Zirconia crown adjustment
Good day, I had zirconia crowns placed two weeks ago, and there’s a sharp area on my lateral incisor, near the central incisor, that bothers me. It slightly injures the inside of my lip, feels rough, and is uncomfortable. I’d like to know if it can be smoothed or polished without removing the crown, and without ruining the natural look of it. Thank you in advance.
Swelling after wisdom tooth extraction
Dear doctor, three days ago I had a surgical extraction of my lower left wisdom tooth. Before the extraction, I didn’t have pain, just mild cheek swelling. During the examination, the doctor diagnosed an infection and prescribed antibiotics. The tooth was extracted six days later, while the infection was still present. On the second morning after the extraction, the swelling was worse than the day before. The dentist examined the wound, cleaned it a bit, and prescribed a stronger antibiotic. The swelling has slightly reduced, but there’s still a part of the jaw that feels very hard. Is it normal for the swelling to feel so firm? I didn’t have any pain before the extraction, and I don’t have any now, but the swelling concerns me.
Fistula after tooth surgery
I’ve had dental surgery 5 or 6 times, and I keep getting pus-filled fistulas under my nose. Right after the surgery, I feel better, but then after a month or two, it happens again. What could be causing this pus, and why does it keep coming back?
Thank you.
Dear patient, a 3D scan is needed, and an oral surgeon should examine you. If the teeth cannot be treated in a way that prevents new fistulas from forming, they may need to be extracted.
Tooth pain during the flu
Dear doctor, every time I get sick or run a fever, my crowns start to hurt, especially when I drink something hot or cold. They were replaced two years ago.
Antibiotics before tooth extraction
Good day… My tooth is very swollen; my whole cheek is affected. I started taking the antibiotic cephalexin yesterday… will that help reduce the inflammation so I can go in for an extraction? It’s an upper first premolar, and the root is completely in the gum… thank you.
Dear patient, the antibiotic should help reduce the swelling before the tooth extraction.
Pain one month after tooth extraction
Good day, I would like to know if it’s normal for the extraction site to still hurt a month after having a tooth with three roots removed. I had the extraction on March 4th—it hurt for a few days and then stopped, but the pain returned five days ago. It was a difficult procedure, and I can see that the wound hasn’t completely healed. How long can pain last after a tooth extraction?
Dear patient, it is most likely a case of delayed healing, which can take a while, especially after a complicated extraction. However, since a month has already passed, it would be best to visit your dentist for a check-up.
The suture that came loose
Good day, two days ago, I had two teeth extracted and the area was stitched. However, this evening, I felt that one of the sutures had come loose. To explain it better, one part is still attached to the gum, while the other is hanging halfway onto my tongue, meaning it has detached from the wound. I am wondering if this is dangerous? The dentist said they stitched it to stop the bleeding sooner. The wound is not bleeding, but I am worried about the suture—could it be a problem if the extraction site is left open without it? I apologize for the long post, but I struggle to phrase my question properly. Thank you in advance.
Dear patient, if the bleeding has stopped and you are not experiencing any other issues, there is no reason to worry about a single loose suture.
Inflammation around ceramic crowns
Two years ago, I had ceramic crowns placed on both my upper and lower teeth. Now, my upper left incisors (1, 2, and 3) hurt when touched. There are no visible changes on the gums, but I feel inflammation because my entire jaw hurts. Could this be caused by the gums, or is it possibly a problem with the tooth roots?
Thank you.
Dear, an X-ray can help determine if there is an issue with the teeth, such as an inflammatory process in the bone. Additionally, a clinical examination can establish whether the pain originates from the teeth or the gums.
Tooth infection treatment
Dear, I had a tooth infection and took antibiotics. After the swelling subsided, I started treatment for the tooth (lower molar). So far, the tooth has been cleaned twice, and if I’m not mistaken, a medicated filling and a temporary filling have been placed.
The procedure was done without anesthesia and was painless, except for one moment when I felt a sharp sensation, which the dentist said was a good sign. The pain disappeared within seconds. The cleanings were done a few days apart, and I had no issues in between.
Today, I went for the third time, and another medication was placed, which I need to keep for 20 days. The dentist advised me to come back if I experience pain (just like the previous times, though I had no problems then).
My tooth doesn’t hurt, but when I press on it firmly with my tongue or finger, I feel a very mild discomfort, if I can even call it that. The “pain” occurs only with pressure; otherwise, everything feels fine.
I assume that tooth sensitivity is normal during treatment and for a few days after completion (based on the information I found), but I’d like to know if there is any reason for concern or if this is a normal reaction.
Thank you in advance.
Dear, everything you described is within the normal course of tooth treatment, and you have no reason to worry.
Severe toothache
Two weeks ago, my dentist placed a medicated filling and then a white filling on a tooth with deep decay that wasn’t completely cleaned out. She said the medication could stay for up to six months and that she would continue treatment in April since I won’t be available until then. However, tonight, my tooth started hurting intensely, and I’ve already taken painkillers twice. Is this normal?