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Dental Scaling

Dental scaling is a procedure done to remove excess plaque and tartar build-up on the tooth and root surface. Scaling can be done manually or with the help of an ultrasonic machine called a scaler. Scaling prevents gum diseases.

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My mouth smells bad, which creates a negative impression upon others. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, My mouth smells bad. The problem is increasing day by day. Please suggest something because it creates a very bad impression in front of everyone.  Read Full »


Dr. Beryl F

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Bad breath or halitosis can be due to dental and non-dental reasons. Dental reasons include accumulation of tartar or calculus on the teeth, gum disease, failed fillings or crowns, multiple cavities, tongue deposits, and impacted wisdom...  Read Full »

Can one get bad breath even after maintaining good oral hygiene?

Query: Hello doctor, I have been suffering from chronic bad breath for the past few years. I did not get it diagnosed, though. What confuses me is that I perform good oral hygiene but still cannot get rid of it. I went to a dentist two months back, she just cleaned my teeth, and it seemed like it worked, ...  Read Full »


Dr. Beryl F

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and understand your concern. The most common cause of bad breath is a gum condition called gingivitis. Gingivitis is the inflammation of the gums caused by constant irritation due to tartar/calculus (hardened yellow deposits on the ...  Read Full »

What causes bleeding gums and bad breath?

Query: Hello doctor, I have bleeding gums, bad breath, and black discoloration on the root of the teeth. How can I get healthy teeth and gums?  Read Full »


Dr. Beryl F

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and the attached picture (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). Gum bleeding and bad breath is a sign of gum condition called gingivitis. Gingivitis is the inflammation of the gums caused due to constant irritation by ta...  Read Full »

What is the cause for having a cyst on the gums of teeth?

Query: I have a hard cyst that is causing me pain. Wil this go away or should i get it checked? its on the inside of my teeth on my gums  Read Full »


Dr. Beryl F

Answer: Hello Cysts or swelling on gums could be 1. Gum abscess 2. Tooth abscess 3. Gingivitis 4. Accidental toothbrush injury/food debris lodgement 5. Common mouth ulcer/canker sore If that's a common canker sore or an accidental injury, it will resolve on its own within a couple of weeks. If the s...  Read Full »

Is it wise to remove gum abscess with surgical scissors on my own?

Query: Hello doctor, I have a small gum abscess on the rear side of my lower left molar about the size of a skin tag. I have had this issue for about three weeks, but it has been tolerable until today. When it has got exponentially more painful to eat, brush, and even move the area with my tongue, would i...  Read Full »


Dr. Beryl F

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, it is a bad idea to snip the abscess. If this abscess involves the gum edge along with tartar (hardened yellow food deposit), that could be gingivitis or gingival abscess. A scaling and polishing procedure should be done to remove the tartar after which the gin...  Read Full »

How can I cure bleeding gums?

Query: Hello doctor, Blood comes from my teeth and my teeth are going to loose its grip. How can I stop this blood which is coming from my teeth and how can I strengthen them?  Read Full »


Dr. Beryl F

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Gum bleeding and gum recession or weakness is a sign of gum condition called gingivitis. Gingivitis is the inflammation of the gums caused due to constant irritation by tartar/calculus (hardened yellow deposits on the tooth). Food deposits or plaque that settles on ...  Read Full »

Kindly explain the treatment of periodontitis.

Query: Hello doctor, Kindly explain the treatment of periodontitis.  Read Full »


Dr. Beryl F

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Any history of previous braces treatment? Smoking history? Any systemic diseases? Under any long term medication usage? I have gone through your OPG (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Looks like you have a moderate form of generalized periodontitis. ...  Read Full »

How to fix the broken edges of my front teeth?

Query: Hello doctor, My front two teeth are not fixed and have broken edges because of a car accident, but right now I feel like my lower front tooth are peeling. I can feel a white powder type thing whenever I touch the tooth with my tongue. I cannot bite from my upper front tooth plus after the trauma I...  Read Full »


Dr. Beryl F

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and have gone through your clinical picture. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Please do not be tensed. This can be treated. White powder substance in your lower front tooth is called calculus. Food deposits or plaque that...  Read Full »

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