Chlorhexidine mouthwash, which contains Chlorhexidine gluconate, is an antiseptic mouthwash that is used to treat inflammation of the gums (gingivitis). This mouthwash reduces the bacterial load in the mouth, thus preventing gum and tooth infection. Avoid using this mouthwash for more than a month, as it can stain your teeth and alter taste.
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Can you suggest a mouthwash or antibiotic to treat my bleeding gums?
Query: 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? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Gum bleeding in young women can occur due to: 1) Hormonal changes (pregnancy-related). 2) Poor oral hygiene (hormone-induced). 3) Calculus formation. 4) Hard brushing on gums. 5) Weakness due to nutrient deficiency. To be more precise, I need your history and phot... Read Full »
Is Ibuprofen the best choice for pericoronitis?
Query: Hi doctor, I have Pericoronitis (swelling and pain behind the wisdom tooth). I went to the dentist yesterday and he cleaned my mouth and gave me antibiotics (Penicillin V) and Ibuprofen 600. I have been taking the antibiotics for two days now and I do not feel an improvement. Is this normal? How l... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The loosely attached swollen gums over the wisdom tooth is called as pericoronitis. The age of eruption of wisdom teeth is from 17 to 21 years. Beyond that, if the wisdom tooth has not erupted or half erupted gives out pain or swelling, i... Read Full »
How long does the swelling last after wisdom tooth extraction?
Query: Hello doctor, I had all four impacted wisdom teeth out a week ago. The pain has been absolutely horrible which I knew it would be. However, my left side has healed very well, is no longer swollen with minimal sensitivity. Now my right side is still as swollen as day two or three. It is hard, sensi... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Let me explain a few things first. Wisdom tooth, first of all, can be fully erupted, partially erupted or totally unerupted, sometimes lying deep within the bone. The swelling of the extraction site depends on the amount of bone removal to take the tooth out. It is n... Read Full »
What does green discoloration of upper front tooth indicate?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a crack that runs from my two front top teeth and it has a green color and is noticeable when I smile. It is near the gum line but causes no pain. Do I need a dentist checkup? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, you need to visit your dentist as early as possible. Those green lines are basically a form of "calcified plaque or calculus" in medical term and the reason behind their green color can be chromogenic bacteria. These plaques are needed to be removed at the earl... Read Full »
I used clove oil on my gums, and a blister developed. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, One week ago, I got a bad toothache. I had a cavity in my molar, the tooth before my wisdom teeth (far top left). I have been taking Amoxicillin three times a day. So I went to the dentist and he looked In my mouth and said I need a root canal. I thought it was hurting my mind and I us... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the attachment (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The white ulceration on your gums is because of the use of clove oil. Clove oil basically is used to numb the tooth pain but it can lead to irritation around your gums since it is ve... Read Full »
I have an ulcer at the back of my throat. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 24-year-old female. I visited a dentist a week back for pain and swelling at the back of the throat at the retromolar region. The dentist took an X-ray, but no wisdom tooth was present. The dentist prescribed antibiotic Metronidazole and I completed the course. The problem is my... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have just gone through your complaint. It could be due to some vitamin deficiency since you have already taken Metronidazole, which has not helped you. So, it may not be a bacterial infection. I would suggest you use a mouthwash containing Chlorhexidine gluconate, ... Read Full »
I have bad breath despite flossing and brushing. Why?
Query: Dear Doctor, I am 16 years old. I floss, brush every morning and night and use a tongue cleaner too. But still suffer from bad breath the whole day. Please help me. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Do not worry. After following these tips you will feel better and get rid of bad breath by 2 weeks. Start using chlorhexidine mouthwash thrice a day for 4 weeks. Do saline water mouth rinses (take lukewarm water in a small cup and add 1/4th teaspoon salt in it),... Read Full »
Why am I getting painless abscesses in my gum?
Query: Hello doctor, For over four months now, on my upper, outer gum, I have had an abscess. It comes and goes but never completely vanishes. It does not hurt at all. My tooth or molar looks fine. I would not even know it was there if my younger did not scrape over it. Occasionally it has a small pussy ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have 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 toot... Read Full »
What is the sore next to my throat on the roof of my mouth?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a sore throat on one side of my throat. But, after looking, it looks like a sore next to my throat on the roof of my mouth. What could it be? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the attachment (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It is oral stomatitis with pharyngitis. It can be due to smoking and alcohol infection. Certain investigations like Hb (hemoglobin), TLC (total leucocyte count), DLC (differential leucocy... Read Full »
Why do I have red patches on my throat and have a stretch feeling of the throat while yawning?
Query: Hello doctor,I have red patches on the inner wall of my throat and have a stretch feeling of the throat while yawning. I have had this for the last three weeks. I am Raciper 40 mg. I have attached some pictures for your reference. Kindly advise. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The pictures show posterior pharyngeal wall congestion. I would like to know if you have any history of postnasal drip. Or any history of smoking or tobacco use? Thank you. Read Full »
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