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Can I take Prodeine Forte for tooth pain during early pregnancy?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 8 weeks pregnant. Can I take Prodeine Forte for the chronic wisdom tooth pain? I am going to see the dentist tomorrow. But, now I am crying in pain. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You can take Paracetamol 500 mg up to three tablets maximum for the pain relief. But you need to consult your Gynecologist first for the advice. High dosage of Codeine is harmful during pregnancy at early stages. The best way is to visit a dentist and get an access open... Read Full »
Can taking Paracetamol tablets control tooth pain?
Query: Hello Doctor, Can I take two Amoxicillin 500 tablets for my first dose of medicines for a tooth infection? Is there anything at home that will take the pain away? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If you are taking Amoxicillin for your toothache, then let me educate you it is an antibiotic and not a painkiller. So, if you want to kill the pain, I suggest taking a tablet with a combination of Ibuprofen and Paracetamol after meals. The pain will be gone in just ... Read Full »
I am experiencing jaw pain four months post-disimpaction. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I got both of my left side wisdom teeth removed four months back, but now the pain started again in the winter season. What could be the reason for it? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Please answer the following questions. 1. Do you have pain in the same region or other teeth as well? 2. Is the pain muscular or dental? 3. Do you feel pain while eating or drinking cold or hot fluids? 4. Do you fe... Read Full »
A tooth chip fell off, should I remove the rest?
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 have tooth pain, but my X-ray showed nothing. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been having tooth pain for about six weeks. It is only when pressure is applied when I eat. No sensitivity to cold or hot. I went to the dentist and he took X-rays and compared them to routine X-rays taken a couple of months prior. He said the two sets were the same and saw no r... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per your history, there is no pulp cavity exposure or even if there is a crack that will not cause the pain. The reason I think is the filling, which may be high (high point). The second reason may be a periodontal problem. I do not think RCT (root canal treatmen... Read Full »
Please advise some measures for severe toothache.
Query: Hello doctor,I have a very bad toothache. The whole left side of my face or jaw is hurting badly. Can I go to the regular doctor for this until I can meet the dentist? I do not know what else to do. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern about your pain. The pain looks like because of erupting wisdom tooth as you mentioned the hole in the jaw. If the hole is in teeth, it can be acute apical periodontitis. In the former case, you need to take... Read Full »
How to manage the pain present in crowned tooth?
Query: Hi doctor, I had a cavity in my lower front tooth. I filled it and placed a crown over it. After a month, I started to have pain and sensitivity. The X-ray was normal. Yesterday, I had pain again. The X-ray was quite fine and healthy. I also have soreness in my gums and pain in the chin. Please adv... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Yes, it looks like stress related periapical periodontitis. You may need to readjust the crown if you feel muscle heaviness on the same side or opposite side. Please upload a picture of you... Read Full »
I have pain in my first premolar. Kindly assist
Query: Hi doctor,My dentist tried to do a root canal (1st premolar), but it did not work; the second time, he got a microscope and went back in. As soon as he was done the second time, I asked him if it should still be hurting because it was, and he said no, it should not be. So I went to an Endodontist in... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. In case you can upload the CT (computed tomography) scan picture or its report, I may be in a better position to tell you what is wrong there, both about perforation and the prognosis of the tooth. Yes, it is an infection and needs antibiotic... Read Full »
My tooth is mobile with pain after biting something hard. What to do?
Query: Hello doctor, For the past three days, I ate something solid and it hurt my front teeth and since that day they are hurting and moving. What should I do? I do not wanna lose them. If I go to the dentist, what will he do? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. The loosing of your teeth can be because of biting on hard object or fruit. You need to restrict yourself from eating things that may loosen them more. If the loosing happen on its own it can be because o... Read Full »
I had pain for two months after gutta-percha filling. Why?
Query: Hi doctor,I had an accident, and tooth 21 got broken. The root canal was done with gutta-percha filling in this year. I had persistent pain for two months after gutta-percha filling because it was overfilled above the apex. Gutta-percha was removed, but an X-ray after one month showed that a small p... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your question, and I can understand your concern. With this much gutta-percha, we can allow it to be left there if it is not causing you pain even after two to three weeks and also if it does not initiate any apical granuloma or cyst formation. The ... Read Full »