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I have a toothache. Is it caused by smoking?
Query: Hello doctor, I have tooth ache. When I consulted a doctor, he suggested for OPG. I have stopped smoking a month ago. I am little bit scary whether this tooth problem is because of smoking. Please suggest whether I have to undergo any more tests. I could see lymph nodes below neck as well. My dentis... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It seems that you have an infected cavity in your tooth, which is causing swelling of lymph nodes too. Kindly start taking antibiotics and painkillers and contact your dentist to do root canal treatment for it or extract it. It would be better if you could post the O... Read Full »
Why do I have frequent pain and foul odor in my mouth after extraction of my lower wisdom tooth?
Query: Hello doctor, I got my lower wisdom tooth removed three months ago. A piece of a root was retained accidentally. I am having frequent pain and a foul odor in my mouth. However, there is no swelling. Kindly advise. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You have to get the root piece extracted as early as possible. I suggest the below treatment plan: Tablet Augmentin 625 mg (Amoxycillin and Clavulanic Acid) thrice a day for a week. Tablet Acenext P (Aceclofenac and Paracetamol) thrice... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am a male in my early forties and I have been experiencing swollen gums and tooth pain, which has been occurring intermittently for about three months. The discomfort is so severe that I am unable to chew cooked food at times. Despite trying mouthwash and pain relievers like Ibuprofe... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. For the accurate diagnosis, kindly provide pictures of your swollen gum to aid in determining whether you have an abscess caused by either a severe gum infection or a cavity in the adjacent teeth. I suggest you consult a d... Read Full »
Why do I have pain in wisdom tooth with restricted mouth opening?
Query: Hello doctor, My lower right wisdom tooth is aching and am taking antibiotics but cannot open mouth all the way. It is too painful. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You should also start taking a muscle relaxant (Chlorzoxazone) with painkiller along with the antibiotic for a week. You will need a prescription for it. So, go back to your dentist. Do not delay for long else swelling might increase rapidly. Also, use warm salt wate... Read Full »
What are the causes of throbbing tooth pain?
Query: Hi doctor, Recently, I have been under tremendous amounts of stress and following that, I have started to notice my bottom front tooth has started to feel slightly abnormal. It sits further back from the rest. Recently, it feels like something has trapped between the teeth and throbs now and then. T... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The dentist removes only the calculus deposits, which are highly infectious and cause recession of gums in front teeth. He cannot remove enamel of any tooth while deep cleaning. You should maintain your gum hygiene by using a mild mouthwash or warm salt water gargle thr... Read Full »
Why do I have pain in the tooth even after RCT?
Query: Hi doctor, Three weeks ago, I had a root canal done. But, the pain is still present. I cannot bite anything as the pressure gives pain. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If even after three weeks of root canal treatment and the pain is not relieved, then you should show to the dentist as there may be some infection is remaining. Your dentist should take an x-ray again to check for infection and either repeat the procedure or give you... Read Full »
What can be done for severe pain in back tooth?
Query: Hello doctor, My lower back tooth hurts severely. I have taken Tylenol and it is still not helping. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You may have an abscess with infection. You need antibiotics along with painkillers like Tylenol. Get an early appointment with your dentist and get an X-ray done to find which wisdom tooth or other molars are infected. You may need extraction or root canal treatment... Read Full »
What causes sharp pain in the tooth after a dental filling?
Query: Hi doctor, I had two deep fillings a few days ago. Two days later, I started having minor toothache and sensitivity. Nowadays, I am getting occasional sharp pain and it lasts just for a second. Is this normal? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As the cavity was very deep, the pulp of those teeth might be infected. If the pain increases or some swelling arises, then show to the dentist as soon as possible. Such teeth might need root canal treatment. If the sensitivity and pain is very mild, then it may be ... Read Full »
I have toothache while chewing with filled teeth. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I got 6 fillings done a while back that were causing me no pain whatsoever or sensitivity, so I found a new dentist got the filling done and by week 3 the fillings on the left top were causing me more severe pain than week 1 and my bite was off no matter how many times she adjusted it... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The problem with cavities are either you will find out about it when you start getting severe pain or if some dentists points it out. in your case, occlusal corrections could have been done more accurately to find out which tooth is having the high point and reduce i... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I have neglected my dental health for a long time. I am a 62 year old married male. I have had several teeth extracted. I lived with a couple teeth whose caps have broken off on my left side and a few molars on the right for chewing. I am suffering from hypertension and is controlled with... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. By reading about your symptoms, it seems that your root canal treated tooth is the one causing the problem. The rate of success of such root canal treatment is lesser in old age and also if you are diabetic. The only meaningful solution seems to remove the teeth and pla... Read Full »