Painful chewing
Since part of my filling fell out after a few months, my dentist placed a new section of the filling but slightly widened the space to ensure a better fit.
When the space was expanded (quite a bit, as I can feel sensitivity in the tooth), a resin base was applied, followed by layering. During the procedure, I felt a sharp, moderate pain in a specific spot.
After the process was completed, including smoothing and adjusting (shaping the bite), I felt pain when biting down or applying pressure. However, when there was no contact between this tooth and the one above, the pain disappeared.
As soon as I got home, I noticed that biting food and applying pressure with a toothbrush on a specific spot in the center of the crown caused discomfort—not very severe, but also not mild. The dentist was unsure of the cause, suggesting it might be the tooth’s reaction to acid.
This moderate pain occurs when biting, even on softer foods, precisely in the center of the crown. It wasn’t present before the dental work.
What could be the cause?
Thank you.
Problem after a dental filling
Hello!
Seven days ago, I went to the dentist because of a tooth on the left side. The dentist said that the cavity on the fifth tooth was large and that it was taken care of. However, I am still experiencing pain after seven days, but I can’t determine which tooth is causing it, as none of them react when I touch or tap them. The dentist took an X-ray and said there is no inflammation. What should I do?
Snoring in Children
I am interested in whether the Silensor appliance is suitable for children. My daughter has been snoring for several years, and we haven’t been able to solve the problem.
Dear, the Silensor appliance can be made if growth is complete, meaning all permanent teeth must be present.
In children, issues often arise due to enlarged tonsils or nasal deviation, so you may want to consult an ENT specialist for an examination.
Pain during healing
I have a question. I had a tooth extracted about 5 months ago, and now the area where the tooth was removed hurts. Something hard has formed there, and it’s painful. The dentist told me that it’s the healing of the jawbone. Is that possible?
Dear Sir/Madam, based on an X-ray, it can be determined if everything is fine with the wound and if the bone has healed properly after the tooth extraction.
Facial pain from a tooth
Good evening, I have a question: can a tooth cause pain around the eye and face? Thank you.
Wound healing
I had my wisdom tooth extracted 10 days ago. In the beginning, the pain was unbearable, and I took Brufen every 12 hours for the first six days. I contacted my doctor to ask if this was normal, and he gave me the antibiotic Clindamycin. The pain stopped, but the wound wasn’t healing. I went back after taking the medication, and he either clamped, removed, or scraped—I’m not sure how to describe it—part of the jawbone that was too high, preventing the wound from healing. Now, there’s a hole in that spot; will the wound heal properly? Thank you.
Dear Sir, the wound can heal slowly in some cases, but you should not be experiencing strong pain anymore. Slow healing is not dangerous and doesn’t mean something is wrong with the wound; it is just how the tissue will fill the gap left after the tooth extraction.
Wisdom tooth extraction or repair
I have a problem with my lower right wisdom tooth, it’s coming in nicely! There is a cavity (which I can’t see in the mirror) but I can feel it with my tongue, and food gets stuck there when I eat, although I can easily remove it with a toothpick! When brushing my teeth and rinsing with cold water, I feel pain and tingling, sometimes I even hit the nerve with the toothpick! Is it better to repair it or extract it?
Dear Sir/Madam, if the tooth is in a good position and can be properly repaired, and if the tooth is involved in chewing, it is always better to repair the tooth.
Tooth shifting after wearing braces
Hello, I wore fixed braces on both jaws and had them removed four months ago. However, my upper front tooth has started to move slightly forward. I only had my lower wisdom teeth removed, not the upper ones. If I remove the upper wisdom teeth, will the tooth move back into place on its own since there will be no more pressure, or will I need a retainer to fix this?
Tongue pain after tooth extraction
Hello, on Wednesday I had my lower wisdom tooth extracted. The procedure lasted only 10 seconds, and the entire tooth was removed under anesthesia. There was some pain that evening, but after taking ibuprofen, it stopped and didn’t hurt again until Saturday night. Since then, the pain has been more around the area rather than inside it. I also feel like the tooth next to the extraction site feels three times larger than usual, and my tongue keeps rubbing against it, causing sores. I would like to know if this is somewhat normal or if I should visit a dentist.
Dear Madam, if you feel that the tooth next to the wisdom tooth is sharp and causing sores on your tongue, it is important to check whether it has been damaged.
Lump above a tooth
Hello! I had thirteen zirconium crowns placed on my upper jaw. After some time, my fifth tooth started hurting, so I underwent a root canal procedure, and since then, I haven’t felt any pain. However, a lump appeared high above that tooth on the gums. There’s no discharge from it, and it’s not particularly painful. I went to the dentist, who examined it and took an X-ray with a small device but didn’t detect any signs of inflammation. He mentioned it could be a reaction to the tooth filling. The lump has been there for about a month and a half now, without increasing in size. The dentist also mentioned the possibility of root-end surgery if it grows.
I wanted to know your opinion: should I monitor the situation and leave it alone if it doesn’t change, as it might resolve on its own, or should I consider root-end surgery after some time?