Medical Advice on "Dentistry"

My lower wisdom tooth is erupting with swollen gums and pain. Please suggest solution.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all please do not worry. I went through your query and I am a specialist dealing with third molars. I can understand what kind of pain and discomfort you have been through. I will guide you to relieve all yo...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Mousam Chattopadhyay

I want to get braces but I have so many baby teeth. What to do?

Hello, Welcome to ICLINIQ This is your Dentist - First of all you will be needing an OPG, its a full mouth view xray , extraction of the decidious teeths as found in the Xray will be done. Now its turn to see where those impacted permanent tooth...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Mousam Chattopadhyay

I have sudden aches and sensitivity due to cavity on the front teeth. Please help.

Hello,Welcome to ICLINIQ This is your Dentist - I went through your query and the image attached , its been very tough for you as those tooths seems to be in a preety bad shape. Please donot worry . What has happened is you have a cavity between...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Mousam Chattopadhyay

Can general dentist replace braces and filling?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have to visit your orthodontist first. The filling has to be replaced soon and it should not be delayed. It might be possible for the orthodontist himself to fill the cavity without removing the braces. If not, then he...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sandeep Menon

How to cure mouth ulcer?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. In the photos (attachment removed to protect patient identity), the sore looks just like a simple mouth ulcer. This will take at least 8 to 10 days to heal. Do you get frequent sores? Since how long are you having this? Is...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Naveen Thomas

What are these white spots on my tongue?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Most often these types of lesions (attachment removed to protect patient identity) are from frictional keratosis that is a soft tissue becomes tough and white due to continuous friction over time. If you were to go and see...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Michael Steven Korn

My cheek feels sore after placing a temporary bridge. Why?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Some patients develop allergic reactions towards the resins used in temporary crowns. But, since you already had one earlier, allergy can be ruled out. If the margins of the bridge are irregular and sharp, then it can caus...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sandeep Menon

What has to be done for accidental swallowing of tooth crown?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern but I think as so much time has already passed and by God's grace everything is fine then I think it has not gone into the airway, problem erupts only when it gets stuck in the airway, it mig...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Ummah Mohammad

Does this root canal treated tooth of mine require a post?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. By looking at your pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity), it seems that there is an adequate original tooth structure for placement of crown without a post. You can also do away with the post if you nee...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Naveen Thomas

My partner has severe wisdom tooth pain with facial swelling. Please help.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your wisdom tooth got infection, so there is pain and swelling. The infection is spreading that is why you have restricted mouth opening and facial swelling. Better start with high dose antibiotics and pain killer tempor...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Vijay Rajendran