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Answered by Dr. Bhargav Reddy Gutha

What should I do for recurrent toothache that does not subside with medication?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. I suggest the excavation of caries affected the lower first molar. Before excavation, assess the tooth for root canal treatment.

May 8, 2026

Is a round lump on the floor of the mouth a mandibular tori?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Upon review, these were the findings: 3 to 4 mm round, the hard and flat swelling floor of the mouth, lingual to lower anterior teeth. Gap closure with braces after lower anterior tooth extraction (single tooth) and stress. Due to single tooth extraction and braces treatment to close the gap, stress, and other factors, some amount of osseous (bony) tissue could overgrow; certainly, an abnormal healing process could have happened.

May 7, 2026

I have a tonsil stone without fever or pain. How to treat it?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I completely understand your concern. After reviewing your reports (attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity), here is what we have found: there is a lump in the upper back part of your mouth, specifically in the soft palate area. You have mentioned feeling discomfort, especially with swelling and throat dryness, and this has been present for about 10 days. There is no fever or pain, and I also note that you are currently taking anti-anxiety medication.

April 18, 2026

Why did my tooth turn gray after maxillary expansion surgery?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. Upon review of your case, it is noted that you underwent maxillary expansion surgery followed by hyrax palatal expansion. You are now presenting with complaints of gray discoloration of a front tooth, along with X-ray changes indicative of external root resorption. This condition appears to be idiopathic, particularly affecting the tooth while you are undergoing treatment with braces on your anterior six teeth.

April 14, 2026

Can braces fix occlusal cant, midline shift and crossbite?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Upon review, these were the findings: you have impaired occlusion, a midline shift, and your mandible is shifted toward the right side. There is a highly placed upper left canine, a posterior crossbite, and a possible prognathic (forward-positioned) mandible. The right lower first premolar is also not in proper occlusion.

April 13, 2026

What causes dentures not to fit even after relining?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. The dentures being used are ill-fitting and have recently been adjusted with relining for denture seating and adhesion capacity. So, the probable cause can be denture fitting. I suggest you undergo the following tests: Clinical review.

April 7, 2026

What is the treatment for impacted canine?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern.I have reviewed your reports (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). Upon review, these were the findings. You have impacted 43 (lower right canine) and buccally placed 13 (upper right canine).

October 8, 2025

How long should I wear a retainer after orthodontic treatment?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Has a dental history- has undergone braces treatment. Retainer use is a must after orthodontic treatment, or the treatment outcome after braces will relapse, and malocclusion will start to recur, necessitating another orthodontic check. I suggest permanent use of retainers.

July 25, 2025

What causes pain and swelling in the upper gum above the last tooth?

Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I can understand your concern.From your symptoms, it is evident that you have swelling of the gingiva in the region of the last tooth in the upper jaw (likely the third molar), associated with pain and occasional bleeding.Probable causes:Impaction of the third molar in the upper quadrant, likely causing pericoronitis or soft tissue inflammation.The eruption sequence may be contributing to gingival swelling and bleeding.

July 4, 2025

What causes pain in the right-sided head, neck, ear, and teeth?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. A review of her dental history (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity) indicates that she has undergone dental procedures, including an implant. Examination of the OPG (orthopantomogram) images (which is a panoramic dental X-ray that provides a broad view of the upper and lower jaws, teeth, and surrounding structures) shows that the root of the lower right third molar appears underdeveloped and is not in close proximity to the mandibular canal. Additionally, the upper molar, which opposes the lower molar, exhibits pulp chamber visibility.

May 16, 2025

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