Medical Advice on "Dentistry"

Inspite of brushing many times a day, why am I getting bad breath?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Start using antibacterial or Chlorhexidine gluconate mouthwash. This is best for bad breath, stinking mouth and halitosis. Use three times a day for two weeks. Another very helpful method for the cure of bad breath i...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Tooba Qazi

I am 10 years old and my bottom first premolar is loose. Is it normal?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have got some interesting questions here. Firstly, during our baby dentition stage, we have two incisors, one canine, and two molars (on each side). 10 teeth on each jaw, a total of 20 teeth. Premolars come int...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Beryl Fredrick

When can root canal treatment be done in a broken tooth with severe pain?

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...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Beryl Fredrick

I had my braces off before a month. Is it necessary to wear retainer to maintain alignment?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Once the braces are removed, you have to wear the retainers for at least eight months. You have to wear them literally all the time. Else there are high chances for relapse. And yes your front teeth can be filled usin...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sandeep Menon

I have a white patch under the tongue. What is your opinion on it?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and saw your clinical pictures. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). These pictures look a little blurred and a clearer picture will make the diagnosis easier. It could be a ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Beryl Fredrick

Removing the excess filling in a tooth causes gap between tooth and bleeding. Is this normal?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I saw the attachment you provided for example and got your point. (attachment provided to protect patient identity). Removing excess cement stuck in between the crown and natural tooth is ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Beryl Fredrick

I felt a sharp pain in my filled molar on taking cold drinks. Why?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. First, get a radiograph done for those two teeth, it will tell the status of your teeth. Sometimes, if the filling is high, you experience pain. The filling might be fractured. The nerve exposure means caries has reac...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Nivedita Dalmia

Why is there some yellow material in the tooth socket after 3 days of extraction?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern regarding dental health. In this condition, I would strongly like to suggest you to consult your dentist again for a clinical examination of the affected area and condition of it for bett...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Nupur Prashant Shah

I have loose and fragile teeth with short and twisted root. Will dental veneers help?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern regarding dental health. Your small, loose and fragile teeth and short and twisted roots are because of GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) which is presence since infancy. In such cas...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Nupur Prashant Shah

Is it difficult to remove roots of teeth which is broken at the gum line?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Do not be scared at all. This should be dentist's headache, not yours. All you need to know is that you should take a proper meal at least half an hour before you go for your appointment because after the extraction ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Tooba Qazi