Questions & Answers

Q&A

Answered by Dr. Shubham Shekhar

What causes pain and white patch after extraction?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. Your upper left wisdom tooth looks to be impacted, and it is also buccally erupted, causing a cheek bite, as you can see white marks. So you need to get an OPG (orthopantomography) X-ray done to clarify if your wisdom tooth is impacted; if yes, you should perform an extraction.

May 5, 2026

Can cleaning and dental injections be very painful?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query, and can understand your concern. There is no pain in dental cleaning, and you might have little sensitivity post-cleaning sometimes, which usually subsides within two weeks. So do not worry, you will be fine, and if there is a cavity, it is better to get it filled at the earliest, before it becomes deep and you start to get pain. As you said, it is a small cavity that can be filled without any pain.

January 20, 2026

Are cavities a contradiction for orthodontic treatment?

Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I went through your query and understood your concern.You can get braces while you still have cavities (if they are small). But it is always better to get it filled before starting the orthodontic treatment because the cavities will become bigger and might cause pain later on. There might be a reason why you are getting cavities frequently, such as improper brushing techniques, frequent snacking, or intake of too many sweets.

December 10, 2025

Should crooked teeth be extracted to get a denture done?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You need not get all your teeth extracted because they are crooked. Instead, you can go for orthodontic treatment, wherein all your teeth can be properly aligned, and you will have a beautiful smile. You can go for implants for your missing teeth as you are young.

October 25, 2024

Will erupting wisdom teeth interfere with teeth alignment?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I saw the image (attachments are removed to protect patient's identities) you sent, your wisdom tooth has almost erupted, and a part of it should soon erupt completely on its own if it does not, then consult your orthodontist before starting the aligner treatment. He might advise you for an operculectomy procedure wherein the gingiva overlying the tooth is removed to help in a faster and easier eruption of the wisdom tooth. I suggest you: 1.

October 25, 2024

What causes pain after wisdom tooth removal worsen at night?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Dry socket pain usually starts around the third day after extraction and is severe and continuous. So chances of a dry socket look a little unlikely as you said you have pain only at night, and it started after a week. It could be due to not maintaining the extraction socket. If you are experiencing excruciating pain, I suggest you visit the dentist and let him know your concern.

October 25, 2024

Will a patient's teeth fall after getting dental veneers?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You can eat everything with veneers, but a few things should be avoided, such as hard food and alcoholic beverages, as they can loosen the bond, and dark liquids like black tea and coffee should be used in moderation. You can brush normally as you do with your natural teeth and it is imperative to maintain good oral hygiene. They do not usually fall once it has been properly placed. The lifespan of veneers, on average, is about 10 to 15 years.

January 25, 2023

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