Question 1

i got a cavity filled over a year ago and the dentist really pulled on my lip and it has been bruised looking in a spot on my lip ever since!

Accepted Answer

Harmless mucocele: Usually they're not a problem and will go away on their own. If concerned see your dentist for evaluation and surgical removal.

Question 2

my dentist left a dark bruise on my jaw, & abrasions inside my mouth. it was never acknowledged by him. what can i do to make him realize he did it to me?

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Hello. : Hello. Sometimes iatrogenic trauma (trauma resulting from a dentists treatment or manner) can't be avoided.  Research shows that for any type of medical provider (i.e., dentist, doctor, etc.) that some factors that may help to limit iatrogenic injury can include a provider being skilled, experienced and having up to date knowledge. However, with that said, there can be times that even in the hands of a highly skilled provider that incidental injuries can occur.   The moto that most providers are expected to adhere to is "primum non nocere" or  first do no harm.  
   With that said, i don't know why your dentist is reacting in this manner. Maybe, he or she really is finding it difficult to believe that it was due to the dental work. Maybe the provider is concerned that by acknowledging it, that it could leave him or her open to litigation. Sometimes, plain old human pride can be an issue. How the issue is presented to the provider can also make a big difference in how the provider reactes. 
   In reality, we can't control other people's responses. If sounds like you would feel better about this if the dentist acknowledged the cause. You may or may not get that response from him or her.  I was once treated by a dentist for a tooth i broke while pregnant. The dentist  was a nice guy, because i knew him socially before hand. However, he berated me for having eaten hard candy and had an extremely forcefull  physical manner that made the dental work very painful. I learned that although he was very knowledgable, that most patients found him to be rough. I made a decision, to maintain a friendship but not to see him for dental work. 
     If you have had a long doctor patient relationship that has been primarily positive, you might revisit the issue again. You might let the provider know that this has continued to bother you. However, if this is a new dentist and you are disatisfied with both  his or her technique and bedside manner, you might opt to find a different provider.

Question 3

pain & swelling in cheek & bruising from rough new endodontist. dentist also hard on me since unable to open mouth long.?

Accepted Answer

Not unusual: The pain and swelling, as well as occasional bruising associated with root canal therapy can occur whether the procedure was performed by a new endodontist or by a seasoned endodontist.  

Is the comment regarding being "rough" and "hard" related to your inability to keep your mouth open during the treatment?  You may consider asking for a mouthprop if you require additional dental procedures.

Question 4

pain in my gums above my right upper canine. feels similar to a bruise. 2 days of pain. no swelling, bleeding, bumps, or anything visible of the sorts, but i'm limited to how far i can see into my own mouth. should i be worried, or see my dentist?

Accepted Answer

More info needed...: Does this tooth have restorations or has it been traumatized? When was your last dental exam? Do you currently have any sinus issues? Do you grind your teeth? Your pain is coming from within, and a radiograph may be in order. A visit to your dentist would not be a bad idea.

Question 5

pain-l top cuspid & 2molars next to. roof mouth felt bruised brief. sore to bite down on cuspid. ear crackling, l nostril burning. dentist a month ago?

Accepted Answer

More info needed...: Sinus inflammation? Allergies? Food burn? Dentist a month ago, what does that mean? Did you have any treatment at that time? Please repost with more specifics

Question 6

saw dentist, had cleaning, explained facial and teeth pain. dr said saw nothing. my mouth often dry, tough rough, sore, gums tender. hurts please help?

Accepted Answer

Find bew dentist: Without a visual exam and more details, help of any kind is hard to offer you. Sorry. A word of advice, though: if your dentist is not listening to you nor helping you be healthier and happier, you should fond one that will.

Question 7

getting a recurring mouth ulcer between gums and cheek near root canaled tooth, gums are tender and sore. dentist says x-ray of root canal looks good?

Accepted Answer

Recurring ulcer: Any sore or lesion in the mouth that does not heal in 10-14 days, or is recurring, needs to be examined and possibly biopsied.
If your dentist is unsure why you are have a lesion, Have the root canal evaluated by an endodontist. If the root canal is sound, and no other teeth are involved, see an oral surgeon or periodontist for an exam.

Question 8

i have a flesh colored bump on the edge of upper lip for over a year it doesn't hurt nor has it changed dentist said it was fine i'm starting to doubt?

Accepted Answer

Bump: In general, a flesh colored bump that hasn't changed in a year is harmless.  Obviously, it's hard to evaluate without a picture, but cancer doesn't act like that.  Hope this helps.

Question 9

can dentists fix cleft lips?

Accepted Answer

No: Cleft lips and cleft palates are surgically corrected by a cranio-facial reconstruction team that includes oral surgeons, plastic surgeons, ear-nose-throat surgeons, etc... Later, dentists and orthodontists straighten the teeth and add teeth implants if needed.

Question 10

what causes that "fat lip" feeling when you get numbed at the dentist?

Accepted Answer

Sensory distortion: Injections of medication at the dentist suppresses function of the nerves that provide sensation.  Sensation gets distorted, and weird feelings can develop.  The good effect is to suppress pain, but the bad effect is the suppression of normal sensation.  The tone of muscles and skin also is effected so that they can swell up and appear puffy.

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I got a cavity filled over a year ago and the dentist really pulled on my lip and it has been bruised looking in a spot on my lip ever since!

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My dentist left a dark bruise on my jaw, & abrasions inside my mouth. it was never acknowledged by him. what can i do to make him realize he did it to me?

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Pain & swelling in cheek & bruising from rough new endodontist. dentist also hard on me since unable to open mouth long.?

A member asked:

Pain in my gums above my right upper canine. feels similar to a bruise. 2 days of pain. no swelling, bleeding, bumps, or anything visible of the sorts, but i'm limited to how far i can see into my own mouth. should i be worried, or see my dentist?

A member asked:

Pain-l top cuspid & 2molars next to. roof mouth felt bruised brief. sore to bite down on cuspid. ear crackling, l nostril burning. dentist a month ago?

A member asked:

Saw dentist, had cleaning, explained facial and teeth pain. dr said saw nothing. my mouth often dry, tough rough, sore, gums tender. hurts please help?

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Getting a recurring mouth ulcer between gums and cheek near root canaled tooth, gums are tender and sore. dentist says x-ray of root canal looks good?

A member asked:

I have a flesh colored bump on the edge of upper lip for over a year it doesn't hurt nor has it changed dentist said it was fine i'm starting to doubt?

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Can dentists fix cleft lips?

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What causes that "fat lip" feeling when you get numbed at the dentist?

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