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Medical Specialties - Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery Q&A

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Is my dental midline the same or shifted after jaw surgery?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern.

Is the unusual lesion in my mouth cancerous?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concerns. It seems that you have not clarified whether you are a smoker or if you have any other relevant habits.

I have pulsatile tinnitus with TMJ disorder. What can help?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The oceanic noise that you feel you are hearing in your inner ear may have nothing to do with your TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorder.

The left side of my face feels deflated. Do I have progressive hemifacial atrophy?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I saw the pictures you sent (attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity). Both the sides of your face are symmetrical, and there is no noticeable difference.

Is it normal to have a bright yellow snot?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. A stuffy nose with discharge after three weeks of surgery is not usual. But since you had COVID-19, it may be a reason.

Is sedation needed for a supernumerary tooth extraction?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sedation is one of the options for the extraction of a supernumerary tooth. The other method is sedation along with general anesthesia.

My side facial profile is more forward and thick. Is there any surgery to correct it?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am sorry for your suffering. But the picture you sent me is not clear (attachment removed to protect patient identity).

What causes tingling in the lips after wisdom tooth removal?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is a possibility of nerve injury to the inferior alveolar nerve or the mental nerve of the lower jaw, and sensation loss is possible for up to three to six months.

Can a sinus infection spread and cause a tooth infection?

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