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I am a 23-year-old male and my teeth appear slightly yellow. Kindly suggest oral hygiene tips.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 23-year-old male with an interest in maintaining excellent oral hygiene and brightening my teeth. I would appreciate your guidance on effective ways to ensure proper oral care. Specifically, I would like to know about the right toothbrush and toothpaste choices for achieving br... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I appreciate your dedication to maintaining clean and healthy teeth. I suggest starting with a professional cleaning by a dentist. Some areas of your teeth cannot be effectively cleaned at home. After the professional scaling, you can maintain oral hygiene at home u... Read Full »
What ointment to use for a burn injury?
Query: Hi doctor, My son, who is 2.7 years old, met with a burn injury. Today afternoon, he kept his hand over a hot cooker and got injured. We applied toothpaste immediately and some powder to reduce the burning sensation. Now, after four hours, it has become like a boil. I have attached the image for you... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern. I have seen the picture as well (attachment removed to protect patient identity). 1. A blister has been formed, which needs to be punctured and then it will heal quickly. I suggest you to consult a surgeon... Read Full »
I use a tapioca-based toothpaste. Is it advisable?
Query: Hi doctor, I have used fluoride-free toothpaste with tapioca starch and mint oil as the main ingredients. I have had no cavities for three years. However, I do get heavy plaque buildup. Is it fine to use toothpaste with tapioca starch as its main ingredient? The tapioca starch is non-abrasive to... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. As far as tapioca is concerned, it is used in toothpaste for various reasons, like thickeners, and it also cleanses the mouth from bacteria. It is a resistant starch with overall health effects on the body, like low nutritional value, which i... Read Full »
I have sensitive teeth. Is there a special toothbrush and toothpaste that I can use?
Query: Hello doctor, Which toothbrush and toothpaste are best suited for sensitive teeth? Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to iclinq.com. If you have sensitivity while having something cold or hot, I advise you to use any sensitivity protection toothpaste available in the market. Take a small amount of the paste, rub it all over your teeth, leave it for five to seven minutes, then clean the teeth with yo... Read Full »