Questions & Answers

Q&A

Answered by Dr. Beryl F

What causes soft tissue growth in an extracted tooth socket?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am here to answer your queries. I have gone through your attachment (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). This is an excessive gum growth that sometimes occurs in an extracted socket. After extraction, the healing activity and blood supply in the socket will particularly be high, which can cause exaggerated growth sometimes.

July 20, 2026

Can using retainers or excessive brushing wear down teeth?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. The horizontal whitish area is a demineralized zone. This means that the enamel in that zone started losing its calcium. This is the initial stage of tooth decay.

July 20, 2026

What could be the reason for bad breath even after brushing?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Bad breath or halitosis can be caused by dental and non-dental reasons. Dental reasons include accumulation of tartar or calculus on the tooth, failed fillings or crowns, multiple decays, and an impacted wisdom tooth. But the most common cause is calculus.

June 26, 2026

What causes delayed permanent tooth eruption at 18?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Delayed shedding of the baby tooth and late eruption of the permanent tooth has become common nowadays. This can be due to constant changes in our food choices, psychosocial, stress-related factors, health, and nutritional deficiencies. Hereditary factors, compromised oral hygiene, and multiple dental decays could also cause delayed shedding and eruption patterns.

June 23, 2026

Why do I have gum pain behind molar tooth suddenly?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and understand your concern. Something might have disturbed or poked the gums. It could be the bristles from the toothbrush or any sharp or hard foods like fishbone or fried foods. Since there is no redness or swelling, this probably will heal soon.

June 9, 2026

What is the cause for having a cyst on the gums of teeth?

Hello Cysts or swelling on gums could be 1. Gum abscess. 2. Tooth abscess. 3. Gingivitis.

June 8, 2026

Which is the best crown after RCT for MRI patients?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Unfortunately, there are few options besides metal-free crowns, such as zirconium and all-ceramic crowns. Zirconia is the best material for your situation because it can withstand molar forces, whereas all-ceramic crowns can only be used on the front teeth with little biting force. However, if you need some time to save up for the zirconium crown, you can opt for temporary resin crowns (PMMA).

June 5, 2026

What causes ulcer in the mouth frequently?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It could be a common aphthous ulcer also know as canker sore. It has various causative factors such as deficiency of vitamin, hormonal imbalance, psychological reasons such as stress, some kind of allergy such as for food or paste or mouthwash, accidental trauma, injury caused by the sharp cusp of tooth, and bacterial infection. Your problem could be any of the above. To know the exact reason, kindly get a clinical examination and blood report.

June 2, 2026

What are the ways to treat black spot in teeth?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The most common cause of black spots on the tooth is a cavity or tooth decay. Unfortunately, there are no medicines or home remedies that could stop the progression or cure tooth decay. This can only be done by a dental treatment.

June 1, 2026

How to deal with lower front teeth sensitivity and pain?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and understand your concern. Pain and sensitivity of the lower teeth and jaw can occur due to various reasons. However, the most common causes are tooth decay and wisdom tooth issues. If any of your lower teeth have decayed, you will have this problem.

May 19, 2026

Disclaimer: No content published on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical diagnosis, advice or treatment by a trained physician. Seek advice from your physician or other qualified healthcare providers with questions you may have regarding your symptoms and medical condition for a complete medical diagnosis. Do not delay or disregard seeking professional medical advice because of something you have read on this website. Read our Editorial Process to know how we create content for health articles and queries.