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I have horizontal wisdom teeth. Should I worry about sepsis?
Query: Hello doctor, My wisdom teeth are growing horizontally. I got an X-ray a year ago. One of my teeth has broken, and my gums are swollen and painful. I have jaw pain and a swollen lymph node on the same side. I have pain while swallowing food. I think I have a wisdom tooth infection, and I am worried ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have a horizontally impacted and partially erupted tooth, so the eruption force will spread to the adjacent tooth and the nerves and bones below it. Your jaw pain will radiate to the ears and head. Do not be scared. I am just explaining the seriousness of your case... Read Full »
My dentist asked me to extract the last molars. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,My dentist asked me to extract my right upper last molar, left upper and lower last molar. She prescribed me antibiotics for four days before the extraction and vitamin supplements. I have low blood pressure. I have attached the reports. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From the reports attached (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), you have impacted molars on both the sides. It should erupt at the age of 18 to 21 years. Lack of space causes impaction. If it troubles you with pain, it needs extraction. If you do not hav... Read Full »
Why is my wisdom tooth causing an irritation while having food?
Query: Hello doctor,I had a wisdom tooth that was irritating me while having food and have not consulted any doctor yet. Can you suggest some medicines for the same? What could be the reason for it? Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and unerstand the concern. A wisdom tooth erupts at the age of 18 to 21 years. However, if there is inadequate space or the tooth is malaligned, it will be difficult for the tooth to erupt. So, if your tooth partially erupts and there is food lodgemen... Read Full »