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Why are my teeth mobile even after maintaining good oral hygiene?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 68-years-old and have been maintaining my oral health top-notch. I brush twice daily, floss once daily, and even use a tongue scraper twice weekly. As dentists suggest, I also pay a visit to the dentist once every six months. They would advise me on scaling, and I have had many su... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Add some fiber-rich food to your diet and take much amount of vitamins. The most probable cause of your problem is bone loss. I would suggest you take a calcium supplement. Use type 1 collagen. Read Full »
I developed a few symptoms due to my long-term Gutka chewing habit. Can it be a cancer?
Query: Hi doctor, I have been chewing Gutka for the past ten years. I cannot eat spicy food, and the skin is whitish yellow on both sides of my buccal mucosa. I have taken vitamin B complex capsules, and I use Hexidine mouthwash thrice a week. In addition, there are recurrent sores in the mouth after eatin... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. It does not seem to be cancer but the condition is called oral submucous fibrosis, which can lead to cancer if not taken care of. So, I suggest you to follow the instructions mentioned below, 1. Stop chewing Gu... Read Full »
Is chewing toothpicks bad for you?
Query: Hello doctor, Are birchwood toothpicks hard enough to cause damage to tooth enamel? Do they cause damage to the teeth in any way? I have pored over the internet for the answer to this question, with many dentists recommending that toothpicks should not be used or chewed on, or saying that it can ca... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. We use toothpicks in the anatomical spaces present between the teeth. The spaces are called as embrasures. While you use the toothpick, you lacerate the gingival tissue that covers those spaces (the cone-shaped gingiva present between the teeth) that results in the c... 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 »
Could the bleeding and sensation I experience while flossing be a sign of internal tooth decay?
Query: Hello, doctor,When I floss the gums between my top right third teeth, it gives me great satisfaction and encourages me to floss with more pressure. I do feel some sensation, but it is not sensitivity. However, I noticed that it bleeds quite a bit during this process. I do not experience the same sen... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern. I advise you to avoid flossing between your teeth if it is causing psychological satisfaction or making you feel violent. While flossing is generally good for oral hygiene, if it triggers such emotions, it may indicate a psychological aspect at... Read Full »
Is it safer to use a pacifier for thumb-sucking habit in a small child?
Query: Hi doctor, My daughter has developed a habit of thumb sucking. The doctor advised for a pacifier. Is that safe to use? I heard that using Pacifier will make my baby not suck breast milk anymore. Also, will it lead to misalignment of the front teeth once she grows up? Please advise what to do. Is it ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Using a pacifier is quite safe for the habit of thumb sucking if you can maintain hygiene. It will not interfere with breast sucking. Regarding teeth problem, usually, it does not happen. Whatever you do should be with the opinion of your pediatrician. For further infor... Read Full »
Which foods can help to keep my teeth clean and shining?
Query: Hi,What is the best way to keep the teeth shining and clean without invasive treatment or excessive medication? What are the foods one should avoid for healthy teeth and gums? What is the best food for better dental health? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I have a few suggestions for you- 1. You must brush your teeth after eating food. Cleaning every surface of each tooth helps get good, clean, shiny teeth. 2. You must avoid acidic food like sodas and spicy food to prevent staining. 3. You must... Read Full »