Posts Tagged ‘numb’

My Bite Problem Has Gone On Long Enough, Can You Help?

Monday, May 13th, 2013
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Hi Mark

I hope you could shed some light i am having a lot of problems with my teeth mainly pain and numbness, and have an open bite. i am also grinding my teeth at night, I have had several root fillings on my front teeth which are now discoloured, also i had a small filling done 3 years ago and now i am experiencing numbness on that side of the face, neck head and shoulder as well as pain. I also have fractured my tooth by grinding my teeth. I would like to know if there is any hope in trying to sort my teeth and what your opinion would be.

I hope to hear from you soon

Kind Regards.

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Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes

My nerves in my gums are unresponsive to anaesthetic and I am due to have root canal treatement, what can be done?

Thursday, January 13th, 2011
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Since having stents in my heart 4 years ago, the anaesthetic used does not last long enough to keep nerve numb. i.e. works quick and goes quick, therefore dentist tops up with small amounts left in syringe.

I’m about to have (strong possibility) root canal treatment. Dentist had to stop, temp. filing given. Said she could ‘see’ nerve. Problem was only picked up after an X-ray, up until then tooth had looked fine.

Q: Is there anything you can suggest to help keep the nerve numb?

P.S. I’m a nervous patient which doesn’t help.

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Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes

When my mouth is numbed, I panic, how does the ‘wand’ work?

Monday, January 10th, 2011
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I panic when I get numbed up . Will the Wand only numb the tooth and not the whole mouth. And does it work on the lower espesially. So my tounge and throat would not get numb.

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Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes

Can a tooth be completely numbed before a root canal treatment?

Friday, November 26th, 2010
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My dentist says I need some root canal work on a tooth that aches when I eat. She had drilled out the decay, nearly down to the root, but it still hurts, hence the root canal work. I had 1 injection for the filling, but I still nearly had to ask her to stop, as the pain was so bad. (My last dentist used to give me 2 injections for a filling, & it still used to hurt). I really dislike the idea of root canal work, can the tooth really be numbed enough for this work to take place? Any help would be much appreciated.

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Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD View My Profile Dr Caplan

What anaesthetic options are available for fillings, specifically root canals?

Wednesday, November 17th, 2010
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I have an extremely sensitive rear molar that needs a filling. The last time two lots of injections didn’t deaden the pain during the drilling. What else can be done to reduce pain? If I need a root canal on this, can I not be knocked out so I don’t feel a think until I wake up?,
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Dr Sunita Verma Sparkle Dental Boutique 311 Boston Road, Hanwell, London, W7 2AT Web: www.sparkledentalboutique.co.uk Tel: 020 8567 4344 View My Profile Dr Verma

My crowned tooth is really sensitive after being fitted recently. Will I need further treatment?

Tuesday, September 28th, 2010
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I had a crown fitted over a back molar about 4 weeks ago,which had cracked after a long-term large filling. I didn’t require a root canal. The prep went fine but when the temp cover was taken off the dentist was unable to numb it and it was incredibly sensitive. Anyway, the crown was fitted and it was really sensitive to everything for a week then it subsided a bit. Now the tooth next to it is sensitive too! The crowned tooth is sensitive to very hot drinks and food but not as bad as it was and a little bit sensitive to very cold stuff too. Please tell me that I don’t require any further treatment as they couldn’t numb it last time I went and the prospect of drilling when I can feel it makes me feel ill!!! Many thanks,
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Dr Kailesh Solanki 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. Web: www.kissdental.co.uk Tel: 0161 748 5250 View My Profile Dr Solanki

Is it normal to still feel numbness after root canal treatment?

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010
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last Thursday 4/02/10 i had a root canal completed on UR2 tooth and now on Tues(/02/10 i am still experiencing a dull but at times intense aching. The severity of discomfort varies throughout the day from barely noticeable to quite severe radiating up into jaw. I havd been having problems for about 3 months with this tooth before my dentist decided to carry out the root canal. She said the procedure went well and was straight forward. Because i have Multiple Sclerosis she has said that if i continue to have problems with this tooth then i need to see my GP because it will be “to do with my condition”. Is this discomfort normal and if so how long should it last. What can i do next apart from have the toth extracted if this does not settle. Ps. the tooth feels ‘tender’ but not painful to the touch and there is no swelling but behind the tooth is also tender. I also clench my teeth at night and wonder if this could be a contributing factor. Sorry this is so long but i’m desperate to sort this problem once and for all. Many thanks,
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Dr Kailesh Solanki 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. Web: www.kissdental.co.uk Tel: 0161 748 5250 View My Profile Dr Solanki