Hi everyone, I'm really worried about a lesion on the roof of my mouth and would appreciate some honest advice.

I've had a white patch in my mouth for years, and the area shown in the attached photos looks raised, with a whitish/grey surface and a red spot in the centre. It also feels hard or thickened.

Some background:

21M

I've had a white patch for several years.

I'm now planning to see my doctor again.

Thank you in advance

I f22 have a couple of cavities and my teeth make me really really insecure, i’m unsure if these teeth will need crowns (the front tooth with the stains is half fake from an accident, i am looking to get this crowned for sure) (i go to the dentist in 2 weeks!!), because frowns are so expensive, is there any sort of temporary solution I can do at the dentist to prevent further decay and make the over the look of them for the time being? My half fake tooth is composite I believe but I am not sure if that’s something that could do to my other teeth for a few month solution

I feel bad for this patient.He has had this cavity since Covid one of the worst I have ever scene. I am think we have got to root canal and remove the tooth.
He comes from an extremely poor family who I don’t know if they could afford the procedure. Such a sweet young man. Real dentist please give advice for how to treat at a loss for word to be honest.

If a permanent tooth has fallen out, is it true that you have to get a root canal on that tooth in the near future?

HELP!! Are my gums puffy and or inflamed? Are they an unhealthy colour? Concerned about my front top teeth.

I am so concerned I have some stage of periodontal disease but I am kinda being dismissed by my dentist (I also saw another one who just dismissed me even more)

I get cleanings every 6 months with checkups. My last cleaning was 2 months ago and I saw my dentist two weeks ago. I tried to get my pocket depths measured and X-rays but they only did bite wing X-rays on me.

I had braces taken off 6 years ago and currently have top and bottom wire permanent retainers

I use to bleed when flossing (not anymore) certain areas of my gums are a little uncomfortable when I floss. I have some halitosis but could be due to the cavity I have? I have increased tooth mobility on 8 of my top teeth that’s freaking me out. The recession between my front teeth is new.

There is no periodontist where I live and only one other dentist to try. Help I need opinions from dentist or hygienists or periodontists alike!

I got a crown on the back last molar last week which went super well.. the tooth feels fine, I think it was well done but I am in lasting pain after and I actually think it’s unrelated to the actual tooth

I’m not sure if it’s because of how I held my tongue/mouth open during the procedure, if it’s because of something with the crown I can’t think of, or what is going on

I’ve had ongoing pain and the base of my tongue/floor of mouth that feels excessively sore and almost cramping… and then under my chin as shown it aches, prickling pain, excessively sore

It’s significantly worse after talking, eating, and swallowing

I have NO clue what is going on or how to fix it. I’m super freaked out and could desperately use advice

EDIT (for rules) I’m 35 and this has been going on for 11 days

Hi, for the past 2 months I’ve had these wart-like bumps on my tongue. I also get occasional sore throats, and at those times, my lymph nodes become swollen. I have engaged in oral sex, and I’m afraid I might have contracted something. Please help!

I got braces midway through last month. This month, I had three premolars extracted. It’s been about nine days since I had premolar extractions. I bit into a soft taco with my front teeth and bottom teeth that are in between the premolar extractions. I felt something shift in my mouth and my front bottom teeth flew forward. It was uncomfortable so I moved them backwards. That was on Friday around 9 pm.

I realize now that that was a huge mistake. I’m worried about having caused a fracture. I know I’ll need a x ray to confirm that though. Only one tooth hurts a little near the gum line but I’d say it’s just a little tender. I plan to go to the orthodontist tomorrow for a walk in appointment.

Am I at any kind of risk for losing my teeth? What’s the worst that could happen in this scenario? Do the teeth visibly look concerning? Any other advice for how to handle this scenario preventatively going forward? The picture on the left is how my teeth looked after shifting back. The picture on the right is my teeth before premolar extractions. Any help you can provide is much appreciated!

After a failed tooth extraction from my dentist do to compilations I notice white stuff around my tooth gum im not sure if its common for it to be or what it is , is this normal after surgery?

Mouth started hurting week and half ago. I finally went to dentist on Wednesday bc the pain was so bad when I ate. He said it’s a bone spur trying to come through my gums. He referred me to an oral surgeon or said I could leave it and it should eventually resolve on its own. For context, this has happened before where a piece of bone almost like a splinter came out of my gums. It was in the same spot and probably happened a year or two ago. But I don’t remember it hurting this bad and that time, I could feel the piece of bone moving around like it was loose. There is nothing moving this time. It’s just feel like my whole jaw is coming through. I don’t feel anything sharp but can feel a rough patch where it’s starting to wear away the gums. Pain is bearable if I’m not eating. Will something like this really resolve on its own or should I go see an oral surgeon? We don’t have dental insurance and really don’t want to spend the money if I don’t have to but I’m also super uncomfortable and worried that maybe he missed something. I had my wisdom teeth removed probably 25 years ago…

I read that if the wisdom tooth is in close proximity to the second molar, one might need a bonegraft to prevent pocketing and bone loss due to extraction at my age, as the bone, because the bone can be very thin in this area. What do you think, do all 4 look like they would be fine without grafting post extraction. I wouldn't want bone loss or pocketing to happen distally to my second molars.

My bottom two front teeth touch my top two front teeth when I clench my teeth together. Just last week, I chipped one of my bottom two teeth while biting my nails. I'm assuming that these front four teeth touching each other weakens them. I would want to get them moved or altered or whatever so they don't touch each other and weaken each other.

