Is It Normal to Feel a Foreign Body Sensation After Wisdom Tooth Extraction?
Horizontal wisdom tooth Is it normal to feel a foreign body sensation after having my impacted wisdom teeth removed and the stitches taken out? Will the extraction of impacted wisdom teeth cause slight movement of the adjacent teeth? Thank you, doctor!
Dr. Huang Tingfang Reply:
Dear Mr. Sun, Hello! Essentially, after the stitches are removed, it is inevitable to feel some foreign body sensation due to the small wound, so please keep the area clean! Will extracting a horizontal wisdom tooth cause slight displacement of the adjacent teeth? It should not,...[Read More] Is It Normal to Feel a Foreign Body Sensation After Wisdom Tooth Extraction?
Do You Need a Teeth Cleaning Before Wisdom Tooth Extraction?
Is it necessary to have a dental cleaning before getting wisdom teeth extracted? I have never had a dental cleaning before. Today, I went to the hospital because my lower left wisdom tooth is inflamed and swollen (previously, a clinic advised me to have it extracted at the hospit...
Dr. Huang Tingfang Reply:
Dear Ms. Huang, Hello! Essentially, this doctor is very diligent and attentive. They recommend that you undergo a dental cleaning first, as it can reduce the risk of surgical infection. Please communicate more with the doctor! Thank you! Wishing you safety! Sincerely, Dr. Hua...[Read More] Do You Need a Teeth Cleaning Before Wisdom Tooth Extraction?
Discomfort After Wisdom Tooth Extraction: Causes and Concerns
Discomfort after the extraction of horizontal wisdom teeth? Hello, Doctor. Last week, I scheduled an appointment at a very well-known dental clinic to have my lower left and upper left wisdom teeth extracted. Since the lower left tooth was angled, they had to make an incision dur...
Dr. Huang Tingfang Reply:
Dear Miss Alice, Hello! Generally, dentists who are willing to extract your wisdom teeth are quite good! This is because most dentists do not extract horizontally impacted wisdom teeth due to the higher risks involved. After the extraction, you should be cautious about bleeding ...[Read More] Discomfort After Wisdom Tooth Extraction: Causes and Concerns
Post-Wisdom Tooth Extraction: Understanding Symptoms and When to Seek Help
Problems After Wisdom Tooth Extraction Yesterday, I had my wisdom teeth removed, and last night while taking a shower, I suddenly felt very unwell. Initially, I felt some numbness in my legs and a general sense of weakness throughout my body. Then, the discomfort intensified, and...
Dr. Zhu Guanyu Reply:
Hello, based on your description, it is difficult to make an accurate diagnosis. I recommend visiting the Family Medicine Department at our hospital. Generally speaking, discomfort at the time of tooth extraction may be related to anesthesia, while complications occurring the fol...[Read More] Post-Wisdom Tooth Extraction: Understanding Symptoms and When to Seek Help
Why Does My Upper Tooth Feel Sore After Wisdom Tooth Extraction?
Even though the lower wisdom teeth were extracted, the upper wisdom teeth feel sore? Hello, doctor. I had my upper right wisdom tooth extracted last Tuesday, and the procedure was quick. I didn't feel any pain or discomfort afterward. Then, last Friday, I had my lower right ...
Dr. Zhu Guanyu Reply:
Hello: Jaw pain can sometimes cause upper jaw pain, which is classified as referred pain from the trigeminal nerve. Another possibility is the exposure of the distal root of the tooth in front of the upper wisdom tooth, which can cause sensitivity to cold. This should improve aft...[Read More] Why Does My Upper Tooth Feel Sore After Wisdom Tooth Extraction?
Post-Wisdom Tooth Extraction: Heat or Ice for Swelling Relief?
After tooth extraction, the cheek is red, swollen, and warm? Should I apply heat or continue with ice? It has been four days since my tooth extraction, and there is no further bleeding.
Dr. Huang Tingfang Reply:
Dear Ms. Ruan, Hello! On the fourth day after your tooth extraction, it is generally recommended to apply a warm compress for 20 minutes every hour. Please communicate frequently with your physician. Thank you! Wishing you a smooth recovery! Sincerely, Dr. Huang Ting-Fang, De...[Read More] Post-Wisdom Tooth Extraction: Heat or Ice for Swelling Relief?
Should You Worry About Gum Overgrowth After Wisdom Tooth Extraction?
After wisdom tooth extraction, the gum tissue may become swollen or irritated? Hello Doctor: I had my lower right impacted wisdom tooth extracted over four years ago. The socket has shrunk and has been covered by gum tissue. However, there is a small area of gum near my molar tha...
