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I got hit in my mouth, and it hurts when I bite. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, Yesterday, I got hit in my mouth, and this has affected my front teeth. It hurt when I bite down or touch it. I am seeing my dentist tomorrow. Do you have any idea what this is in the meantime? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome back to icliniq.com. If it hurts to bite, then there can be many causes. A few of them are listed as It can be just a minor injury that can heal in a few days. There can be a fracture in the crown or root of the teeth. If there is mobility, there can be either tooth or alveolar bone... Read Full »
What is the treatment for sharp cracked tooth?
Query: Hello doctor,The tooth is sharp and cracked. It is leaving a space in the mouth. What is the treatment? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. How are you doing? I saw the image, but it is not clear (attachment removed to protect patient identity). But, based on how much ever I could appreciate, it seems you have deep caries in your first molar and to some extent nearby second premolar too. The crack or sharp... Read Full »
What is the best way to treat my chipped front teeth?
Query: Hi doctor, I am brushing twice daily and maintaining good oral hygiene. My teeth are deteriorating and chipping. What would be an effective and cheap way to cover chipped front teeth? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The lower cost option for repairing front teeth would be composite fillings (tooth colored filling material). It can be done chair-side and in most cases, you can walk out with the tooth repaired in one appointment. But, the composite fillings cannot be one universal so... Read Full »
What is the source of my toothache?
Query: Hello doctor, I am having tooth pain, and I am not sure what the cause is. I do have a cavity on the top row beside my front tooth, but would that affect my bottom teeth too? The pain feels like a dull pressure, so maybe it is the wisdom teeth? I am 18, so I suppose it is possible, but I do not hav... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your teeth look fine in the picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity), but I suggest you get an appointment with a dentist and get to know what is causing you the pain. Is it the wisdom tooth or the broken tooth or any other tooth having a cavity or is it... Read Full »
I have toothache after the tooth filling chipped off. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I flossed by a tooth where a filling almost came out and my tooth and gum have been hurting all night. Also have a tooth that is by this molar that fell or chipped out. I do not know if it is an abscess or an exposed nerve in my molar that is right behind it. Took Tylenol 2 every 6 ho... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Is the pain sharp or dull? Any gum swelling? If the pain is sharp, lancinating and referring to the same side jaw, temple, ear or throat, then this could be from the tooth with the chipped out filling. Most chipped out fillings expose the underlying nerve which cause... Read Full »
I have tooth pain due to broken teeth and cavities. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, What can I do for really bad pain from broken teeth, and cavities that need root canals. I am going to a dentist but what can I do in the meantime? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your chief complaint suggests broken tooth due to a carious activity which is brought by bacteria. The pain in the tooth is due to caries. Read Full »
How can I get rid of pain caused by broken tooth?
Query: Hello doctor, I am having acute pain in gum and tooth on the left-hand side and a few days ago the left back corner tooth broke. Kindly suggest me how can I get rid of this pain and strengthen my teeth as it broke without and proper reason. Dentist advised me to take antibiotics for five days but i... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your case, it seems you have a cavitated carious tooth that needs to be cleaned in order to get tooth filling. Please visit your dentist near you to get rid of this carious tooth. You should not get proper work and treatment unless you visit the dent... Read Full »
How to treat my daughter's mobile teeth after a trauma?
Query: Hello doctor, My 9-year-old fell and one of her permanent teeth is now wiggly. What can I do? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If bleeding is persistent, give your kid cold packs of cotton on the tooth or make him eat ice-cream. If it is not suitable in this weather then put honey around the tooth. Once bleeding is controlled, now start with saline water mouth rinses. Take a cup of lukewarm water... Read Full »
Root canal treated tooth has broken. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I did not use left side for eating prior to RCT. Little pain was there but not sensitivity. After one corner broke then I went to the doctor and they suggested me for RCT as it happened because of cavity. One of my tooth second last from the end of lower jaw. One day it broke down and... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to iclinq.com. I have gone through your query and understood your concern. When a tooth decays and when the nerve layer of the tooth is affected, it starts to give out pain and it loses its vitality becoming more brittle. Hence it could have fractured. Also, to save such tooth, roo... Read Full »
What should I do as my upper tooth is broken with rough edges?
Query: Hello doctor, My upper tooth has broken and fell off about an hour ago. I do not have pain or bleeding. A small portion of the tooth is still in my mouth as I can feel a rough surface. I am currently using tablet Lisinopril, tablet Lipitor, eye drops for glaucoma, and calcium and vitamin D suppleme... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Your teeth can break either due to decay or trauma. Even though you do not have any symptoms, you need to get treated immediately to prevent an injury to your tongue or surrounding structures due to the sharp edges. I suggest you get a den... Read Full »