Understanding Nerve Death After Dental Inlay: Causes and Patient Rights
Less than three years after getting an inlay, the nerve has died? Approximately in 2021, an inlay was placed, and there have been ongoing issues with sensitivity and an unpleasant odor from the tooth gap, but examinations indicated no problems. In May 2023, there was significant ...
Dr. Zeng Guanghui Reply:
Hello Ms. Hsiao Wei: 1. If the placement of the inlay is very close to the dental pulp, it may cause pulpitis and necrosis due to occlusal pressure or thermal stimuli. 2. It is recommended to undergo root canal treatment and to have a new crown fabricated to protect the tooth....[Read More] Understanding Nerve Death After Dental Inlay: Causes and Patient Rights
Understanding Gum Recession and Tooth Pain: Expert Insights
Gum recession and tooth pain related to dental crowns? Hello Dr. Lin, a few days ago I noticed swelling in the last tooth gap on the upper right side (it hurts when I use dental floss). After enhancing my cleaning routine, although the pain in the gap has subsided, the pain has s...
Dr. Lin Jiayong Reply:
Hello: The last tooth (the photo appears to show the upper left side of your mouth rather than the upper right) has had a dental crown for over 20 years, so it is normal for the crown and the tooth to no longer fit well. If you have previously undergone root canal treatment, toot...[Read More] Understanding Gum Recession and Tooth Pain: Expert Insights
Understanding Periodontal Treatment: Antibiotics and Tooth Gaps
Periodontal scaling? Hello doctor, I am currently abroad. About a week ago, I went for a dental cleaning, and they told me that I had severe tartar buildup. After the cleaning, they mentioned that I should take antibiotics and that the bone or something around my front teeth woul...
Dr. Zeng Guanghui Reply:
If there is still inflammation in the gums after a dental cleaning, it indicates a possible bacterial infection. Therefore, the dentist may prescribe antibiotics to suppress the oral bacterial infection, allowing the resorbed alveolar bone to have a chance to return to normal met...[Read More] Understanding Periodontal Treatment: Antibiotics and Tooth Gaps
Understanding Front Tooth Cavities: Causes, Treatment, and Aesthetics
Cavities in the front teeth? The doctor told me that there is a dark spot on my front tooth, which is a cavity. However, when I look in the mirror, I can't tell if it's just a shadow from the tooth gap or if it's actually a cavity. There is a small dark area, and i...
Dr. Lin Jiayong Reply:
Hello: If the condition has already affected aesthetics and cannot be removed by brushing, it is recommended to consult a dentist for cavity treatment to restore both appearance and function through filling. Sincerely, Dr. Lin Chia-Yung, Department of Dentistry, Taichung Hospital...[Read More] Understanding Front Tooth Cavities: Causes, Treatment, and Aesthetics
Dealing with Dental Fillings: Seeking Solutions for Tooth Gaps
The dental filling was done to the extent that there are no gaps between the teeth? I was eating in Penghu when a piece of my tooth broke off. I went to Clinic A and discovered it was a cavity. After cleaning, they filled it with silver amalgam. I brushed my teeth at home and use...
Dr. Zeng Guanghui Reply:
If the cavity is extensive and close to the interproximal area, it is not advisable to use silver amalgam or composite resin for filling. In such cases, it is challenging to achieve a secure restoration while preserving the contact point between teeth, which may lead to the filli...[Read More] Dealing with Dental Fillings: Seeking Solutions for Tooth Gaps
Why Did My Front Tooth Gap Suddenly Widen? Answers Inside!
Did the gap between your front teeth suddenly widen overnight?! I previously didn't notice any issues with my teeth while brushing in the morning and evening, but today after lunch, when I rinsed my mouth to check for food particles between my teeth, I looked in the mirror a...
Dr. Lin Jiayong Reply:
Hello, if there is no external force or injury, the spaces between teeth can appear to suddenly widen. Clinically, a common situation is that the gums are initially swollen and red, and after the swelling subsides, the original gaps between the teeth become more visible, creating...[Read More] Why Did My Front Tooth Gap Suddenly Widen? Answers Inside!
Why Did My Front Tooth Gap Suddenly Widen? Dental Concerns Explained
Did the gap between your front teeth suddenly get larger overnight?! I previously didn't notice any issues with my teeth when brushing in the morning and evening, but today after lunch, while rinsing my mouth to check for food particles stuck between my teeth, I looked in th...
