Medical Advice on "Dentistry"

Why do I experience fulness in the right jaw and heaviness in the right shoulder and neck?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen all your OPG (orthopantomogram) and lateral cephalograms (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). Definitely, there is some asymmetry on both sides, but it is not a severe problem be...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Bharat Joshi

Is it normal to have a high-pitched sound when you move the jaw up and down?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, your symptoms of TMJ (temporomandibular joint) clicking will disappear soon by following proper treatment. So do not be worried. You have consulted a stomatologist and he advised you to have a nightguard. I suggest ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Abhinav Raj Gupta

From the image, please advise if it is a must to remove my wisdom tooth.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From the picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity), I can make out that the position of your wisdom tooth is not vertical that means, it is not coming at the normal position. My concern is, are you getting a...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Paras Angrish

I have swelling and numbness after mandible surgery. How long will it take to subside?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The post-operative swelling and numbness after mandible fracture surgery are common. The swelling is mild as you have mentioned. Then, it should resolve in another one to two weeks as the tissues heal. The numbness is beca...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Geeth Sadasivam

I have jaw pain because of an impacted wisdom tooth. What should I do?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This may be the pain for the same reason you had previously. If you have an impacted wisdom tooth, then that can cause you this kind of problem repeatedly. But if you have pain on biting, that may be from the root can...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Mohammad Emranul Islam

Can I remove the gauze soaked in clove oil placed on the site of wisdom tooth extraction?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. After doing an extraction, vigorous rinsing of the mouth should be avoided. Only warm saline gargling is advised after 24 hours. If it is not followed, the clot formed at the extracted site gets dislodged and it exposes ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Mousam Chattopadhyay

My 1.5-year-old baby fell and lost her front upper tooth. Will that tooth come again?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and it is painful to see a baby with pain. Do not be worried. As it is a primary tooth, you can have a permanent tooth by the age of seven years. Kindly be patient. If possible, you can...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Mousam Chattopadhyay

I have gaps between my teeth as I did not get retainers for two months. Please help.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. I suggest you get your retainer as soon as possible. It helps in correcting the gaps that you are facing now. As it is an orthodontic treatment, nothing can be done at home. Maintain your o...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Mousam Chattopadhyay

Does measles cause pericoronitis?

Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.Measles does not have any connection with pericoronitis. Pericoronitis occurs when the gums over the wisdom tooth get swelled and there is an accumulation of food particles and bacteria leading to a painful condition. There ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Mousam Chattopadhyay

I had a C-section three months ago. Is it safe to get my tooth pulled out now?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you have done C-section before three months, it is safe to visit a dentist for getting treatment. You will be giving breastfeeding to your baby and you need to take some precautions. You need to take safe antibiot...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Kaushik Arya