Question 1

please help: have a big hole in tooth, but no pain whatsoever?

Accepted Answer

Still need treatment: Just because it doesn't hurt does not mean the tooth is fine. Teeth like that can become unbearably painful instantly. Have it taken care of before it becomes an emergency.

Question 2

please explain what does it mean if i have a huge hole in tooth?

Accepted Answer

Problem: If you have a huge hole in your tooth, you have a problem.. That tooth has decay and it needs to be evaluated for a restoration. Call a dentist in your town for an appointment.

Question 3

hole in tooth - is this a cavity?

Accepted Answer

Cavity: Most likely the hole in your tooth is a cavity. If you can see it it is most likely a large cavity. I recommend you see your dentist asap. If a cavity progress you may get a toothache  and infection.

Question 4

hole in tooth! worried 83 y/oldes and don't want dentur?

Accepted Answer

May not need denture: You may not need a denture. A dentist will have to look at the tooth and determine what is wrong. It may be able to be fixed but that would have to be determine by the dentist.  It would be impossible to tell you what it needed with out seeing the tooth and determining what was worng.

Question 5

what caused tiny hole in tooth after root canal procedure?

Accepted Answer

Access opening: To do a root canal procedure, dentist need open a hole in that tooth to get a pathway for the whole procedure.

After the procedure, the hole in the tooth should be sealed and the tooth might need extral restoration, normally a crown.

Question 6

hole in tooth, some broken off, should i strain my poo?

Accepted Answer

No: Dont worry about looking for it. Highly likely that nothing can be done with the fragment. Your best bet is just to go see your dentist.

Question 7

small holes in tooth at gum line. how long can i last without going to the dentist?

Accepted Answer

Can't predict: Your best bet is to have it checked asap.

Question 8

how long does a tooth abscess last? i have a hole in tooth so it's draining, and i take 500mg of amoxicillin twice a day. just started taking the antibiotics last night. when should the swelling in my gums/face go down?

Accepted Answer

Are : Are you being treated by a dentist or are you self medicating? The infection may never resolve without treatment, so it's tough to say how long you will be swollen for.

Antibiotics alone will not solve the problem in your gums and face. If your tooth is full of food and bacteria, the toxins embedded in there are leaching out the end of the tooth... That is why you have the infection.

Your tooth will either need extraction or root canal therapy, both of which need to be performed by a dentist. Make an appointment to be seen before your situation becomes worse.

Question 9

what should i put in this big hole in my tooth?

Accepted Answer

You don't!!!: Call your dentist and make an appointment! your dentist will determine what is the best thing for the hole in your tooth!

Question 10

i have a hole in my tooth, but my appt is 22 days away. what can i do for the pain?

Accepted Answer

OTC pain meds: Also, call the dental office and see if you can move the appointment up since you are having so much pain.

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Please help: have a big hole in tooth, but no pain whatsoever?

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Please explain what does it mean if i have a huge hole in tooth?

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Hole in tooth - is this a cavity?

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Hole in tooth! worried 83 y/oldes and don't want dentur?

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What caused tiny hole in tooth after root canal procedure?

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Hole in tooth, some broken off, should i strain my poo?

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Small holes in tooth at gum line. how long can i last without going to the dentist?

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How long does a tooth abscess last? i have a hole in tooth so it's draining, and i take 500mg of amoxicillin twice a day. just started taking the antibiotics last night. when should the swelling in my gums/face go down?

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What should i put in this big hole in my tooth?

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I have a hole in my tooth, but my appt is 22 days away. what can i do for the pain?

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