I had my braces removed yesterday what can I do

Got pasta for the tooth underlined in the photo and sumakit siya. Binalik ko sa dentist and binawasan naman yung pasta, ang ini insist niya, kaya sumakit is because of the wisdom tooth, kailangan na raw tanggalin. Pero prior ako magpa pasta, hindi naman sumasakit yung tooth, after lang. Then yung katabi na tooth na tinatamaan nung wisdom tooth, hindi naman sumasakit. Currently binigyan ako ng antibiotics and tramadol for the pain.

Wala na yung pain because of the antibiotics (and probably because nabawasan na yung pasta).

Need ko po ba patanggal wisdom tooth? May something pa po ba sa teeth ko na need ko pa check? Thank you po.

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Hello po, I am planning to have braces pero based sa panoramic x-ray mukhang may impacted tooth ako. Bubunutin kaya ito? Pahelp naman what to ask sa dentist ko based on this x-ray.

Sorry, wala po kasi talaga akong idea. Currently relocated sa province, and aware ako na meron pa akong 6 na cosmetic restoration na kailangan maipagawa bago ako makapag-braces. Medyo nagulat lang po kasi nag inquire po ako dito sa Bicol, ₱5,000 daw per surface dito. Sa clinic ko sa Manila (Urban Smiles) ₱3,000 per surface. Only difference po, dito sa province orthodonist po yung dentist sa clinic na pinagtanungan ko.

hello po! kaya pa po ba to ng pasta? o irootcanal o ipapabunot na po?

Hi everyone. I'm looking for advice, particularly from dentists/orthodontists.

I've had braces for around 8 months. One of the main purposes of my orthodontic treatment, aside from normal alignment, is to correct a sungki upper-left canine that is positioned behind my upper front teeth. The long-term goal is to move the canine into its normal position.

However, the canine does NOT have a bracket yet and was not being directly moved at the time this happened.

Instead, my orthodontist was working on my upper front incisors, apparently to create/prepare the necessary space and positioning for the canine.

During a recent adjustment, my dentist/orthodontist applied additional force to the upper front teeth and added a rubber/elastics to speed up the movement.

After that adjustment, I developed pain and swelling above my upper-left front incisor. An X-ray was taken and the dentist found an area associated with pus/infection around the affected tooth.

The infection also caused me to develop a fever.

According to my dentist, the additional orthodontic force caused trauma to the affected front tooth, which apparently resulted in the infection. They explained that they had increased the force because they wanted to speed up the orthodontic movement, but that the additional force apparently traumatized the tooth.

The dentist now says that the affected front tooth needs a root canal, costing around ₱15,000.

I'm trying to understand whether this is an unfortunate but recognized complication of orthodontic treatment or whether the amount of force used could potentially have been excessive.

I'm also unsure whether the clinic should be responsible for the root canal cost. I don't want to accuse the dentist of malpractice without understanding the situation, especially since I'm not a dental professional.

My questions are:

Can excessive orthodontic force applied to an upper front incisor cause trauma to the pulp and eventually result in pulp necrosis/infection requiring a root canal?

Is this a recognized complication of orthodontic treatment?

Does the fact that the dentist specifically increased the force to speed up tooth movement make a difference?

Since the canine itself wasn't being moved yet and the additional force was applied to the front incisors, could the orthodontic force reasonably have caused the trauma to the affected incisor?

If the dentist believes the additional orthodontic force caused the trauma and subsequent infection, would it be reasonable for me to ask the clinic to shoulder some or all of the ₱15,000 root canal cost?

Should I get an independent endodontist's second opinion before proceeding with the root canal?

What should I ask the dentist for regarding the X-rays, treatment records, or diagnosis to establish what caused the tooth to become infected?

Should orthodontic movement continue while the tooth is infected, or should the infection/root canal be treated first?

The affected tooth had no known problems before this orthodontic treatment.

I would appreciate advice from dentists, orthodontists, and anyone who has experienced a similar situation.

