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Can I do self-cementing of permanent crown?
Query: Hello doctor, Earlier this year, I proactively got a root canal and crown for one of my back molars. The procedure went fine, but the Coronavirus hit before I was able to get the permanent crown installed as a last-step. My temporary crown is still in and functioning fine, and I was able to acquire... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and understand your concern. Firstly, going without a permanent crown but with a temporary crown in place does not gonna cause any serious complications. To make this more clear, I would like to explain the need for a permanent crown a... Read Full »
Why am I having pain in tooth in which I am currently getting root canal treatment?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been going to a dentist about a tooth that is sore. They started a root canal but then did not finish. I have gone back several times and every time they open up the tooth and insert medicine. My tooth is in agony right now. I am just wondering if this is a standard procedure ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The number of sittings in the root canal procedure depends on the amount and extent of infection. If the infection is more, the tooth is opened up and medicated dressing is given to reduce the infection and to kill the nerves. Antibiotics ... Read Full »
I have tooth pain that radiates to my head and sensitivity to cold food. What to do?
Query: Hi doctor, I am having tooth pain on the left side. I feel sensitivity when I drink anything cold. The pain increases and radiates to the head. I have been facing this issue for several months. The pain was less initially, but it has now increased. It has also happened previously but for a short dur... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The most common cause of dental pain is tooth decay. The tooth has three layers, outer enamel, dentin, and an innermost nerve layer. When decay starts in the enamel layer, it does not show symptoms other than a visible black spot on the tooth. A... Read Full »
Why do I feel pain in the entire lower jaw post wisdom tooth extraction?
Query: Hi doctor, Exactly a week back, I had my lower wisdom tooth extracted along with root canal on the adjacent tooth. I am having pain even after a week. But the pain is confined to the lower front tooth. Is this possible? Sometimes, I feel like there is a pain in my entire lower jaw. The pain is not ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Healing after wisdom tooth extraction takes three to five days. But if the tooth was quite challenging to remove, it will take a few extra days to heal. Pain after extraction is quite normal. However, the intensity of pain comes down ev... Read Full »
Which is the best dental crown for seizure history?
Query: Hi doctor,I suffer from seizures and had RCT for my top right molar. I have not placed a crown for the molar because I am unsure which crown will be best for me. Every 6 to 9 months, I must undergo an MRI. My dentist told me I could only use a very expensive zirconium crown. After consulting another... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Unfortunately, there are few options besides metal-free crowns, such as zirconium and all-ceramic crowns. Zirconia is the best material for your situation because it can withstand molar forces, whereas all-ceramic crowns can only be used o... Read Full »
My toothache is severe, but I am scared of extractions. What can I do to relieve the pain?
Query: Hi doctor, I had severe toothache in my lower right back tooth and consulted a dentist. I was told there is too much decay and that it is almost at the root canal therapy stage, or now it is. I was recommended to remove the molar tooth. But I could not get it done. The dentist wants me awake, but I ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. If you feel the tooth removal procedure will make you uncomfortable, you can opt to go with the root canal procedure, as you mentioned that it is in the root canal treatment stage. Meanwhile, to ease tooth pain, try rinsing the mouth with ... Read Full »
I have severe pain in a broken tooth. Should I get root canal treatment done?
Query: Hello doctor, One of my fillings broke off a week ago and the next day I was in extreme pain. I went to a dentist where she prescribed me Amoxicillin 500 mg and Ibuprofen 800 mg for seven days. A day after my medication was finished I was getting extremely sharp pain in the broken tooth and jaw, i... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are probably having unbearable pain due to the increasing infection below that badly broken tooth. This can be managed by opening up the infection and giving an open dressing to relieve the pain and pressure. Once opened up, the pain subsides and you can wait for... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I have severe toothache and worm teeth. Please let me know the medicines I need to be used to cure it permanently. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Unfortunately, there is no medicine to cure tooth decay without dental treatment. Tooth has three layers, outer enamel, dentin, and innermost never layer. When decay starts in the enamel layer, it does not show any symptoms other than a v... Read Full »
Root canal treated tooth has broken. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I did not use left side for eating prior to RCT. Little pain was there but not sensitivity. After one corner broke then I went to the doctor and they suggested me for RCT as it happened because of cavity. One of my tooth second last from the end of lower jaw. One day it broke down and... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to iclinq.com. I have gone through your query and understood your concern. When a tooth decays and when the nerve layer of the tooth is affected, it starts to give out pain and it loses its vitality becoming more brittle. Hence it could have fractured. Also, to save such tooth, roo... Read Full »
I have a decayed tooth. Kindly suggest the best treatment.
Query: Hello doctor, I have a decayed tooth, and I am attaching the X-ray. Should I go for RCT or tooth filling? Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed your attached X-ray (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). The decay approximates your nerve layer, and the treatment depends on your symptoms. Do you have tooth pain and sensitivity to hot or cold foods? You require a root canal trea... Read Full »