Toothpaste, Dentistry FAQ - Page 8

Whitening toothpaste Hello Dr. Chuang, which commercially available toothpaste has the best whitening function? How should I use whitening toothpaste to maximize its effectiveness? Should I brush after every meal, and for how long each time? Thank you.

How to use toothpaste that claims to whiten teeth? Hello, doctor. There are many whitening toothpastes on the market that claim to whiten teeth in just 14 days. I would like to ask what the conditions are for achieving this 14-day result. Does it mean brushing three times a day c...

Tooth brushing issues? Hello, Doctor: I apologize for bothering you again, and this will be the last time. I have organized some questions to ask you, and if these questions are resolved, I will be more confident in my brushing routine! I truly do not mean to disturb you, and I a...

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,...

The issue of vomiting while brushing teeth? Hello Dr. Huang: I often gag while brushing my teeth, and sometimes I vomit stomach acid. This may be due to the toothbrush going deeper into my mouth or the irritation from the toothpaste. I have tried using less toothpaste, but it has...

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...

excuse me? If your teeth feel sensitive or painful when consuming cold drinks or exposed to cold air, it may indicate tooth sensitivity, which can be a form of dental hypersensitivity. This condition can occur due to various reasons, such as enamel erosion, gum recession, or dent...

The area where the wisdom tooth was extracted was not cleaned properly..? First of all, is it possible for tooth extraction to injure the brain? I apologize for the lengthy description. In mid-February of this year (after the Lunar New Year), I had my lower left wisdom tooth extr...

Dental issues 1. What methods can be used to alleviate tooth pain when a hospital or dental clinic is closed? 2. Which is better, toothpaste or tooth powder? Dentists often recommend using tooth powder instead of toothpaste. 3. Which is healthier, white teeth or slightly yell...

How can dental sensitivity be improved? Dear Doctor, my mother has been experiencing tooth sensitivity for some time now, and it has recently worsened. The dentist mentioned that her teeth are fine, and the nerves are not damaged; it is purely a symptom of sensitivity. Normally, ...

Toothbrush issues? Hello, I have two questions. First, when choosing a toothbrush, should it not be too large? Second, almost every brand of sensitivity toothpaste claims to be dentist-recommended, making it difficult to determine which one is better. What is your personal opinio...

Gum pain after root canal treatment? Hello Dr. Huang: I had root canal treatment on my upper left third molar a while ago, and I have already had a crown placed on it. However, when I press on the upper outer gum area, I feel pain (it doesn't hurt when I don't press). S...

Gum bleeding If you are experiencing gum bleeding (commonly referred to as mouth sores) and find that eating salty foods causes extra pain, there are several self-care methods you can try to promote healing: 1. **Maintain Oral Hygiene**: Brush your teeth gently with a soft-brist...

Toothpaste issues? What are the differences between children's toothpaste and adult toothpaste? Should I switch to adult toothpaste? I really dislike the taste of adult toothpaste.

After getting a dental filling, is it normal to feel sensitivity in the teeth? Hello Doctor: Recently, I went for a dental check-up, and the dentist filled several cavities. In the following weeks, I occasionally felt sensitivity in the filled teeth, which was quite uncomfortable...

Is tooth powder harmful to teeth? Due to yellowing teeth and the high out-of-pocket costs for whitening treatments, I am considering trying the whitening powders that I have heard about. However, I have also heard that they may damage the tooth enamel, or that they might not have...

Sensitive teeth Hello, I switched to a new toothpaste two months ago, using a brand with a strong mint flavor. After three weeks of brushing, I started to feel discomfort in my teeth; they became sensitive and painful when consuming sweets, as well as to hot and cold temperatures...

Yellow teeth? When I was in about third grade, my teeth were very white. By fourth and fifth grade, after losing my baby teeth and getting my permanent teeth, they gradually became yellow. My teeth are not very straight, which might be the reason I can't brush them properly....

Tooth sensitivity that cannot be effectively treated? Hello, I have been experiencing tooth sensitivity and have undergone treatment for periodontal disease for three months (6-7 visits). The doctor said I am fine and should return in six months, but my teeth still feel sensitive...

After teeth cleaning, my teeth are very sensitive to hot and cold? Dear Doctor: Ever since my teeth were cleaned, they have been extremely sensitive to hot and cold, to the point where I’m tearing up. The doctor recommended using a desensitizing toothpaste like Sensodyne. Will th...