X-ray, Dentistry FAQ - Page 15

After the car accident, a black line was found on the impacted gum area? About a month ago, I was in a car accident, and two of my upper right front teeth were fractured, leaving one-third of them remaining. Due to a laceration in my mouth, during the dressing change, I noticed a...

Orthodontic-related issues? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask two questions: 1. Is it necessary to take X-rays before orthodontic treatment? If X-rays are not taken, will it have an impact later on? 2. After completing orthodontic treatment, if X-rays show that the roots of th...

Direct placement of dental crowns on decayed primary teeth? My daughter is currently 5 years and 7 months old. An X-ray revealed cavities in her primary molars. The doctor mentioned that since the cavities are on the side, there is a high chance that a root canal will be necessar...

Toothache and tooth mobility issues? Hello Dr. Lin, I sometimes experience tooth pain, specifically in the lower right molar area. About a year ago, I visited a dentist, and after eating small foods (like sesame seeds), I would feel pain. An X-ray showed no issues, and there wer...

Evaluation of whether wisdom teeth need to be extracted and issues related to out-of-pocket expenses? Hello, doctor. Currently, all four of my wisdom teeth have erupted, but the lower right one has not fully emerged. My dentist recommended extraction to prevent inflammation due t...

Peri-implantitis Hello Dr. Lin, last week I consulted you about the issue of peri-implantitis (the situation is described below). On December 16, an X-ray taken in Hong Kong revealed severe peri-implantitis. On December 21, a CT scan showed that only 2mm of the implant remains, a...

Cavity behind the second lower molar? Previously, my lower right wisdom tooth was removed due to its inclination, which led to cavities in the second molar. The decay has extended below the gum line. After consulting multiple hospitals, they indicated that the cavity is deep and ...

Questions about dental fillings? Hello, Doctor. I have a few questions to ask: 1. I have a resin filling on the occlusal surface that has developed small wear holes over the years. The orthodontist believes it can be filled or just the small holes can be filled directly; howeve...

Peri-implantitis Hello Dr. Lin, on December 16th, an X-ray taken in Hong Kong revealed severe peri-implantitis. A CT scan on December 21st indicated that only 2mm of the implant remains. Due to various considerations, I decided to return to Taiwan for treatment and am currently i...

Toothache, root canal treatment? Hello, Doctor. I would like to ask you about a situation. Initially, I had no pain in my teeth, but during a dental cleaning, it was discovered that I had a cavity in my upper left molar. The dentist filled it at that time, but the next day, I sta...

Retreatment of root canal therapy In November, I experienced pain in my right molar. An X-ray revealed the presence of an instrument inside the tooth along with inflammation, leading to a retreatment of the root canal. During the first visit, the instrument was removed. On the se...

The dental cyst did not resolve after undergoing apicoectomy? Hello, Dr. Lin. Last year, I developed an abscess on my gums. Since it wasn't painful, I delayed seeking treatment for six months, and it eventually changed color to a grayish-black before I decided to see a docto...

Pulp therapy and toothache? Hello, Dentist: I have completed direct pulp capping treatment a little over two weeks ago. Before the procedure, I had an X-ray taken, and the dentist said there were no cavities, although I had previous fillings. During the first week after the trea...

Management of dental cracks and fractures? Hello Dr. Lin: Three years ago, I bit down on something hard and felt pain briefly, but it went away, so I didn't follow up. Recently, I've been experiencing pain again when biting down on hard objects in the same area, so I we...

Cavity in the upper left third molar? Hello, Doctor: I regularly visit the dentist for cleanings and have had issues with cavities for many years, with the upper left third molar being the most severe. Last year, the dentist suggested a root canal, but I refused because I have ne...

Tooth sensitivity or toothache? Hello, I have a deep cavity in my molar that is close to the nerve. After getting it filled, I experience sensitivity and pain when biting down on hard objects, which then leads to gum inflammation and soreness. There is pus when I apply pressure t...

Gingival cyst Since June or July, I have been experiencing sudden pain in my teeth when chewing, as well as tenderness when pressure is applied. I have visited the dentist several times, and the doctor said there was no issue with my teeth. Due to other health concerns, I had an ...

Gingival recession with perforation? Hello, Doctor. This evening while brushing my teeth, I accidentally brushed too hard and caused some bleeding. Initially, I thought it was just a small cut and that it might be due to late-night inflammation. However, I later realized it was q...

Occasionally, a dental bridge may cause pain? Hello Dr. Lin: After undergoing root canal treatment on my front tooth, I developed a dental abscess, and the doctor determined it was due to a root fracture, so the tooth was extracted and replaced with a bridge (the adjacent healthy...

Issues with braces after root canal treatment? Hello Dr. Lin, I would like to inquire about the crown issue after a root canal treatment. I have a tooth on the left side of my front teeth that underwent a root canal 15 years ago, but I did not get a crown at that time. I was advi...