Understanding Tooth Sensitivity After Recent Dental Fillings
One week after dental filling? I have noticed that my teeth have turned black due to cavities, but they don't hurt, and I don't feel sensitivity when eating cold or hot foods. A week ago, I had two cavities filled, and those teeth were fine with cold and hot foods befor...
Dr. Zeng Guanghui Reply:
The cavities have turned black, and I had two teeth filled. However, after the fillings, I experience pain when eating cold food, and the filled teeth also feel uncomfortable when exposed to room temperature water. This may be due to the original cavities being very deep, which c...[Read More] Understanding Tooth Sensitivity After Recent Dental Fillings
Understanding Tooth Sensitivity: Causes and Solutions for Discomfort
Teeth grinding causes sensitivity? Hello, I have a sensation of sensitivity in the third tooth from the back on the lower left side, especially when I grind my teeth or eat. There is also a very small dark spot on it. I have seen a doctor who said there is no cavity. What could t...
Dr. Zeng Guanghui Reply:
The third tooth from the bottom on the left side feels sensitive and painful when eating, which indicates that the enamel layer of the tooth has worn down. This leads to sensitivity when exposed to hot or cold substances. Although it is not a cavity, it is advisable to avoid cons...[Read More] Understanding Tooth Sensitivity: Causes and Solutions for Discomfort
Understanding Root Canals: Weighing Risks and Benefits for Your Teeth
Tooth root issues? Hello, doctor. I am twenty-five years old. In April, I went to a private dental clinic for a filling and discovered that three of my molars had severe decay. The dentist recommended root canal treatment. However, due to the high cost and my lack of understandin...
Dr. Zhang Xiangyuan Reply:
Dear user, based on your description, you have three cavities in your molars, and after filling them, you are experiencing sensitivity to cold water. It is recommended that you monitor the symptoms of tooth sensitivity for any improvement. If you experience persistent pain after ...[Read More] Understanding Root Canals: Weighing Risks and Benefits for Your Teeth
Understanding Tooth Sensitivity: Is It Just Tartar Buildup?
My teeth feel strange? Hello Dr. Chuang, I have a lower front tooth that has been feeling strange. I asked my doctor about it, and they reviewed an X-ray taken about four to five months ago, which showed no issues. The doctor mentioned it might be due to a higher amount of calc...
Dr. Zhuang Suhui Reply:
Hello, stones can potentially cause localized inflammation, which may feel uncomfortable. It is recommended to remove them first and then see if there is any improvement.[Read More] Understanding Tooth Sensitivity: Is It Just Tartar Buildup?
Dealing with Tooth Sensitivity After Chewing Hard Foods: What to Do?
Tooth biting on a hard object? During a meal, I accidentally chewed on something hard with my back molar and felt a sharp pain. After visiting the dental clinic, it was discovered that some resin from a previously filled cavity had come off. The dentist is currently addressing th...
Dr. Zeng Guanghui Reply:
While eating, I bit down on something hard and caused the filling in my molar to come loose. Although it has been refilled, I still feel a pressure in the upper back area when eating. I can return to the dentist to check if the filling is too high, or if the original cavity was d...[Read More] Dealing with Tooth Sensitivity After Chewing Hard Foods: What to Do?
How to Differentiate Between Cavities and Tooth Sensitivity?
How to distinguish between cavities and sensitivity? In addition to damaging teeth, are there instruments, medications, or other methods that can determine if tooth pain is caused by cavities? Thank you!
Dr. Zeng Guanghui Reply:
Hello: Cavities generally refer to the loss of tooth structure caused by the erosion of enamel or dentin due to acidic substances produced by dental plaque bacteria and food fermentation. Sensitivity typically refers to the exposure of the tooth root due to gum recession, leading...[Read More] How to Differentiate Between Cavities and Tooth Sensitivity?
Understanding Tooth Sensitivity: Causes and Duration of Gum Inflammation
Tooth sensitivity I have been experiencing sensitivity and pain in my upper left first molar whenever I take the first sip of a cold drink for the past month (it doesn't hurt after that). Additionally, when I start rinsing my mouth or brushing with mint toothpaste, the area ...
