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Answered by Dr. Sreekesh Menon

Why am I getting on and off painless abscess in gum?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Youhave a periodontal abscess. For treating a periodontal abscess, the abscess will be drained, and the periodontal pocket will be cleaned. The surfaces of the root of the tooth will then be smoothed out by scaling and planing below the gum line. This helps the tooth heal and prevents further infections from occurring.

April 30, 2026

I have pain and bleeding after molar tooth extraction. Please advise.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Most dentists will offer pain medications if the procedure can reasonably be expected to cause pain that cannot be managed by OTC medication. In your case, I wonder why he has not prescribed any because extracting a third molar root can be a little difficult and the patients will feel pain and discomfort for two to three days. I suggest your dentist should have prescribed antibiotics like Amoxicillin 500 mg three times daily for three days and analgesics like Ibuprofen or Acecloparacetamol combination three times daily for three days. You should definitely check with your dentist about the medication.

July 7, 2025

How to manage cough in breastfeeding mothers?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I understand that you have cough and a two-month-old baby. It is common for newborns to have frequent watery stools, as their intestines are still developing and do not absorb food efficiently. Over time, typically after the first few months, their ability to absorb nutrients improves, leading to thicker and less frequent stools.

March 26, 2025

What is the white lesion in mouth that started as canker sore and can be scraped off?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As I can see you can scrape off your lesions, then it will not be leukoplakia because it is thickened, white patches that form on your gums, the insides of your cheeks, the bottom of your mouth and, sometimes, your tongue. These patches cannot be scraped off. So, I will go with the diagnosis of pseudomembranous candidiasis which will have buring sensation and the lesions are scrapable. Do not worry.

February 17, 2024

How to treat gum inflammation and irritation in someone wearing braces?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern. Gingivitis is the result of plaque buildup on your teeth, and braces can make it more difficult to reach debris with brackets and wiring in place. Naturally, when food gets trapped in your gums, it can cause a buildup over time that results in gum inflammation. Although it is always important to your overall health that you remain diligent in your oral care regimen, it especially holds true if you have braces.

January 18, 2023

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