Dr. Lin Jiayong Reply:
Hello, if there is no external force or injury, the gaps between teeth can appear to suddenly widen. Clinically, a common situation is that the gums are initially swollen and red, and after the swelling subsides, the original gaps between the teeth become more visible, creating t...[Read More] Why Did My Front Tooth Gap Suddenly Widen? Dental Concerns Explained
Understanding Black and Gray Stains on Teeth: Causes and Solutions
There is a small black-gray mark at the junction of the gums and teeth that appeared today, and it was completely absent this morning while brushing! (I would like to ask some additional questions.) This morning, on October 5th, while brushing my teeth, the area where my teeth co...
Dr. Lin Jiayong Reply:
Hello: 1. Please use according to the product instructions. 2. A physical examination by a physician is necessary to know for sure. 3. 5 to 10 minutes is quite normal. 4. Bass brushing technique. 6. It is recommended to extract teeth in stages. Wait until the wound has healed bef...[Read More] Understanding Black and Gray Stains on Teeth: Causes and Solutions
Dealing with Tooth Sensitivity After Filling: Causes and Solutions
After filling a tooth gap, there is a sensation of nerve pain when using dental floss or similar tools? Hello Doctor, a few days ago I had a filling done for a cavity in my front tooth. Since then, I occasionally feel a sharp pain in the tooth gap when drinking water or inhaling,...
Dr. Lin Jiayong Reply:
Hello: It is recommended to observe for 3 to 6 months. If it is indeed neuroinflammation, X-rays may provide some clues. At that time, root canal treatment can be performed without delay. Sincerely, Lin Chia-Yung, Department of Dentistry, Taichung Hospital, Ministry of Health and...[Read More] Dealing with Tooth Sensitivity After Filling: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Dental Issues: Necrotic Nerve and Gum Abscess Concerns
Nerve necrosis + dental gap acid Hello Doctor, 1. My tooth was replanted last June, but recently the gum tissue near my cheek has become red, swollen, and soft, with pus discharge. I visited a major hospital and the dentist diagnosed it as a necrotic nerve requiring a microscopi...
Dr. Huang Tingfang Reply:
1. Without root canal treatment, relying solely on antibiotics may not effectively cure an abscess. If the abscess is drained but quickly swells again, prompt root canal therapy should be sought to prevent worsening or even the development of cellulitis. 2. Gum recession, exposed...[Read More] Understanding Dental Issues: Necrotic Nerve and Gum Abscess Concerns
Tooth Pain After Filling: Is Root Canal Treatment Necessary?
After dental filling, there is pain again. Other doctors say a root canal treatment is needed? I have been regularly visiting the dentist for check-ups every six months, and I haven't experienced tooth pain for over three years. However, during each visit, the dentist has be...
Dr. Lin Jiayong Reply:
Hello, I still recommend that you return to your original clinic for treatment. You can politely inform them that another physician wishes to perform a nerve extraction, but you would still like your original doctor to reassess your condition. If it is truly not feasible, I sugge...[Read More] Tooth Pain After Filling: Is Root Canal Treatment Necessary?
Is It Normal for a Filled Tooth Gap to Look Dark? Dental Insights
The area that was just filled is dark in color? There is a cavity in the gap of my front tooth. The dentist said it couldn't be completely cleaned out due to pigmentation deposits. After the filling, I noticed that the gap where the filling is looks dark when I use dental fl...
Dr. Zeng Guanghui Reply:
Hello Mr. Chang: If the pigmentation is deeply embedded, it cannot be removed by polishing with talcum powder. Without affecting the health of the periodontal tissues, it may be possible to simply fill it in. If aesthetics are a concern, you might consider removing the stained co...[Read More] Is It Normal for a Filled Tooth Gap to Look Dark? Dental Insights
Is Enlarging Tooth Gaps Healthy? A Patient's Experience with a New Dentist
Is the gap between the first lower right molar, which was created by the dentist's drill (without any cavities), healthy? Last week, after a routine dental check-up and cleaning, the dentist mentioned that I needed a filling because the crown on my upper right first molar ha...
Dr. Lin Jiayong Reply:
Hello: Based on your description, it is strongly recommended to discuss this matter with the responsible physician at the clinic first.[Read More] Is Enlarging Tooth Gaps Healthy? A Patient's Experience with a New Dentist
Why Does My Dental Filling Keep Falling Out During Root Canal Treatment?
