Understanding Dental Treatments: Crowns, Extractions, and More
Issues with dentures? I have four teeth that need treatment: three molars and one other tooth whose name I don't know. Currently, I'm focusing on two of them. The issue is that the filling I had before fell out, and now there's a cavity in the middle, leaving only ...
Dr. Zeng Guanghui Reply:
Hello, sir: Thank you for your inquiry. I would like to respond to your question and provide the following recommendations: One of your molars has severe decay in the crown, leaving only the surrounding tooth structure intact. Therefore, root canal treatment (commonly referred to...[Read More] Understanding Dental Treatments: Crowns, Extractions, and More
Managing Baby Bottle Tooth Decay: Kiwi's Dental Journey and Anesthesia Concerns
Toothache Little Kiwi is currently five years old and developed bottle rot due to sucking on a bottle while sleeping as a baby. As a result, the condition of his oral cavity is poor, with most of the upper teeth severely decayed, while the lower teeth are in better shape; however...
Dr. Qiu Qiongyao Reply:
Hello, An Mommy: Based on the described situation, it seems that your child has some difficulties with dental cooperation. Generally, general anesthesia is required to address the issues. Moreover, general anesthesia can resolve all dental problems in one session, which is benefi...[Read More] Managing Baby Bottle Tooth Decay: Kiwi's Dental Journey and Anesthesia Concerns
Understanding White Bumps on the Tongue: Causes and Concerns
Vitiligo 1. Doctor, I have a small white bump on the tip of my tongue. Previously, I showed it to my dentist, who said it was due to my habit of pressing my tongue against my upper teeth, combined with my misaligned teeth, which often trap food in between. Could this be the reaso...
Dr. Zeng Guanghui Reply:
Hello, Miss: In response to your question, I would like to provide the following suggestions: 1. The white lesion at the tip of your tongue could be leukoplakia or another condition. Its causes may be due to mechanical or chemical irritation, such as frequent contact with rough...[Read More] Understanding White Bumps on the Tongue: Causes and Concerns
Post-Tooth Extraction: Understanding Abnormal Taste and Tongue Sensations
Altered taste sensation after tooth extraction? Your question: Hello doctor, I visited a major hospital (Lixin Hospital) on December 4th. On December 3rd, I started experiencing a salty taste on my tongue. The doctor advised me to observe it for a while, but two days have passed,...
Dr. Zhuang Suhui Reply:
Your questions have all been answered previously.[Read More] Post-Tooth Extraction: Understanding Abnormal Taste and Tongue Sensations
Post-Wisdom Tooth Extraction: Why Can't I Open My Mouth?
After the extraction of the lower right impacted wisdom tooth, I am unable to open my mouth? Hello, Doctor. I had my wisdom teeth extracted on November 13, and it has been two weeks since then. I can only open my mouth about one finger's width, and if I try to open it wider,...
Dr. Zhuang Suhui Reply:
1. Given your situation, it would be best to go to a major hospital for further examination and treatment, preferably consulting an oral surgeon (a dental specialty). 2. The treatment for wisdom teeth varies greatly due to the significant differences in their anatomy, and there...[Read More] Post-Wisdom Tooth Extraction: Why Can't I Open My Mouth?
Essential Dental Care Tips: Addressing Common Oral Health Concerns
Please help me? Hello, Doctor: (1) I have made some improvements since your last response. However, when I brush my teeth, I still squeeze toothpaste once for the upper teeth, and after the foam is gone, I squeeze toothpaste again for the lower teeth. I brush two teeth at a time,...
Dr. Huang Zhicheng Reply:
Dear Zilong, 1. Toothpaste should be a supporting role in the teeth cleaning process; the action of brushing with a toothbrush is key to removing dental plaque. Therefore, it's fine to brush with just water, and the same applies to removing tongue coating. 2. Dental plaque...[Read More] Essential Dental Care Tips: Addressing Common Oral Health Concerns
Essential Dental Care Tips: Tongue Brushing, Oral Hygiene, and Costs
Dental issues Hello, Doctor: (1) Should I brush my tongue (remove the tongue coating) after each time I brush my teeth? Also, I use a separate toothbrush for my tongue and another for my teeth; is that correct? (2) After brushing my teeth at night, sometimes I notice white, m...
