Medical Advice on "Periodontist"

My gum graft surgery stitches have become loose. What to do?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The suture or stitches are self-dissolving, then will get loosen and dissolve in the course of time. I have seen the pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The gum grafts are adequately placed and tight...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Naveen Thomas

I fixed my temporary crown back with toothpaste and now my tooth hurts. Why?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The pain was most likely due to sensitivity. It will settle down when the permanent crown is placed. The method of putting the crown back using toothpaste is not recommended as there is a high chance that it will disl...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Naveen Thomas

Should I get sinus lift surgery before implant placement?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Well, if the sinus is low, then sinus lift procedure is a must to place an implant. Without sinus lift, an implant cannot be placed. It is a surgical procedure that can be very effectively done by an oral surgeon or a tr...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Honey Arora

Would braces close wide gap between front teeth?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You need to get root canal treatment for the upper and lower central teeth then placement of a fixed partial denture (FPD ceramic crowns) on them to close the space. This will give a permanent solution to your problem. It ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Naveen Thomas

How to treat gum swelling and bleeding?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The photos are not at all clear to give exact diagnosis (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You should start taking good antibiotics like Amoxicillin and Metronidazole for five days to reduce the gum swelling...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Naveen Thomas

Am I in trouble with 20% gum bone loss at the age of 45?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The amount of bone loss that is 20% is not alarming at 45 years of age. It is routinely seen in patients at this age. There is no need to worry as it does not mean that the tooth will fall off soon. Try to maintain the cur...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Naveen Thomas

How can I avoid developing a superbug in my mouth?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The antibiotic resistance is not a big issue as such, but I would suggest to not apply antibiotic gel more than two weeks with one or two months gap in between. Using warm salt water gargle twice a day is more than enoug...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Naveen Thomas

Have my gums receded because of placing smokeless tobacco in the same spot for years?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the images posted (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You have to change your brushing technique as soon as possible. Brush in an up and down motion without putting too much pressure...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Naveen Thomas

I have a pus pimple at the area of flap surgery. Please guide me.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The infection is due to the improperly done root canal of the mesial root of that tooth. Flap surgery was done needlessly. The treatments possible are: Frequently, what the dentist would do after such a problem is to e...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Naveen Thomas

Can I wear fixed retainer during scaling and root planing treatment?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, you can wear your fixed retainer without any problem. Also, you have to make sure that you use your removable retainer also for the next two to three years without any break. When you have periodontal problems, there ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Naveen Thomas