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My teeth still pain after a fluoride varnish. What to do?
Query: Hi doctor, I had gone to a dentist. He applied fluoride varnish paste on my teeth saying that the cavities are very small. But my teeth are still paining. What to do? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Dental varnish contains fluoride which is anticarious and hence prevents the progression of tooth decay. Pit caries are very minute and very minimal cavities that are superficially present on the teeth. Pit caries does not require fillings because to do the filling,... Read Full »
Do painless brown, and black spots on teeth indicate tooth decay?
Query: Hi doctor,Two days ago I saw a brown spot on my lower back tooth so I decided to check the rest of my teeth and I have got black marks in the corners of my mouth on the surface of my tooth. The left top side is worse as I have not been having any toothaches or pain so I am worried that it might be s... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I saw the attachment (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity) and understand your concern. Basically, by looking at the picture, I have two types of opinion, the confirmation of which either you can say by symptoms or the dentist by using an explorer inst... Read Full »
What does black discoloration with a hole on the surface of the tooth indicate?
Query: Hi doctor, I have black discoloration on the surface of a molar. It feels like a hole when I check with my tongue. Do I need a filling? How soon should it be treated? It is hard to get an appointment due to COVID. Please guide me. Read Full »
Dr. Shreehari. K. Unnikrishnan
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. A hole signifies that you have got caries. You might have food lodgement at the site too. I would suggest you get an X-ray to determine the extent of caries involved, and I will decide whether you need the treatment or not for the time being. Could you please get bac... Read Full »