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Answered by Dr. Deepti Jakhmola

Can gaps in teeth exist even after getting braces?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I went through your query and understood your concern.Firstly, a physiologic space between front teeth is known as midline diastema. The gap may also be caused by weak, infected gums (periodontitis). The gap can also be due to low positioning of the labial frenum, i.

May 22, 2026

What has to be done for hole in tooth with pain and swelling?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand the concern. After going through your query and image sent by you (attachment removed to protect patient identity), this seems to be a case of severe infection inside the right tooth. Tooth decay has resulted in infection in the innermost part of the tooth called the pulp that contains nerves and blood vessels. Deep dental caries is the probable cause of the condition; therefore, an intraoral periapical radiograph (X-ray) should be taken for proper evaluation.

March 9, 2026

Why does a hairline crack hurt after my root canal crown?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and can understand your concern. Trauma (injury) may be the probable cause of the injury. The hairline crack can be due to a vertical fracture of the tooth. You are having pain because the fracture may involve the adjacent bone.

January 21, 2026

Is there a way to protect broken tooth without filling?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As explained by you, this seems to be the case of crown fracture in which no deep part of the tooth is involved. Even simple fracture of the crown (enamel) may cause sensitivity and roughnesses caused by fracture may cause traumatic ulcers. So it is advisable to go for grinding of the tooth (enameloplasty) to remove sharp edges and filling is advisable to prevent any sensitivity..

July 2, 2024

Can an erupting wisdom tooth cause swelling and pain in the gums?

Hello Sir,Welcome to icliniq.com.The present condition explained by you is indicating towards injury to gums that resulted in soreness. There is presence of inflammation of the gums in the posterior tooth region, which is known as pericoronitis. These symptoms may also arise at the time of eruption of the third molar. I would advise you to get a full mouth X-ay done known as OPG (orthopantomogram).

June 20, 2024

How can tooth sensitivity and bad breath be cured?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As stated by you this seems to be a case of gum disease commonly called pyorrhoea. There are different reasons of teeth sensitivity. Most commonly sensitivity of all teeth and bad smell from the mouth is caused by gum disease called gingivitis or periodontitis. Other cause for sensitivity can be a generalized teeth erosion resulting due to gastroesophageal reflux in which due to acidity, the outer layer of teeth is washed off by acid.

March 20, 2024

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