What should I do for recurrent toothache that does not subside with medication?
Hello doctor,
I am a 20-year-old female. I have had tooth pain in my lower first molar for the past two days. I took Augmentin, but there was no relief. I also did some warm salt water gargling two times a day. I had some relief for some time, but my tooth pain returned. Can you please suggest a better treatment to resolve my tooth pain?
Kindly help.
31 Jan 2024 - 1 min read
What are the possible causes of swelling in the gums?
Hi doctor,
I have had issues with my gums swelling. I have lost weight in a relatively short time. Three weeks ago, after my last dental visit, my gum swelling worsened to the point where my speech pattern changed, and I could not bite into anything because my front teeth felt loose. I went to urgent care, and they put me on Amoxicillin for ten days and Prednisone for five days. I wear clear, correct aligners that have been scalloped so they do not touch my gums but they still dig into the swelling behind my front teeth. I am still trying to figure out what to do because I have tried several different kinds of toothpaste, mouth rinses, and saltwater rinses. Please help.
Thanks.
30 Jan 2024 - 1 min read
What is the treatment for wisdom tooth infection?
Hello doctor,
I have a wisdom tooth infection on my left side. Earlier also several times, I suffered from the same problem but on my right side. I took Amoxicillin 625 mg three days course twenty days ago. But now the infection is on my left side. What should I do?
29 Jan 2024 - 1 min read
How to temporarily fix a front tooth's broken crown until a dental visit?
Hi doctor,
This happened this evening. I just need some guidance on what I can use to hold this crown together until I see the dentist. It is the front teeth, so if I open my mouth, the view will not be pleasant. I am currently taking Propranolol 60 mg daily.
Please help.
Thank you.
10 Jan 2024 - 1 min read
Does a 3 to 4 mm, round, hard, and flat lump on the floor of the mouth suggest mandibular tori?
Hi doctor,
For around six months, I have felt a small lump on the floor of my mouth. I would say that it is around 3 to 4 mm, round, hard, and flat. It is located where the floor of my mouth meets my teeth, and when I look in the mirror, it is not visible. I had braces for 4 to 5 years; my front bottom tooth was removed (the gap was closed by the braces). I have a permanent retainer after that. I know that mandibular tori can be caused by local trauma and stress, but I read that it normally occurs on both sides. Also, every picture I have seen of mandibular tori shows a much larger lump. Could I have a small mandibular tori on one side of my jaw, or do you think it is something else? Please help.
08 Jan 2024 - 1 min read
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