Dr. Michael Acquista, D.D.S.

Bonding can possibly be done.

Mouthwash is unnecessary; just brush AND floss daily. See a dentist. You may have gum disease.

yes

of course.

Gum disease, tooth decay, sinusitis, many possibilities. see your dentist and ask.

Orthodontics, crowns, laminates, or composite bonding

Certainly. Diabetes and gum disease affect each other. Get to a dentist ASAP and have this treated and practice good oral hygiene- floss daily and see your dentist every 3 months for a cleaning after the gum disease is under control and your diabetes problem will show improvement. Getting cleanings every 3 months could actually help you reduce the number of medications you need for diabetes. You must control carbohydrate intake and eat less and become more active. This is not medical advice, it is only my opinion.

Go back to the dentist and let them evaluate it.

Flossing is harmful if you do it incorrectly; if you are not sawing it under the gums and being rough, I could see the potential to cause trauma, but it is really silly to say it could be harmful. Flossing once per day properly and thoroughly is sufficient to maintain health. This is not medical Advice, it is just my opinion.

Get the bite checked by the dentist. Make sure it is not hitting harder than the other teeth when you bite or clench and grind forward, back, left and right. You may need root canal if pain does not subside in upcoming weeks. The tooth is like bone- it takes 6-8weeks to heal. If pain is intense for 1 minute, wakes you up at night, comes on out of the blue and continues for 1 minute, you may need the root canal or extraction. Get x-rays and get cavities restored before they become so deep and you will have less problems, hopefully, in the future. This is not medical advice, it is my opinion.

Let your dentist look at it and tell you if it is normal or a cause for concern.

If you have not already, see your dentist. It may be a gum or tooth infection, gum disease, a significant buildup of tartar (calculus), etc.
If you have had the cleaning, addressed all dental issues, and brushing and flossing daily, it may be GERD. This is when stomach acids slip up into the back of the throat. Some people just have bad breath when they get up in the morning because they have not eaten and the body goes into starvation mode, burning the fat stores for energy. Also brush the tongue when you brush to remove odor causing plaque and bacterial by-products.

You need either a root canal, post and crown OR an extraction. This is not medical advice, it is just my opinion.

First of all, the shape of teeth are variable. All canines have certain characteristics in common, however they do not all look exactly the same; some may have more rounded cusps and some may be sharper or more pointy. Also, the way that teeth wear and the degree to which they wear can cause them to become more rounded or more sharp and pointed. This is my opinion, not medical advice.

Ok, there are a few things to understand. When a dentist performs a
"cleaning" the term used and the insurance code is a "prophylaxis". That
means prevention and it is defined as cleaning and scraping away the
buildup and stains at or above the gumline. That kind of cleaning does not
hurt much unless you have receeded gums and cold drinks are bothersome(root
sensitivity). But the buildup exists below the gumline too in most cases,
and some dentists are so devoted that they will clean below the gumline to
remove as much buildup as possible, which is a better service and really
MORE than a prophy. This unfortunately can be more painful, Novocaine gel
can be applied beforehand to lessen this. You really need to get evaluated
for periodontitis which is irreversible bone loss- gum disease- as opposed
to gingivitis which is reversible inflammation. Get your perio charting of
the whole mouth and any pockets measuring 5mm or more indicate
periodontitis which requires Scaling and root planing (different code and
term than prophylaxis which means definitive removal of the mineralized
buildup below the gumline) and it is often performed with novocaine
injections prior to treatment to control discomfort. This is not medical
advice, it is only my opinion. Thanks Dr. Acquista

Gingivitis is a reversible form of gum disease. If the buildup of plaque,
which is the bacteria and their byproducts which forms on the teeth, is
removed with proper brushing and flossing every day, then the gingivitis
will disappear in 2 weeks. Sugary foods and drinks as well as
carbohydrate-containing foods such as potatoes and pasta cause more plaque
than other foods and drinks. This is not medical advice- it is just my
opinion. Thank you.

Yes it is possibly related to your previous TMJ issues. You almost always
will be predisposed to flareups but there are some things you can do to
minimize the likelihood of flareups. Avoid chewing gum, opening wide, and
foods that require a lot of hard chewing. Increased stress can also help
to cause a flareup. If you clench and/or grind your teeth at night, a
nightguard might help. Aspirin, advil, or aleve as directed with food if
you have pain and a soft diet is recommended until symptoms subside. If
you need to see a dentist with expertise in TMJ in my neighborhood, try Dr.
Bernstein. Most flareups are self-limiting but see a doctor if symptoms
persist or are worsening. This is my opinion- not medical advice.