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Can Zirconia crown cause an allergic reaction in the gums?
Query: Hello doctor, My lower molar root canal was done a year back. After that, a metal-ceramic cap was placed. A few months later, my cap was replaced with zirconia supreme because of throbbing below the cap. My dentist advised that because of metal there may be a possibility of some allergic reaction. ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Zirconia, no doubt, it is the best in all caps. But, there is no reason to replace a metal cap. Your jaw pain is may be due to forceful removal of cap and trimming of teeth, etc. Visit the dentist for genuine advice. Not all metal crowns create allergies. It is once ... Read Full »
I am experiencing jaw pain and tooth sensitivity after my root canal treatment. Why?
Query: Hello doctor.Last week I had a root canal. The first two days were pain-free, but on the third day, I began to have a dull ache in my jaw that spread to the joint of my jaw and down to my lower jaw. My teeth feel delicate, occasionally numb, occasionally tingly, and it seems like my jaw will become ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Well, you should see a dentist again about the jaw, and if you have an X-ray for the tooth, see whether the filling material is low.Check to see if you have any food lodged between your teeth. Twice a day, rinse your mouth with salt water and a turmeric combination.Mai... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I went to two dentists today. One said I need a root canal. Others said gums were infected and processed to do a brief cleaning and gave me antibiotics such as Amoxicillin and pain medications such as Acetaminophen. Since then the pain has become severe, radiating on my right side all ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your query. Well, I would like to see the radiographs the dentist has taken once. See the problem is in your tooth not gums. I could suggest you visit the dentist and tell them your medical history too and also about blood pressure and ... Read Full »
I have a dislocated jaw and have been having sharp pain which makes chewing difficult. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, For the last couple of days my jaw has been displaced. There is a sharp pain in jaw and I cannot chew as it hurts a lot. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello doctor, Welcome to icliniq.com. You need to visit a dentist and get an X-ray done for the wisdom tooth to know if there is a reason for this. At your age is it a common problem that the wisdom tooth is about to erupt or it is irritating the gums and jaws? Do not worry just visit a nearby den... Read Full »
What is the reason for pain in my jaws and pressure on my temple region?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been having a lot of pain in my jaw, which radiates from the left to the right side of my mouth. Now, I am having a strange pressure on my temples. It does not really hurt, but it is just kind of a pressure or odd feeling. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. This can be due to grinding your teeth. If you have this habit, then quit it. If you have a habit of closing mouth tightly, then quit it soon. I suggest you try opening and closing your mouth whenever you ae free. Massage your temple with olive oil or castor oil. Do not... Read Full »
I have jaw pain due to severe clenching. How to fix it?
Query: Hi doctor, I clench my jaw a lot, and my mouth hurts quite a bit from doing so. I need to fix the pain from clenching. Kindly help me. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You need to quit this habit. There are a few ways you can try to get rid of it, and the pain will be gone. To quit clenching, if you feel some fear or anything then rule out the cause of it due to which you clench. If stressed or worried try to solve it. When you fee... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 28-year-old male with a broken tooth on my left side. I could feel the broken tooth with my tongue. Recently, I woke up with severe pain in the right side of my jaw close to my ear. I am experiencing pain in the right side jaw when chewing, yawning, or opening my mouth. It has ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query, and I can understand your concern. When a tooth is near a nerve, it may induce pain. You can consider the following treatment: Do not open your mouth a lot. Do not touch the left tooth with your tongue. Keep your mouth relaxed. Do ... Read Full »
I have had pericoronitis for more than one week with difficulty in eating food. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have pericoronitis and have not been able to eat properly for a week. I also had tonsillitis, and I am taking antibiotics. Kindly help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You need to visit a dentist as early as possible for proper treatment. 1. Brush twice a day and use mouthwash after brushing. Use a soft-bristled toothbrush around the infected tooth. (Consult a specialist doctor, talk with them, and take medications with their con... Read Full »
Why is there pain in lower jaw that goes to neck, ear and the back of head?
Query: Hello doctor, My wife is 57 years old, post-menopause for five years, has pain in her lower right jaw at one point, throbbing pain. When pain increases, it goes to the back of the neck, ears, and back of the head. We have consulted a dentist and he has ruled out any dental reason, though she has so... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Confirm her heart status. The pain you are describing may be an anginal pain. Consult cardiologist for the same. Also, I can see the lower wisdom tooth X-ray you have sent is showing the position of the third molar is slightly tilted and is pushing adjacent tooth (a... Read Full »