Dental Advices

I have recently encountered a bit of a problem, and I am not sure where to go with it. If it is serious I will go to a private clinic, but if this can wait then I will book an appointment with the NHS. The problem is that one of my teeth is wobbling ever so slightly. I was playing tennis, and I got hit in the mouth with the ball, and a few days later I was eating some roast beef, and one of the strands was stuck between my teeth, and when I sucked on it ,I felt a slight movement. I checked it with my fingers, but the movement is so slight it can hardly be felt with the fingers, it can only be felt with the tongue. What is happening? Why is it moving? Am I in danger of losing my tooth? Where should I book my appointment; the NHS or a private dentist?

I come to you with a unique problem that has baffled my previous dentist, and for which I cannot seem to be able to find a remedy or cure. My mouth is free from bacteria, I have no missing teeth, and only 2 fillings altogether, and yet every time I brush there is blood in my sputum.

I have recently consulted with my dentist about a molar that has been causing me quite a bit of trouble. It was root canaled, and before that was filled twice because it acted up underneath the original filling and had my entire face all swollen up. The tooth had not hurt after the root canal, but recently half of the tooth broke while I was eating a club sandwich. The tooth does not hurt at all, and I told my dentist I would like it extracted.

My dentist told me that I have an impacted left molar on my mandible. What does that mean? What is a tooth impaction? Will it get a cavity? Should I get the tooth removed or what? The area where the tooth is is slightly swollen and quite tender to the touch.

“I have an amalgam filling in my tooth, but it is put in sideways. If I brush it with my toothbrush, it causes a strange sensation, not quite painful, but unpleasant, and it can sometimes hurt. Sometimes I don’t feel anything at all. My question is; is this normal, and if not, how much of a problem is it? Is the problem only going to be solved with a dentist? Thanks in advance, Daniel”

“My top right molar has been acting up for over a year now. It was first sensitive to cold, but then I used special toothpaste and this stopped, but recently it has started to hurt when I bite. I haven’t been able to chew with the left half of my teeth for months now. It does not otherwise hurt, has no visible cavities, and is not particularly sensitive, either. The tooth has been filled before, and I have gotten an antibiotic root filling, and the tooth has received fluoride treatment as well. I had it x-rayed and there is no sign of an infection or cavitation anywhere.

"My top right 2 teeth got inflamed about a week ago. My dentist advised not to touch it until the inflammation goes down a little bit, and he then prescribed antibiotics (Dalacin). I started taking them, but nothing has changed. It still hurts constantly,sometimes more, sometimes less, but have to take an average of 2 aspirins a day to deal with it..."

I was at your clinic yesterday for a filling. An old amalgam filling was removed and a small cavity was filled, despite the fact that I felt no pain. I was told that the cavity was not deep at all, but but it still hurts when cold touches it, or when I bite down too hard. What can be done if my tooth still hurts? Is it normal? Thank you for your time,

“Dear doctor! I cannot find the price for a whitening session on your website. I have heard a lot of negative things about at home whitening kits, though. Which one would you recommend? And what do you think of tooth whitening procedures that are done in malls? Aren’t those dangerous? Thank you in advance,"

“For about a week now, I have had constant pain in a teeth with a cavity on it. Painkillers only work for a short time, and then he terrible pain begins anew. My tooth is extremely sensitive to both hot and cold. The glands near my ears are swollen, and yesterday I had a terrible headache. I have an appointment to see a dentist on Thursday, but I am going mad with pain. What can I do? Is this an infection? Thank you: Petra S.