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I have pain and swelling behind the upper last tooth. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have very sore area behind the last tooth on my upper right side of my mouth. It hurts terribly to chew and swallow because of the location of the soreness. I am 52 years old and never really had problems with my teeth. Also, the area does not look red or has any open sores, just swo... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. There are three possibilities about this soreness, either there is some problem with the tooth, may be it is fractured. Secondly, possibility is that you may have got trauma due to biting or food like fish sting stuck there. Third possibility is... Read Full »
I am worried about having multiple cavities. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am convinced that I have a lot of cavities. I was inspecting my teeth the other day and I have multiple points of concern and I am now afraid to get to the dentist. I have my six-month cleaning in days and I am anxious. I have two small smooth dots on two teeth on the side. Is this a... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The black dots would be the carious lesions. It does not matter if you take much care and do regular brushing, with time the carious lesions increase in the dental arch. You need to get it filled by a dentist as soon as possible. The multiple carious teeth happen becau... Read Full »
My daughter has a severe toothache. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, My daughter is having a strong toothache. I looked into her tooth and found something gray in between two of her upper teeth. It looks awful and I do not know what it can be. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have viewed the image (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and the pain is appearing to be due to tooth decay. Consult a dentist and get examined, also get an X-ray done. If the decay is not reaching the nerves then a filling is sufficient. If the decay... Read Full »
My daughter has three cavities in her teeth. Which medication to take?
Query: Hi doctor, My daughter has three cavities in her teeth. It is in its early stages. What medication do you advise? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Unfortunately, there are no medicines to cure tooth decay without dental treatment. The tooth has three layers, outer enamel, dentin, and innermost nerve layer. When decay starts in the enamel layer, it does not show symptoms other than a ... Read Full »
Does a painless greenish color tooth in a baby indicate tooth decay?
Query: Hi doctor, A 2 years old baby has a tooth problem. No pain but it looks odd, like a greenish color and kind of decay. I have attached the picture for your reference. Kindly help us. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the query and the attached picture (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). This tooth has a decay (cavity), and this can be cleaned and filled when you visit a dentist. But in this current pandemic, I would advise you to wait till... Read Full »
How to get rid of extensive visible cavities in my teeth?
Query: Hello doctor, My front two teeth have visible extensive tooth decay. I had a decent size hole that started from the back of one tooth and is spreading around to the front. The other has a hole near the gum line. I am losing my confidence. What are my treatment options? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. I wanted to know if there was associated pain with tooth decay. Simple cavities without pain can be treated simply with a dental filling. The procedure is simple. In case you have pain, the treatment will be roo... Read Full »
What are the options for visible cavities on my front teeth?
Query: Hello doctor,I have tooth decay at the base of my top teeth. I had depression a few years ago. I think it resulted from not brushing my teeth properly during that time. The base is now yellow and exposed. I believe the enamel is gone as well. I have no sensitivity or pain associated with those teeth... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I read your query and understand your concern.You could go for cosmetic restorations for those teeth. The decayed part will be removed and replaced with a tooth-colored restorative material. If this is not possible, you can get veneers done for those teeth. Veneers are b... Read Full »
My son screams a lot when he steps into a dental office. What to do?
Query: Hello doctor, My three year old son is with really bad teeth. He is not even letting the doctors near to him. I have to tussle even to brush his teeth. I really need to get this fixed. He has a couple of cavities, decayed tooth and he has broken one when he fell down, being his tooth was probably we... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There are two things you could do. The first option is ask your dentist to give him a mild inhalation anesthesia, which will calm him down and then, he could do all his necessary treatments in one go, but you have to take him in forcefully. The second option is you c... Read Full »