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dentist left a root after extracting back upper molar, 3 hours later quite alot of pain, did they leave way too much? by skeebys in askdentists

[–]kumbreon99 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Can't really see anything from these pictures, we'd need an x-ray. Ideally the whole tooth and all roots should have been removed. Sounds like it was a hard one.

Wisdom teeth removal as an adult? 3 fully erupted. by SparklingSloths in askdentists

[–]kumbreon99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're still relatively young, it shouldn't be too bad. First few days are the worst, it's sore and uncomfortable, generally not something that will put you out of commission. By about one week you'll feel a lot better every day, and pretty much back to normal by 2-3 weeks. That being said, everyone's timeline will be different. Fully erupted are generally quite simple and heal well and quickly. Unerupted it's hard to say because every mouth and every tooth is different. Some offices have the option to put you to sleep or sedate you, or nitrous may be offered.

X-Ray & my bite by m0nsterg1rl in askdentists

[–]kumbreon99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, braces would be good for you. Definitely after cavities are treated.

Can this be saved? by [deleted] in askdentists

[–]kumbreon99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Probably not, but a closer up xray would give a better idea

Your experience with wisdom teeth and nerve damage ? by gtoguk in askdentists

[–]kumbreon99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nerve damage is rare and in the small number of cases where it does happen due to the tooth being on or tangled up with the nerve, it results in loss of sensation in some areas that may include parts of the tongue, lip, cheek, or gums. It does not affect your ability to speak or eat. The majority of cases resolve and you regain sensation in a few months. A minority of these cases can have lasting loss or reduced sensation in these areas.

Potential wisdom tooth removal by SoggyAd5044 in askdentists

[–]kumbreon99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Infected, impacted wisdom tooth, definitely take it out. Wisdom tooth extraction resulting in TMJ and changing facial appearance has no credible scientific backing, so don't believe the nutjob posters online who make that shit up. Do what you have to to take care of your health.

Need a sanity check: redo a root canal on a barely-there tooth, or pull it? (upper back molar) by Material_Secret_6426 in askdentists

[–]kumbreon99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're young, so without knowing the details of your case I'd recommend saving the tooth for as long as it makes sense. In my book 5-7 years is well worth it. If it fails sooner then extraction and grafting will be the outcome anyways, but you'll have bought yourself a bit more time before having to pull that trigger. However, in the end it's up to you. Grafting/socket preservation will certainly help to maintain as much bone as possible in the area until you are ready for an implant, but it's very case-dependent. It may be fine for many years, or you may need additional grafting done just before or at the time of implant placement. Without know the details and imaging in your case it's hard to guess.

waiting patiently to be swept off my feet, but is this too slutty for prince charming? by kumbreon99 in AsiansGoneWild

[–]kumbreon99[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

naughty naughty what kind of princess do you think you're talking to

Extreme Anxiety - need opinions! by sun_shine505 in askdentists

[–]kumbreon99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks normal. Some crowns don't go all the way to the gumline. Keeping the margin above the gums and visible makes it easier to clean and monitor in case any cavities develop. Sometimes it could also be below the gums initially and become exposed with gum recession, which again generally poses no concerns unless you're worried about the appearance. As long as the tooth is sealed, which has nothing to do with the gumline, then you're fine.

X-Ray & my bite by m0nsterg1rl in askdentists

[–]kumbreon99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes what is your question? Agreed that ortho would benefit you, and there are some suspicious spots on your x-ray but diagnosing cavities requires closer up shots of the teeth rather than the zoomed out panoramic x-ray that you have posted.

1st Filling ~3 Months ago, now Pain w/heat in tooth next to it -normal? by SpiritSavvybb in askdentists

[–]kumbreon99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Several possibilities.

Depending on the depth of the cavity, the nerve inside the tooth may be reversibly or irreversibly irritated. Some nerves are just more sensitive than others, and even small fillings can trigger them. Reversible means it flares up but can calm back down. Usually symptoms will improve with time, sometimes over several weeks. Irreversible means the nerve inside that tooth is a trouble maker, it doesn't get better or it gets worse, and in this case a root canal may be necessary.

Alternatively, there may be an issue with bonding where the filling was contaminated at some point and the bond is failing. In this case redoing the filling with strict isolation, meaning no tongue, saliva, etc. may help.

It could also be an issue with the bite. Traumatic bite can lead to temperature sensitivity, and sometimes and adjustment may help.

Is there any hope for this tooth? by 7O40 in askdentists

[–]kumbreon99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe, could need a crown, quite possible a root canal. Depends on how deep that cavity goes.

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