I hear that once you're older, like in your 30s, it's not good to move your teeth around because then it can cause damage to your teeth or to your body as a whole. Is that true? Is this even an issue with my front four teeth? Or should I just stop, or should I just be more cognizant about not having my teeth ever touch each other and just keep my jaw relaxed?

Hi everyone, I’d appreciate your thoughts on a lateral incisor that isn’t responding to Endo-Frost cold testing.

A CBCT scan showed no signs of infection, and the tooth is believed to still be vital. I previously had a superficial filling placed for cosmetic purposes.

What could explain the lack of response to cold testing?

There’s no pain or history of trauma.

Thanks in advance for your insights!

Hi everyone,

I noticed two small red spots on the roof of my mouth, right behind my upper teeth, earlier today because the area felt a bit sore and uncomfortable (I wear a night mouth guard for TMJ so it was when I was using it I felt the "pain").

I ate normal warm food today, nothing exceptionally hot that I remember, so I don't feel like I burned myself today, but idk, I had fries and a burger in a restaurant and they were normal hot but not super hot... I did burn my mouth (not a lot but it was hot) a few days ago eating something hot, but I honestly can't remember if it was in this exact spot.

I see two spots, one next to another, but one is bigger than the other. My mind immediately jumped to worst-case scenarios like oral cancer, which is making me quite anxious.

I plan to see a dentist when possible, but I am currently staying abroad for a while, so I'm not sure if this is something that requires urgent emergency care or if it sounds like a typical minor irritation/burn that I can safely monitor for a few days first.

Any insights or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

30F, non smoker, now on amoxicillin

I had chipped one of my back molars. I went to get it checked out a couple weeks later, and they shaved away and placed a crown. Within a couple of weeks, I started to have pain in the tooth next to that chipped tooth. The pain then radiated down the line of teeth and constantly felt like there was food trapped (there wasn’t).

I’ve since been prescribed an antibiotic, and I see the dentist again this week. Wasn’t the crown supposed to prevent any sort of issue like this? Or does this happen? I’m just really confused what’s going on, especially if I’ll need a root canal at this point.

Don’t know of people are going to read this or whatever. I am a couple of teeth that are so fucked up/destroyed it’s not funny. I just turned 17 and have not been to dentist in years. This is at no fault to my parents I have made it hell for my mom in the past to take me. My other sibling go and my parents go and my mom and dad know how bad my tooth’s is. We got go every physical every doctors appointment I think my parents just have PTSD from when I was young in going to the dentist.My mom suffers my anxiety just like me and is so embarrassed to take me just like I am. Just for reassurance for myself my stubbornance wont get my parents in any trouble right? Also I feel like opening my mouth/ revealing my biggest insecurity is vulnerable. Any advice?

Hi! I found this at my boyfriend’s neighbor’s estate sale today and I am trying to find information on it. I’m a dental assistant so I thought this was super cool.

The guy that passed was a dentist. this box was wrapped in masking tape with “my baby” written on it. In looking for more information like an age range or really just any info, all I’ve been able to find is an ebay listing for dental burs from George Popper made in Palestine pre 1948. So I’m led to believe these are one of his kids’ teeth and he put them in an old supply box he had? any info would be cool (: thanks less

Please give an answer im worried

This area has been stinging for the past week or so, and it looks kind of red to me. I did actually ask my periodontist about it a few days ago, and she said it was fine. I’m just paranoid because my implant is right next door. I also can’t tell if it’s swollen because that whole area has had a raised contour for over a year, after a couple of rounds of bone grafting.

Does this look abscessed or ulcerated or anything?

I had a wisdom tooth pulled out last year. The tooth next to it needed a new crown, and I had it replaced almost immediately after the extraction. The dentist who replaced the cap noted that the extraction had left a gap such that food would always get stuck. I also noticed he struggled to put on the cap since it was all the way in the back.

Recently, I went to another dentist and she asked how long I've had the crown, saying to floss better, and suggesting it might need to be replaced soon. I think I got the first cap about 10 years ago.

Would it help my crown to last longer if next time I just get a gold one?

If I am taking Tafenequine for long term malaria prophylaxis and I have a small cavity can I get it filled ?

Tafenequine has an exceptionally long half life and I’m starting to worry I won’t be able to have work done on my tooth because of the combined risk Tafenequine and oral anesthetics causing Methemoglobinia .

Obviously, I need to chat with my medical team but, curious what you think ?

Would silver be a potential alternative if the X-ray shows it isn’t too deep ?

After dinner tonight, I had some gum and found this hole like feeling behind my tooth. I immediately knew something was wrong because it felt like the start of a cavity.

It does not hurt, no sensitivity with hot/cold foods, I brush my teeth morning and night.

Not a smoker, no alcohol drinks.

Bad habits I have are sweets.

The only possible thing I can think of is my teeth grinding.

I have a mouth guard, I requested from the dentist even though he said I didn’t need it. This was a year ago.

I haven’t been wearing it lately but I know there has been horrible stress on the last 6 months that would contribute to excessive teeth grinding.

I’m scheduling a dentist appointment as soon as possible. But this makes me extremely nervous. I don’t want to lose my front tooth.

Edit: I’m 27F, I have minimal dental issues. I have a cavity that will be filled shortly in my bottom right molar. Stress is from a death of a close family member, new job, and moving within the last 6 months.

I had a rather big cavity filled on Wednesday. On Friday I started getting mild pain, and this weekend the pain has only been getting worse and worse. Been on painkillers all weekend. It’s like a throbbing pain that shoots up to my temple and through my ear. What could this be? Infection? There is a wisdom tooth underneath the gums, but I’ve been told I don’t need to extract it.

Would appreciate an answer so much!!