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Is it risky to remove my lower left wisdom tooth?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 26-year-old and have no issues with the third molar. However, I want to remove it because I am doing an Invisalign treatment, and the orthodontist needs space in my lower jaw to align the teeth. This tooth has created a place where food gathers and is very hard to clean, so even... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Even after your Invisalign treatment, I have seen all the enclosed scan reports (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). The lower third molar is in a completely horizontally impacted position. You can get the extraction done without any risk, as I can... Read Full »
I had my wisdom teeth removed. I am in pain. Kindly assist
Query: Hello doctor, I had my wisdom tooth extraction a few weeks back, and now I have jaw pain and discomfort in my mouth. Sometimes I have a feeling that something is inside my mouth. I had this weird feeling of something being lodged in my tongue for a while before my wisdom tooth was extracted. One ly... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. I will be answering your queries shortly. Thank you. Read Full »
What is the treatment option for impacted wisdom teeth?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 39 years old, and I had a swelling in my upper cheekbone two months ago without pain. From last week, I have pressure in that area along with ear pain. I have an impacted wisdom tooth on the upper left side. Can it be from this swelling? I went to the dentist, who told me to take... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There may be multiple causes to this issue. Firstly, an impacted upper wisdom tooth near your cheekbones would have a radiating pain feeling from the infected tooth. So upper wisdom tooth extraction would be advisable after consulting with your dentist. The wisdom tooth i... Read Full »
I have constant pain, swelling, and discomfort after extraction of my wisdom tooth. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I had wisdom teeth on left side removed on last week. Since then I had constant pain, very noticeable swelling and discomfort. Recently I have noticed that I cannot open my mouth fully, and also I had a bitter liquid spread in my mouth, which I still feel. I have been taking tablet Aceta... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query, What you are currently going through is a condition known as post extraction socket, which if not treated in a timely manner can result in joint problems in addition to restricted mouth opening also known as trismus and joint issues apart from d... Read Full »