Understanding Post-Extraction and Root Canal Complications: Swelling and Ulcers
Concerns After Tooth Extraction or Root Canal Treatment Doctor, after each tooth extraction or root canal treatment, my lips swell the next day, and eventually, I develop ulcers inside my mouth that take about a week to heal. What could be causing this? I have consulted with inte...
Dr. Zhang Xiangyuan Reply:
Dear online users: According to the descriptions provided, oral ulcers may occur after tooth extraction or root canal treatment. Clinically, some individuals may experience oral ulcers following tooth extraction, accompanied by localized swelling in the extraction area. Most peop...[Read More] Understanding Post-Extraction and Root Canal Complications: Swelling and Ulcers
Understanding Post-Extraction Gum Issues: Pain, Redness, and Recovery
The gums are red after tooth extraction? Hello, I had multiple supernumerary teeth extracted from my lower right jaw on March 9th. Why do the adjacent teeth feel sensitive and unstable after the extraction? Why is there a hole at the extraction site in the lower right jaw, and wh...
Dr. Zhuang Suhui Reply:
It is best to return to the outpatient clinic for continued treatment to check for any local infections or secretions causing blockage. If necessary, further debridement may be required, or antibiotic treatment may be administered. Other treatments, such as braces, can only be co...[Read More] Understanding Post-Extraction Gum Issues: Pain, Redness, and Recovery
Understanding Post-Extraction Complications: Is Your Wisdom Tooth Site Healing Properly?
Wisdom tooth suturing Hello, doctor: I would like to ask if it is normal to notice a small black hole at the site of the sutured gum three days after having my lower left wisdom tooth extracted, especially since the hole seems to be getting larger and it hurts when I drink water....
Dr. Zhuang Suhui Reply:
Generally speaking, if the wound does not cause any pain on its own, there shouldn't be any major issues. You don't need to rush; you can wait and see for a while.[Read More] Understanding Post-Extraction Complications: Is Your Wisdom Tooth Site Healing Properly?
Understanding Bruising Sensations After Tooth Extraction: Causes and Care
It feels like there is bruising after tooth extraction? Hello, I would like to ask about a situation that occurred two days ago when I had my upper and lower left premolars extracted for orthodontic treatment. The dentist mentioned that the lower left tooth was more difficult to ...
Dr. Zeng Guanghui Reply:
Hello, Miss: Thank you for your inquiry. Here is my response to your question along with some suggestions: After the extraction of the lower left molar, the blood clot appears to be quite large, exceeding the original socket boundaries and reaching about half the height of the ad...[Read More] Understanding Bruising Sensations After Tooth Extraction: Causes and Care
Understanding Tooth Extraction Complications: Dry Socket and Recovery
Apicoectomy for dental root cyst extraction? I had a first premolar next to my upper canine that underwent root canal treatment and was crowned at a small clinic two to three decades ago. Recently, I sought treatment due to slight tenderness in my cheek. After removing the origin...
Dr. Huang Zhicheng Reply:
Dear Xiao Wen, Hello. Periapical inflammation of the premolars, if it progresses to a chronic periapical granuloma, is very difficult to disinfect and heal. It is advisable to consult an oral surgeon for a flap procedure to excise the cystic tissue, which is necessary for proper...[Read More] Understanding Tooth Extraction Complications: Dry Socket and Recovery
Understanding Temporomandibular Joint Disorder: Symptoms and Treatment Options
Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) Hello Dr. Huang, please allow me to describe my situation. About a month ago (April 8), I had my left upper wisdom tooth extracted. Initially, there was significant pain, and I experienced slight bleeding for three days post-extraction. As a resul...
Dr. Huang Zhicheng Reply:
Dear Mr. Lin, You indeed have temporomandibular joint disorder, caused by anterior dislocation of the articular disc, resulting in synovial inflammation and surrounding muscle tension. If there are no predisposing factors for bruxism, symptoms can be alleviated with medication a...[Read More] Understanding Temporomandibular Joint Disorder: Symptoms and Treatment Options
Understanding Post-Extraction Pain: Causes and Management Tips
After tooth extraction Hello Doctor: I have always had healthy teeth, but recently my right gum has been swelling frequently, causing pain that makes it difficult to sleep. After consulting with my dentist, I was advised to have my lower right wisdom tooth extracted. The extracti...
Dr. Wu Jinjun Reply:
Hello: Wisdom tooth extraction surgery is generally considered a complex invasive procedure in oral treatment. Sometimes, due to the position of the wisdom tooth being too deep or too close to the neurovascular structures, discomfort may occur shortly after the extraction. This u...[Read More] Understanding Post-Extraction Pain: Causes and Management Tips
Understanding Dry Socket: Symptoms, Risks, and Post-Extraction Care
Dry socket I had my wisdom teeth removed a week ago, and my face is still a bit swollen with some bad taste in my mouth, but there is no severe pain. Could this possibly be dry socket? When I went to have my stitches removed yesterday, the doctor advised me to rinse my mouth with...
Dr. Lin Qingye Reply:
Hello Jane: Gently rinsing your mouth and keeping the area around the wound clean will help with healing and prevent secondary infections. It is advisable to seek prompt treatment to prevent the condition from worsening. Wishing you a speedy recovery. For inquiries, please call (...[Read More] Understanding Dry Socket: Symptoms, Risks, and Post-Extraction Care
Is Your Tooth Extraction Complete? Understanding Post-Extraction Concerns
Is the tooth not completely extracted? Last night, I had a tooth extraction (for orthodontic purposes) and had my lower left premolar removed. However, today I keep feeling a sharp, hard, protruding area on the gum where the tooth was extracted, and it hurts (unlike the normal he...
Dr. Chen Yingfang Reply:
Please return for outpatient treatment.[Read More] Is Your Tooth Extraction Complete? Understanding Post-Extraction Concerns
Complications After Wisdom Tooth Extraction: What You Need to Know
Aftermath of Wisdom Tooth Extraction~~ Hello, I had my wisdom teeth removed over a month ago, but on the fifth day after the extraction, I developed a purulent discharge and sinusitis. After evaluation, the doctor also found issues with my temporomandibular joint (TMJ). I would l...
Dr. Liu Tiancai Reply:
Hello! Generally speaking, when extracting maxillary molars (including wisdom teeth), one must be aware of the potential complication of maxillary sinusitis. The primary reason for this is that, in most cases, there is a bony structure separating the roots of the maxillary teeth ...[Read More] Complications After Wisdom Tooth Extraction: What You Need to Know