Dr. Zhuang Suhui Reply:
It would be best to have a thorough examination, as the nerve of a neighboring tooth may mistakenly perceive pain in the affected tooth. As for whether there is gum inflammation, it is still necessary to consult a dentist for an evaluation.[Read More] Understanding Tooth Sensitivity: Causes and Duration of Gum Inflammation
Understanding Tooth Sensitivity: Causes and Long-Term Solutions
Tooth sensitivity to hot and cold? Hello, doctor. About two months ago, I started experiencing sensitivity in my teeth when consuming cold food or inhaling cold air. I visited a dentist (A) who diagnosed me with gum recession (without periodontal disease, attributing it to brushi...
Dr. Zhuang Suhui Reply:
1. A tooth that has undergone root canal treatment should not have any sensation. Why does the gum above it still feel sensitive to room temperature water? A tooth that has had a root canal and the gum tissue itself should only experience pain, not sensitivity, which may be influ...[Read More] Understanding Tooth Sensitivity: Causes and Long-Term Solutions
Is Fluoride Gel Covered by Health Insurance in Taiwan?
Is there no health insurance coverage for fluoropolymer? I went to the dentist due to a toothache, and the doctor determined that it might be caused by brushing too hard, leading to tooth sensitivity. They recommended purchasing fluoride gel to apply at home. However, it costs 28...
Dr. Zeng Guanghui Reply:
Hello: The toothache led to a dental visit, where the diagnosis was that brushing too hard caused tooth sensitivity, possibly due to enamel wear on the crown of the tooth, resulting in exposed dentin, or gingival recession exposing the tooth root. If the sensitivity is not severe...[Read More] Is Fluoride Gel Covered by Health Insurance in Taiwan?
Understanding Tooth Sensitivity: Is It Time for a Root Canal?
Drinking cold beverages can cause a brief sensation of sensitivity in the teeth? Hello, I have a cavity in the tooth located behind my upper right canine, and the area that was drilled is quite large. It has already been filled with a silver material. I usually don't feel an...
Dr. Zhang Xiangyuan Reply:
Dear online friend, In response to your question, based on your description, if the cavity is large and you experience sensitivity to hot and cold stimuli after filling, it is advisable to consult a dentist for an examination and X-rays. Depending on the clinical symptoms and t...[Read More] Understanding Tooth Sensitivity: Is It Time for a Root Canal?
Dealing with Tooth Sensitivity: Uncomfortable Friction and Solutions
Teeth grinding... uncomfortable? Hello Doctor, I have a concern. When I eat, my tongue rubs against the gaps between the two teeth right below my front teeth, and it feels very uncomfortable. Every time it happens, I have this fear that my teeth might get worn down. It's rea...
Dr. Zhuang Suhui Reply:
Hello: Please visit the dental clinic to determine the cause.[Read More] Dealing with Tooth Sensitivity: Uncomfortable Friction and Solutions
Dealing with Tooth Sensitivity: Affordable Solutions for Dental Issues
Molar sensitivity For some time now, I have been experiencing sensitivity to hot and cold in my lower right molars, especially with ice. I also have difficulty chewing on tough foods like meat. Many years ago, I had crowns placed on the two molars in front, and the middle molar i...
Dr. Zeng Guanghui Reply:
Hello: The lower right wisdom tooth is sensitive to hot and cold, especially ice, and I have difficulty chewing meat. The lower right molar has a crown, and it is possible that the gum tissue around the crown is inflamed, which could be causing the sensitivity to temperature chan...[Read More] Dealing with Tooth Sensitivity: Affordable Solutions for Dental Issues
Post-Filling Tooth Sensitivity: Causes and Solutions
It is common to experience pain after a dental filling for a cavity? A few days after the filling, I only felt a slight sensitivity to hot and cold. However, in the past few days, it has gotten worse. Not only does eating ice or drinking hot beverages cause pain, but even breathi...
Dr. Yang Zhiren Reply:
Hello, if the cavity is too deep and filled with light-cured resin, it is more likely to experience the situation you described. It should improve in about 1-2 weeks. If the symptoms do not improve, further treatment may be necessary (which could involve root canal therapy). The ...[Read More] Post-Filling Tooth Sensitivity: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Tooth Sensitivity: When to Seek Dental Care
Intermittent toothache? Hello, Doctor. Due to my studies in the United States, I can only visit the dentist in Taiwan during the summer break each year. Last summer, I had a filling done on a molar that had previously fallen out, and everything else was in good condition. I occas...
