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My right tooth, which had a filling, is infected. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, My right tooth is infected. I have done a filling in the tooth before two years. Now, the infection has spread to the roots. I am unable to use the right side because of this problem. Please tell me the solution. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per your history, you are suffering from apical periodontitis, as the infection has spread to the roots. The problem is due to pulp exposure. So you can take medication for at least three to five days. Take tablet Augmentin 625 mg (Amoxicillin and Clavulanic acid) tw... Read Full »
Can using calcium hydroxide during RCT cause me pain?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a crown in one of my teeth on the lower left bottom. The crown came off. I went to the dentist who suggested root canal even when I did not have any problem. The root canal was completed and the crown was placed. After a few days, my teeth used to pain only on consuming hot wate... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I had gone through your question I can understand your concern. The pain may be because of post RCT infection or because of the accessory canal in the root that becomes sometimes difficult to manage. In case it in infection you need to take antibiotics and that will he... Read Full »
My lower tooth has a hole near the gum line. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,My bottom tooth has a kind of a hole at the gum line. I do not know. When I breathe in, it feels cold like the air went in my tooth. It just does not seem or feel normal. Also, on my upper front tooth, I have some kind of deep line. An example like when you make a line in the sand and i... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per your history, you have having class 5 dental cavity in the lower tooth. You need to do a filling (restoration) of the tooth as soon as possible. If you do not take measures at this time you may need RCT (root canal treatment) which will be 10 to 20 expensiv... 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 »
My anterior crown is improper. Should I do RCT to correct it?
Query: Hello doctor, I recently got a crown on my upper incisor and canine. My incisor tooth is backward, so the dentist shortened my teeth and then put a crown on my tooth attached to my canine. He also shortened my canine to fit the crown. Still, the crown is big and bulky and has a little gap, so I went... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. The first dentist has done tooth preparation for your canine, which is not a good thing to do. Canine is the cornerstone of the dental arch. Crown cutting was not necessary because your incisor looks sound. Maybe the s... Read Full »
I have a painful tooth cavity. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,There is a cavity on my left molar tooth and it pains a lot even when the tongue touches it. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You need to visit a dentist as soon as possible. If it is not treated soon, you may either need a root canal treatment or an extraction of the tooth. In the meantime, I suggest taking the following medicine as Amoxiclav 625 (Amoxicillin and Clavulanic acid) twice daily ... Read Full »
I have tooth pain, but my X-ray showed nothing. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been having tooth pain for about six weeks. It is only when pressure is applied when I eat. No sensitivity to cold or hot. I went to the dentist and he took X-rays and compared them to routine X-rays taken a couple of months prior. He said the two sets were the same and saw no r... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per your history, there is no pulp cavity exposure or even if there is a crack that will not cause the pain. The reason I think is the filling, which may be high (high point). The second reason may be a periodontal problem. I do not think RCT (root canal treatmen... Read Full »
I have severe pain in a cavitated tooth. What can be done?
Query: Hello doctor,I got a cavity last year. I have left it untreated. It hurt really bad a year ago and stopped, but is not occurring again. I have not gone to the dentist because I do not want to make my parents spend the money. So, I have just been dealing with it. But it hurts really bad. Is there any... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. For time being, you can get the pain relief from this infectious tooth. Take the following medication tablet Amoxicillin-clavulanic acid 625 twice daily for five days. Ketorol DT, only if the pain is ther... Read Full »
Why do I get recurrent abscesses in a filled tooth?
Query: Hi doctor, I had an infection in my tooth and it was treated with a filling after a course of antibiotics. After the filling, an abscess reoccurred twice which was treated with antibiotics. It seemed to settle for a while and then I could feel a pain and pressure inside the tooth. Now a small pimpl... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. As per your history, it seems to me that you are having recurrent apical periodontitis. If the filling is still there, it needs to be removed. The recurrent apical abscess is because of this infectious to... Read Full »
I have an abscessed tooth with swollen face. Is it serious?
Query: Hello doctor, I have an abscessed tooth and have been on antibiotics for three days. I woke up this morning with an extremely swollen face, should I go to the ER? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your question and I can understand your concern about your toothache and facial swelling. You need IV (intravenous) route antibiotics like Ceftriaxone one gram after allergic test and for that, you must visit either a dentist or an emergency room. Af... Read Full »