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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 »
I have ear pain and, a sore cheek after teeth removal. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I had four wisdom teeth cut out and one permanent tooth on the 25th, three teeth on one side and two things on the other side on 28th. My left ear started to hurt and is still hurting but my right ear is not. The bottom of my cheek is sore and still a little swollen and near my teeth o... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Some throbbing pain and discomfort are normal for a week after extraction. If the pain is severe even after five days, it means you may have a dry socket condition. Also, if the ear pain is severe, you may have an active infection. Continue antibiotics. Use warm salt... Read Full »
Why am I having pain after two weeks of wisdom tooth removal?
Query: Hello doctor, I had my upper left and bottom right wisdom teeth extracted 15 days back and ever since have been experiencing the worst jaw pain. I am barely able to open it most of the time with the exception of a few hours when the pain dulls down. Once it becomes intense again, it starts from my ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. No, it is not common to have pain till now. Go back to your dentist as soon as possible. You may have dry socket condition due to infection of the wound. Use warm salt water gargle twice a day for a week or two. Exercise your jaw to open as much as possible so that d... Read Full »
What are the chances of nerve damage if my lower left wisdom tooth is removed?
Query: Hello doctor, I have had conflicting opinions about whether my wisdom teeth should be removed, especially the lower left one. Please provide your valuable opinion on the same. Also, what are the chances of nerve damage in my case? I have attached my X-ray reports. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From the attached reports (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), I suggest you get the lower left wisdom tooth removed as it is not straight and will cause infection in the long term as food debris will accumulate below the tilted crown. However, th... Read Full »
I got a lump along my jawbone after wisdom tooth removal. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have wisdom tooth extraction pain. I got my wisdom tooth removed a month ago. I feel a lump along my jawbone that hurts on and off. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Get an X-ray done to find out if the wound is healing fine or some root is remaining inside. Usually, after a week, the wound should have healed adequately and there should be no swelling or pain unless it is infected. Start taking an antibiotic and painkillers for a... Read Full »
Why is there numbness in the tongue and jaw after wisdom tooth extraction?
Query: Hello doctor, My lower right side impacted wisdom tooth has been extracted a week back. Till now my half tongue and jawline of the right side are numb or I am not feeling hot or cold at that side. I am so much worried. Is that normal or is it a concern of worrying? I am panicking for getting sense ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If the tongue feels numb even after a day, then you may have a condition called paresthesia. It occurs when the injection injures the nerves. and such numbness can remain for a week or two, sometimes even for a month. But it will go away as the nerves heal slowly. Ta... Read Full »
Worried about pain recurrence post-tooth extraction.Help.
Query: Hello doctor, I need someone who speaks English. I am out of the country and have had difficulty explaining to every dentist what I have been to and what is going on. It started two weeks ago when I felt a sharp pain in the lower right of my jaw. The lower of my jaw continued to hurt and felt sore f... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. It is difficult to suggest much without seeing at least a picture or X-rays of the area to help understand the problem. Which tooth was extracted by your dentist? Was it the wisdom tooth? Can you attach the X-ray which ... Read Full »
What are the bony fragments left after tooth extraction?
Query: Hello doctor, My partner had extracted a tooth today at the dentist but there are bony fragments left and he is in a lot of pain. What are the bony fragments? Are they bones of the tooth? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If the bony fragments can be seen outside the wound and are painful to touch with tongue then you should go back to your dentist. Your dentist should have prescribed you painkillers and antibiotics for some relief. Do not touch the wound at all. Today definitely will... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I had surgery in my mouth to remove a buried tooth two days ago. The doctor told me to come and remove the stitches one week from now but there is still blood coming out of my mouth and I have swelling on my cheeks and part of my skin next to my lips is purple or dark blue and the insi... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your concern and understand your concern. Swelling is normal for two to three days in such surgical extraction of the impacted tooth. Continue all medicines given by your dentist. The wound on the lip may have happened while trying to remove the tooth, it is d... Read Full »
I developed a fever, pain, and swelling post wisdom tooth extraction. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a fever (37.5° Celsius) after four days of wisdom teeth extraction. The swelling has increased, there is still a little pain, and I see white stuff with a black dot near the extraction site. Is everything fine for me? I took Ibuprofen for three and a half days, but I stopped it... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The white stuff is the blood clot and is normal. Do not touch the wound to allow proper healing and avoid infection. A warm salt water gargle twice a day for a week or two helps in fast healing. I suggest you consult a specialist and take the following medicines with... Read Full »