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Answered by Dr. Iyer Parth Laxminarayan

How to deal with pain during a root canal treatment?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I can understand your concern about the dental treatment that you underwent, which is root canal treatment (RCT), and the current condition of your molar. It is important to address any potential issues promptly to prevent further complications. While root canal treatment is typically a painless procedure, an underlying infection can cause discomfort.

May 21, 2026

Can application of tea bag on dental abscess cause sores?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Usually, abscesses heal best with antibiotics (and drainage withlukewarm saline gargle), but something like tea bag application and other home remedies may often lead to controversial outcomes. However, your abscess has been drained; it is not a major cause of worry, but you should consider seeing a dentist at once or sharing a photograph here. It should heal within three days in normal cases.I hope it helps you.

March 2, 2026

Lost crown, waiting for implant. Face shape change?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please do not pay attention to such misconceptions. The treatment has now become very aesthetic and sophisticated. You should not worry at all about aesthetics. I hope this helps you.

February 10, 2026

I cracked my front tooth. Will it eventually fall out?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and can understand your concern. It is one of the most common complaints in routine dental practice. The fracture (hairline crack) might be only in the superficial structure (more likely in enamel than in dentin) of the tooth and not in the pulp (since it does not hurt). It requires minimal attention, and no specific care is mandatory.

January 21, 2026

Developing wisdom teeth gives occasional pains. What should I do?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The wisdom tooth usually has abnormal size, shape, and erupting pattern, which can lead to the inflammation of the surrounding soft tissue or gums. This is known as pericoronitis and often involves difficulty in chewing cheek bites, and ulcers. The most straightforward line of treatment is to go for extraction.

July 7, 2025

What cause loosening of teeth?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Let me tell you something. Even I have undergone this situation (personally). There are several types of periodontal conditions, out of which, this is called trauma from occlusion due to bruxism, clenching. Your teeth may loose its normal curves or contour and may even get loose.

April 3, 2025

Is activated charcoal effective for teeth whitening?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I do get many queries related to activated charcoal. There is neither absolute indication for its use nor evidence for its benefits. I suggest you start with a minimal amount at first.

November 13, 2024

The pain is getting worse after a week of wisdom teeth extractions. What to do?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am sorry that your pain has not subsided over this period. I would like to advise you that reduction of pain not only depends on the medicines, but also on effective infection control, oral hygiene maintenance, and rest. You can ask your doctor to switch the painkiller molecule to the other ones, like Aceclofenac or Piroxicam. Furthermore, it is better to continue antibiotics for five to seven days in the case of wisdom tooth extraction.

November 7, 2024

How to treat severe broken tooth pain besides extraction?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am sorry for your complaint. Well, you have not stated for how long you have been experiencing the pain. Also, try to elaborate on the nature of the tooth pain, for example, whether is it on and off type, persistent, etc. Probable cause can be decay or tooth fracture.

November 7, 2024

I attached my full mouth X-ray. Is everything fine?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am sorry to inform you that there seems to be mild to moderate infection near the root of the lower left first molar. It is better to go for systemic as well as some local or topical antibiotic (gel) and see the regression in three to five days. The other options include repeating the root canal treatment or extraction. (Let us not hope this does not happen).

July 2, 2024

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