Question 1

i had some dental work done and now i have some kind of infection in throat that makes me spit up brown mucus ?

Accepted Answer

Dental work: Unfortunately, dental cleaning and any type of dental procedure can introduce bacteria into your bloodstream. This can be a major issue if you have mitral valve prolapse. In your case sounds like you have contracted a systemic infection caused by your dental work and you need to either contact your dentist, or general physician to determine if antibiotic intervention is warrented.

Question 2

i smoke marijuana daily and i don't think i'll be able to stop for the duration of the dental work i need done, i may need extraction, root canal, fillings and a absence removal can i still smoke, what are the risk while smoking weed after dentistry?

Accepted Answer

: Smoking cannabis causes dry mouth leading to increased risk of tooth decay, tooth erosion. tooth sensitivity, gum disease, burning mouth, and difficulty in chewing , speaking and swallowing. More problems to worry about such as an weakened immune system, fungal infection and changes in the tissue of mouth leading to oral cancer. Is this enough to make you STOP? Spend your money on developing good

Question 3

i have a sweet taste in mouth and sometimes cool taste i had blood test done normal. doctor thinks from dental work. dentist said filling leaked.

Accepted Answer

Sweet, cool taste: If filling"leaked"it needs to be replaced.  If that doesn't solve problem may want to see specialists in Neurology, ENT, Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, and Gastroenterology.  Some detective work will have to be done.

Question 4

in a neck ct scan saids: beam hardening artifact due the prior dental work. what this mean? i don't have dental implants or fillings. i'm a little worried that my results are a mix up. ( with another patient).

Accepted Answer

Comparison: Best to determine would be through a comparison with dental films you might have had with your dentist in the past. While somewhat unlikely, a possible mix up cannot be ruled out.

Question 5

head laid way..back while having dental fillings. 2 hours dental work. next day.pains running up back of neck when move certain ways. should i see dr?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Consult first with the dr who performed the treatment to see if a referral is needed or what type of specialist you might want to see.  There are a few different possible causes for your symptoms but the dr who treated you has more information then we do at this forum to guide you.

Question 6

ive been pretty sick the past few days, bad cough mucus filling in my throat and pain when i wake up. i had a fever but now the fever is gone. feeling better but yesterday and today upon waking i spit and found bright red blood should i worry!?

Accepted Answer

: Is the blood coming from your mouth, in your saliva, or from your lungs after coughing? It sounds like you had acute bronchitis, which is the most common reason for coughing up blood. If you continue to cough up blood or you are coughing up increasing amounts, then you need ot see your doctor. You may need to see a lung doctor as well. If it is coming from your mouth, see a dentist if it continues

Question 7

sometimes when my throat is dry in the morning, i have brown mucus in my throat(i don't have any infection)when i spit it out, the dryness gets better?

Accepted Answer

Bedside humidifier: perhaps a bedside humidifier will help, however, you may have nasal obstruction or a low grade infection/inflammation.  try irrigating with saline (purchased over the counter) for your nose.

Question 8

can poor dental work cause bruxism? my friend swears it can. i just started grinding my teeth recently, and this friend says it might be because of the filling i got a few months ago. he says he got bruxism after a filling was too high on his tooth and it

Accepted Answer

Maybe : Maybe it accentuated an ongoing process. Bruxism is a common malady that increases with age and stress. It can totally destroy your dentition if left unchecked. Most people can avert the damage caused by this with appliances  like the nti that don't permit the teeth to wear down and keep your muscles relaxed.

Question 9

i  get a bitter taste in my mouth after eating and even after just brushing my teeth. what causes this? i also have mucus in my throat but am not sick

Accepted Answer

Gum disease: Bitter taste can be a sign that you are at risk for, or already have, gum disease. The bacteria, along with mucus and other particles, constantly form a sticky, colorless toxic “plaque” on teeth causing the gums to become inflamed and to easily bleed. This condition should be checked by a dentist. It is a painless condition, but can induce serious complication.

Question 10

impacted&rotten wisdom teeth, can it cause sore throat, ear pain, jaw pain?mainly sore throat at back of mouth(annoying). always swallowing thick mucous

Accepted Answer

Possibly: See your dentist or oral surgeon to perform a thorough evaluation to determine if your "bad" wisdom teeth are the cause of your symptoms and to take these teeth out.

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Does dental work such as fillings and extractions cause throat infections or cause you to spit up brown mucus

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I had some dental work done and now i have some kind of infection in throat that makes me spit up brown mucus ?

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I smoke marijuana daily and i don't think i'll be able to stop for the duration of the dental work i need done, i may need extraction, root canal, fillings and a absence removal can i still smoke, what are the risk while smoking weed after dentistry?

A member asked:

I have a sweet taste in mouth and sometimes cool taste i had blood test done normal. doctor thinks from dental work. dentist said filling leaked.

A member asked:

In a neck ct scan saids: beam hardening artifact due the prior dental work. what this mean? i don't have dental implants or fillings. i'm a little worried that my results are a mix up. ( with another patient).

A member asked:

Head laid way..back while having dental fillings. 2 hours dental work. next day.pains running up back of neck when move certain ways. should i see dr?

A member asked:

Ive been pretty sick the past few days, bad cough mucus filling in my throat and pain when i wake up. i had a fever but now the fever is gone. feeling better but yesterday and today upon waking i spit and found bright red blood should i worry!?

A member asked:

Sometimes when my throat is dry in the morning, i have brown mucus in my throat(i don't have any infection)when i spit it out, the dryness gets better?

A member asked:

Can poor dental work cause bruxism? my friend swears it can. i just started grinding my teeth recently, and this friend says it might be because of the filling i got a few months ago. he says he got bruxism after a filling was too high on his tooth and it

A member asked:

I get a bitter taste in my mouth after eating and even after just brushing my teeth. what causes this? i also have mucus in my throat but am not sick

A member asked:

Impacted&rotten wisdom teeth, can it cause sore throat, ear pain, jaw pain?mainly sore throat at back of mouth(annoying). always swallowing thick mucous

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