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I would like to understand the treatment plan for my cavities. Kindly help.
Query: Hi doctor, I do not have lot of money. I would like to avoid unnecessary procedures since my dentist has been recommending a lot of procedures lately. On my treatment plan, I have two partial crowns (onlay on teeth in my lower left side) and three regular composite fillings on teeth 19, 21 (lower le... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. After seeing the X-rays, it seems you already have filled all cavities. I do not see more cavities which need to be filled. You have two crowns which also seem to be fine. You only need to get routine scaling and polishing... Read Full »
How to close the gap between two front teeth without braces?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a gap between my two front teeth. I feel insecure to the point where I do not smile with my mouth wide open. I told my dentist about this. She said she cannot give me braces. What should I do? Is there anything else I can ask my dentist to give me other than braces to close my gap? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You can ask your dentist to make zirconium crowns for that two front teeth like a bridge over it to close the gap. He will reduce your teeth little bit from all sides and will take an impression first and give a temporary crown for a few days. Later, when the crown i... Read Full »
My root canal treated tooth has moved inside due to injury. What can be done?
Query: Hello doctor, My upper front tooth with root canal has moved inside because of an injury and it is bleeding. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If it is just pushed inside or back due to falling and is not mobile, either go to a dentist soon and ask him if he can position it urgently. A clear picture would have helped in giving an exact treatment plan. Nothing else can be done for now. Allow the wound to hea... Read Full »
I stuck my temporary crown with toothpaste as it fell off. Why is it paining now?
Query: Hello doctor, I woke up this morning to find my temporary crown off of the teeth and stuck between the teeth and my cheek. I was able to pull it off but when I did, I noticed a piece missing from it. I did not find the piece. So, I am guessing I probably swallowed it in my sleep. My dentist is close... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The pain was most likely due to sensitivity. It will settle down when the permanent crown is placed. The method of putting the crown back using toothpaste is not recommended as there is a high chance that it will dislodge again and you might end up swallowing the enti... Read Full »
Is a post required for my root canal treated tooth?
Query: Hi, Could you please review the attached photos and x-ray taken before treatment, post root canal and post temporary filing. Please let me know whether a post is required. Or is core filling with crown sufficient? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. By looking at your pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity), it seems that there is an adequate original tooth structure for placement of crown without a post. You can also do away with the post if you need to. The post gives additional support to your ... Read Full »
Can hemisection be done in a molar with crown and abscess?
Query: Hello doctor, My crown has become loose as there is decay inside the crown and around half the edge but not visible. I was told that the tooth is stable underneath. I saw one endodontist who said to rule out the implant and that he would do a root canal but bone and gum are less than ideal and 50-50... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Seeing the recent X-rays (attachment removed to protect patient identity) it is obvious that the distal root has an abscess and should be removed. Hemisection might be a good idea but it alone cannot withstand the biting force and if you can afford it, then go for a mo... Read Full »
I have gaps between teeth after braces. Please help.
Query: Hello, About 5 years ago I had wire braces for my teeth. And to have the braces on, I had 4 teeth extracted because my teeth were overcrowded. As far as I know, a lot of orthodontists take out premolars to create space. But for some reason my orthodontist took out 2 premolars, 1 molar on my bottom l... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sometimes orthodontists do extract molars if there is very severe crowding of the teeth. In your case, as you said there was severe crowding. Now you have space present where the molars where previously present and hence you are unable to chew properly. Is your second mol... Read Full »
My root canal filling came out. Pease help.
Query: Hello doctor, I had a root canal done for a tooth, a couple of months ago. My crown came out 8 days back. I did not go back to the dentist, but now a screw came out my tooth. What does this mean? When should I visit a dentist? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all, I would like to explain the treatment that has been done to your tooth according to the details provided by you: Your tooth has been root canal treated. Root canal treatment is mostly done to a tooth when the decay has reached the innermost layer of the toot... Read Full »
A sudden toothache started last night.What could have caused this?
Query: Hello doctor, A sudden toothache started last night in the front left tooth. It is really painful this morning. The pain is constant. I have attached a picture of the affected tooth. What could have caused this? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, I have gone through the attached picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The tooth is nonvital (dead) and therefore it is discolored. This usually happens if you had got your tooth injured in any accident, months or years ago. Even slight injuries to the tooth long before,... Read Full »