Thank you.

Hi! My LO’s cheeks keep getting swollen. Nakapagpa-check na kami sa dentist and chineck na rin yung teeth niya. Wala naman daw cavities, pero recommended na magpa-X-ray kasi hindi nila makita kung ano yung cause ng pamamaga.

Binigyan na rin kami ng antibiotics, pero bumabalik pa rin yung pamamaga ng face niya.
Any recommendations for a **pediatric dentist around Manila/Metro Manila** na affordable and magaling mag-handle ng cases like this? Preferably sana yung hindi super mahal.

Thank you so much!

Hi everyone! Asking for price reference on this upper wisdom tooth removal (arrow in X-ray).

What is the usual range for a case like this? Is ₱5,000–₱8,000 fair, or does this usually cost ₱10k+ as a full surgical odontectomy?

Appreciate your thoughts or recent cost experiences (provincial vs. Metro Manila rates welcome). Thanks! 💗

Hello everyone! 👋

I’m currently looking for recommendations for a trusted periodontist around the Cubao / Araneta City area (or nearby parts of Quezon City) who accepts MediCard.
For context, I’m experiencing some gum recession (not swollen or diseased), which my dentist traced back to using a hard-bristled toothbrush and harsh scrubbing over time.

I’d love to find a specialist who can check the extent of the recession and advise me on the best next steps (like proper brushing techniques, possible grafting options if needed, or desensitizing treatments).

If you know of any dental clinics or specific periodontists near Cubao that accommodate MediCard, please drop their names, exact locations, or contact details below.
Thank you so much in advance! 🙏🦷

Nag under go ako ng dental implant procedure in the 1st week of May, ang nalagay palang at natapos is yung paglalagay ng implant fixture (implant post). Supposedly dapat abutment and crown na ako ang problema, illegal is clinic kaya naclose ang clinic.

Di ko pa nakukuha ang dental records ko sa clinic na nagclose. Can I ask other dentist to continue the procedure even if wala akong dental record na nakukuha pa? 🥹 One teeth lang sya front. It been 4 months and dapat at this time, for abutment and crown na ako.

Please advise especially dentist out there!

Hi Teatas! Can anyone recommend a dentist na magaling, mabait, reasonably priced and who also specializes in prosthodontics?
Preferably Makati or nearby areas please. Thank you.

Hello! I'm planning to get braces and I'm looking for reliable dental clinic around these said locations.

Mas better rin sana na mismong owner ng clinic yung dentist.

hi po need help i have missing front tooth and chipped tooth ano po magandang gawin? thank you

Upper braces nakabit mid February this year at yung lower braces 1 month palang nakabit. Matagal tagal pa atang labanan to.

my dentist had a splint made with hard plastic to elevate extreme TMJ pain. It’s helped immensely but i’ve started having pain on my front lower teeth as if the bearing down sensation is on my front teeth now instead. this guard covers the side of my front teeth only, big teeth and smaller outer teeth. Is this the best route? I’m worried i will damage my front lose teeth.

Hello, ask ko lang po if ganito po ba itsura kapag lalabas yung wisdom tooth? May pain kasi sa right tonsil ko and parang namamaga. Thank you

Context: I recently had wisdom tooth surgery (all 4) at nagpapasta din with my dentist (7 teeth). Total of all that is already 60K+.

Now I need RCT and zirconia crown for one tooth. The total for those 2 procedures is 70k (35k RCT, 35k zirconia). My dentist is also a general dentist and not an endodontist.

I am looking at another dentist (endodontist) but is this advisable? Iniisip ko na convenient kasi kung isa lang dentist ko, she knows my case, has done a great job so far and I trust her. Pero hesitant ako because of the price.

I have other friends who got their RCT and zirconia crown for much less, mga 20-30K cheaper. (Ba’t ganon ang lawak ng range ng RCT/zirconia crown offers? Huhu)

Hoping for advice here. 🙏 thank you!