Understanding Tooth Sensitivity During Dental Filling Wait Times
During the waiting period for dental filling, the tooth has started to feel sensitive again? I would like to ask the doctor: 1. How long is it generally recommended for patients to complete the filling after the removal of a cavity? 2. Is it normal to experience sensitivity or di...
Dr. Huang Tingfang Reply:
Dear Ms. Lu, Hello! In fact, cavities can be cleaned out directly and filled right away. If the cavity is too deep and close to the nerve, calcium hydroxide can be used as a temporary cover, and you can wait a month before filling it. However, if the nerve has already been affec...[Read More] Understanding Tooth Sensitivity During Dental Filling Wait Times
Managing Dental Issues: Prioritizing Treatment for Oral Health Concerns
Oral issues Doctor, may I ask in what order I should address my oral condition? For the past six months, the two lower left teeth have been intermittently itchy and slightly painful. In the last two months, the two upper left teeth have also started to experience occasional mild ...
Dr. Qiu Qiongyao Reply:
Dear Ms. Li Qiuqiu, Regarding your inquiries, please find the responses below: 1. Trust the recommendations of the attending physician regarding the treatment plan. 2. Your oral issues are complex and cannot be resolved in a short period. 3. It is advisable to visit a medical c...[Read More] Managing Dental Issues: Prioritizing Treatment for Oral Health Concerns
Can You Detect Calcification in Tooth Roots Before Root Canal Treatment?
Is there any examination that can determine whether there is calcification in the dental roots? I have four front teeth, two on the upper left and two on the upper right. Today, I went to a medical center for a general dental check-up and later consulted a clinic where I had prev...
Dr. Zeng Guanghui Reply:
Hello, Li Qiuchiu: 1. If a retreatment of root canal therapy is performed and calcification is found, it is not always necessary to use a microscope for management, unless there is very obvious calcification visible on standard X-rays. 2. If a general clinic is unable to manage t...[Read More] Can You Detect Calcification in Tooth Roots Before Root Canal Treatment?
Understanding Jaw Joint Cartilage Wear and Its Impact on Dental Health
Cartilage wear in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) of the left and right mandible? I don't know when it started, but for at least a few years now, I've been experiencing a clicking sensation in my cheeks when I open and close my mouth. Recently, I've noticed that ...
Dr. Lin Jiayong Reply:
Hello: Based on what you have described, the fundamental issue lies with the cartilage of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). It is recommended that you first visit a larger medical center to consult with an oral surgeon regarding the joint issue, after which you can proceed with ...[Read More] Understanding Jaw Joint Cartilage Wear and Its Impact on Dental Health
Understanding the Impact of Supernumerary Teeth on Oral Health
The effects of supernumerary teeth? Hello Dr. Lin, Seven years ago, I was diagnosed with a supernumerary tooth at the root of my second-to-last upper right tooth (which had undergone root canal treatment and a crown many years ago) through an oral CT scan. The doctor at the hosp...
Dr. Lin Jiayong Reply:
Hello: Regarding your concern, the supernumerary tooth is located at the root of the second-to-last tooth, while your area of discomfort is at the third-to-last tooth. It is recommended that you first address the root canal treatment for the third-to-last tooth. If the pain subsi...[Read More] Understanding the Impact of Supernumerary Teeth on Oral Health
Understanding Gum Pain: When It Radiates to Your Ear
Pain in the gum pockets radiating to the ear? I have been experiencing tooth pain for almost two weeks. Initially, my right tooth would hurt when I drank something too cold, and I also felt intermittent pain at other times. I visited the dentist, who said that my gums were red an...
Dr. Huang Tingfang Reply:
Dear Miss Yang: Hello! It could possibly be a periodontal issue! An X-ray is still necessary for a detailed examination. Take care! Wishing you peace and smoothness in everything! Sincerely, Dr. Huang Ting-Fang, Dentistry.[Read More] Understanding Gum Pain: When It Radiates to Your Ear
Understanding Tooth Cracks: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Tooth fracture issues? Hello, a few days ago I experienced pain behind the last tooth on the upper right side when eating hot food. I initially thought it was related to the extraction site from my wisdom tooth removal three months ago. After scheduling an appointment with the de...
