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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 »
How can I make my yellow teeth look whiter?
Query: Hello Doctor, I am 18 years old. I brush my teeth twice daily. Even then my teeth are yellow. What can I do to make my teeth appear white? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Even after brushing twice daily, if your teeth remain yellow then there are chances of calculus deposits on your teeth. Brushing alone does not remove calculi. A painless dental procedure called scaling has to be done immediately. Scaling is a must for you at this stage b... Read Full »
Am I in trouble of 20% bone loss at this age of 45 years?
Query: Hi doctor, I was told that my gums are fine with most of them at level 3 and a few in level 4. One doctor said that I have some bone loss, but there is no big deal. Another qualified dentist said that bone loss is 20%. Now, I am scared. Am I in trouble with 20% bone loss at the age 45? I have a prev... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The amount of bone loss that is 20% is not alarming at 45 years of age. It is routinely seen in patients at this age. There is no need to worry as it does not mean that the tooth will fall off soon. Try to maintain the current level by using a warm salt water gargle twi... Read Full »
I have minor gum disease. Is rinsing with saltwater enough, or should I use a mouthwash?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a minor gum disease for which the dentist recommended rinsing with saltwater in the evening after brushing. Is that right? Is it true that saltwater washes away the fluoride? Is it better to use a medicated mouthwash for one week during the day? Is brushing twice, flossing, usin... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your reports (attachments removed to protect the patients' identity) suggest that you have gum diseases and fluorosis. The findings are suggestive of generalized chronic gingivitis, dental caries, and the presence of plaque or calculus. Periodontal involvement might ... Read Full »
My gums are inflamed due to aggressive brushing. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I brushed my teeth too hard, and now my gums are inflamed, and there are also tooth marks on my tongue. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. As per your history, you have traumatic gingival inflammation. For that, avoid brushing for four to five days and use Chlorhexidine mouthwash two to three times daily, mandatory before sleep. Also, after that, use an ultra-soft toothbrush fo... Read Full »
I have pain in the ear, throat, and chest. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have had pain in the gums for one week. It is a throbbing pain that comes on and off but hurts a lot. Because of this, I also had discomfort in the throat, and my voice changed. I also had ear and chest pain. Will taking antibiotics make me fine? Or is this serious? Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I reviewed your attached files (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity) there is no serious problem. You are suffering from gum disease. But you have referred pain, so you need a dental check-up. Never take any medication without a registered practitio... Read Full »
Can fixed retainers be worn during scaling and root planing treatment?
Query: Hi doctor, I have just been told that I have gum disease and 3 mm to 6 mm pockets. And, my wisdom teeth have 8 mm pocket. I have braces on now and I am due to have them off next month. I need to get scaling and root planing treatment to treat my gum problems. Can I still wear a fixed retainer? I re... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, you can wear your fixed retainer without any problem. Also, you have to make sure that you use your removable retainer also for the next two to three years without any break. When you have periodontal problems, there is a high chance of spaces opening up between tee... Read Full »
Kindly give some insight on how everyday habits affect the teeth.
Query: Hi doctor, What are the everyday habits that could affect our teeth? I want to get some insight on how certain practices such as smoking, biting nail, opening things with the mouth, etc., affect the teeth. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Smoking adversely affects the gum health as the gum disease becomes less apparent in smokers and they show symptoms once the condition becomes severe. Secondly, it can cause pigmentation leading to smoker's melanosis (brown to black pigmentation of gums). Other ill effe... Read Full »
The gums of my lower jaw are pale pink. Is this normal?
Query: Hi doctor, I do not know if I have gingivitis. The gums of my front teeth in the lower jaw have a small hint of pale pink. But, on the right side, it shows a hint of a darker pink. Also, my teeth look larger on the back side. Is that normal? Please help me. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read through your complaint and the relevant details. You sound absolutely fine. The normal color of the gums is coral pink, and there will also be some random distribution of dark shades over the gums sometimes even brownish. The dark colour is nothing but melan... Read Full »
Is surgery required for a gum infection?
Query: Hello doctor, For two months, I have been having a bad mouth odor. From last month, I am noticing bleeding from my gums. I had visited a dentist a few days back for these problems. In the initial checkup, he told me about the gum infection. The doctor also took an x-ray. He suggested me to undergo e... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First and foremost, get an oral prophylaxis (cleaning of the teeth) done. Increase intake of vitamin C in your diet. Massage your gums with G32 tablet twice daily. Take two tablets and crush it in your palm. For the upper jaw, massage downwards and for the lower jaw mas... Read Full »