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I had been suffering from tooth pulpitis. What to do?
Query: Hello doctor, I had been suffering from tooth pulpitis. The dentist suggested RCT. What is pulp tissue regeneration and what are the factors important for a successful RCT? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understood your concern. 1. In root canal treatment, the infected pulp is removed and not regenerated. 2. The infected pulp is removed to prevent further infection and reduce your pain. 3. In root canal treatment (RCT) after pulp re... Read Full »
I am suffering from tooth decay. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 35-year-old female with a decayed tooth in the upper right back region. I occasionally experience pain and sensitivity to hot and cold foods. I am interested in learning about available treatment options for managing tooth decay, such as fillings, crowns, or root canals. Which trea... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq, and thank you for choosing us as your provider for health care. I have gone through all your details and appreciate your concern. I want to make you aware that a decayed tooth can lead to reversible pulpitis, which may progress to irreversible pulpitis. Based on the clinical ... Read Full »
I have developed tooth pain. Has the infection spread?
Query: Hello doctor, I had my tooth checked up last year, and the doctor told me to go for an OPG as he was planning for a root canal therapy. But due to severe negligence and work, I could not do that. It is almost a year now, and tonight I am having a painful time. Please tell me whether there is a chanc... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per your history and associated symptoms, it looks like you have now acute pulpitis leading to acute apical periodontitis. That means because of open pulp chamber, it is now infected. You need to take antibiotics and analgesics for this one. In case you do not have any... Read Full »
I have decayed, painful lower back teeth, and my jaw is swollen. What should I do?
Query: Hello doctor,I have decayed painful lower back teeth. A part of my lower jaw is swollen and painful. What should I do? I am scared to visit the dentist. Kindly help.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I read your query and understand your concern. From your history, it seems your tooth is infected, and the swelling is because of the infection, probably because of the abscess. For the time being, to get rid of the swelling, you need to start with some warm salin... Read Full »
I have pain in my left molar area. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, My weight is 115 lbs, and I have several decaying teeth after seven years of using Vyvanse (medicine for hyperactivity disorder) and two pregnancies. I have always been an avid brusher and flosser, but I neglected to get my impacted wisdom teeth removed about five years ago. The molar nex... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your chief complaint and history suggest that you have irreversible pulpitis due to a decayed molar. You have already taken several medications for pain, but there is no effective cure. Before suggesting a proper treatment strategy, can you send an attachment photograph... Read Full »
Why do I have persistent black spots and toothache despite using some medications for relief?
Query: Hi doctor, I have had a black spot on my tooth for past three months and have toothaches every day that hurt so bad. Last year also happened, but no black spots were there, so I got a tooth crowned. This time I am using Oragel to ease the pain. Please help me. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Actually, it is a cavity with pulpitis (inflammation of the pulp) due to exposed pulp. I suggest you visit a dentist and get your root canal treatment done as soon as possible. And after consulting your dentist take the medication tablet ... Read Full »
I have inflamed gums in a tooth cavity. Please suggest.
Query: Hello doctor, My tooth has a hole in it, the gums are now inflated and it blocks the hole now. What procedure would the dentist do in my tooth? Also, the placement of the tooth is in the upper middle part. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and understand your concern. According to your description, it is a pulp polyp. It is a pulp hyperplastic condition after acute pulpitis. You do not need to worry because it is not a dangerous condition. There are two possible treatment... Read Full »
I have severe pain in my broken lower molar. How to treat it other than extraction?
Query: Hi doctor, I am having severe pain in one of my lower molar for a week, which is broken and is falling off in pieces. I do not want to get it removed due to fear of pain. What else can be done? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am sorry for your complaint. Well, you have not stated for how long you have been experiencing the pain. Also, try to elaborate the nature of the tooth pain, for example, is it on and off type, persistent, etc. Probable cause can beDecay or tooth fracture. Probable... Read Full »
Why do I get pain in my lower tooth only while going to sleep?
Query: Hi doctor, I am having pain in my lower tooth whenever I go to sleep. Due to lockdown, I am unable to consult the dentist. Can you please tell me any tablet that I can use in the meantime. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sorry for the pain you are bearing because of the prevailing situation. As you have already mentioned there is a cavity and when it reaches up to the pulp there develops an irreversible stage which generally is more painful during night time as we sleep. I think your t... Read Full »
Why do I have pain in my lower tooth only on pressing or after chewing?
Query: Hello doctor, After taking a meal, when I press my tooth with an upper tooth, I feel the pain. Normally, it does not cause pain but after eating it occurs. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Kindly upload an image of the painful tooth. Once I see, I will let you know the cause and walk you through the management needed to resolve it. Let me know whether any hard food or accidental bite upon a rice stone that might lead to a facture through and through, ... Read Full »