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Worried about white lump on Frenulum of tongue

Within the last week I have noticed a small, whitish lump to the right of the Frenulum under the tongue. It is painless and I'm wondering if anyone might be able to advise what it is.

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White dots on the gums?

Hello. Can someone please tell me what these three white dots on my gums are, they are actually whiter than on the photo and I had them for over a year. They don't hurt. Today I noticed another single...

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How bad are the receding gums in my case

I recently visited a general distist for a teeth check-up and cleaning and I also took the opportunity to ask him about my receding gums (please see the below image). I felt disturbed because the...

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I wanted to know whether I have a bite problem or not?

I wanted to know whether I have a bite problem or not? Personally, I feel like there's too much space on the sides between the sets of my upper and lower teeth, which appears weird to me. Also, when...

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Need a dentist's opinion regarding tooth nerve damage

My top right incisor (on my right) has a very small cavity so there is no dull or sharp pain as of yet, however what I am feeling I can only describe as a twinge or twang or a zing inside the tooth and...

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Swollen Gums or Periodonal Abscess In Between Bottom Teeth?

I haven't went to the dentist in years. Yes that is on me. I was planning to go to one soon in a few weeks to get cleaning done... most likely deep cleaning as I haven't had one in years. Recently, I...

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Possible Lingual/Inferior Alveolar Nerve damage which has led to Trigeminal...

Good afternoon everyone (I am from South Africa, so excuse the time difference for those experiencing it), I am new to the forums, and you can call me Seb. I am just here to enquire about some recent...

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Neglected teeth for years, have cavities in my wisdom/molars, is it too late...

Neglected my body for years due to depression during my teens, now I'm taking steps to build healthy hygiene habits. I've had these cavities in my mouth from since I was 15 (now 22) and weirdly enough...

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How to treat an infected tooth... in Northern Uganda

My colleague in Lira, Uganda, has an infected molar, and has been in pain for over a month. She went today to the local dentist, which is "DentAid". The dentist said to pull the tooth because "it is...

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Hard bump on roof of month

I am a 27 year old male with who does not use tobacco. I beleive this bump has been there for years and gets irritated from time to time. It is as hard as bone to the touch and not painful. When I saw...

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A strange growth between the tooth and the cheek

I've noticed a strange growth between my cheek and tooth. I've had it for several months; initially, I thought it was a natural structure, but I've begun to feel it more and more. I don't have it on...

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Complex extraction at age 73 of big back molar in lower jaw

My dentist says my tooth is beyond repair and needs a complex extraction - decayed, infected, and broken below gumline, but it causes no pain or discomfort. It is a big molar right at the back of my...

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New crown

How long does it take for a new crown to adjust to your mouth because I had one put on permanently on Thursday and I get my other permanent crown on October 23! Please help me figure out what to do...

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Air pocket/small hole in temporary crown

I have a question! Will the small hole/air pocket that is in my temporary crown affect my permanent crown because it is a pain

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Went to a dentist and was told this is Mandibular Tori however she wasn't...

Have gone to a dentist recently to get an opinion on a lump behind my bottom teeth. Dentist said it may be mandibular tori however she wasn't 100% sure. Due to the high cost in my country I am not in a...

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Travelling tooth ache

Occasionally i used to have a sharp not so painful tooth ache in my "right lateral incisor" and consulted a dentist and got my teeth scaled 7 days later the tooth ache returned (very less frequent this...

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Been prescribed medication for trigeminal neuralgia

Have had dental problems on and off for 6 months ! Had an extraction in January and since then had problems ! Dentist had done all they can and has referred me to a specialist dental hospital in Leeds...

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(Ignore duplicate thread - I cant seem to delete )

Our child had a fall at 3 years old and had the primary/milk/baby upper central incisor extracted after it turned necrotic and developed a sinus. A couple of years later , I can see the bone/gum around...

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Daily pulsating pain in mouth dentist cant work out what it is

Hope someone can help. My Husband is suffering with daily mouth pain. It started after starting jogging and keeping fit ready for a 10k run. Initially a bit of enamel peg came out from bottom front...

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Does alveolar recession reverse in toddlers who have had an early incisor...

Our child had a fall at 3 years old and had the primary/milk/baby upper central incisor extracted after it turned necrotic and developed a sinus. A couple of years later , I can see the bone/gum around...

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ProDentim

Saw this product advertised, sat thru detailed video. Thinking abt ordering one bottle ($69) and try it out. Tried to google unbiased reviews… and it’s weird. I can’t find any. I find a bunch of what I...

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Malocclusion and ligament pain

I went to the Endodontist today for X-Rays and he said that I have Malocclusion and that I have a inflammation of my ligament above my crown and so my front and back teeth don’t align properly so it...

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Does my tooth really need an extraction

I have a back upper-molar which has had root canal treatment in the past. The filling has come out and at my recent check-up the dentist advised that it would be better to remove the tooth rather than...

