After I brush my teeth, about 30 minutes later, I get this guncky thick sticky white stretchy stuff on my cheeks, under my tongue. I use toothpaste with the ADA symbol on it. Just wondering what it is. If I use toothpaste without the ADA logo on it, I don't have this problem.
Doctor's Answer
It might be pus due to an infection of teeth. Consult a dentist immediately. ... Read Full Answer
My dentiist says I will regain feeling in my tongue. Why is my tongue numb, will I get the feeling and taste back.
Doctor's Answer
Permanent damage can happen only if there is severe tearing of the main nerve and in your case i do not feel so. so do not worry. As I told you earlier, it does takes a lot of time for healing, so kindly be patient. I know no amount of words will make you feel totally comfortable, but as a doctor we are pledged to tell you the truth no matter how good or bad it may sound.
Whenever any doctor is administering anaesthesia, he has to follow particular landmark ... Read Full Answer
My three year old son had a fever since last wednesday off and on. His gums are swollen and breath is really bad. His gums are also bleeding and he doesnt want to eat or drink too much. I took him to a dr and a hospital and they said its viral. But i am concerned about his condition. Oh he also had a couple of blisters on his tongue.
Doctor's Answer
Analgesics would do and keep him hydrated. He should be fine in a couple of days ... Read Full Answer
On monday i got a canker sore on the bottom left side of my mouth under my tongue next to my gums. Ive been using warm water with salt every day to kill it. Its getting better but now i have little tiny skin with white tips hanging from the bottom of my tongue that are sensitive. Is this because of the Canker sore? or is there something else going on?
Doctor's Answer
Oral ulcers or apthae are common in the oral cavity induced by several reasons. Most commonly you would experience burning sensation in the mouth. If it asymptomatic, no medication is required. Do not use any salt as it would aggravate the lesion. Apthous ulcers are self limiting. ... Read Full Answer
I had a tooth surgically extracted Dec. 20th. It has felt like it has not healed properly. Five days ago I noticed the inside gum (under tongue) back from where the tooth was extracted had exposed bone and is extremely painful. I went back to the dentist today and she said it was not from the extraction, but was a mouth ulcer causing the bone to be exposed. She Rx'ed magic mouthwash and lortab 5mg. I have appt with oral surgeon on Thursday. I am concerned about she didn't give me antibiotics and the surgeon wont give any until consultation. Is this dangerous to have exposed bone? I have lupus and I don't know how this will affect me. Help
Doctor's Answer
Its a complication that occurs after a traumatic extraction and what is known as dry socket. See your dental surgeon and ask for topical antibiotics. ... Read Full Answer