Dental imaging
I have been experiencing pain in the gum area on the left side of my upper jaw for a while, despite maintaining good hygiene. Can the presence and extent of inflammation be determined through any type of imaging, and what is that type of imaging called? Thank you.
Sharp pain when biting
Hello. I have a question. A few days ago, I noticed a cavity on my upper molar that was very small, like a dot. However, that tooth was filled more than 10 years ago with a gray filling. I never had issues with that tooth, such as pain when biting. I went to the dentist, who cleaned the tooth and placed a new white filling. After 1-2 days, I started experiencing sharp pain when eating on that side, and it has been like this for 5 days. The dentist told me the pain would go away and to eat on the other side. Could you please provide your professional opinion? Thank you.
The technology used for placing white fillings can sometimes lead to sensitivity in the tooth during eating. This sensitivity should gradually decrease over time and eventually disappear completely.
Pain after a new filling
Dear Madam, three days ago, I had a filling replaced on my upper molar, where there was a small cavity on the edge of the tooth. The dentist cleaned the tooth and placed a new white filling. However, when I bite down on something hard, I feel pain. The tooth doesn’t hurt otherwise, only when I bite on that side. Can you tell me what might be the issue? Thank you.
Pain when biting down can occur as a result of placing a new filling. It is important that the pain gradually decreases over time. In that case, the pain should completely disappear after a while.
Tingling after anaesthetics
Good evening. Please provide me with your opinion and assistance. A month ago, I had a lower molar extracted. After 3 days, I felt pain and went to the dentist, who gave me anesthesia and said that food was left behind. The pain was so severe even with anesthesia. I was given antibiotics and had dressing changes daily. Since then, I have had tinnitus, pain in the jaw area near the ear, and tingling. The X-ray showed everything is fine. Is it possible that a nerve was affected? I am taking Brufen and Xanax daily.
Drilling of a zirconium crown
Could you please tell me if it is possible to drill or otherwise modify an already installed zirconium crown on a tooth?
Swelling after the tooth extraction
Yesterday, I had a tooth extracted. The swelling wasn’t severe at first, but after I started taking antibiotics, my face swelled up significantly, from my right eye down to my lips and the right side of my face. The swelling is very painful, and the tooth was extracted on the right side.
It is necessary for you to visit the dentist who extracted your tooth or any other oral surgery specialist as soon as possible for a follow-up.
Pain with new crowns
Hello! I had dental crowns placed five days ago, and I feel pain in 2 teeth when exposed to cold. The pain goes away immediately. I should note that I had a similar sensation when wearing temporary crowns about ten days before this. I’m afraid of a major procedure. Is this fear justified? Thank you for your response.
In some cases, teeth can be sensitive for some time after new crowns are placed. If you feel that the pain gradually decreases day by day, it’s a good sign that your teeth are adjusting and the pain will stop. If the pain remains consistently intense, it’s necessary to visit your dentist for a check-up to ensure that the crowns completely cover all teeth.
Tooth extraction
Hello respected, I have a question. About a year and a half ago, I had treatment on my upper premolar. The nerve was removed, but since the crown has mostly deteriorated, my dentist recommended that I have the tooth extracted. Due to work and other commitments, I still haven’t had the tooth removed, and the dentist filled it with something similar to a filling. I wanted to ask if this could cause any problems, as I plan to have the tooth extracted soon anyway?
Such a tooth can become a source of infection that may spread to the surrounding jawbone. It’s necessary to have the tooth extracted to prevent this from happening.