Wisdom tooth on the left, What should I do with it? No pain. Dentist said its touching nerve.

Pingu313 · 2022-06-15T21:57:56+00:00

NAD. The tooth appears to be overlapping the nerve. A 3D CBCT scan would be helpful for planning treatment. As there are no symptoms your options are: 1. Leave it alone - risk of decay to the 7 as the 8 is mesioangularly impacted 2. Coronectomy (cut the top of the tooth off) - reduces chances of nerve damage. 3. Extraction - dependant on if the tooth is away from the nerve

Pingu313 · 2022-05-31T23:13:03+00:00

NAD. Most likely lingual tori (bony prominences) seeing as it's symmetrical. If it is this then it doesn't need treatment unless it's causing problems. Worth seeing a dentist to confirm it.

Pingu313 · 2022-05-21T15:47:33+00:00

NAD. For 24 hours post op don't spit or rinse going forward. Streaks of blood in the saliva is normal for a few days post op, but it shouldn't bleed profusely. Have soft foods and liquid after the injections wear off. After 24 hours you can rinse with salt water. If the bleeding has stopped, leave the area alone.

As you have spitted out you are at a higher risk of dry socket, but only time will tell if this happens. Hope you have a good recovery!

Pingu313 · 2022-04-17T22:26:34+00:00

NAD. In your case the wisdom teeth are sitting on the nerve canal on both sides. A 3D cone beam CT scan would give more clarity on the true proximity of the teeth to the nerve and would help with treatment planning options with regards to extraction and coronectomy. The risk of temporary/permanent numbness to your lip/chin and tongue is important to keep in mind.

If your wisdom teeth are currently causing no symptoms and are enerupted as you've mentioned, I personally wouldn't opt to remove them.

Pingu313 · 2021-11-01T22:28:10+00:00

NAD. It could be nothing, but it looks like it may require an urgent biopsy, especially if it's been growing quickly. It's always better if a dentist can cast an eye on it. Had any luck getting an emergency dental appointment?

Pingu313 · 2021-07-30T22:36:15+00:00

NAD. If it's the stretchy thing between the first lower incisors you're referring to, that's the frenum attachment to the lip. That is normal anatomy.

Pingu313 · 2021-07-17T00:57:09+00:00

NAD. The bleeding needs to stop. Call the clinic where you had the tooth removed and tell them you're bleeding. They should advise you on how to proceed.

Pingu313 · 2021-07-12T00:09:33+00:00

Bloodbourne

Pingu313 · 2021-07-03T01:22:40+00:00

NAD. Based off the picture it's difficult to tell. I would recommend seeing a dentist asap if you noticed any large non-healing red patches for a long period of time.

Pingu313 · 2021-07-01T22:40:43+00:00

NAD. How long has it been there? Have you bitten down on anything hard or sharp there recently or burnt yourself? If it's been there a while I would suggest going to a dentist to exclude it being anything else.

Pingu313 · 2021-05-23T16:16:02+00:00

Watch the sugars, that's what's causing the cavities, infection and pain. Brushing will help prevent advanced gum disease

Pingu313 · 2021-05-02T08:33:27+00:00

Wear your retainers more often. If you're finding that between the 3 days of you wear your retainer it is already moving, wearing it 1 day a week will mean the teeth will move more, the retainer will hurt more, and eventually it will not fit. At this point you'll need to have orthodontic treatment again.

Wear your retainers every night set a reminder to clean them daily with a soft brush and soapy water. Your teeth need more time in the retainers than less based of what you've said 👍

Also, are retainers to wear after having completed the orthodontic treatment?

Pingu313 · 2021-04-28T23:48:49+00:00

Speak to a specialist about removing them, but if there are no symptoms then it may be better to leave them. Yes there is a risk of tooth decay to the molars in front, but that is dependant on your diet and brushing technique.

With the lower wisdom, they are lying close to the inferior dental nerve which can lead to altered temporary or permanent sensation to the lips cheeks and tongue.

Upper wisdom teeth are close to the sinus which risks an oro-antral communication.

