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Answered by Dr. Bharat Joshi

What could be the reason for pain at the extraction site?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. Do not worry; it seems like a post-operative infection or delayed tissue healing. Even a food lodgement at the extraction site can delay healing. So, I suggest you Continue your medications for three to five days.

June 15, 2026

I have pain in the left side of the jaw and I am unable to chew food on that side. Please help me.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is probably a gingival or periodontal abscess (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity) due to infection. It needs to be drained. Please do an X-ray. Right now, I am prescribing medications for immediate relief.

June 10, 2026

Can zygomatic bone fracture be treated without surgery?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I suggest the following treatment options and the instructions to be followed. Intermaxillary fixation is not required for this type of zygomatic fracture. However, zygomatic immobilization with intracoronal splinting between the upper premolars and molars is required.

June 9, 2026

Why do I have localized gingival enlargement around my teeth?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Please be careful. It is nothing but inflammatory gingival enlargement (in front also, but localized) due to either any preoperative trauma or any injury in the past. I suggest you do not worry.

May 21, 2026

I have developed intrinsic yellow spots on some teeth. What is the cause?

https://www.icliniq.com/articles/dental-oral-health/amelogenesis-imperfectaHi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The first spot appears to be due to vitamin D deficiency or calcium deficiency while the second and third spots are due to extrinsic stains. I suggest you do scaling to remove the stains.

May 12, 2026

How do I tell if I have traumatic ulcers or canker sores?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query. Please be calm. They can be ANUG (acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis), lichen planus, canker sores (the grey color indicates necrosis), or noma. So, I suggest you please share pictures for confirmation of the diagnosis.

May 7, 2026

Could the pain in my lower jaw be due to the dental implant that I had a week before?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I hope I could lessen your discomfort.I have gone through your OPG (orthopantomogram) (attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity). There is a radiolucency around the dental implant, indicating a postoperative infection.I suggest you take a tablet.

April 21, 2026

My re-root canal treated tooth hurts when I touch it with my tongue. Why?

Hello, Welcome to iCliniq.com. I understand your concern. In cases of a tooth fracture, pain is usually felt only while biting. In contrast, if a dental restoration (filling) is over-contoured, meaning it is slightly higher than normal, pain is typically experienced during chewing. If such symptoms are present, it is advisable to provide an update for further evaluation.

March 23, 2026

Kindly interpret my dental x-ray and explain the cause of my chronic toothache.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. I have gone through the X-ray (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your left central incisor shows internal resorption. I suggest you continue taking medications for five days and then do RCT (root canal treatment) for this affected tooth.

March 11, 2026

What should I do after losing a dental crown?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please be calm. I am not sure of the reason for the crown dislodgement. There can be chances of temporary crown placement, which was not replaced with a permanent dental crown, and another chance could be trauma during occlusion. I suggest you please share the history for confirmation of the diagnosis.

March 4, 2026

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