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I experienced bleeding from the roof of my mouth. What could be the reason?
Query: Hello doctor, I experienced bleeding from the upper palate. I wanted to know the reason behind this bleeding. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I wanted to know if you have any pain or discomfort. Kindly elaborate on your symptoms. For example, did you bite anything hard or suddenly notice bleeding from the palate? Do you have any medical issues like hypertens... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I have three ulcers looking sores in my mouth, one is on my lip and is the most painful and one is under my tongue but no pain at all, the other one is on my gum (not painful). I also noticed at the back of my throat (to the side) there is a white head-looking spot. I feel there is some... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am a maxillofacial surgeon and I will be answering your doubts in detail. I guess you do not have any intraoral pics or anything right? How many days is it exactly since you noticed them? My diagnosis would depend precisely on that. Any medical issues you have? Hyper... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I have had a few painfully open mouth ulcers for a few days. I have noticed my gum color is changing to red, and now I see a white patch near the wisdom tooth. Is there any link between both? I do not smoke, do not drink alcohol, or have any habits. I am not pregnant. What is the reaso... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is quite possible that you may have a deficiency of vitamins or antioxidants that may be reflected in your oral health. I would suggest you several remedies for getting rid of repeated mouth ulcers. Do regular dental cleaning every six months at the dentist. Start o... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am 28 years old, and I used to smoke three years ago and I quit. Then I started pan masala (no tobacco) for about one year. I drink a few times a month as well. But it is not frequent. Around 23 days ago I witnessed a sore behind my partially erupted wisdom tooth which was on the swo... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I am an oral surgeon. Let me know what color the sore or patch is. Is it the same color of your gums only or is it appearing red or white? Usually, non-healing ulcers past one week need to be investigated and relieved soon for precautionary sake. So let me know the color... Read Full »
I have leaky gums and ulcers after tooth extraction. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I had my tooth extracted six months back. Continued to have swelling and an exostosis that sometimes ulcerated near the above tooth and what I think are gum leakage and increased saliva. My dentist saw nothing wrong, so I went to a periodontist who, through a CBCT (Cone Beam Computed Tomo... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Did these issues start right after the extraction of the tooth? The continued ulcerations of soft tissue you are facing in and around that area indicate that it might be a post-operative complication in oral healing. The laboratory test that... Read Full »
I am experiencing red ulcers and white patches in my mouth. Kindly advice what to do.
Query: Hi doctor, If you remember, I consulted for my aunt the last time about mucormycosis infection. I am having sudden ulcers and patches in my mouth, which are all red only, but I am scared to go out during such a COVID (Corona Virus Disease) scenario. Please suggest a cure for painful mouth ulcers and... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome back to icliniq.com. Yes I do remember. This is the same doctor who answered your query previously for your aunt as well. You need to apply Dentogel or Dologel-CT (Choline Salicylate and Lidocaine) twice a day for 15 days and use a Chlorhexidine 0.12% mouthwash without fail. Get regu... Read Full »
I have an ulcer on the roof of my mouth. Could it be a cancerous lesion?
Query: Hi doctor, I have an ulcer on the roof of my mouth. I have shared the picture also. I just gargled it with salt water. Last week I ate a lot of complex chips. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the ulcer (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). It looks inflamed. And a bit whitish too. I will give you a series of remedies that you can follow. It looks like a clear case of trauma to the palate. I am a maxillofacial surgeon. So please... Read Full »
I have a lesion in my oral cavity. Can you suggest if it is something to be concerned about?
Query: Hi doctor,I have been suffering from a lesion for the past three days. I have attached the picture. Can you please tell me if it is concerning or not?Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I will examine the picture (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity) and get back to you. Thank you. Read Full »
Can a mouth sore be a sign of black fungus?
Query: Hi doctor, My aunt is taking Amphotericin (antifungal) for a suspected black fungus case. We were not in contact within one week of her checkup. Can you let me know if we are in any imminent danger, as I am feeling some sores in my mouth suddenly for the past two days? Is it a spreading disease li... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Black fungus or Mucormycosis is an infection that spreads only by air when someone comes into contact with fungal spores. You do not need to worry much as you have had no contact with your aunt for a week. But follow certain precautions like avoiding damp places and us... Read Full »