Ask the Dental Experts
Our philosophy is to help our patients achieve and maintain exceptional dental health. We work hard to make sure that our level of care is deserving of our patients’ respect and confidence. Our tradition of preventive dentistry is the basis for all service and care in our practice. We welcome all questions and comments regarding dentistry in the hope that we increase your dental "IQ" and help you make better dental health decisions.Tuesday, May 09, 2006
Tongue Ulcers
Q: I went to the dentist yesterday for a filling, and he numbed my gum, however the day after I developed an ulcer on my tongue. I never get ulcers. Could I have caught this from his equipment, if not, why did I get it?
A: The ulcer on your tongue may have occured due to trauma. This probably happened when the dentist was trying to keep your tongue away from his drill. Either the suction tip or the mirror may have caused this. Sometimes the tongue is so strong even when it is numb that the dentist has to use a lot of force to keep it away from the area that he is working in. The ulcer should go away within 10 days. If it is painful, I would suggest that you buy some Soothe and Seal by Orabase at your local pharmacy. You can buy it over-the counter. I hope this information has been helpful to you and if you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to contact us at 888.790.0309.
Archives
August 2005 October 2005 February 2006 April 2006 May 2006 June 2006 July 2006 August 2006 September 2006 October 2006