Loss of resin filling during root canal treatment? Hello Doctor: I am currently undergoing root canal treatment on my upper right second molar, and I have completed the third session of the treatment. After each session, the doctor fills the tooth gap with resin. After my appoint...
Dr. Huang Tingfang Reply:
Dear Miss Tzu, Hello! After root canal treatment, we will use a temporary filling to seal the tooth. Since it is soft, it will gradually harden, and there is a possibility that it may come loose, but it will not fall out completely unless the tooth has extensive decay. Please se...[Read More] Why Does My Dental Filling Keep Falling Out During Root Canal Treatment?
Dealing with Cavities Between Front Teeth: A Patient's Journey
Cavities in the gap between the front teeth? Hello, doctor: About six months ago, when I visited the dentist, I had a slight cavity in the gap of my front teeth. The dentist at that time said it needed to be cleaned. During the procedure, the pain was unbearable, and I was repeat...
Dr. Huang Tingfang Reply:
Dear Ms. Tsao, Hello! Regarding your concerns about the cavities between your front teeth, it seems to be troubling you. The cavities may be small and prone to falling out; the dark spots could sometimes be at the junction of the filling resin or could indicate further decay. It...[Read More] Dealing with Cavities Between Front Teeth: A Patient's Journey
Understanding Tooth Loss: Causes, Treatments, and Pain Management
Dental issues Hello Doctor: Last night while I was flossing, a small piece of tooth next to my front tooth broke off, about one-sixth the size of the original tooth. I visited the dentist today, and he said the cavity was quite deep. After he filled it, he mentioned that if it st...
Dr. Huang Tingfang Reply:
Dear Ms. Jolin, Hello! 1. A small part of your tooth has fallen out, likely due to extensive decay in the tooth gap that has caused the tooth to break. 2. It is possible to fill the tooth temporarily; however, if the filling causes pain, it indicates that the decay has invade...[Read More] Understanding Tooth Loss: Causes, Treatments, and Pain Management
Unusual Growth in Tooth Gap: Causes and Solutions
Foreign objects growing in the gaps between teeth? A few years ago, I lost a tooth, and since then, only a small portion has grown back. Over the past year, a soft, fleshy growth resembling a granulation tissue has developed in the area where the tooth was lost. It doesn't h...
Dr. Huang Zhicheng Reply:
Hello: We cannot make a diagnosis based solely on your written description. We recommend that you visit an oral healthcare facility for evaluation and treatment. Wishing you safety and health. Sincerely, Dr. Huang Chih-Cheng, Director of Dentistry, Taoyuan Hospital, Ministry of H...[Read More] Unusual Growth in Tooth Gap: Causes and Solutions
Should You Fill a Subtle Cavity Between Your Front Teeth?
Interdental caries Hello^^ I recently discovered a small cavity in the gap of my front tooth during a dental check-up. It is very subtle, and the dentist only confirmed it after rinsing that area multiple times during the cleaning. I have been aware of this cavity for over two ye...
Dr. Zeng Guanghui Reply:
Although cavities in the gaps of the front teeth may not be obvious, it is still recommended to have them checked by a dentist and filled. The filling process primarily involves removing the decayed tooth structure while preserving as much healthy tooth structure as possible. For...[Read More] Should You Fill a Subtle Cavity Between Your Front Teeth?
Should You Replace or Repair a Chipped Dental Filling?
The dental filling has come out? If a small corner of the filling in your tooth gap has come off, do I need to remove it and replace it, or can I just fill in the missing part? If it needs to be removed, will it affect some of the natural tooth structure? I'm particularly co...
Dr. Zeng Guanghui Reply:
A small piece of the filling in the interproximal space has come off, and it needs to be completely removed and replaced; otherwise, simply filling the gap will not provide a secure bond. Additionally, removing the filling will grind away some softened tooth structure. If the gap...[Read More] Should You Replace or Repair a Chipped Dental Filling?
Understanding Gum Ligament Injuries: When to Seek Further Dental Care
Gingival ligament injury Hello, I have been experiencing pain in my tooth gap and saw a doctor who said it was a ligament injury. Initially, there was no pain until the next day during lunch, but it started hurting again at dinner and has been painful for two days now. I took the...
Dr. Zeng Guanghui Reply:
The above situation may indicate a more severe case of inflammation and infection of the gums and periodontal ligaments. It is recommended to consult a dentist for further diagnosis and treatment.[Read More] Understanding Gum Ligament Injuries: When to Seek Further Dental Care