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The area of infection after root canal treatment is sensitive to pressure. Is this normal?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a route canal treatment done yesterday on my two lower incisors. The pain from the tooth has gone. However, the area where the infection was observed is still sensitive to pressure. I have not taken many pain killers because the pain has not been that bad. But my surrounding tee... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. 1. The pain you have after root canal treatment is because when you bite, there is a pressure distributed over the teeth and taken up by the tooth supporting structures around which is a sort of new irritation. 2. The sensitivity is a normal scenario after cleaning ... Read Full »
My gums have receded, and my teeth feel loose. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I used to have bruxism (now I do not because I wear a mouth guard), and now my gums are receding. It feels loose and worn out, and I cannot even eat soft foods without them feeling wobbly. I cannot even speak properly because I feel like my teeth are going to fall out. Are all my teeth g... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have been through your query. You are using Corsodyl mouthwash. That contains Chlorhexidine gluconate and is a broad-spectrum antibiotic used to treat various aphthous ulcers or other oral infections. But, if you had listened to the previous dentist, he would ha... Read Full »
I had jaw pain, which has reduced after taking Advil. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I have jaw pain while clenching my jaw together and opening my mouth wide. It has pained only on the left side where my two jaw bones meet in the back of the mouth or jaw. I took Advil and the pain has reduced. May I know the reason for this? Please explain. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The pain you are experiencing may be because of soreness of your masticatory muscles, the muscles used during eating and chewing. Consult your dentist for a physical evaluation to eliminate malocclusion (imperfect positioning of tooth), tooth caries or abscess in the mo... Read Full »
My 5-year-old daughter creates teeth cluttering sounds at night. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, My daughter is 5 years old and recently started making teeth clattering noise during sleep at night. We have never got deworming done for her. The doctor suggested giving 400 mg of Albendazole syrup around two weeks back, but the problem still persists. Should we give a dose of Bandy p... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. 1. Please note that there is no relation between teeth clattering and deworming. 2. I would rather get her teeth examined to know if there are any dental caries or any malpositioning issues. These are some of the causes for the child to feel some sort of irritation in t... Read Full »
I grind my teeth at night and have pain from left molar and TMJ to ear. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I grind my teeth at night even though it has not been confirmed. I have the white lines on my cheeks. Yesterday and today I have this pain from my left molar to my TMJ and ear ache. And I do not know if it is from where the grinding is getting worse, a tooth infection, or ear infectio... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The grinding teeth at night usually come from stress or psychological problems so you should visit a dentist near to you in order to get a night guard to protect grinding teeth at night. At the same time, you should consult with your psychiatric physician to know the ca... Read Full »
How to deal with teeth grinding due to brain tumor?
Query: Hello doctor, My nephew is 2 years and 5 months old and he had a brain surgery two months ago to extract a brain tumor. It was an anaplastic ependymoma on his fourth ventricle. After brain surgery, his awareness was low and he was on a ventilator for 50 days. He is doing well know, but our main prob... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sorry to hear about your nephew. Due to the tumor for which he was operated, the cerebellum (small brain) was affected. Due to that, he has developed bruxism which is a rare complication. Unfortunately, there is no effective established recommended treatment. Some have... Read Full »
What causes a person to clench their teeth while sleeping?
Query: Hi doctor, My daughter is having some clinching while sleeping for a couple of days. I am attaching her blood reports here. Please do check and provide your feedback. She is also under medication for benign seizures and taking syrup Tegretol 2% 5 ml every 12 hours for one year. Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.As per the reports (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), they seem fine. There are nothing much to worry about with regards to the reports. However, as per the history, I would suggest that if these clinching episodes are occurring daily or once in two... Read Full »
I was diagnosed with bruxism and got a dental splint. Help.
Query: Hello doctor, I was diagnosed with bruxism some time back. The previous year was stressful for me; from then, the problems started with feeling raised temperature in one of my ears, for which I consulted my dentist, who prescribed a dental splint, but it did not help and worsened the condition. I al... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com, I read your query and understand your concern. The bite guard you are already using is the treatment for bruxism. Use the custom-made dental splint to prevent the attrition of the teeth further. If the teeth are severely attrited, I suggest getting a crown over them,... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 23-year-old female with crowding in my lower anterior, a crossbite that extends to tooth number 12, rotated canines, and other conditions. Due to unforeseen stress two months ago, the root canal was deemed non-vital. I also have bruxism frequently. Oral findings include crowding ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I suggest you go for a clear aligner treatment. Reasons: 1. Case of mild requirement. You do not have severe crowding and little spaces in the upper. Esthetically, you are okay with the current position of teeth for ... Read Full »
Is graft necessary for gum recession?
Query: Hi doctor, I have gum recession due to bruxism and aggressive brushing. None of my gum measurements are over 3. Should I get a gum graft now or should I wait? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is better get gum graft now (gingival graft). Also, it will be better if you get a mouthguard for bruxism and wear them permanently except while eating. Read Full »