Question 1

my back left molar has cracked and there is a massive hole there where the tooth used to be. i think i swallowed it and may need an antibiotic.

Accepted Answer

See a local dentist: You can't get medications from this forum, and meds will not repair the rotten tooth. It may need to be extracted. Please don't wait to have serious pain or an infection.

Question 2

how to cure impacted molar tooth?

Accepted Answer

Extraction: Call a local oral surgeon for an exam and consultation.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: molar tooth?

Accepted Answer

Back tooth: A molar is one of the back teeth that we use mostly for chewing. Some call them "grinders". If we have all of our molars, there are 12 of them. We get the 4 first molars about age 6. We get the 4 second molars about age 12 and the 4 third molars or wisdom teeth about age 18-20 usually.

Question 4

can i do first molar tooth removal at home ?

Accepted Answer

Don't try: Dentistry is not a diy profession.. It takes years of education and experience just to pass the exams to graduate and get a license to do exactly what you propose to do with no knowledge and no experience. Have a local dentist extract the tooth.

Question 5

molar tooth broken stabbing tongue what to do?

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Call your dentist: If you have a broken molar you need to get into the dentist and get it repaired.   In the short run the sharp area can be smoothed to reduce tongue and cheek irritation.    Your. Dentist can then discuss what needs to be done. To restore the broken tooth.

Question 6

the gum behind my molar tooth is swollen and hurts! what to do?

Accepted Answer

Wisdom tooth: Do you have wisdom teeth yet? Sometimes when they are erupting they feel that way and nothing to warry, sometimes they erupt to wrong direction and they should be taken out.  Anyways check with your dentist.

Question 7

my 7 year old is bleeding around a molar tooth, is this normal?

Accepted Answer

This is not normal: Bleeding gums are not normal. The most likely reason for the bleeding are gum inflammation due to the presence of plaque (bacteria) or a possible tooth or gum infection. If the tooth is loose, perhaps it is a primary tooth that may be coming out soon.
See your dentist.

Question 8

could use your help docs! my first molar tooth fell out what should i do ?

Accepted Answer

Find out why: Then take steps to avoid further tooth loss.  Plan on getting a replacement tooth to keep your other teeth from shifting into the space.

Question 9

when exactly should the patient under chemotherapy, extract his molar tooth?

Accepted Answer

Eval needed: Any extraction will be scheduled after consultation between the dentist and the oncologist at a time in the chemo schedule when the immune system an best handle this procedure.  They will extract the tooth when it is safest to do so.

Question 10

how to correct slight facial asymmetry caused by extraction of a molar tooth?

Accepted Answer

Tooth replacement: In the 1920s actresses were encouraged to have their molars removed to create a sunken face affect.  Thankfully it  no longer happens. Missing back teeth can be replaced with implants and a crown in many cases.  Bridges may not work as they need at least two teeth to support them.  Partial dentures that are removable may also restore symmetry, but are the poorer choice. It may also be muscle size.

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My back left molar has cracked and there is a massive hole there where the tooth used to be. i think i swallowed it and may need an antibiotic.

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How to cure impacted molar tooth?

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What is the definition or description of: molar tooth?

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Can i do first molar tooth removal at home ?

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Molar tooth broken stabbing tongue what to do?

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The gum behind my molar tooth is swollen and hurts! what to do?

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My 7 year old is bleeding around a molar tooth, is this normal?

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Could use your help docs! my first molar tooth fell out what should i do ?

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When exactly should the patient under chemotherapy, extract his molar tooth?

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How to correct slight facial asymmetry caused by extraction of a molar tooth?

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