Dr. Huang Zhicheng Reply:
1. The oral cavity is a vast environment that can host seven to eight hundred types of microorganisms. Therefore, it is acceptable to use the same toothbrush for brushing teeth and the tongue. However, after using the toothbrush, it should be rinsed and stored upright to prevent ...[Read More] Essential Dental Care Tips: Tongue Brushing, Oral Hygiene, and Costs
Understanding Yellow-White Bumps in Your Mouth: Causes and Concerns
There are yellowish-white small lesions on both sides of the oral cavity? Dear Doctor, I hope this message finds you well. I apologize for the intrusion, but I have two small oral issues I would like to consult you about. First, I have noticed hard lumps in my upper and lower ...
Dr. Zeng Guanghui Reply:
Hello, sir: Thank you for your inquiry. I would like to respond to your questions and provide the following suggestions: 1. Generally speaking, small hard lumps on the gums that are not painful and do not exude pus may be caused by bony growths, resulting in small pearl-like ha...[Read More] Understanding Yellow-White Bumps in Your Mouth: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Oral Polyps: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Oral issues I would like to ask the doctor, three days ago, I suddenly felt a granular sensation under my tongue when I licked it with my tongue, and also on my upper gums. Looking in the mirror, I noticed that my upper gums had multiple small granular bumps. Upon examining under...
Dr. Zeng Guanghui Reply:
Hello, sir: Thank you for your inquiry. I would like to address your question and provide the following advice: Generally speaking, there is a granular lesion at the bottom right side that is not painful, and there is also a raised granular lesion on the gum above it. This could ...[Read More] Understanding Oral Polyps: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Should You Get a Crown for a Tooth After Root Canal Treatment?
Regarding whether a tooth that has undergone root canal treatment should be crowned? Hello, Doctor. My right upper molar underwent root canal treatment due to cavities when I was in the upper grades of elementary school, and the dentist filled it afterward. It has been over a dec...
Dr. Zeng Guanghui Reply:
Hello, sir: Thank you for your question. I would like to address your inquiry and provide the following advice: If the filling of a molar that has undergone root canal treatment has fallen out for some time, theoretically, as long as a complete root canal treatment has been perfo...[Read More] Should You Get a Crown for a Tooth After Root Canal Treatment?
Understanding Chronic Bad Breath: Causes and Solutions
Oral issues Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing bad breath for several years, and I have not been able to identify the cause, which has been quite distressing. I have undergone a health check-up, and everything came back normal. I often experience dry mouth and a coated tong...
Dr. Wu Chunzhen Reply:
Please go to the hospital for further examination.[Read More] Understanding Chronic Bad Breath: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Salivary Gland Tumors: To Remove or Not?
Salivary gland tumor Hello Dr. Chuang, I have a small bump (1 cm in length and 0.5 cm in width) on the left side of my oral cavity at the corner of my mouth, which is located right at the salivary gland area. Occasionally, I would bite it, but it does not hurt when I touch it wi...
Dr. Zhuang Suhui Reply:
Is it a salivary gland cyst or a salivary gland tumor? From your description, it sounds more like a salivary gland cyst. If it is confirmed to be a salivary gland cyst, surgical removal is recommended, and the recurrence rate is low after complete excision.[Read More] Understanding Salivary Gland Tumors: To Remove or Not?
Persistent Bad Breath: Understanding Tongue Odor and Seeking Solutions
Halitosis, altered taste sensation? I have had bad breath since I was young, and the problem still hasn't been resolved. I have seen specialists in otolaryngology, dentistry, gastroenterology, and traditional Chinese medicine, all of whom said there was no issue. However, si...
Dr. Zeng Guanghui Reply:
The causes of halitosis can be systemic or localized. Systemic factors include gastrointestinal issues (such as gastroesophageal reflux), upper respiratory infections, diabetes, and xerostomia caused by autoimmune diseases that impair salivary gland function. Localized factors ar...[Read More] Persistent Bad Breath: Understanding Tongue Odor and Seeking Solutions
Understanding Persistent Oral Pain: Causes and Treatment Options
The tongue and the entire oral cavity are experiencing pain and numbness? I have been experiencing continuous pain for over a month. Initially, my tongue felt a bit like I had drunk something hot, with a burning sensation. Later, it developed into small cracks on the tongue, and ...
