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Answered by Dr. Gaurav Kumar Pandey

I have an open sore behind my lower molar and it hurts badly. How to manage it?

Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.You have not mentioned the duration of your problem. It can be due to third molar impaction. When a wisdom tooth comes out from the oral cavity, it can sometimes cause a problem. But if you have difficulty swallowing, then you should go to a local medical emergency department.

May 8, 2026

Can a dental filling affect the health of the nearby gums?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and can understand your concern. Please do not overthink this. If you have no pain and swelling, you should not be worried about that change. This is probably a tissue injury during tooth restoration.

May 5, 2026

How long does it take to correct asymmetric jaws, dead teeth, and midline shifts in teeth?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern. Your case is not so complicated. Nowadays, root canal treatment is so simple. I think your dentist could take two or three sittings to finish.

April 24, 2026

Is it possible to rectify a nine-unit tilted teeth bridge?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Your query shows you have a nine-unit dental bridge in the front of your mouth. Your artificial teeth are designed based on factors such as facial symmetry, the shape and size of nearby teeth, the tooth present before the prosthesis, etc. You can also talk with the dentist to make changes during the temporary bridge.

April 24, 2026

What is the best treatment for black spots on teeth?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I read your query and understand your concern.You have not sent a picture with the question. In most cases, the dentist cleans the cavity and fills it immediately. And this is the universal method of cavity filling.

April 1, 2026

What is the effective treatment followed for dry socket?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You have a dry socket near the right lateral incisor extraction site. It takes time to have good healing. In case of dry socket, socket dressing is an effective treatment.

February 26, 2026

Crooked, loose front tooth with gum pain. How to fix it?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the attachment (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You have mild inflammation in the gums. Your front teeth are not organized in the arch. Please send a front view of your anterior teeth.

February 16, 2026

Why is my gum swollen and bleeding around a molar?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can see in the attached picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity). There is an infection present in your last molar region, most probably due to third molar impaction, which is known as pericoronitis. Sometimes it is also due to abnormal cheek biting. You should avoid spicy and hot food.

January 7, 2026

Why does my breath smell even after brushing?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and can understand your concern. There are a number of things that can cause bad breath. It is usually the result of poor oral hygiene. You can try these things to improve your oral hygiene.

January 7, 2026

Can I have dry socket even after placing bone graft in the extracted socket?

Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.First, remove the fear present in your mind. A bone graft with a membrane prevents dry socket formation, and it creates a better environment for socket healing. A bone graft is not fully utilized in the socket, as it is a foreign material. Some amount of graft is rejected in the body.

November 24, 2025

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