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I have pain from the left molar and TMJ to the ear. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I grind my teeth at night even though it has not been confirmed. I have the white lines on my cheeks. Yesterday and today I have this pain from my left molar to my TMJ and ear ache. And I do not know if it is from where the grinding is getting worse, a tooth infection, or ear infectio... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The grinding teeth at night usually come from stress or psychological problems so you should visit a dentist near to you in order to get a night guard to protect grinding teeth at night. At the same time, you should consult with your psychiatric physician to know the ca... Read Full »
I have a discolored broken tooth with a hole. What could be done?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a discolored broken tooth with a hole. Is there any way I could have an infection, there is no pain in the area, and I can feel the tooth when I press with my tongue. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read through your concern. I assume all your concerns are based on one tooth. Two scenarios are happening there. 1) The nerve of that tooth might be dead, which is the reason for not feeling any pain and causing discoloration in the same. 2) The nerve is und... Read Full »
My 5-year-old is losing front teeth. Is it typical?
Query: Hi doctor, My son is five years old. Recently, he lost his front bottom teeth and now the other front bottom tooth is also loose. Is it good or bad? Before four months, all his molar teeth were removed due to decay. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Exfoliation of primary teeth is not bad at five years of age. Mostly, the primary teeth fall due to the clear eruption of the permanent teeth. There will be a formation of roots of the permanent teeth to erupt. The roots of the primary teeth get resorbed by the crown of... Read Full »
Why do I have pain at the site of wisdom tooth extraction?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a wisdom tooth and an adjacent molar removed two days ago. Everything has healed nicely except a very painful white spot in the very back of my cheek next to the extraction site. What could this be? I have attached photographs for your reference. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the attachment (attachment removed to protect patient identity) By looking at the picture, it looks like an oral ulcer to me. You need not worry, and it sometimes takes more than a week to heal up completely. You can start with Hexidine (Chlorhexi... Read Full »
Why do I get white spots on teeth during cold weather?
Query: Hi doctor, I get white spots on my teeth periodically in cold weather climates. I am getting married in this climate, and I do not want spots on my teeth on my wedding day. What should I do? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Congratulations on your wedding. Good to hear. Sounds like a fluorosis. It happens due to fluoride deposits on the tooth. And it does not appear periodic. It will be there all your lifetime. Need a picture of your tooth for better diagnosis. You can consult a cosmeto... Read Full »
How to make white spots on teeth less noticeable?
Query: Hi doctor, I recently started getting white spots on my two front teeth. What is it? How can I make it less noticeable? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. White spots on the teeth might be due to: Plaque (tartar) accumulation on the teeth due to improper brushing. Decalcification of the outer enamel layer of the tooth called the enamel hypoplasia. Initial stages of tooth decay called incipient caries. Fluorosis. ... Read Full »
I have a small white spot on my inner side of my right upper gum near the molar. What could this be?
Query: Hello doctor, For a long time, I have had a small white spot on the inner side of my right upper gum near the molar. It rarely itches or hurts. What is this, and how do I get rid of it?Please suggest. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am an oral surgeon and will answer your question shortly. Please check your follow-up message. Regards. Read Full »
What causes white spots to appear on teeth?
Query: Hi doctor, I have two small white spots on the lower portion of my front tooth. Can it be removed by microabrasion? Is the procedure worth? Please guide. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There are several reasons for the white spots on your teeth. Usually, white spots appear when the mineral content in the outer part of the teeth (enamel) is less. White spots could also occur due to high fluoride level in the drinking water or nutritional deficiency du... Read Full »
I noticed a white mark on my daughter's tooth a couple of days ago. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, My daughter has a strange mark on her tooth; she went to the dentist two weeks ago and was given a clean bill of health. However, I noticed this white mark in the past couple of days. Kindly help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. Are you talking about the front tooth? Does it look completely white? The picture (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity) you enclosed is slightly big and blurred. Did the dentist examine your daughter, or did any other proce... Read Full »
What is the white lesion on my tongue near the infected wisdom tooth?
Query: Hello doctor, I had an infection around my wisdom tooth scheduled to be removed next week. Also, I noticed a white spot on my tongue near the infected tooth, which goes and comes back. Are they related? Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The white spot on the tongue is not related to the wisdom tooth infection. The white spot could be due to trauma or lack of proper tongue cleaning. I suggest the following to reduce and prevent the recurrence of the white lesion of the tongue. D... Read Full »