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How can I prevent my teeth from yellowing?
Query: Hello Doctor, I am 19 years old. My teeth are yellow from childhood (from 10 years of age). A black layer is formed at the backside of teeth. When I see my teeth it seems very dirty and too much of creamy layer is formed on my teeth especially in lower canines and lower incisors. In the lower teeth... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yellowing of teeth is mainly due to one of the following or a combination of these: Tartar or plaque deposits (soft yellowish deposits) on the teeth. Calculus deposits (calcified hard deposits) on the teeth. Fluorosis - internal discoloration of the teeth due to ... Read Full »
My smile looks unappealing due to yellow teeth. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have a large white spot on one of my front teeth. My teeth are yellow and it makes my smile look bad. When I was young, I had used a paste given to me by my dentist. I cannot remember the name of it, but I was supposed to scrub it on my teeth, leave it for five minutes and then spit ... Read Full »
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Query: Hello doctor, The bump behind my top two front teeth is swollen and slightly tender. It has been this way for approximately 2 months now. I went to my dentist who suggested that I take out my Invisalign to see if that was the problem because my primary care doctor could not find any reason behind th... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please be aware. It is nothing but inflammatory gingival enlargement (in front also but localized) due to either any preoperative trauma or any injury in the past. I suggest you do not worry. Go for gingivoplasty (the surgical recontouring of the gingival tissue surroun... Read Full »
How to eliminate the brownish spots on my teeth?
Query: Hi doctor,What are the brownish spots that have formed between my upper back teeth? They are on both sides. I just noticed these brown spots tonight while brushing my teeth. They do not come off when I brush them. I have a habit of chewing tobacco. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and the attached images (attachment removed to protect patient identity); I am very sorry for the inconvenience. As a specialist, I am here to help you. The brown spots over the teeth that do not clean by brushing are stains and plaque. They... Read Full »
What is the treatment for a painful cut on the gum to save the roots?
Query: Hello doctor,I cut the gum while trying to remove plaque, exposing the tooth root; the gum around the exposed root is reddish and painful. Is it possible to cover the exposed root and prevent teeth from becoming loose? Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Yes, it is possible to fix up your gum issues. Generally, people get hurt while brushing and flossing, and since the gums are so soft, they immediately bleed. You need not worry. There are gum surgeries that can heal ... Read Full »
How to whiten my orange-colored tooth?
Query: Hello doctor, My teeth are orange in color since I was born. What is the treatment to make them white? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. In case, there is any sort of stains, plaque or calculus, you need to visit a periodontist and get oral prophylaxis done with post-bleaching. In case, there is thin enamel and the yellowish discoloration ... Read Full »
I use a tapioca-based toothpaste. Is it advisable?
Query: Hi doctor, I have used fluoride-free toothpaste with tapioca starch and mint oil as the main ingredients. I have had no cavities for three years. However, I do get heavy plaque buildup. Is it fine to use toothpaste with tapioca starch as its main ingredient? The tapioca starch is non-abrasive to... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. As far as tapioca is concerned, it is used in toothpaste for various reasons, like thickeners, and it also cleanses the mouth from bacteria. It is a resistant starch with overall health effects on the body, like low nutritional value, which i... Read Full »
My 8-year-old daughter is having white deposits on the teeth. How can I get rid of this problem?
Query: Hello doctor,My daughter is eight years old. I can see white deposits on the front lower portion of her teeth. Even after properly brushing that area, the white deposits do not go away; they remain as they are. How can I remove the white deposits present on my daughter's teeth? How can oral hygiene ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq, and thank you for choosing us as your provider for health care. I have gone through all your details and appreciate your concern. The white deposits you observe on your daughter's teeth are likely dental plaque or tartar buildup. Plaque is a sticky film of bacteria that ... Read Full »
How can dental plaque and sore gums be treated?
Query: Hello doctor, My gums are feeling sore. I have a phobia of dentists, and I have a very bad plaque on the bottom of my back teeth. Previously I have had fillings on the back of my teeth. Now I can feel a part is about to fall, and I am scared that I may lose my teeth. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You do not need to be worried or scared about seeing dentists. Like any other doctor, they treat people for their good health and good lifestyle. Your teeth are really in bad condition. This is not a plaque; it is calculus. It is a hard deposit of plaque and food mat... Read Full »
Why am I not able to get rid of bad breath even though I brush every day?
Query: Hi doctor, I have plaque deposits on my teeth and gums. My gums bleed often, and they are receding. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have viewed your image (attachment removed to protect patient identity), and it is calculus deposits over your gums. It occurs when the plaque is not removed properly with brushing, and it starts becoming hard due to calcium deposits over it. It accumulates more and m... Read Full »