Do all soft cleft palate surgeries require dental treatment?
Hi doctor,
My daughter is 2 years old and was detected with a soft cleft palate. We had performed soft cleft palate surgery for her. I read a few articles and it recommended ortho surgery as for cleft palate. But, I am confused as it is mentioned only cleft palate. I wanted to know whether children with a soft cleft palate also need to go under this repair. I do not see any misplacement in her teeth as well as a plastic surgeon, who performed her soft cleft surgery, also did not inform us about it. So, my question is do all soft cleft palate surgeries require dental treatment as well? What are the symptoms to identify whether our child need it?
16 May 2024 - 1 min read
Can root canal treatment remove a cyst in the root?
Hello doctor,
I have a cyst on the root of a upper incisor. My dentist has sent me to the dental hospital, but they have said that they would not do anything, and to either have the tooth removed or see a specialist. Can my dentist do a normal root canal to remove the cyst, and why has he sent me to dental hospital in the first place? Incisor teeth are not that difficult to do root canal treatment, and so why would I need to see a specialist to do the root canal work?
14 May 2024 - 1 min read
Why could the premolars hurt following braces treatment?
Hi doctor,
It has been five weeks since I got my braces on. During the second week, one of my premolar on my lower left jaw started to hurt in the morning. I cannot bite down as it hurts. It was loose, and it made some popping sensation when I press it or bite. I went in for an emergency and hoping my orthodontist would do an x-ray. But, all she did was look at it and touch it. She said it is normal. It has now been three weeks, it is still loose and make that popping sensation. I am starting to worried and very paranoid. Should I be concerned?
08 May 2024 - 1 min read
What's the difference between 0.018 and 0.022 brackets?
Hello doctor,
I have spaces in the upper and lower front teeth, and I am about to get my braces treatment started. I going to buy braces online, so I want to know what is the difference between 0.018 brackets and 0.022 brackets? Please just clarify my doubt.
08 May 2024 - 1 min read
How long does numbness last after tooth extraction?
Hi doctor,
Three months back, I had a wisdom tooth extraction. Still, I feel tongue numbness. What is the solution?
25 Apr 2024 - 1 min read
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