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Query: Hi doctor, I have had extreme pain on the left side of my gums and molar tooth for the past one week. I can feel the pain in my ear also. I have taken a Mefenamic acid tablet for pain relief, but no effect. Kindly suggest me a solution. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. I saw the attachment, and I cannot give you a final diagnosis; whether there is caries or any other infection, as it is not clear (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). However, an X-ray will be... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I have a broken tooth and have to see my dentist again. The dentist whom I had consulted earlier suggested extraction, but the tooth condition has gotten worse. The tooth is located in the left back region of the jaw and I am not experiencing any pain. I have been waiting for my doct... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern regarding your dental health. The probable cause for your condition is a fractured tooth in the left side of the jaw. There is no pain present in the affected tooth. Therefore, you can fall asleep without being anxious. When your dentist call... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I have been advised to undergo a root canal on my second premolar. I have all my X-rays and I would like to know if this would be required or not. I have been experiencing pain in my jaw and upper teeth for one month. Currently, I am taking Frisium, Lamotrigine, and Keppra. Earlier I w... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. How long you have been experiencing the symptoms of pain. As the filling in your second premolar is quite close to the nerve, it can be the main reason. Let me know which antibiotic you are taking currently and whe... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I had tooth pain for a while. I used salt water to stop the pain. However, I feel that mouthwash is what killed the pain and connecting nerves. The pain has stopped completely and for good. Soon after, the tooth came out by itself. The visible tooth, not the part within the gum. Should... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your question, and I can understand your concern. No, there is no such dangerous concern if you cannot extract it. But the root stem is vulnerable to infection, and it may lead to a dangerous one too, if not treated at an early time with antibiotics. ... Read Full »
I am a 34-year-old female with a decayed and painful tooth. Should I do a root canal treatment?
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 34-year-old female. I have a decayed tooth on the upper right portion of my mouth. My dentist advised me of a root canal treatment. I had severe pain in that tooth for two days, and after taking antibiotics, my pain has reduced. Is root canal treatment good for a decayed tooth? Do w... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. A root canal is the only option for a decayed tooth with pain unless it is fully damaged. Medication without treatment is temporary relief from pain. Again it starts hurting after a few hours or days. You cannot take medicati... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am 21 years old, and I have an impacted wisdom tooth that is causing me excruciating pain. My face is slightly swollen and I have not been able to eat or sleep for the past three days, my jaw is locked and I cannot open my mouth. I have taken medications but nothing helped. Kindly h... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. The infection you are experiencing currently is that of the wisdom tooth wherein there's no space left for it to erupt and that pressure constricts in the blood vessels. I suggest you try nonsurgical home remedies first along with the antibiot... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I had a filling done in one of my molars. Two weeks later, I was still in pain and ate Advil per day. I went back to my dentist, and he filed down the filling, apparently my teeth were hitting on the tongue side instead of the cheek side. This correction almost immediately eliminated hot ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If you are feeling there is something between your teeth when you chew that means the high point is still there. In case you put pressure on teeth, the boring pain means still there is a high point in the filling. This is not anyways under the normal windows of de... Read Full »
I have had chronic gum and tooth pain with swollen gums for four weeks. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 23 years old. I have chronic gum and tooth pain. I have had it for four weeks. Paracetamol and Nurofen tablets are not helping. I also have swollen gums around two teeth where the pain is also present. I have not visited a dentist since I was seven years old due to phobia. I had unde... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your question, and I can understand your concern. As per your history, it seems to me that you have chronic periodontitis, and you need medication for that. I suggest you take the following medications: Tablet Ofloxacin 200 mg twice daily. Tablet Me... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I had 10 crowns placed on my front teeth a week ago. I wake up in the middle of the night with all of my teeth throbbing. It is extremely painful and I have no idea what is going on. I have no sensitivity to cold or hot but just throbbing in my teeth. Please advise. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I think the pain must be because of the load on the teeth which are being used as abutments. Because you have a gross occlusal correction and the night clenching (bruxism) may also be the cause of pain. It looks like you do have apical period... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I started Invisalign a few months ago for an open bite. I was told to get all of my cavities filled and wisdom teeth pulled before the treatment. Everything was fine till tray eight. I got all 10 cavities and the remaining wisdom tooth pulled out. I woke up one morning and the entire up... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is always advised to get all the fillings and wisdom teeth extraction (depending on the positions) done before we go ahead with the Invisalign treatment. When a cavity is removed and filling is done, exact topography is not restored by the dentist. It will vary fr... Read Full »