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Intraoral Periapical Radiograph

Intraoral Periapical Radiograph, otherwise called IOPA, are the most commonly used type of dental X-rays. An IOPA can be used to detect dental infections or decay of the tooth crown, root, and surrounding bone. They can be used to examine three to four adjacent teeth at a time.

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Why do I have a water bubble under my tongue?

Query: Hello doctor, I have had swollen glands for a few months now. I have seen an ENT doctor for the same. He ran a blood test and it came back normal. He told me give it a month and they should go down. They have not gone down or grown. Before going to the ENT doctor, I also visited a dentist and got to...  Read Full »


Dr. Nivedita Dalmia

Answer: Hi , Welcome to icliniq.com. The swollen gland can be due to the infected molar. An infected tooth also can cause swollen glands in the neck. The swollen glands will subside only if the infection site is cleared. Get it treated as soon as possible. Visit the dentist, get an x-ray (IOPA - Intraoral P...  Read Full »

I have a hard bump at the bottom of the mouth. What is it?

Query: Hi doctor, I have a hard bump at the bottom of my mouth, which I noticed a couple of days ago. I am not sure if it is something to be concerned about. It is hard and hurts little if I touch it. Not sure what it is or why I have it?   Read Full »


Dr. Rakshana Devi M

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Good morning. I hope you are well. Thank you for approaching icliniq. I saw your query and saw the picture attached (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I will help you to solve your doubts. Certain people will have ulcers and bumps like this due to improp...  Read Full »

I have a decayed tooth with a painless lump. Can it be cancerous?

Query: Hi doctor,I am terrified of the dentist, and I have a badly decayed tooth with a small painless lump underneath it, right at the bottom between the bottom of the gum and the cheek. It had gotten very tender before, which then cleared up with antibiotics. The small lump has remained even though there...  Read Full »


Dr. Soheel Hussain Zargar

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your chief complaint. There is absolutely no reason to fear something about cancer. This is a case of recurrent periapical abscess due to a decayed tooth. Antibiotics are used to treat abscesses and infection, but while you have used them, the acute phase of the ...  Read Full »

My 4-year-old kid's front upper teeth got hit by the edge of a door and became loose. What to do?

Query: Hi doctor, My 4-year-old kid's front upper teeth got hit by the edge of a door. The gum and the upper lip had swelling. But it is almost gone. There is little pain when touching the teeth and the gum. Today when I saw it, the teeth were slightly loose. My question is, if the teeth is slightly loose ...  Read Full »


Dr. Rakshana Devi M

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Good morning. I hope you are well. Thank you for approaching icliniq. I saw your query. I will help you solve the issue. If the teeth become loose, then the teeth have to be extracted. There is no need to worry about it because the front teeth are the primary ...  Read Full »

When can we do post and core reconstruction on a tooth?

Query: Hello doctor, I have several worries about my teeth. Can you please help me with the concern? Is my fifth upper right tooth suitable for post and core reconstruction? From the X-ray, what is the state of my teeth? Do they look worrying? Is there anything I should worry about? Are my gums receding o...  Read Full »


Dr. Akmal Albert Asham Abdelmalek

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Regarding your canine's gum line, it is not looking bad. It is normal for the gum line on the canines to be slightly higher than the adjacent teeth. As long as the root is not visible, there is no problem. To avoid any gum recession, be careful with your tooth brus...  Read Full »

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