Bacterial infection can affect the tooth and surrounding structures, resulting in a dental abscess. This abscess can form at the tip of the root (periapical abscess), on the gum near a tooth (periodontal abscess), and the gums (gingival abscess). It can cause severe, throbbing and radiating toothache, swollen gums, bad breath, and pain while biting.
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Kindly clear my doubts regarding wisdom tooth extraction.
Query: Hello doctor, I am scheduled to have the two wisdom teeth on my right side extracted tomorrow. While waiting for the appointment, I developed pain in my right upper jaw which became increasingly worse over a few days. I went to see the dentist who found out I have an infection in my first molar (upp... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read through your complaint and the relevant details. Penicillin and Clindamycin are the antibiotics and are usually prescribed for a course of five to seven days. These drugs reduce infection but not the pain. So, you might not notice a big change in how you fee... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I went to a dentist three days ago to remove the nerve in the lower right area. The doctor gave me a needle of the anesthetic solution under the tooth and removed the nerve. He said that the root was too long and used a size of 28. I still feel numb on the lower right side of the lips ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. There can be many reasons for this kind of infection, and the most common reason is the improper sterilization of the instrument. If the dentist has a proper sterilized instrument there is no way you can get an infection. Sometimes, th... Read Full »
I am experiencing swollen cheeks and restricted jaw movement. Please suggest any treatment for this.
Query: Hello doctor,My left cheek is swollen from TMJ, my mouth is not opening properly, and I do not have any tooth pain. Please suggest the treatment.Thanking you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. Firstly, the swelling in the left cheek has multiple reasons if it is near the TMJ (Temporo mandibular joint) area. It can be because of a wisdom tooth infection. You will not feel pain, but the gum surrounding the to... Read Full »
Can redness along the gums indicate any gum disease?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 49-year-old female weighing 79 kg and 165 cm. I have gum disease, and I attend the dentist every three months for a clean in the hope of stabilizing my gums. My gums can appear red, and I have noticed redness adjacent to my missing back tooth. I have redness along my gums which ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I feel the gum disease has caused a periodontal abscess. It is an infection with a collection of pus around gum tissues. You need to show it to a dentist and get it treated. Along with periodontal therapy, the dentist may prescribe you antibiotics. Yo... Read Full »
I have a swollen cheek and tender gums. Should I seek dental help?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a swollen cheek that feels like a ball is inside, and it hurts slightly when I swallow. I also have tenderness on my gum line towards the back of my mouth, on the same side the swollen cheek is on. I am on no medication. Is this something I can handle on my own? Should I seek denta... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, these are symptoms of some infection in your posterior teeth. Which tooth is the culprit? And to what extent has infection extended? Only a dentist can tell after the clinical and radiographical examination. Meanwhile, it would be best to start following three m... Read Full »
Why does my tooth hurt four years after a root canal?
Query: Hello doctor, I am having minor to in some cases moderate toothaches from time to time due to a chipped root canal. I have not had any issues until recently. It has been around four years since I had the root canal done but never went back to get the crown. I have not gone because of dental anxiety.... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If you have not put a crown until now on the root canal treated tooth, then yes it can get infected and cause pain. The pain will only increase. So, it is better to go back to your dentist, get an X-ray done and get an opinion. If the root apex is again infected, you... Read Full »
I have an infected tooth. What to do?
Query: Hello doctor, I am an 82-year-old senior. I went to my dentist to have my teeth cleaned and he did an exam first and the X-ray showed an infected tooth (#30). He has recommended that I go to an oral surgeon and have the tooth pulled. I do not want or cannot afford a root canal. Considering my age, w... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Well, as per your age, the root canal is the best option. But, as you cannot afford treatment then removing tooth is the only treatment left. Infection in the tooth cannot vanish permanently but you can keep using mouthwash for few weeks and gather money or take dent... Read Full »
Can inflammation of the tooth result in numbness in the face and ear area?
Query: Hi doctor,I have symptoms of numbness in my face and ears. It began before two days after having inflammation in the tooth area. I have numbness and itchiness in the face area occasionally. It started like an insect bite. When I touched it, I realized that I have numbness. My dentist told me to come... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. According to the statement, you are suffering from the feeling of numbness in the face and ears after having inflammation in the tooth. Numbness in the face and ears can occur due to viral or bacterial infections or infections of the roots... Read Full »
Kindly interpret the scan results after the RCT failure.
Query: Hello doctor, I had systemic inflammation due to RCT (Root Canal Treatment) failure in one of the teeth in the upper right part of my mouth next to my implant. My CRP (C Reactive Protein) was 100 mg/L, and I have been prescribed Clindamycin. I had undergone an extraction of the same tooth, and a bo... Read Full »
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I have a sore back tooth and the gum is swollen. What could this be?
Query: Hello doctor,The past two days I have had a sore back tooth, feels like the gum is swollen on the bottom and last night it started throbbing pain in my cheek and now my cheek is swollen and sore. I have a sore throat also I am currently breastfeeding and really do not want to stop at any point. Does... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. We are here to help you. As per your symptoms, you could be either suffering from impacted wisdom tooth or a tooth infection due to cavities. For the momentary relief, you can start with warm saline gargles at least 5 to 6 times a day for a week. Avoid applying anyth... Read Full »
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