Medical Advice on "Dentistry"

My gums behind the last tooth is swollen and painful. Is it due to food impaction?, Answered by Dr. Shamaz Mohamed

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I feel that there could be an infection around the gums, probably due to some food lodgement or other foreign particles. I predict infection due to the duration of five days, which is sufficient for it to initiate. As you ... View thread »

I am 33 weeks pregnant and suffering from dental abscess. Kindly help., Answered by Dr. Naveen Thomas

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You could ask your dentist or go to the emergency room to prescribe Antibiotics like Augmentin 625 mg thrice a day for five days along with Tylenol (paracetamol). This will help in pain relief and then go to the dentist ... View thread »

When should I dispose the gauze after a tooth have been pulled?, Answered by Dr. Divya Banu M

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. After a tooth is extracted, it is advisable to keep the gauze in the site for 30 minutes, in the same position. After 30 minutes, do not spit, take the gauze through your hand and discard. This is to arrest bleeding ... View thread »

What can be done for swollen gums where wisdom tooth is erupting?, Answered by Dr. Naveen Thomas

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If there is not much pain, it is better to let it grow fully. It may take a month or two to fully come out. If it does not, and the area gets painful then better to get an X-ray done for its exact position. Use warm ... View thread »

Is it safe to get a filling fixed while running a low-grade fever from a UTI?, Answered by Dr. Divya Banu M

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Theoretically, yes. But, practically I would not suggest you get it done as you will not be comfortable (mainly because of the water spray from the handpiece or drilling machine) and that will make it difficult for ... View thread »

My problem of bad breath persists even after teeth cleaning. What to do?, Answered by Dr. Divya Banu M

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The white coating on your tongue is mostly due to bacteria and debris. And, it seems that you might have a dry mouth. All this must be causing bad breath. Clean or scrape your tongue regularly, maintain proper oral ... View thread »

How can wisdom tooth pain be treated?, Answered by Dr. Soheel Hussain Zargar

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Do not worry. I checked your attachment (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Pain is due to impacted wisdom tooth which has also damaged adjacent tooth leading to caries. You may require disimpaction and ... View thread »

Can you explain the reason behind burning sensation of gums?, Answered by Dr. Subha

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Does ill fitting dentures lead to peeling of skin inside the mouth? , Answered by Dr. Naveen Thomas

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Usually, vitamin B complex deficiency causes such peeling of the oral mucosa. If you are using dentures for a long time, then it may be the reason for this.Take a multivitamin once a day and eat a good healthy ... View thread »

What type of cap should I opt for RC treated tooth, single or joined?, Answered by Dr. Purva Jingar

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, caps are advisable but single is best. Joined or bridge has a drawback. If any side of the joined cap is loose or any damage comes, then the whole bridge is removed. In single if one particular tooth or cap has ... View thread »