How to manage gum sensitivity after teeth cleaning?
Hello doctor,
I recently got my teeth cleaned with a water jet type cleaning by a new hygienist. A few days later, my bottom front gums felt irritated. I took a look, and one gum looked as if it had been cut down toward the root about 3 mm below the normal gum line, like it was a mistake. I used a peroxide-type mouthwash and declined follow-up visits to the same dentist because I did not trust the experience of the hygienist. Ever since, I have been trying to treat the gums and also noticed an odor and greying area toward the root, and it has become difficult to manage the irritation. It also looks like a cavity may be present. I have attached a picture.
18 Apr 2024 - 1 min read
Is it advisable to get root canal treatment before extraction of adjacent wisdom tooth?
Hello doctor,
I have an infection in my root canal and also have wisdom tooth nearby root canal. So first what should I remove? Infection in the root canal or wisdom tooth? Please suggest.
20 Mar 2024 - 1 min read
What is the best treatment available for gum recession?
Hello doctor,
Recently, I noticed a visible gum recession. Ignore black triangles. Got it after orthodontist told me that is due to my nature of teeth shape. I had braces two years ago. I realized the recession when flossing and brushing my teeth. I am wondering if I have overflossed and hurt my gums because it bleeds sometimes too and worried if it is gingivitis. Does mouth wash help? I am considering getting it.
20 Mar 2024 - 1 min read
I have pain in the tooth even after it is filled. What is wrong with it?
Hello doctor,
I went to the dentist three weeks ago and had some pain in my top molar and there turned out to be a cavity which I had filled and fixed but a few days later I started to feel the same pain in the tooth and went back to the dentist and he said he could not find anything wrong. I have this flap feeling on the top tooth and it is causing discomfort and pain to that area but nobody can tell me what is wrong with it. I think I may have a crack or some type of nerve ending there and it is really bothering me.
08 Feb 2024 - 1 min read
Is it normal to have post-nasal drip after root canal treatment?
Hello doctor,
My daughter had a root canal yesterday and now has a strong post nasal drip that tastes like hypochlorite. Should I take her to the doctor?
30 Nov 2023 - 1 min read
