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 »
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
Can bacteria under the gums lead to deep pockets?
Hi,Welcome to iCliniq.com.I understand your concern, as per the image provided (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), it seems you have an infection that has not been eliminated after surgery. It is an edematous pocket that requires ... View thread »
Can bacteria under the gums lead to deep pockets?
Hi,Welcome to iCliniq.com.I understand your concern, as per the image provided (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), it seems you have an infection that has not been eliminated after surgery. It is an edematous pocket that requires ... View thread »
Answered by Dr. Bharat Joshi
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 »
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
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 extr... View thread »
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 extr... View thread »
Answered by Dr. Naveen Thomas
Is it possible to create a pre-extraction profile after teeth extraction in orthodontic treatment?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Although I cannot say much without actually seeing and examining your case, you cannot go back to your previous state before extraction. It would be too much trauma to the moving teeth and may cause irreparable harm. Y... View thread »
Is it possible to create a pre-extraction profile after teeth extraction in orthodontic treatment?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Although I cannot say much without actually seeing and examining your case, you cannot go back to your previous state before extraction. It would be too much trauma to the moving teeth and may cause irreparable harm. Y... View thread »
Answered by Dr. Naveen Thomas
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It can be due to trauma from the Invisalign appliance that you are using. 1. Can you send a clear photograph of the area to rule out any other possibility? 2. Do you have habits like placing tobacco in your mouth o... View thread »
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It can be due to trauma from the Invisalign appliance that you are using. 1. Can you send a clear photograph of the area to rule out any other possibility? 2. Do you have habits like placing tobacco in your mouth o... View thread »
Answered by Dr. Soheel Hussain Zargar
Have my gums receded because of placing smokeless tobacco in the same spot for years?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed 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 on ... View thread »
Have my gums receded because of placing smokeless tobacco in the same spot for years?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed 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 on ... View thread »
Answered by Dr. Naveen Thomas
I did crown lengthening two months back. Why do I still have pain?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Healing could be slow but not slow enough to take six months. Healing maximum takes three weeks, and gums become normal. It is abnormal, and as per my knowledge and information, ther... View thread »
I did crown lengthening two months back. Why do I still have pain?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Healing could be slow but not slow enough to take six months. Healing maximum takes three weeks, and gums become normal. It is abnormal, and as per my knowledge and information, ther... View thread »
Answered by Dr. Bharat Joshi
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 and then place a fixed partial denture (FPD ceramic crowns) on them to close the space. This will give a permanent solution to your problem. It w... View thread »
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 and then place a fixed partial denture (FPD ceramic crowns) on them to close the space. This will give a permanent solution to your problem. It w... View thread »
Answered by Dr. Naveen Thomas
Can chronic usage of Gutka cause mouth cancer?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. It does not seem to be cancer but the condition is called oral submucous fibrosis, which can lead to cancer if not taken care of. So, I suggest you to follow the... View thread »
Can chronic usage of Gutka cause mouth cancer?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. It does not seem to be cancer but the condition is called oral submucous fibrosis, which can lead to cancer if not taken care of. So, I suggest you to follow the... View thread »
Answered by Dr. Naveen Thomas
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