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Query: Hello doctor,I have a severe toothache. What should I do? Is there any remedy to reduce pain and remove bacteria in the teeth? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Before we proceed, I would like to know which tooth of yours is having pain. Can you locate the tooth? For example, the upper right last tooth or the second from the last. Since when do you have the pain? Is it incre... Read Full »
When will the discomfort caused by Invisalign disappear?
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 »
I am undergoing aligner treatment, and I have sudden pain. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am currently undergoing aligners treatment. I have had it for quite a few months, so I am used to the general soreness and tightness; however, I woke up today with one tooth being incredibly painful, almost unbearable even after taking tablet Panadol. Is there anything I can do to he... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You seem to have an issue with the particular tooth and not the aligner you mentioned; the fitting is normal without much effort. Looking at the symptoms, you have most likely a periodontium (bone lesions) or cavity issue. You have developed a cavity in your tooth th... Read Full »