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Can I replant my front teeth in a straight line without any dentures?
Query: Hello doctor,Can I get my front teeth removed and then put them back in straight without dentures? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. A tooth is fixed in the bone socket by a connective tissue called as the periodontal ligament. Once we pull a tooth out of its socket, it means that we have completely damaged that tissue. It cannot be regenerated after that. Secondly, our teeth are supplied by nerve... Read Full »
I have excessive bleeding after tooth extraction. Need help.
Query: Hi doctor, It has been eight hours now. I have extracted three teeth at the same time. There is excessive bleeding from the extracted site. Is this deadly? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Drink a lot of water and follow the medication prescribed by the dentist. You can use ice in the extracted site to stop the bleeding. If it still continues to bleed, consult your dentist. If it stops, then from the next day, rinse mouth with salt water and turmeric mixt... Read Full »
I am suffering from severe tooth pain. Please advise.
Query: Hello doctor, What is the most effective way to get rid of a severe toothache? Last Sunday, I went to a different clinic for tooth filling because my dentist went abroad for vacation. In fact, it lessened the pain, but afterward, it became more painful. So I contacted my dentist for medicine to tak... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Firstly, I would like to say that a simple filling cannot be a treatment for a tooth in pain. The pain itself occurs only because of an infection inside the tooth. Yes, as the other dentist said, it could be a dental abscess. You have also mentioned that you have severe... Read Full »
Why is my tooth paining and growing in an abnormal position?
Query: Hello doctor, My teeth are all over the place and I have wanted a brace for years but the dentists keep telling me I need to wait till my teeth fall out as they will not put me to sleep to take them all out but they have not even noticed that I have a tooth which grows out of the gum to separate wa... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Usually, by 13 years of age, all milk teeth should have fallen out. If not, then you can ask them to be removed. Also, as the permanent canines are growing out from sideways you can ask your dentist to remove the milk tooth directly below it as soon as possible to allow... Read Full »
Why is water coming out of nose while drinking after molar extraction?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a molar extraction and now water I drink comes out of my nose. I consulted an oral surgeon and he did a small surgery and gave stitches three times but no result. Is it very dangerous? Please advice further medication and treatment. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Usually, the area should be adequately closed by suture. This happens due to a hole in nasal sinus when the upper molar tooth is extracted. It is dangerous in long term if the hole does not close on its own. The hole should heal in a week or two when the wound caused... Read Full »
How long should I keep gauze in after a tooth is pulled?
Query: Hello doctor, How long should I keep gauze in after a tooth is pulled? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. After a tooth is extracted, it is advisable to keep the gauze in the site for 30 minutes, in the same position. After 30 minutes, do not spit, take the gauze through your hand and discard. This is to arrest bleeding and help in clot formation by pressure method, and ... Read Full »
How should I manage pain and fever after tooth extraction?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a tooth pulled a few days back. The pain started getting bad the next day. Pain medicines are not working, running a fever and vomiting every day since. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It can be the case of dry socket and your tooth area would be naked right now. Send a picture of the area if possible and radiograph if you have. I feel the doctor must have taken precautions as you are on contraceptives which are likely to induce it. Send your details ... Read Full »
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 I get my RCT done before wisdom tooth extraction?
Query: Hello doctor, I have an infection in my root canal and also have wisdom tooth nearby root canal. So first what should I remove? Infection in the root canal or wisdom tooth? Please suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From the X-ray, I understand that all your wisdom teeth are indicated for removal as they are erupting in the wrong path. However, I would suggest you get the one which is troubling you extracted first followed by re-root canal treatment for the adjacent tooth. It is... Read Full »
I am having a dental infection with facial swelling. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am currently dealing with a dental infection accompanied by facial swelling. I visited the dentist for the affected tooth approximately four months ago, but extraction was postponed due to high blood pressure. I have been working with my doctor to manage my blood pressure, and I was ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to iclinq.com. Thank you for reaching out and I am here to assist you. Regarding your dental infection symptoms, I suggest you discontinue your current medication and start the following: Injection Ceftriaxone 1g once daily for one week. Take tablet Acetaminophen 500 mg oral... Read Full »