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Is my tooth dead?

admin — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 04:09:21 +0000

Q. Hi, I have been suffering with pain on one of my tooths, the tooth is going black and has a filling in it, is the tooth dead? I will see dentist tomorrow but just need to know what might be involved and will it get sorted straight away as suffered a lot with this pain. Thank you,

A. Your dentist probably discovered an abscess growing

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Is work on gum boil that seems to have gone still necessary?

admin — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:43:38 +0000

Q. Over 12mnths ago my tooth with an existing root canal developed an infected boil on the gum. On my dentist’s advice I am waiting to have the previous root canal re done privately by a specialist dentist. However at present and for the last 6+ months i have no boil or any other symptoms. The x ray show some possible infection and the specialist thinks he can improve the root canal work. I am not sure whether to pay for this work to be done when i have no pain or problems with my tooth. What would you advise, please?,

A. If a previously symptom free root filled tooth develops an abscess I do advise retreatment if the infection is related to the end of the root. Your body immune system can stabilise a problem in the short term but the infection is usually progressive. It would be best to follow advice given after an clinical examination. Rob

Dr Rob Tennet
St Johns Dental Practice
18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ
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Is face welling to do with bacteria in gums?

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:44:37 +0000

Q. dose your face swell with bacteria in your gums,

A. It can this can be an abcess caused by infection building up.

Dr Riten Patel
The Mulberry
18 Ashley Road, Walton on Thames Surrey, KT12 1HS
Web: www.mulberrydental.co.uk Tel: 01932 223 479

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Tooth pain makes my head hurt but what can be done?

admin — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:28:10 +0000

Q. I have pain on one of my teeth. I can eat on that teeth however when i sleep at night the pain hurts causing me to get little sleep. It also causes some pain during the day. The pain on my teeth causes my head to hurt, only when my teeth is experiencing the pain, it causes pain in my head. I have a filling on a teeth and i feel its the teeth with the filling that is causing me pain. I am really worried, and because i am student, i have to wait for my HC1 form to get back in order for me to get treatment. What is the best solution for me to do. Please can you give me advice as i am really worried.,

A. You need to find a dentist as it sounds as though you have an abscess forming on your tooth

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Is bump on gum connected to issue with root canal?

admin — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 10:37:42 +0000

Q. I am in need of a root canal but I have not gotten it because of insurance. I will get it soon. I have noticed that I have a sizeable bump on the gum of that tooth that needs a root canal. I was wondering if it was connected to the need of a root canal. It has not gone down or anything.,

A. I would recommend that you visit your Dentist just to have the lump assessed. It is not unusual for an abcess to form in the area of the tooth which is in need of root canal treatment. I wish you well with your treatment. Many Thanks. Dr Kailesh Solanki

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Kissdental – UK Practice of the Year 2007
157 Woodsend Road, Flixton, Manchester, M41 8GN.
2 New Street, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2QS 13
Stanley Street, Manchester, M8 8SH
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Why am I getting bad pain after root canal treatment?

admin — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 10:24:10 +0000

Q. i have already done root canal treatment , but know i am having a pain in the same place where it is treated, i cant close my teeth because it pains me , also one side of my face is more inflated than the other side.wouid you tell me please whats shouid i do. thanks so much.,

A. It sounds as though you have an abscess/infection. You need to see your dentist as soon as possile. It may or may not be from the same tooth, but please don’t leave this.Justin Glaister

Dr Justin Glaister
Umbrella
11 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PF
Web: www.umbrellasmiles.com Tel: 020 7612 9810

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What is the best option to replace soon to be missing tooth?

admin — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:22:33 +0000

Q. Hi Dr. Patel, My question is about the # 2 molar that has a crown and recently abcessed. I have been told that the infected tooth can not have root caan therapy and cannot be saved. I am a 61 year old female and I have worked very hard after not having dental when growing up to keep my natural teeth. The last tooth has a large filling and the tooth on the other side is crowned. I am disabled with limited funds. What is the best solution for the soon to be missing tooth and should I look for a surgeon to remove this tooth? Thank you,

A. If it is causeing pain it needs to come out, you can than live with the gap or have a small denture made.

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The Mulberry
18 Ashley Road, Walton on Thames Surrey, KT12 1HS
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Coudl there be an abcess after back teeth were removed?

admin — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:04:09 +0000

Q. I had all my bottom back teeth taken out but 3 months later i still feel like i have an absess. Is this possible? It also feels like it hasnt closed properly although it has healed. It dose not hurt but i am aware of it all the time.,

A. Please return to the dentist who extracted these teeth ofr you to check for signs of infection.Kind regardsDr Justin Glaisterwww.umbrellsmiles.com

Dr Justin Glaister
Umbrella
11 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PF
Web: www.umbrellasmiles.com Tel: 020 7612 9810

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What treatment can I have for broken teeth?

admin — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 10:59:20 +0000

Q. Hi I was attacked about two weeks ago and my frount teeth were broken. One of the front teeth has gone gray in colour but I dont get any pain from it. The other olny gives me pain when drinking cold drinks or when cold weather blows onto it and that can be painful. I am not sure what I should do I hope you can advise me. I have been to the dentist to get fillings on the teeth that was also around 2 weeks ago.,

A. You may developing abscesses – I would recommend that you return to your dentist for Xrays and vitality tests of your damaged teeth

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Could you tell me if crowns dentist placed are okay?

admin — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 03:28:16 +0000

Q. hi Dr. Caplan. i had my braces removed and my dentist placed crowns on my 2 front tooth. he injected anesthesia before he â€œtrimmedâ€ my teeth. after 2 days, i felt that my gums were swollen and now it looks like it has abscess and it is quite painful. i am worried, did my dentist missed anything? do my 2 front teeth need to be removed? if so, what are the options in replacing my 2 front teeth? thank you so much,

A. Sometimes the nerves of teeth are not 100% healthy and having teeth crowned can tipped the tooth over the edge into an abscess. You should return to your dentist who may have to treat the nerves of your teeth – it is unlikely that you will loose your teeth. Hope this helps

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