How to treat cavities in a 5-year-old child?
Hello doctor,
My daughter is five and a half years old. Her weight is 28 kg, and her height is 128 cm. She has had a cavity in the last two teeth on both lower sides. She has been taking Ibugesic Plus (10 ml), Augmentin (8 ml), and Metrogyl suspension (8 ml) till yesterday. The doctor has advised the extraction of one tooth and RCT for other teeth. But is extraction only the last option? Will this extraction result in any problem in her speech? Also, will this extraction create a problem in her permanent teeth eruption?
26 Apr 2024 - 1 min read
What are the causes of bleeding gums in women?
Hi doctor,
Currently, I am having more bleeding from my gums for about one week, especially when brushing and flossing my teeth. Is there a mouthwash or antibiotic I can use to help?
24 Apr 2024 - 1 min read
What causes pain and swelling around the lower wisdom tooth?
Hello doctor,
My gums surrounding my third molar/ wisdom tooth (lower left jaw) seem to be swollen. I started to feel pain on it yesterday morning and gargled with Bactidol. This morning the pain seemed to intensify. I feel pain when I swallow, open my mouth, and when I gargle. Somehow I feel the pain in my throat already. I took my first Amoxicillin as advice by a dentist friend. Any advice?
23 Apr 2024 - 1 min read
When should one see a doctor for wisdom tooth eruption?
Hi doctor,
My wisdom tooth is coming in. I have discomfort in my gums where the tooth is piercing them. I am having pain when I open my jaw and swallow. My throat is a bit red. I have swollen glands under my neck on the side where the tooth is coming in. Do I need medical attention?
17 Apr 2024 - 1 min read
How to manage pain with fever after tooth removal?
Hello doctor,
I had a tooth pulled a few days back. The pain started getting bad the next day. Pain medicines are not working, running a fever and vomiting every day since.
16 Apr 2024 - 1 min read
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