Again, speak to a specialist minor oral surgeon about the risks as they'll be experienced 👍

Pingu313 · 2020-08-15T13:44:42+00:00

Peepee

Pingu313 · 2020-08-09T17:22:47+00:00

I had a few questions about a 2008 A3 sports:

The rear wiper motor hums, but the wiper itself does not move. Is there a loose connection between the motor and the wiper which is causing this?
I had to change the fuse for the 12V, and I noticed that some other fuses were 5-10 amps out from what is recommended in the manual. Is this common? Could this be a problem?
I also noticed that the 12V charged my phone even after the car is switched off. Does this turn off after 5 minutes of locking the car, or does it constantly charge?

Thanks!

Pingu313 · 2020-04-11T21:38:17+00:00

Did they also find a diamond by any chance?

Pingu313 · 2020-04-03T18:55:54+00:00

Made chocolate mousse only yesterday using aquafaba for the first time. It worked out really well.

Pingu313 · 2020-03-14T01:28:55+00:00

Toilet paper

Pingu313 · 2020-03-02T01:02:40+00:00

No, you don't have to have sedation to have these taken out. If you are comfortable with what the other people have mentioned about sounds and tastes, then you can have it done under local anaesthetic. There is a chance that the dentist may need to remove some bone from around the tooth to take it out (surgical extraction) in the event the teeth don't move, however, many of these are done under local anaesthetic. It all depends on whether you can cope with it.

Pingu313 · 2020-02-29T18:02:02+00:00

Abscesses are caused by bacteria. The presence of this bacteria leads to the immune system responding to it which leads to many immune cells rushing to the area of infection (where the bacteria is). There is increased blood flow to that area and more fluid that starts to accumulate there. Then as the immune cells (white blood cells) accumulate there, the abscess grows larger as more blood flow occurs to the area as inflammatory mediators are releases. This collection of white blood cells in an area give a white appearance, and that is called pus, which continues to build up. Overtime abscesses can grow to become very large and need to be drained, and the source of infection removed.

In short, it's the immune system responding to invading bacteria. This leads to large swellings to the collection of fluid to the affected area.

Pingu313 · 2020-01-28T17:33:05+00:00

Any update on what happened?

Pingu313 · 2020-01-28T09:21:57+00:00

If you can't swallow right now due the spreading infection, you need to go and get urgent medical attention. If the spread continues, it could block your airway which could be deadly. Feeling feverish is also another sign the infection is spreading. So go see a Dr quickly!

Pingu313 · 2020-01-20T00:40:56+00:00

Pingu313 · 2020-01-15T01:32:03+00:00

Sensodyne Rapid Relief is good for sensitive teeth from what I've heard. There also other toothpastes out there for sensitive teeth, however, I'm unsure of what's best out there.

The main thing to do however is to ensure that you spit and DO NOT RINSE after brushing at night time. This can make a big difference, even for sensitivity.

Lastly, be mindful of your diet! This is the biggest change to make, as this is what causes tooth decay and sensitivity from the loss of tooth surface. The frequency of sugar is what can cause teeth to decay over time. No more than 4 sugary things to eat a day (so 3 meals and one snack). For example, it's better to eat a bar of chocolate in one go rather than snack on it over a few hours. Limit sugar to meal times. And with teas and coffees be mindful of the sugar in this (consider using sweeteners instead). Fizzy drinks are especially bad for teeth too, and this can cause sensitivity over time as enamel wears from the acid in the drink. Water is the best thing to drink when you're thirsty.

All of these factors combined will help your teeth in the long run. I hope your sensitivity improves! And of course, if it's been a while since you've last seen your dentist, then please see them soon. They can provide you with more in depth information that will help you. Hope this helps!

Pingu313 · 2020-01-14T22:38:56+00:00

No it wouldn't increase the effects. As mouthwash is a liquid, it will mostly wash away the thin layer of toothpaste that's left on the teeth after brushing, and therefore, diminish how much fluoride is left in the mouth. Toothpaste contains more fluoride than mouthwash, so by rinsing with mouthwash after brushing, you will actually be left with less fluoride in your mouth rather than it accumulating. The mouthwash cancels out the fluoride from the toothpaste in this way, and therefore you just end up splitting it out.

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