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Why is my filled tooth painful?
Query: Hello doctor, About a month ago, I got a filling on one of my front teeth, they called it a surface cavity but filled it like a normal cavity. For the first two weeks, I could barely drink room temperature drinks without being in agony. I made an appointment after two weeks to have my dentist look a... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Unfortunately, your doubt is true about it. The swollen gum and change in its color right above the tooth in question indicate that your tooth is infected and you need a root canal treatment now. Immediately, start taking the antibiotics from now, before starting take a... Read Full »
Why do I have intense pain after filling a tooth?
Query: Hello doctor, I had an extraction and an implant placed for tooth 13 about six weeks ago, and I am supposed to get a crown placed on the implant in about six more weeks. Sadly, apparently due to the change in my bite caused by having number 13 tooth, a bottom tooth broke through an old filling i... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for giving all appropriate history. Tooth 14 that is having intense pain is indicating for root canal treatment (attachment removed to protect patient identity). If it would be a crack deep down to root you would be having sharp pain when you bite from it, otherw... Read Full »
Is there a way to treat my cavity without visiting a dentist?
Query: Hi doctor,Today I came to know that there is a cavity in my last molar teeth. There is a pain in that area. Earlier I thought that it is because of new molar teeth coming out, but today I came to know about the cavity. I am afraid of needles, drilling and other stuff in dentistry. Please suggest som... Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.Unfortunately, there is no some magic cure for the cavities They cannot be cleaned and then refilled by themselves or through home remedies. You should take an appointment at earliest to your dentist and talk to him about your fear. He will deal it politely, you should not ... Read Full »
Is it safe to get an RCT for a 2.5-year-old kid's teeth?
Query: Hello doctor, My 2.5 years old son has problem in four teeth (front, above) and doctors are suggesting for RCT (Root Canal Treatment). I have attached the pictures with this query (attachment removed to protect the identity). Here are my questions: Can RCT (Root Canal Treatment) be done for a 2.5... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Thanks for attaching the pictures. Now I can answer your query in detail: This clinical picture represents a case of 'Nursing Bottle Caries'. That means, kids who take milk feed while sleeping or have the habit of keeping feeder in mouth for long and then sleep without brushing develop this typ... Read Full »
What treatment will help sensitive tooth?
Query: Hi doctor, I am having sensitivity in the upper right tooth. There is no ditch or cavity but I feel the sensitivity while eating sweets. What could be the treatment option for it? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sometimes any cavity or decay is not seen clinically but there can be some infection or carious activity going on inside the tooth that can be detected in X-ray or on examination. Considering the symptoms following could be the treatment options. Filling of the tooth if... Read Full »