Dr. Huang Tingfang Reply:
Spontaneous pain and pain triggered by hot food indicate that the dental nerve is inflamed. Possible causes include deep cavities, severe periodontal disease, or a fractured tooth leading to pulp exposure. If there is a tooth crack, it may be inferred from X-rays or clinical exam...[Read More] Understanding Tooth Cracks: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Post-Wisdom Tooth Extraction: Tongue Friction and Pain Concerns
After having wisdom teeth removed, the tongue may rub against the teeth? I would like to ask the doctor: It has been 10 months since I had my lower left wisdom tooth extracted. Recently, when I swallow saliva (when there is a change in pressure in my mouth), my tongue rubs agains...
Dr. Huang Tingfang Reply:
Hello, Yuan Ge! If your tongue is rubbing against your teeth, it is advisable to visit the clinic for an examination to determine the cause. If you are experiencing slight pain behind your molars, it would be helpful to take an X-ray to assist the doctor in making a diagnosis. Ta...[Read More] Post-Wisdom Tooth Extraction: Tongue Friction and Pain Concerns
Dealing with Bad Odor and Food Trapping After Dental Implants
It has been a year since the dental implant, and recently there has been an unusual odor coming from the implant site? I had my last two teeth implanted in the lower left jaw at the end of December 2018, but recently I have been experiencing food impaction in the gaps between the...
Dr. Huang Tingfang Reply:
Dear Mrs. Chen, Hello! You need to undergo an X-ray for a detailed examination and treatment. Please take care! Wishing you peace and smooth recovery! Sincerely, Dr. Huang Ting-Fang, Dentistry[Read More] Dealing with Bad Odor and Food Trapping After Dental Implants
Understanding Impacted Teeth: When to Seek Dental Treatment
Approximately 14 adult teeth have not been replaced? Hello, doctor. As mentioned in the subject, in addition to my original complete set of 28 teeth, I have many crooked teeth growing below the roots or deeper, with 14 of them palpable but completely encased in gum tissue. They a...
Dr. Zeng Guanghui Reply:
Hello Mr. FENG: It is recommended to consult a dentist for a detailed dental examination, including X-rays to confirm whether there are any supernumerary or impacted teeth affecting the occlusion. Dr. Tseng Guang-Hui, Department of Dentistry, Nantou Hospital.[Read More] Understanding Impacted Teeth: When to Seek Dental Treatment
Impacted Wisdom Teeth: Should You Extract Them and Their Effects on Crowns?
Gum inflammation around the wisdom tooth raises the question of whether the wisdom tooth needs to be extracted and whether it will affect the dental crown of the adjacent molar? Keywords: wisdom teeth / extraction / root canal treatment Hello, Doctor. My situation is that the gu...
Dr. Zeng Guanghui Reply:
Hello, Huang Zhan: If the gums around the wisdom tooth are frequently inflamed, it is recommended to extract the wisdom tooth. The extraction process will not damage the anterior dental crown. Dr. Tseng Guang-Hui, Nantou Hospital Dental Department.[Read More] Impacted Wisdom Teeth: Should You Extract Them and Their Effects on Crowns?
Common Dental Issues: Problems with Fillings and Flossing
Dental filling/flossing issues? Last month, I went to Clinic A for a routine check-up and teeth cleaning, where I discovered cavities between my second and third molars on the upper left side, which were filled. However, after getting the filling, I found that I couldn't use...
Dr. Lin Jiayong Reply:
Hello: 1. There should be a gap between two normal teeth, and dental floss must be able to pass through it for proper cleaning. 2. If any filling material has been removed, please have the dentist at Clinic B replace it, ensuring that the two teeth can be cleaned with dental flos...[Read More] Common Dental Issues: Problems with Fillings and Flossing
When Will My Wisdom Teeth Erupt After Molars Are Extracted?
Extraction of molars including wisdom teeth? Hello, doctor. I recently had my upper right second molar extracted due to a cavity. The dentist mentioned that I should wait for my wisdom tooth to erupt before filling the space left by the molar. Since there are no signs of my wisdo...
Dr. Qiu Qiongyao Reply:
Dear Ms. Cheng, Regarding your inquiry, please find the responses below: 1. You can seek assistance from an orthodontist for the eruption of your wisdom teeth. 2. The timing of wisdom teeth eruption varies from person to person, and there is no specific timeframe that can be...[Read More] When Will My Wisdom Teeth Erupt After Molars Are Extracted?
Should You Get a Root Canal for Deep Cavities? Expert Advice
Should I undergo a root canal treatment? Hello Doctor: I recently visited the dentist and discovered that one of my teeth has a cavity that is very deep. After an X-ray, it was confirmed that the affected area is indeed very close to the nerve. The dentist assisting with the trea...
