Sleep appliance
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to inquire about an appliance for snoring and obstructive sleep apnea. I do not snore, but I have poor sleep quality and a deep overbite, so I would like to know whether this appliance would be suitable for me.
Could you please let me know:
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How long does it take to make the appliance?
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How many visits to the dental office are required?
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Are any additional steps or examinations necessary before the appliance can be made?
Thank you in advance.
Kind regards.
Dear Sir,
You will need to come in for a dental examination. All teeth must be treated, and any tartar must be removed. If your teeth are already in good condition and everything is in order, we can take the impressions for the appliance during your first visit.
You will need to visit the dental office one more time to collect your appliance. It can be ready within a few days, or even on the same day if you are travelling from outside Novi Sad.
Regarding additional examinations, it is important that you are able to breathe through your nose. If you have any difficulties with nasal breathing, a consultation with an ENT specialist is necessary.
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Sports mouthguard
I practice Muay Thai, and I saw on your website that you make mouthguards for athletes. How can I get one made?
Dear Sir/Madam,
A custom-made Playsafe mouthguard is made based on an impression of the athlete’s teeth.
The procedure is as follows: you will need to schedule an appointment for an examination. During the appointment, we will check whether your teeth are healthy and determine whether professional teeth cleaning and polishing are necessary before taking the impressions.
The dental impressions can also be taken during the same visit. Your mouthguard can be ready within 1–2 business days.
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Pressure in the tooth during root canal treatment
Dear Sir/Madam,
I was pregnant until three months ago. Six months ago, I noticed pus coming from beneath my lower first molar (the sixth tooth). My dentist told me it was gum inflammation and that it was nothing serious, and that rinsing with sage tea might help.
This continued for some time, and I visited my dentist several times to have it checked. However, the condition neither improved nor worsened.
Ten days ago, I noticed pus again, so I had an X-ray taken and decided to change dentists. My new dentist opened the tooth, cleaned the root canals, and placed medication inside the tooth two days ago. Today, he repeated the procedure.
Last night, I experienced pain and throbbing in the tooth, along with a feeling of pressure or discomfort. The pain is not unbearable, but it is quite uncomfortable, and it feels as though there is slight swelling beneath the tooth.
My dentist told me that if the tooth continued to hurt, he would have to extract it.
Is it normal to feel discomfort when biting down on something and to experience mild pressure even when I am not eating?
Thank you.
Dear Madam,
During root canal treatment, mild pain may occur, particularly when biting down on the tooth. However, gum swelling should not normally occur, and antibiotics are often prescribed in such cases.
Tooth extraction should be considered a last resort, after all other possible options to save the tooth have been explored.
The safest approach would be to have the tooth treated by a specialist in root canal treatment (an endodontist).
Shifting of the post and core restoration
Two years ago, I had a post-and-core restoration done for the third time using a screw post. While eating dried apricots, I noticed that my upper right lateral incisor feels slightly loose and moves elastically. I’m wondering if this might still be considered normal, since there was previously no tooth structure above the gum in that area—could the gums be flexing?
Dear Sir,
A tooth should not exhibit visible movement. If the post and core restoration is moving, it is necessary to visit a dentist.
Movement of a post/core
Two years ago, I had a post-and-core build-up for the third time. While eating dried apricots, I noticed that my premolar (tooth number four) feels like it is slightly moving elastically. I am wondering if this is normal, since there was no tooth structure above the gum before—could it be that the gums are moving?
Dear Sir/Madam,
A tooth should not have visible movement to the naked eye. If the post and core are moving, you should visit a dentist.
Movement of dental crowns
Dear Doctor,
I am 30 years old and had crowns placed two years ago. For the past two days, I feel a tingling sensation, and it seems like they are moving. Honestly, when I touch them, they feel like they shift. What should I do?
Dear Sir/Madam,
If you feel that the crowns are moving or have become dislodged, you should visit a dentist so they can be repositioned. If this is not done, there is a risk that the teeth underneath the crowns may start to decay.
Replacement of a filling
An old amalgam filling on my lower first molar was replaced. Since then, the tooth has been sensitive when biting for about a month. My dentist says this sometimes happens, but if it continues, the nerve may need to be removed. The filling was close to the nerve, but the tooth was completely healthy. When I run a toothpick over one spot, I feel a sharp pain. It doesn’t hurt with hot or cold, and it doesn’t hurt on its own.
This can sometimes happen when replacing amalgam fillings. It is possible to try treating this type of pain with a medicament that is placed on the tooth for a few weeks. Only if this does not help and the pain does not decrease should the nerve be removed.
Discomfort with a New Bridge
Good evening. Three days ago, I had a bridge placed in my lower jaw. It was temporarily cemented so we could see how it suits me. However, I am experiencing mild pain and I keep hitting it with my upper teeth. It feels very uncomfortable, and I have a sensation of tightness and irritation. Is this normal, or should I contact my dentist? Thank you.
Dear Madam,
Mild sensitivity can be present with temporary cementation. However, what should not be happening is contact with the upper teeth. You should contact your dentist so that your bite can be adjusted and balanced. This can be done even while the bridge is temporarily cemented.
Noise with Zirconia Crowns
I had zirconia crowns placed three weeks ago in both my upper and lower jaw. In the front, I have two bridges, each consisting of six teeth. Today, I noticed that when I slightly move the upper bridge, I hear a kind of tapping sound. Nothing feels loose, everything seems stable, but I have the sensation that there is some play or space. Also, during prolonged speaking, I feel that my lower teeth are hitting against the upper teeth, tooth on tooth. What is your opinion? What could be the cause?
Thank you in advance.
Dear Madam,
It would be advisable to check whether everything is in order and whether the bridge is still properly cemented. You should schedule a follow-up appointment with your dentist.
Pain After Root Canal Treatment
Dear Madam,
Greetings. My upper fourth and seventh teeth were prepared for the placement of a metal-ceramic bridge. After the preparation, while I was waiting for the bridge, the nerve in the seventh tooth became inflamed and we had to treat the tooth. First, a medicament was placed, which I kept for a week. Then the canals were cleaned and the nerve was removed, another medicament was placed, and the following day the canals were filled. Throughout this entire process, I had no pain at all. After the canals were filled, an X-ray of the seventh tooth was taken immediately and it looked perfectly done. On the same day, the bridge was placed with temporary cement. For the first few days, I had no pain. However, around the fifth day, I started to feel a dull pain in that seventh tooth, even though it no longer has a nerve, and the pain goes away with medication. Now I am experiencing pain that gradually starts within a minute, reaches a certain peak, and then subsides; after a few hours, it happens again. In short, the tooth has no nerve, there is no infection, and yet I am still experiencing some kind of pain.
Thank you in advance. Kind regards.
Dear Madam, the tooth may remain sensitive for some time after treatment. The discomfort should gradually decrease and eventually disappear. It is good that the bridge was placed with temporary cement, so there is no reason for concern.