Dr. Yang Zhiren Reply:
Tooth sensitivity may be due to the following possibilities: 1. Gum recession leading to exposed tooth roots causing sensitivity; 2. Enamel wear; 3. Dental caries. For conditions 1 and 2, using desensitizing toothpaste (fluoride toothpaste) may help improve the situation. If it i...[Read More] Understanding Tooth Sensitivity: When to Seek Dental Care
Understanding Tooth Sensitivity: Causes of Pain When Biting
Experiencing soreness when biting down? Doctor, when I bite down slightly (such as when eating), I feel a slight aching sensation at the root of one of my lower molars. Is this tooth sensitivity? Or could it be a cavity? Or is this a normal reaction? However, I didn't experi...
Dr. Zhuang Suhui Reply:
Hello: Please visit a dentist or a hospital for an examination to determine the exact cause.[Read More] Understanding Tooth Sensitivity: Causes of Pain When Biting
Understanding Tooth Sensitivity: Is It a Side Effect of Eye Drops?
Sensitive teeth I woke up one morning with my right eyeball appearing red and noticeably bloodshot. An ophthalmologist prescribed me steroid eye drops. After using the eye drops for a few days, I noticed that my teeth became very sensitive. Brushing my teeth, rinsing my mouth, ea...
Dr. Zhuang Suhui Reply:
Hello: The effect of eye drops is local, and steroids do not cause the effects you described on the gums, so I believe it is not the effect of the eye drops.[Read More] Understanding Tooth Sensitivity: Is It a Side Effect of Eye Drops?
Managing Tooth Sensitivity: Tips for Relief Before Dental Care
Molar pain Hello, Doctor: A few days ago, I suddenly started experiencing sensitivity (pain) to hot and cold on my lower left molar, and I also feel pain when chewing food, but I don't feel anything when biting with my other normal teeth. Could this be a cavity? Since I am c...
Dr. Zeng Guanghui Reply:
Hello, Miss: Thank you for your inquiry. I would like to address your question and provide the following suggestions: The lower molars are very sensitive to hot and cold stimuli, causing pain. Pain during chewing indicates inflammation of the periodontal nerves. Generally, gum in...[Read More] Managing Tooth Sensitivity: Tips for Relief Before Dental Care
Understanding Tooth Sensitivity After Dental Work: Causes and Solutions
Molar teeth Hello, Doctor. In late July of this year, the filling between my upper left first and second molars, which had been done a long time ago, fell out. I went to the dentist and had it refilled. Since then, those two teeth (and even the adjacent one) have become extremely...
Dr. Yang Zhiren Reply:
Hello: If the dental filling is made of light-cured resin, many patients may experience sensitivity issues after the procedure. In some cases, this may improve over time. However, if gum recession leads to exposed tooth roots, patients may experience sensitivity and pain. Sensody...[Read More] Understanding Tooth Sensitivity After Dental Work: Causes and Solutions
Dealing with Cavities Between Teeth: Options and Costs Explained
Cavities between the teeth? I have a cavity in my tooth gap that was filled about six months ago, and I feel that the filling was not done well. Health insurance regulations state that if a filling is done at a specific clinic, I must wait a few years before I can go to another c...
Dr. Zeng Guanghui Reply:
Hello, sir: Thank you for your inquiry. I would like to address your question. The cavity between your teeth was filled six months ago. If you are experiencing discomfort, it is advisable to consult a dentist for a further examination to determine if the filling material has frac...[Read More] Dealing with Cavities Between Teeth: Options and Costs Explained
Understanding Tooth Sensitivity After Dental Work: Causes and Solutions
Tooth sensitivity Hello Dr. Chuang, My teeth have never been sensitive, but since I had a dental filling done in early October, I have experienced sharp pain near the filled tooth whenever I consume something cold or hot. Will this sensitivity return to what it was before? Than...
Dr. Zhuang Suhui Reply:
Recently filled teeth may sometimes be more sensitive, but this usually improves over time. You can monitor the situation for 1-2 weeks. If you feel that the condition has not changed or has worsened, you should return to the hospital or clinic for a follow-up appointment.[Read More] Understanding Tooth Sensitivity After Dental Work: Causes and Solutions