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I have pain in one of my erupting wisdom teeth. Can it get infected?
Query: Hi doctor, I have two wisdom teeth erupting, and I am worried one of them is getting infected on the left side. I am also worried that I might be getting a cavity under the cap of the molar teeth. And I feel that they have to be taken out, as they are five to six years old. I have attached a photo o... Read Full »
Dr. Agrawal Nishaben Ashokkumar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query, and I can understand your concern. I have seen the attached photo (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Lower left wisdom tooth is out of the arch means erupting buccally. It would have been better if you had attached the X-rays too, but i... Read Full »
After my wisdom tooth removal, heavy bleeding occurred. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I had a wisdom tooth removed five days back. It was bleeding heavily until two days ago, but now the bleeding has mostly gone. But, it bleeds when I brush my teeth. Is there anything to do other than to put padded pressure on the void of the tooth? Read Full »
Dr. Agrawal Nishaben Ashokkumar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Here, I assume that you do not have any bleeding disorder. It seems initial blood clot after the extraction was dislodged due to some reason and the bleeding continued. Yes, putting padded pressure on the socket is the ... Read Full »
I have been experiencing pain, swelling, and mucus around my wisdom tooth. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have swelling and a burning sensation in the right back region of my mouth. It huts randomly or when I brush my teeth. There are white patches on it and a cut-like lesion on the side. It also produces a mucus-like substance that tastes awful. I tried the salt and water remedy, which ... Read Full »
Dr. Agrawal Nishaben Ashokkumar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. It appears that you have a traumatic injury in that area, likely caused by contact with a hard object or by the opposing tooth if it is misaligned (malocclusion). If it is due to the opposing tooth, I suggest you should... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I have a small black spot on my molar tooth. Is there any natural way to reverse it? I do not experience any pain, and there is no hole in the tooth.Thank you. Read Full »
Dr. Agrawal Nishaben Ashokkumar
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern. Although the pictures (attachments removed to protect patient's identity) are not very clear for both the upper premolar and lower wisdom tooth, it appears to be caries. Even though a cavity has not formed yet, caries has started internally, wh... Read Full »