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Refund For Dental Work

Hi I am wondering if I can get a refund for poor treatment by a dentist, and what the best way to go about it is. I've give a summary of what happed here: I had a crown fitted a week ago (porcelain) ....

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Cant stop crying

i have always had a massive phobia of the dentist but braved it and made an appointment. After a few appointments, talking, molds done and a lot of reassurance, I had my front 4 top teeth removed today...

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Need help on making sense of some x-rays

Hi, These x-rays are actually for a relative of mine. She's 57 years old and a non smoker/drinker. She's already showed her x-rays to three dentists and they all agree that the upper right central...

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Are these cavities?

I noticed one side is occasionally slightly sensitive. I looked and thought I had a cavity for sure but I noticed the same tooth on the other side has a hole also. Are these both cavities or is that...

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Slight/dull ache one month after root canal on molar

I had a root canal procedure 1 month ago. After my tooth was fine and swelling went away quickly. Now (3 weeks later) I have a very slight/dull ache, I wouldn't say it is sore per se, but it is rather...

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Swollen Gum

Just to start, I have booked in with my dentist but they can’t see me until Tuesday so I am looking for some advice in the meantime. I woke up a couple of days ago with swelling along the right side of...

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What are these little bumps in my mouth, not painful, I first noticed it when...

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Temporary dental implant/bridge

Hi! I just got dental implant/bridge surgery on Wednesday because my former dentist botched my two front crowns so my new dentist saw me last Monday, and I had the surgery on Wednesday! My question is...

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Special needs step brother needs help

Hello, my step brother Josh has refused to see a dentist in many years. We took this picture last night and we are VERY concerned. Just wondering what the general opinion is here and if it's too late...

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White bump

Started as small mouth colored bump Friday become larger white bump as of Saturday night/Sunday morning - on floor of mouth

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Peridex oral rinse at the dentist today

Went to the dentist for a cleaning today, I got prescribed local del of chemo into dis of 4 back molars for 60 dollars each after my insurance (Dhmo) I have very bad gums they were 6 and the other 4...

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Tiny line of bump in gums

got tooth pain (sudden sharp pain) two months ago and got my teeth scaled but the tooth ache returned and noticed a tiny bump that is not so visible but can be felt with my tongue the pain came from...

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My Mom Needs Help, But We're Severely In Poverty

TW: Rotten Teeth I do not know who else to turn to, because we’re both at our wits end. My name is Amber Giza and my mom’s name is Pamela Giza. We’re both 26 years old, and 56 years old, respectively....

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Could I do a filling instead of an extraction to this tooth?

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No teeth on one side and implant not an option

I have a situation in which I have only 1 tooth on my upper left side (I have only a few missing teeth elsewhere). I may have to get this tooth extracted as it is giving me trouble. I am a cancer...

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There's a hole in my gum

I have a wisdom tooth growing on top and I accidentally bite the below of my gum and now there's a hole. Its been about 2months and the hole is still there. I hurts like every single second and its...

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Temporary Dental Implant

What happens when your temporary dental screwed in implant is exposed from behind do you put anything behind it to make it stop throbbing?

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Need advice for cavity hole, filling keeps coming out and now the nerve...

I have a cavity that that was filled, but the filling fell out form oil pulling. It was filled 3 times previously. Now the nerve hurts if I chew on it or have cold on it. Also the dentist anesthetic...

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Bump on gum, X-ray good

Painful bump on upper right gum. No. 5 has pain but surface is good and X-ray is good. No. 6 has a crown but no obvious trouble (X-ray good). Infection? Bruxism? Dentist (in UK) says no obvious dental...

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Do I need to remove any of these wisdom teeth (xray attached)?

20s male, no smoking or drinking. Two dentists (in USA) said I need to remove all of them. At the moment, no pain or any problems. In other countries, people don't remove wisdom teeth as often, so this...

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Is this a cavity or discoloration?

I have noticed a shadow on a tooth. Do you think it could be a cavity or just the natural color of the tooth? Thanks for your help.

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Can anyone inform me on what this red spot is in my gum? Its been there for a...

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Root Canal?

Hi everyone I would just like a second opinion if possible. I had a check up today and was told fixing this decay could lead to a root canal with it being close to the pulp. I am booked in for the...

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Can a new crown going on a molar be made wider to help fill in the space from...

I recently had wisdom teeth (#'s 1,16) removed. It feels a little startling when I touch it with my tongue that there is a big space where the wisdom teeth were removed. Molar teeth (#'s 2,15) recently...

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Did I mess up my root canal?

Two days ago, I had a root canal done through a crown. The dentist put in a permanent filling as well. He said I should have been able to chew on it. However, it still is tender and it aches when I do...

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Coffee stain, tooth decay, or something else?

Hello, I am 24M, I don't smoke, and I drink a few times a month. This is in the top left of my mouth. It doesn’t hurt, I just noticed the discoloration and wasn’t sure what it was. I drink coffee 1-3...

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Medical Flexible Spending Account

Does anyone use their medical FSA account to pay for their dental work? Please share any experience. Thank you!!

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