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How effective are home remedies in treating decayed incisors?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I have had dental caries in my first two upper incisors. One incisor was replaced with a new tooth.

Please suggest some home remedies.

Answered by Dr. Priyanga. K

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Priyanga. K is a Dental Surgeon with eight years of clinical experience. She completed her BDS at The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University. She specializes in the Diagnosis, Prevention, and Treatment of diseases and conditions of the oral cavity. Currently, she is practicing at Sudha Dental Hospital, Erode, Tamil Nadu.

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Since you have been treated for one incisor decay, you very well know about the treatment procedures.

If you have episodes of pain I strongly recommend visiting your dentist and undergoing the same root canal procedure if it involves the pulp. For your molars, need your photographs and radiographs to investigate the extent of the decay.

The home remedy for the pain is just to take a clove and have a bite by the affected tooth. But it is a very minimal temporary treatment.

Please visit your dentist and start your treatment.

Have a good day.

Thanks and regards.

The Probable causes

The probable cause is the intake of more glucose.

Investigations to be done

The investigation is to take radiographs.

Differential diagnosis

The differential diagnosis could be deep dental caries.

Probable diagnosis

The probable diagnosis is dental caries.

Treatment plan

The treatment plan includes root canal treatment with crown placement.

Preventive measures

The preventive measures include brushing twice daily, using mouth wash and gargling mouth after every meal
Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At January 27, 2023
Reviewed At December 11, 2023

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Priyanga. K is a Dental Surgeon with eight years of clinical experience. She completed her BDS at The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University. She specializes in the Diagnosis, Prevention, and Treatment of diseases and conditions of the oral cavity. Currently, she is practicing at Sudha Dental Hospital, Erode, Tamil Nadu.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Priyanga. K is a Dental Surgeon with eight years of clinical experience. She completed her BDS at The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University. She specializes in the Diagnosis, Prevention, and Treatment of diseases and conditions of the oral cavity. Currently, she is practicing at Sudha Dental Hospital, Erode, Tamil Nadu.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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