Medical Advice on "Dentistry"

How can intruded root canal treated tooth be managed?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If it is just pushed inside or back due to falling and is not mobile, either go to a dentist soon and ask him if he can position it urgently. A clear picture would have helped in giving an exact treatment plan. Nothin...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Naveen Thomas

Why is one of molars swollen?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. He is not wrong nor right. If your molar in the age of 8 was not replaced with a permanent one and if there is any chance of having a molar in eruption stage then it may be true. Generally swelling around teeth comes ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Purva Jingar

What causes the tongue to turn yellow?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query, and I can understand your concern. I would like to know the following: Do you have any gastric problems? Sometimes, gastric problems can lead to such yellow tongue. Do you have any itchy skin lesions? Fu...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Nisha Ashokkumar Agrawal

There is a white raised line on my tongue. What could it be?

Hello, Welcome to iclinq.com. I have seen the image (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It seems to be an inflammation of the tongue mucosa either due to common mouth ulcer erupting below the tongue or a tongue bite which occurred whil...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Naveen Thomas

I have severe pain after a deep cavity filling. What is wrong?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. After going through your complaint, it looks like a condition called as acute irreversible pulpitis, where caries reaches the pulp or nerve endings of the tooth. This is very common in cases of deep cavities. So, there ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Asma Parveen

Will a baby tooth fall off during braces treatment in a 14-year-old?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please attach the X-ray for a better understanding. Anyway, the milk tooth has to be removed. The wisdom tooth usually develops and erupts by around 18 to 20 years of age. So need to see X-ray for confirmation. No nee...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Naveen Thomas

I am suffering from small red lump on my gums. Kindly help.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Since how long do you have this lump? It could be an abscess, but need a clear picture of it for confirmation. Is there any decayed tooth associated with it nearby? If possible, send pictures or go to a nearby dentist...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Naveen Thomas

What are those linings I have on both sides of inner cheek?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. This is quite normal. Unless you have pain and irritation at the area. This is called linea alba. In case you get itching and pain, then please consult your dentist for physical evaluation. For further doubts consult a den...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sandeep Menon

Why do I get recurring canker sore at the same spot on my lip?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. These are self-healing, and they do not need any sort of medical intervention. These are associated with either vitamin or folic acid deficiency or any other particular food or even constant irritation. These ulcers rema...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Muzaffer Hussain Parray

Though I brush twice, my mouth is stinking with yellow teeth. Why?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There could be following reasons for yellowing of teeth. There could be yellow or brown layers of tartar at gumline that needs to be taken out so that your actual enamel can be seen. For it, you need to get your scaling d...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Tooba Qazi