Dr. Huang Tingfang Reply:
Dear Ms. Wang, Hello! You can temporarily fill the tooth for now and observe it for a few months. An X-ray will be taken later. If there are issues with the apex, we will need to perform a root canal treatment. If there are no problems, we can conduct a pulp vitality test, whic...[Read More] Should You Get a Root Canal for Deep Cavities? Expert Advice
Understanding Supernumerary Teeth: Causes of Pain and Treatment Options
How long are the teeth beneath the permanent teeth? Hello Dr. Huang, In 2013, I experienced pain in the upper right back tooth, and a CT scan confirmed the presence of a supernumerary tooth located beneath the second molar (this supernumerary tooth is not a wisdom tooth, as my ...
Dr. Huang Tingfang Reply:
Dear Mr. Huang, Hello! Pain is fundamentally the most important indicator and is subjective in nature. From a physician's perspective, a thorough examination is necessary, including visual inspection, percussion, electrical testing, X-rays, and other objective assessments. ...[Read More] Understanding Supernumerary Teeth: Causes of Pain and Treatment Options
Dealing with a Fallen Dental Filling: What to Do Next?
The dental filling came out because I used dental floss? Hello Doctor, Dental Condition: The tooth in question is the lower left first molar. This tooth had a filling done in 2016 due to a chip (natural fracture) between it and the second molar. The filling done in 2016 was a st...
Dr. Huang Tingfang Reply:
Dear Miss SHU: Hello! Actually, you take great care of your teeth! It's impressive that you were able to put the fallen resin back in! Basically, you should get it refilled as soon as possible; otherwise, the cavity will get bigger and affect the nerves. Take care! Wishing y...[Read More] Dealing with a Fallen Dental Filling: What to Do Next?
Understanding Sudden Tooth Pain: Causes and Recovery Insights
Spontaneous recovery from sudden toothache? Last night during dinner, I experienced pain in the upper left molar area when biting down, which was severe enough to prevent me from chewing. Two minutes later, I felt the same pain in the upper right molar area while biting and chewi...
Dr. Huang Tingfang Reply:
Dear Mr. Dearsnsx: Hello! Basically, you should first get an X-ray to check for cavities, periodontal disease, or root fractures. If it's the latter, extraction may be necessary. The former can be treated! It's important to take good care of your teeth! Wishing you all ...[Read More] Understanding Sudden Tooth Pain: Causes and Recovery Insights
Understanding Apex Cysts: Tooth Extraction and Treatment Options
Apicoectomy for tooth extraction? Hello, when I was a child, the nerve of my lower right second molar was removed. Over the past decade, I have occasionally experienced cysts in that area, but they usually resolved on their own after a few days, so I didn't pay much attentio...
Dr. Huang Tingfang Reply:
Dear Miss Hsiao-Lien, Hello! Your question is indeed challenging! Tooth extraction is not a problem! If the large cyst affects the mandibular nerve canal, it should be avoided. If it does not affect the mandibular nerve canal, the cyst should be completely removed; otherwise, it...[Read More] Understanding Apex Cysts: Tooth Extraction and Treatment Options
Understanding Gum Pain After Root Canal Treatment: Causes and Solutions
Post-root canal tooth with tenderness in the upper gum? Hello Dr. Huang, about 17 years ago, I had a root canal treatment on my upper right first molar. Six years later, it started to hurt again, and I found out that there were some canals that were not properly cleaned, so I und...
Dr. Huang Tingfang Reply:
Dear Miss A-Q, Hello! Your question is actually quite complex! Root canal treatment aims to thoroughly clean the root canal; if it is not cleaned properly, there may be swelling and discomfort above the tooth. Additionally, if the tooth root is unhealthy after the root canal tre...[Read More] Understanding Gum Pain After Root Canal Treatment: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Post-Filling Sensitivity: Causes and Solutions
Issues After Dental Filling I have experienced brief discomfort in my teeth when exposed to hot or cold temperatures for the past two weeks after getting a filling. The discomfort lasts only for a moment and then goes away. During my dental visit for a deep cavity, an X-ray taken...
Dr. Huang Tingfang Reply:
Dear Mr. Wang Zong, Hello! It may be a reaction related to conduction. If the pain persists or worsens, please return for further treatment. Take care! Wishing you peace and smoothness in everything! Sincerely, Dr. Huang Ting-Fang, Dentistry[Read More] Understanding Post-Filling Sensitivity: Causes and Solutions