Dr. Huang Tingfang Reply:
Dear Ms. Ivy, Hello! As mentioned, it is indeed troubling! If removal is necessary, a clinical examination is still required. Please communicate more with your physician! Thank you! Wishing you safety! Sincerely, Dr. Huang Ting-Fang, Dentistry[Read More] Should You Worry About Gum Overgrowth After Wisdom Tooth Extraction?
Post-Wisdom Tooth Extraction: Is It Normal to Experience Gum Itching and Tooth Shifting?
After wisdom tooth extraction I had my lower left wisdom tooth extracted, and after a week, my lower gums were itchy. Now, entering the second week, I've noticed some shifting of my teeth. Additionally, it feels like my canine tooth is about to fall out, although it feels qu...
Dr. Huang Tingfang Reply:
Dear Ms. Wu, Hello! As mentioned, it is indeed quite troubling! Further examination is still required. Please communicate more with your physician. Thank you! Wishing you safety! Sincerely, Dr. Huang Ting-Fang, Dentistry[Read More] Post-Wisdom Tooth Extraction: Is It Normal to Experience Gum Itching and Tooth Shifting?
Jaw Misalignment After Wisdom Tooth Extraction: Causes and Solutions
Impacted wisdom teeth can lead to misalignment of the jaw? I had a problem with temporomandibular joint pain a long time ago, and after being taken to a chiropractor by my family, there was some improvement. Before having my wisdom teeth extracted, I also adjusted my bite due to ...
Dr. Huang Tingfang Reply:
Dear Miss Xiaoyu, Hello! As mentioned, you have been frequently troubled by temporomandibular joint pain. Opening your mouth too wide and for too long during tooth extraction may cause discomfort. Please rest more and relax; it will gradually improve! Be sure to communicate with...[Read More] Jaw Misalignment After Wisdom Tooth Extraction: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Wisdom Tooth Extraction: Why Is There a Hole After Stitches?
Wisdom tooth extraction with sutures? Hello Dr. Zhu, I had my wisdom teeth removed last week and I have stitches. I would like to ask, wasn't the gum already sutured after the extraction? Why do I still see a hole in the wound after the stitches were removed? Thank you.
Dr. Zhu Guanyu Reply:
Dear Madam, The purpose of suturing is typically to assist in the initial healing of the soft tissue in the gingiva after an incision. For the opening to close, bone growth is necessary, which takes at least 6 to 8 weeks, and the amount of bone growth can vary from person to per...[Read More] Understanding Wisdom Tooth Extraction: Why Is There a Hole After Stitches?
Understanding Tooth Pain After Wisdom Tooth Extraction: Is Root Canal Needed?
Dental abscess issue? Hello, Doctor. I have a deep cavity in my molar that causes tooth pain when I lack sleep, usually resolving in two days. Two months ago, I experienced tooth pain that lasted a day, with swelling near the apex of my wisdom tooth on the inner side of my mouth,...
Dr. Huang Tingfang Reply:
Dear Mr. Yen, Hello! If your wisdom tooth has been extracted and the adjacent molar is not painful, it is advisable to fill it and monitor the situation. If pain occurs, then a root canal treatment may be necessary. Please communicate frequently with your dentist. Thank you! Wi...[Read More] Understanding Tooth Pain After Wisdom Tooth Extraction: Is Root Canal Needed?
Concerns About Dissolving Stitches After Wisdom Tooth Extraction
Regarding the issue of sutures? I recently had my wisdom teeth extracted, and after the stitches were placed, the doctor told me to return in two weeks to have them removed. However, less than two weeks later, the stitches have turned yellow and seem to have softened. What should...
Dr. Huang Tingfang Reply:
Dear Mr. Wu, Hello! As mentioned, it may be an absorbable suture. Please communicate more with your physician. Thank you! Wishing you safety! Sincerely, Director Huang Ting-Fang, Dentistry[Read More] Concerns About Dissolving Stitches After Wisdom Tooth Extraction
Post-Wisdom Tooth Extraction: Heat Compress Concerns and Healing Time
Post-operative issues with applying heat after wisdom tooth extraction? Last Friday (June 9th), I went to a regional hospital to have a tooth extraction. The doctor said my lower right wisdom tooth was impacted and asked if I wanted to have it removed as well. I thought it would ...
Dr. Zhu Guanyu Reply:
Dear Ailo, Hello! If you feel a hard area when touching the swollen spot, you can start applying a warm compress. Heat therapy can accelerate the resolution of the hardened lump, although it will typically heal on its own without heat, just taking a bit longer to resolve. About ...[Read More] Post-Wisdom Tooth Extraction: Heat Compress Concerns and Healing Time
Persistent Pain and Swelling at Tongue Base After Wisdom Tooth Extraction
Pain at the right base of the tongue without any wounds, and there seems to be a lump? Hello, doctor. About three years ago, I had my lower right wisdom tooth extracted, and to this day, I can still fit a whole grain of rice into the extraction site. I frequently experience pain ...