Dr. Zeng Guanghui Reply:
Based on the symptoms described, it may be a condition of inflammation of the tongue epithelium, where the entire tongue feels burning, and there may even be cracks on the surface of the tongue. Contact with irritating foods can cause a stinging sensation and discomfort. It is re...[Read More] Understanding Persistent Oral Pain: Causes and Treatment Options
How to Determine If You Have Bad Breath: Tips and Tests
How to know if you have bad breath? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask you how to determine if I have bad breath. 1. Can I tell if my saliva smells bad by smelling it? 2. When I breathe into my palm, what kind of smell indicates bad breath? (The air I exhale through my nose h...
Dr. Chu Boqin Reply:
1. Licking the back of your hand with your tongue once and then smelling it five seconds later can help you determine if you have bad breath, or you can simply ask someone else directly. 2. Breathing into your palm may also serve as a reference. 3. Dental plaque is essentially ...[Read More] How to Determine If You Have Bad Breath: Tips and Tests
Understanding Oral Mucosal Changes: What Do They Mean?
Roughness of the buccal mucosa? Hello, doctor. Recently, I have been feeling small bumps on the inner sides of my cheeks when I touch them with my tongue, but when I turn my cheeks inside out to look, there are no abnormalities. Additionally, there is a soft, line-like swelling l...
Dr. Zeng Guanghui Reply:
The presence of soft, linear raised lesions in the oral mucosa, without pain or any discomfort, along with a sensation of small particles, is generally indicative of inflammatory changes in the oral epithelial tissue. This condition may be related to autoimmune dysregulation or p...[Read More] Understanding Oral Mucosal Changes: What Do They Mean?
Understanding Tongue Polyps: What to Know Before Visiting the Dentist
Unidentified polyp on the tongue? Hello Dr. Huang, my father developed a polyp on the side of his tongue (visible when he sticks out his tongue) last month that resembles a small cactus, about the size of a 10 NT dollar coin. It does not affect his eating or speaking. However, my...
Dr. Huang Zhicheng Reply:
Hello: It is difficult to determine the nature of a lesion located on the edge of the tongue based solely on description or visual inspection. Based on your description, a benign possibility could be a fibroepithelial polyp or an inflammatory infectious lesion such as chronic can...[Read More] Understanding Tongue Polyps: What to Know Before Visiting the Dentist
Understanding Oral Lesions: When to Seek Further Dental Evaluation
Doctor, please take a look? Hello Doctor: You asked me to go to a hospital with an oral surgery department. Is Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital considered large enough? However, when I went for a consultation, the doctor told me that it doesn't look like cancer. He mentio...
Dr. Zhuang Suhui Reply:
Before the pathological biopsy results are available, it is difficult to have a definitive answer. However, based on what you described, it does not seem to be cancer. If you find this issue very bothersome, you may ask your physician to remove it, and then the pathological exami...[Read More] Understanding Oral Lesions: When to Seek Further Dental Evaluation
Common Dental Issues: Bleeding Gums, Yellow Teeth, and Bad Breath
Dental issues Is bleeding while brushing your teeth a sign of periodontal disease? Also, does yellowing of the teeth due to plaque lead to bad breath? Additionally, can a white coating on the tongue cause bad breath? Is it possible to clean the white coating on the tongue?
Dr. Lin Qingye Reply:
Mr. Damiel: Gingival inflammation and bleeding during brushing do not necessarily indicate periodontal disease. There are many causes of halitosis, and not brushing the tongue can also contribute to bad breath. As for the white coating on the tongue, it depends on the situation; ...[Read More] Common Dental Issues: Bleeding Gums, Yellow Teeth, and Bad Breath
Understanding Oral Lip Cancer: What You Need to Know About Symptoms
Developed an unusual growth? Hello, Doctor: I would like to ask you about oral lip cancer. I found a small white bump inside my upper lip a long time ago. It doesn't have an open wound and is just a single bump inside my upper lip. I haven't tried to pop it, and it hasn...
Dr. Zhuang Suhui Reply:
Hello, oral cancer can present in various forms. A definitive diagnosis requires a biopsy for histopathological examination. It is recommended that you visit a hospital with an oral surgery department for further evaluation. If that is not convenient, you may first consult a near...[Read More] Understanding Oral Lip Cancer: What You Need to Know About Symptoms