a 6-year-old child with a cavity, and one of the molars has lost about 1/4 of its structure. Due to certain circumstances, we may need 1-2 months before we can go to the hospital for treatment. What methods can we use to slow down the progression of...

Misalignment of primary teeth in young children? 1. The puppy is currently 2 years and 2 months old, but due to the use of a pacifier, the incisors are slightly misaligned (protruding). Will this affect the development of the permanent teeth? How should it be corrected? 2. The ...

The occurrence of impacted teeth in primary dentition? Hello, doctor. My baby is almost 1 year and 7 months old, and most of the primary teeth have erupted. However, I recently noticed that there is a gap next to the lower front tooth where the second tooth has not come in. It se...

Deciduous tooth necrosis, with swollen gums and pus? Last April, my daughter fell and chipped a corner of her upper front tooth. Three months later, the tooth turned black, and the dentist said it was dead. Another three months passed, and the gums around the dead tooth became sw...

The upper left primary incisor has fractured and needs to be extracted. Recommendations for subsequent treatment? Hello, my child is 1 year and 8 months old and has fractured the upper left front tooth due to a fall, which has already been extracted. I would like to know how to t...

Is there any risk of complications if primary teeth are still present? Hello, Doctor: Recently during a dental visit, I was informed that I have a primary tooth among my 28 teeth, specifically the second to last tooth on the upper left side. Will this cause any problems? Thank yo...