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Is it true that wisdom tooth removal can lead to brain damage?
Query: Hello doctor, I have pain in my upper wisdom teeth for the past one year. I had visited a dentist for a check-up. He did X-ray of my teeth and told me that food stuck between molar teeth and wisdom teeth is causing pain. So he advised me to remove wisdom teeth and filling process. But I am scared th... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. This is a misconception that there is a direct connection between wisdom teeth to brain and eyes. There is no such relationship between the two. Wisdom teeth are vestigial and do not function if your othe... Read Full »
I have a white painful spot next to both upper wisdom teeth. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a white spot next to both upper wisdom teeth, which is a little painful. What could it be? Thanks. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I have reviewed the attachments (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). It looks like irritational hyperkeratosis because of repeated stress on the teeth to this area. The pain can be because of trauma. Please answer the f... Read Full »
I had a wisdom tooth extraction. Will my jaw bone degenerate at the site?
Query: Hello doctor, My upper and lower left wisdom teeth were removed, and the right ones are intact. Will jaw bone on the left side degenerate at the site of extracted lower left wisdom tooth and cause face change? My lower wisdom tooth was extracted four years before, and it was removed due to pain, whi... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. According to your history, the problem must not be because of the removed teeth but due to chewing food. As the third molars are nonfunctional, it will not be the cause of jaw degeneration. What you see in ... Read Full »
I have swollen gums that cover my wisdom tooth and cause pain. How do I treat it?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a mildly swollen area in the back of my mouth, right above one of my wisdom teeth. It seems like the gum behind it has moved above the tooth, and there is a small white pimple on it. This leads to pain when swallowing. I have used Listerine for the past few days, but I feel this h... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. I can understand your concern about your pain and tooth-related issues. It seems to me like pericoronitis. It is a condition because of inflammation of the gums or even infection of the gum that comes between the t... Read Full »
I am experiencing jaw pain four months post-disimpaction. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I got both of my left side wisdom teeth removed four months back, but now the pain started again in the winter season. What could be the reason for it? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Please answer the following questions. 1. Do you have pain in the same region or other teeth as well? 2. Is the pain muscular or dental? 3. Do you feel pain while eating or drinking cold or hot fluids? 4. Do you fe... Read Full »
I had an extraction of my wisdom tooth four days ago. How much time will it take to heal?
Query: Hi doctor, I had my wisdom teeth taken out four days ago. I do not see any sign of healing. I am worried about getting an infection or food getting stuck in the wounds. How long does it usually take for them to heal? Should I be concerned and go to the emergency room or get in contact with the dent... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I had gone through your question and I can understand your concern. There is nothing to worry about, it takes about one week at least for primary healing, and after that, there will be no lodging of food or further chances of infection. If you have any doubts upload a... Read Full »
I had wisdom teeth extracted five days ago. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I had my wisdom teeth extracted about five days ago. My bleeding stopped quickly and was gone by the next day. I am taking painkillers and antibiotics. I have a swelling on the left and right sides in the last few days, but the swelling on my right side has persisted, and I now have a ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. In my opinion, you are having post-extraction infection or dry socket as a result of ignorance of post-operative instructions but in case of dry socket, there is burning pain with an open wound which you did not mention in your question. You ... Read Full »
Can I use vape on full airflow after teeth extraction?
Query: Hello doctor,I got four wisdom teeth pulled about three days ago. Blood clots are set, and there is no bleeding. I am on a dose of Ibuprofen, T3, and an antibiotic. I am a smoker. If I have my vape on full airflow, is it fine? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your question, and I can understand your concern. The chances of dry sockets are more for the first 48 hours because of negative pressure development during smoking. If you do not have any symptoms of a burning sensation, that means, your wound is h... Read Full »
Why are my teeth shifting after wisdom tooth extraction?
Query: Hello doctor,If I get my wisdom teeth extracted, do my second molars shift in that empty spot? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. No, it will not shift to the empty space, but it might tilt and that too very little. Because the third molar is vestigial. If you have any associated problem with the third molar you can extract it. If you do not have any problem, do not remove it. In case you have any... Read Full »
Is trismus normal after wisdom teeth removal?
Query: Hi doctor, One month ago, I had all four wisdom teeth removed. Recently I begin to have stiff feelings near the areas of extracted teeth, heart palpitations, difficulty in breathing, burning sensation in the gums and the head. There is no pain during eating or drinking. What could be the cause for ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your symptoms look like anxiety more than a tooth issue. Yes, when we remove the third molars there can be slight tightness because the occlusion gets little deranged in case you have any one of them functional. There is no need to worry, but get some IOPA (intraoral pe... Read Full »