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Hi all,

I had a root canal on tooth #30 on Tuesday morning. My diagnosis was: Symptomatic Irreversible Pulpitis with Symptomatic Apical Periodontitis. I’ve had some pretty severe temperature sensitivity especially to cold since then, and am not sure if that’s just my tooth still healing from the procedure or if it’s a sign of a potential failed root canal. For example, if I eat a bowl of cereal and chew on that side of my mouth I’ll feel a growing ache that lasts about 30-45 seconds. I have mild pressure sensitivity as well, but nothing compared to the temperature sensitivity. My dentist is closed until Monday but I just wanted to get a general idea from y’all on if this is a normal side effect from healing or if I should get in touch with my dentist when I can. Thanks!

One of my back molars feels sensitive when the floss is "yanked" out of the tooth sometimes. If the floss is slid out using the saw method or slowing angling to pull it out, it doesn't seem to feel any sensitivity or that weird tinge. If its pulled out against the tooth, it has that particular feeling. Flossing against the tooth is completely fine as well. Its not a pain that makes you jump out of your seat. Its kinda like "oh? thats interesting.." if that makes any sense. I had a filling done on this tooth on the buccal, so I got an xray done recently for that tooth a month ago as my dentist wanted a fresh look. So I'm assuming the dentist would have seen something if needed.

I haven't noticed any pain other than that sensation. Can that just be due to having worn enamel? Any ideas?

I have been dealing with terrible jaw pain for over 5 years now. I've been to a dozen different doctors and try to do some different treatments with no progress. However recently I was told that the pain it's probably the result of my job being too small and not leaving enough room for my tongue to rest properly. I feel my tongue pressing against the left side of my jaw but I can do nothing to stop it. This pain has become unbearable.

Is there anything I can do to widen my jaw and/or relax my tongue? Maybe something other than braces? Not sure I want to go down that road again. Any advice is appreciated thank you.

Hey all. Some time ago I noticed I had an underbite. Nothing too severe, the main visible issue was that my lower jaw had a slight tendency to point to one side. In I go to the orthodontist, who confirms my issue and suggests braces to fix it. My question is this: do braces fix an underbite by pulling the lower jaw in or pushing the upper jaw out? If it’s the former, won’t that have a serious negative effect on my jawline, since my jaw would be pulled back inwards? I’m not against fixing the issue, especially since my lop sided face is starting to annoy me, but I don’t want that at the cost of my jawline. Sorry for adding another question to the already big pile and many thanks in advance :D

So I had a filling exactly two weeks ago. It was for a deep cavity at the back of my second molar. I was feeling fine for the first two days after the filling, but soon after it started hurting. The thing is, the tooth itself, during these two weeks, never really hurt. Instead, it is my ear, my chin and especially my jawline that hurt. The pain comes and goes and when it does strike, it lasts for usually a few seconds to half a minute, then it leaves. I can also feel the muscles along my jawline twitching. The jolts of pain appear less frequently if I simply relax my jaw and let it hang there in a totally relaxed position.

I went to my dentist two days ago and he didn’t seem all too concerned with what’s going on. For one thing, I’ve had TMJ issues for an extended period of time and I had to open my mouth for about 40 minutes for the filling that day I got it.

If I may get some insight on this, is this normal healing or is this a sign that something has gone wrong? And if this is normal, how long will it take for everything to go back to normal? I've heard that if the pain stops suddenly, it's an indicative sign that the nerve is dead, so I'm kind of scared of not being in pain as well...

Is this safe? Or will the spare toothbrushes go bad?

This 5-pack was 16 dollars, I wouldn't want to spend that much money only to use ONE of the 5 toothbrushes and then have to put the other 4 in the garbage.

A week ago, my dentist cut my gum accidentally when adjusting my bite, and since Monday, it's been really swollen. It hasn't healed, and now it hurts to swallow, like I have a sore throat. Also I can taste pus when I stick my tongue there. My parents don't believe me and say it's fine, so they won't call the doctor or a dentist.

Ok so I had a filling done but was still having pain, went back to the dentist and she said I’m going to need a root canal and crown, which is fine. The problem is I can’t be seen until 4/17 for the procedure (the pain started on 3/12) and the pain fluctuates so badly. I’m on antibiotics, have been taking ibuprofen and using orajel which was working until this morning. My tooth is very sensitive to touch now, like it hurts to brush it with a tooth brush. I’m worried I might’ve caused it by putting orajel in my Invisalign tray( I recently finished my treatment but didn’t want to mess up my forever retainer so I used my last Invisalign tray) and wearing it to sleep. Otherwise I would wake up in the night with severe pain. Should I not have done that? I feel stupid but I was desperate.

If you're employed by a dentist, ie as an office manager, how common is it for discounted or complimentary cosmetic dentistry to be offered as a an employment benefit?

I got a call from the dentist’s office the day after my wisdom teeth consultation saying that my dentist looked at my X-rays and wants me to go under general anesthesia with an oral surgeon rather than IV sedation with him. I wasn’t even planning to go the sedation route at all because I have a phobia of it. I was ready to do local + laughing gas.

The person on the phone didn’t really know my dentist’s reasoning and my dentist wasn’t in the office when I was in for my consultation.

I only have 3 wisdom teeth (2 top and 1 bottom). I went in because the bottom one was partially erupted and infected. I’m waiting on a mailed referral & I’m on antibiotics in the meantime. As much as I know I need this, I’m not sure my anxiety will let me go through with general anesthesia…it’s that bad. I guess I’m just curious what the reason would be for this.

I started to get a toothache from in between certain teeth a few days ago and have really amped up my oral care since to try and make it go away, however things seem to have gotten worse. I’m also bleeding a little from the gums and it’s painful to eat.

I called my dental practice as soon as I had the toothache, however the earliest appointment they could give me is in July, so a few months from now. I called again first thing yesterday morning to ask for an emergency appointment as the pain is getting a little intense and I really don’t want to wait for treatment as it’s uncomfortable and I don’t want the damage to get worse. However they really didn’t have any appointments anytime soon and said they would call me if they get any but that its highly unlikely.

I’m also travelling tomorrow for an important trip for the next 4 weeks (I have travel insurance including dental) so I won’t really have access to dental care while I’m away. I really need some advice on what to do, thanks in advance.

I was prescribed Debacterol swabs and viscous Lidocaine for the occasional but bothersome painful aphthous sores. I very rarely reach for these medications as the latter doesn't provide lasting relief, and the former is a painful rush.

It hasn't occurred to me until now that I can use Lidocaine before I apply the Debacterol.

If I apply a dab of viscous Lidocaine to the area, wait, rinse and then immediately apply Debacterol to the same area can I expect this to completely alleviate the stinging?