Dr. Zeng Guanghui Reply:
In the above situation, it is recommended to consult an oral surgeon for a detailed examination to determine if there is any damage to the inferior alveolar nerve or the lingual nerve.[Read More] Persistent Pain and Swelling at Tongue Base After Wisdom Tooth Extraction
Post-Wisdom Tooth Extraction: Dealing with Odor and White Residue
After Wisdom Tooth Extraction Hello, Doctor: It has been 4 days since I had my lower right wisdom tooth extracted, and I have been experiencing a foul odor in my mouth along with a sour and bitter taste. I found some white masses in the socket of the extraction site, and when I u...
Dr. Huang Tingfang Reply:
Dear Ms. RT, Hello! There are generally two types of hemostatic cotton: one is non-absorbable, which needs to be removed after three days, and the other is absorbable, which does not need to be removed. What is the white object? It requires clinical examination to differentiate...[Read More] Post-Wisdom Tooth Extraction: Dealing with Odor and White Residue
Managing Gum Swelling After Wisdom Tooth Extraction: Causes and Solutions
Swelling of the gums after wisdom tooth extraction? Hello, I recently had my wisdom tooth extracted at the hospital, and shortly after the stitches were removed, I noticed a small lump on the adjacent gum. I consulted a nearby clinic, and the doctor suggested it might be inflamma...
Dr. Huang Tingfang Reply:
Dear Ms. T T: Hello! After wisdom tooth extraction, if there is still swelling of the gums and a pus pocket remains after changing the medication, it is essential to take an X-ray and perform debridement. Please communicate more with your doctor! Thank you! Wishing you safety! Si...[Read More] Managing Gum Swelling After Wisdom Tooth Extraction: Causes and Solutions
Impact of Wisdom Tooth Extraction on Adjacent Crowned Molars
Wisdom tooth adjacent to the dental crown? Hello, doctor. After undergoing root canal treatment on my molar, I am preparing to get a dental crown. The adjacent wisdom tooth has already decayed. Will extracting the wisdom tooth after the crown is placed affect the fit or cause dam...
Dr. Huang Tingfang Reply:
Dear Mr. Yan: Hello! There are still risks associated with wisdom tooth extraction! It is advisable to consult an oral surgeon! Please communicate more with your physician! Thank you! Wishing you safety! Sincerely, Dr. Huang Ting-Fang, Dentistry.[Read More] Impact of Wisdom Tooth Extraction on Adjacent Crowned Molars
Misalignment After Wisdom Tooth Extraction: What to Do Next?
After having wisdom teeth removed, the bite may become misaligned? Hello Dr. Huang, I had my upper and lower left wisdom teeth extracted on April 6th (the lower one was horizontally impacted). Today, April 11th, I noticed in the mirror that my lower teeth have shifted entirely to...
Dr. Huang Tingfang Reply:
Dear Ms. Debby, Hello! As mentioned, the lower teeth have shifted entirely to the right. Generally, tooth extraction does not cause immediate movement of the teeth. Please consult your orthodontist as soon as possible! Make sure to communicate with your doctor. Thank you! Wishin...[Read More] Misalignment After Wisdom Tooth Extraction: What to Do Next?
Understanding Post-Wisdom Tooth Extraction Pain and Recovery
Pain in the entire row of teeth after wisdom tooth extraction? Hello Doctor: Last week, I had my lower right horizontal wisdom tooth extracted at the Veterans General Hospital. The day after the extraction, I felt no pain, but discomfort started the following day. Five days later...
Dr. Huang Tingfang Reply:
Dear Mr. Li, Hello! Based on what you described, it seems quite serious, but it is likely unrelated to your wisdom teeth. An X-ray is necessary to monitor your condition. Please communicate frequently with your physician. Thank you! Wishing you good health! Sincerely, Dr. Hu...[Read More] Understanding Post-Wisdom Tooth Extraction Pain and Recovery
Post-Wisdom Tooth Extraction: Understanding Pain and Recovery
Post-operative issues after wisdom tooth extraction? Hello, I had my lower right wisdom tooth extracted on March 9th. I returned for a follow-up on March 13th due to pain, and the doctor mentioned that sometimes the stitches can be too tight, which may cause discomfort, so they r...
Dr. Huang Tingfang Reply:
Dear Ms. Yizhen, Hello! Based on what you've described, it seems quite serious! Typically, after wisdom tooth extraction, swelling and pain can last for about a week. If there are any issues, please get an X-ray for examination! Make sure to communicate with your doctor fre...[Read More] Post-Wisdom Tooth Extraction: Understanding Pain and Recovery