Smoking affects general and oral health. Oral cancer, laryngeal cancer, and throat cancer are more common in smokers. Smoking also causes gum problems, tooth loss, and tooth decay and increases the risk of complications after dental surgical procedures. Further, smoking can also damage the taste buds, resulting in altered or reduced taste sensations.
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The blood clot got dislodged after my extraction. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, My wisdom tooth and two other teeth were extracted a few days ago. The clot has got dislodged. No incision was required during the procedure, and I do not even need pain relievers. However, I can see new tissue forming and wanted to know if I have a dry socket. I followed all the post-... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Getting three teeth removed at a young age is not good. A dentist will never advise you to smoke, but if everything is alright, you can smoke one or two times per day for at least a week if you do not want any further complications. The pain from a dry socket usually... Read Full »
I have pimples on the side of my tongue that bothers me with pain. What could be the reason?
Query: Hi doctor, I have pimples on the side of my tongue spreading to the backside. They hurt at times. I am worried if it could be oral or tongue cancer. I was told there was no reason to be worried by a doctor. I am here to get a second opinion of what it is and how I can treat it since the pimples on t... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am sorry for the problems you have. I saw the attached pictures (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity) and the small swellings on the left side of the base of the tongue. But you did not mention how long you have had the pimples. The first thing to assur... Read Full »
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