Medical Advice on "Dentistry"

I have a soft tissue growth in gums and it is bleeding on brushing. Please help.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and attachment and understood your concern (attachment removed to protect patient identity). From your tooth picture and your symptoms, the condition is called periodontitis. It is a co...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Beryl Fredrick

I have small gum abscess on the side of left molar. Can it be removed using surgical scissors?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, it is a bad idea to snip the abscess. If this abscess involves the gum edge along with tartar (hardened yellow food deposit), that could be gingivitis or gingival abscess. A scaling and polishing procedure sho...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Beryl Fredrick

Is it necessary to get treated for dental abscess without pain?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and I can understand your concern during these prevailing situation. If you do not have any problem going to the dental office I suggest you bring your appointment closer. Get in contact...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Himayoon Majeed Mir

My upper front tooth feels a little sore after I hit it with a bottle. What to do?

I'm sorry to hear your tooth and lip got a little banged up. I hope whatever you were drinking was worth it ;). It is very normal for the tooth to still have an achy feeling-- sort of like a bruise. It would be expected that this might last about a ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Blake Louscher

What could cause severe gum pain?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Any history of accidental food poking two days back (e.g., chips, popcorn, fish bones, fried foods,etc.)? Any accidental gum injury? Gum pain, swelling, and bleeding could be due to accidental food lodgement, poki...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Beryl Fredrick

Gum around my lower teeth is swollen and bleed on touch. Why?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Bumps or swelling on gums could be: 1. Gum abscess. 2. Tooth abscess. 3. Gingivitis. 4. Accidental toothbrush injury. If the swelling is reddish and involves the gum edge along with tartar (hardened yellow...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Beryl Fredrick

Is it possible to get pain in the lower front tooth post wisdom tooth extraction?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Healing after wisdom tooth extraction takes three to five days. But if the tooth was quite challenging to remove, it will take a few extra days to heal. Pain after extraction is quite no...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Beryl Fredrick

I have a painless soft lump on the gum between my crowned teeth?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Kindly upload an image of the lump. It can be a cyst or an abscess due to the crown. I need to find out soon. I need your cooperation and faith. Kindly upload the image as soon as convenient as the lump is a serious...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Mousam Chattopadhyay

My tooth enamel has become increasingly worn down due to pica. Please advice.

Hello ,Welcome to ICLINIQ This is your Dentist - I went through your query Ma'am. Am very sorry for your inconvenience and discomfort. As a Specialist am here to help you and Capable to ease you discomfort once and for all.Am confident that there i...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Mousam Chattopadhyay

I have pain post wisdom tooth extraction and I did not find any clot. Do I have dry socket?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is a kind of worrying fact the right side is pain-free and the left bottom side is hurting. Kindly upload an image of the extraction site on the lower left side, it will be very helpful in diagnosing the situation...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Mousam Chattopadhyay