Medical Advice on "Dentistry"

How to get rid of gingival diseases?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your reports (attachments removed to protect the patients' identity) suggest that you have gum diseases and fluorosis. The findings are suggestive of generalized chronic gingivitis, dental caries, and the presence of ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Bhargav Gutha

What are the treatment options for a toothache?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The toothache can be due to dental caries, gum infection, abscess, or tooth eruption. I advise you to take antibiotics and painkillers for three days and do saltwater gargling at night. Brush your teeth twice a day, but...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Rakshana Devi

How does a tongue-tie look like?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. After reviewing your condition, the findings are suggestive of tongue-tie and stress. Tongue-tie is a condition wherein the lingual flap from the floor of the mouth is attached near the tip of the tongue, which creates ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Bhargav Gutha

Do you think the dental crown I have is the reason for my bad breath?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I hope you are doing good. Bad breath can occur for many reasons, one of them being gingivitis or gum inflammation that occurs due to the hardening of plaque deposited on the teeth, which cannot be removed by regular ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Nazima Anum

I have plaque deposits on my teeth. What to do?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have viewed your image (attachment removed to protect patient identity), and it is calculus deposits over your gums. It occurs when the plaque is not removed properly with brushing, and it starts becoming hard due to cal...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Honey Nandwani

I have severe pain in the entire left side of the face. Please help.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. As per your history of pain, it is relieved only when you keep cold water or ice in your mouth. It is a typical feature of end-stage reversible pulpitis (inflammation of the pulp). The cold ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Muzaffer Hussain Parray

What are the causes of bad breath despite clean teeth and gums?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is a misconception that bad breath is due to dental problems, but that is not always true. The patients remain untreated because of so many social and psychological issues. The bad breath can also be due to, Diab...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Soheel Hussain Zargar

Did I get canker sores on my gums from injury during a dental procedure?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the images enclosed (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). I will suggest a series of instructions in the follow-up messages. Please go through and follow accordingly. If any doubts, you can...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Krishna Swaroop Achanta

Why are my teeth shaky?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Add some fiber-rich food to your diet and take much amount of vitamins. The most probable cause of your problem is bone loss. I would suggest you take a calcium supplement. Use type 1 collagen.  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Anurag Tripathi

Why are my gums red and inflamed, even after brushing twice a day?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.comThere is no need for you to get deep cleaning every three months as a six-month gap is more than enough. Instead, I recommend brushing softly (do not press on the toothbrush like you are polishing your tooth), including t...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Naveen Thomas