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What is the tiny tissue that is hanging after pulling a loose tooth in my 5-year-old daughter?
Query: Hello doctor, My 5-year-old daughter had a very loose tooth two days ago. It was barely hanging on and getting in the way of her eating. We pulled the tooth out, and she said it hurt a little even though it was barely attached. There is now a tiny piece of tissue sticking up out of the hole where h... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I saw the pictures attached (attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity). It is important to confirm that you have pulled the entire tooth. If yes, then I advise you to wait for three days and follow general instructions like having a soft diet, bland f... Read Full »
Can retainers cause my molar to be slightly wiggly?
Query: Hello doctor, I suspect that I have receding gums. My molar tooth is slightly wiggly but does not affect my eating at all. There is a black line (kind of denting in) on the side of my molar. I do put on retainers, but not very regularly. Could that be why my molar is shaky? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, you do have a little bit of gingival recession (attachment removed to protect patient identity) but it is not too much to be treated with surgical intervention. You need to replace your brush and use an ultra-soft brush. Avoid soft drinks if you are taking too much... Read Full »
My partner feels the dentist will remove his teeth. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, My partner has type-2 diabetes and has lost several teeth. I am trying to talk him into a dentist visit, not necessarily to walk out with implants or dentures, but to just get an exam and a cleaning done. He believes that the few teeth he does have left will not survive even something ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. How are you doing? First of all, do not worry. Maybe he is afraid of dental visits because of previous experiences. Uncontrolled diabetes can cause bone loss and hence tooth mobility, in conjunction with improper oral hygiene. Since I do not know the condition of his r... Read Full »
My front teeth are developing gaps. What should I do?
Query: Hi doctor,I have developed swollen gums from about six months and four months ago, my front gums were also swollen. During the course of two to three days, my front teeth began to develop a gap. Within a weeks time, one of the teeth became loose and more dislocated. My nearby dentist suggested me to... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your images (attachment removed to protect patient identity). This is midline pathological diastema, that means there was either an aggressive infection or the formation of a cyst (midline palatal cyst) that cause the gap. This can also happen due to... Read Full »
Are flap surgery and bone graft needed for my loose tooth?
Query: Hi doctor, I am having severe toothache and loose teeth. I used to chew tobacco for the past 10 years. I am getting severe tooth pain often and some blister in the gums. My upper sixth tooth got loose and was removed three years ago. I have been to a local dentist and they advised deep scaling, root... Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.It seems that the loose teeth have gone beyond repair and should be removed (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The alternative treatment plan, which is cost effective, do deep scaling first to get clean gums and teeth and then use Betadine mouthwash for one ... Read Full »
I have been suffering from swelling in my gums and my speech also changed. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have had issues with my gums swelling. I have lost weight in a relatively short time. Three weeks ago, after my last dental visit, my gum swelling worsened to the point where my speech pattern changed, and I could not bite into anything because my front teeth felt loose. I went to urgen... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. As you are using clear aligners, they might have caused impingement and trauma to the gingiva of teeth bearing in the said region due to ill-fitting trays, which may have caused loose teeth—clinical review for proper fit of these clear alig... Read Full »
Can using an electric toothbrush make teeth even looser?
Query: Hey doctor, I have bought an electric toothbrush because a dental hygienist said he would recommend it as I have gum disease. The bleeding has stopped tremendously after regular brushing and help from the dental hygiene. My question is, because I have a few loose teeth at the bottom, will using an ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, it will because it does not have the same control as your hand will do. Not till you keep it as controlled as possible but it is a mechanical device. It can make your teeth more mobile if the tooth mobility is more than grade one (that means you have a slightly loo... Read Full »
I have loose teeth and I require surgery. Kindly interpret my scan reports.
Query: Hello doctor, Please assist me in interpreting this scan and offer advice. During the last check, I was informed that I had loose teeth and needed surgery. Please help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I read your query and understand your concern. We are here to address all your health-related queries. I went through the scan you have attached (the attachment was removed to protect the patient’s identity). This condition is called chronic periodontitis. This is ... Read Full »
My lower tooth started moving after wisdom teeth removal. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, Around six months ago, I removed four wisdom teeth (one tooth per month). I remember the first two were not very painful, but the third and the fourth ones, especially the fourth, gave me really bad headaches and it even made my whole cheek swell for a few days. Anyways, I also noticed ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Braces are not good for the time being. Allow the molar tooth to become firm. Get an X-ray done to confirm whether there is any periodontal recession. The bone support may be very less at the area behind where the wisdom tooth was removed, hence more mobility to fro... 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 »