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I have had a popping jaw and sore gums for 8 years. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I suffered a car accident that occurred eight days ago. I was rear-ended on the freeway, and the impact caused my head to hit the steering wheel. Although I do not recall the exact details of the event, I have noticed a bruise and soreness on my head, indicating that it likely occurred.... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. Based on your description, I would like to inform you that the popping sensation in your jaw is likely an indication of an injury to your jaw joint during the accident, which may have resulted in dislocation or damage to t... Read Full »
The area near the last molar is swollen and painful. What should I do?
Query: Hello doctor, The area at the end of the last molar is swollen, and it is painful. The last molar on the above side of the mouth is coming in contact with the skin below from yesterday. I thought it would be normal in a day, and the pain was less in the morning, but now it is the same as yesterday n... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is pericoronitis, that is, inflammation of the gum over the wisdom tooth. For now, you can take antibiotics like Amoxicillin 500 mg and anti-inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicine... Read Full »