Medical Advice on "Dentistry"

What are the modes of transmission of infection in a dental office?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Ideally, in the dental clinic, there should be very strict infection control to stop the spread of infectious diseases. Usually, any doctor would have prearranged th...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Achanta Krishna Swaroop

Do adult orthodontic treatment take more time to show progress?

Hello, Welcome to Icliniq.com. The tooth on the lower right side is a permanent first premolar, not a milk tooth. The shape and color of the tooth in the picture and X-ray confirm it (attachment removed to protect patients identity). There is some...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Prerna Jain

Does orthodontic treatment cause tooth mobility in my right upper molar teeth?

Hello, Welcome to Icliniq.com. Some wobbling or gentle movement on certain teeth can sometimes be expected during orthodontic treatment. However, the red patch on your mucosa or gums needs to be explained (attachment removed to protect patients ide...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Prerna Jain

When can new mothers get their defective tooth removed?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and I can understand your concern. Usually, the pain should not be there after a week. In your case, it looks like you have a root stem left there. It would be best to get an X-ray to rule...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Muzaffer Hussain Parray

What are these white spots on my gums and how do I get rid of them ?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am an oral surgeon and will answer your question shortly. Please check your follow-up message. Regards.  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Achanta Krishna Swaroop

Can removal of loose tooth help relieve toothache?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. But it may be easy to understand more if you add more information to your query. I did not get your question properly, do you want to get your tooth removed or want to pull it yourself? If it is...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Muzaffer Hussain Parray

Can a gum infection cause a burning sensation in the mouth and swollen lymph nodes?

Hello, Welcome to the icliniq.com I have read your query and understood your concern. However, without the attachment photographs of the mouth and neck, it is difficult to rule out the reason. Based on your chief complaint, symptoms, and neck swellin...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Soheel Hussain Zargar

What are some of the possible ways to get rid of bad breath?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I had gone through your question and I can understand your concern. It is not always dental issues which cause halitosis or bad breath, most of the times it is related to either respiratory tract system or gastric (stomac...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Muzaffer Hussain Parray

Will the pain in my left lower tooth get subsided on its own?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Since you have taken an antibiotic course of three days, you can proceed with the extraction. For post-extraction care, I suggest you follow these steps The cotton ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Malika Balamurugan

What is the reason for having whitish split gum near the lower wisdom tooth?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query.I understand your concern. At this age, it is very common to have swollen and red gums in the area of incompletely erupted (impacted) wisdom teeth. I suggest you consult an oral surgeon for clin...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Nupur Prashant Shah