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I have a deep hole behind last molar. I know I have impacted wisdom teeth (but can't see it). Is this hole a cavity? It's pretty steep hole but I only noticed it recently as food kept getting stuck in it.

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Unless you are examined we could also not guess. It's better that u consult a dentist or U may Practo Consult ( paid consultation) in this way u can discuss with your details elaborately with pictures ... Read More

A molar tooth area is paining with hole. It has been like that for 3 days. The gum area is paining, but with no black carries.

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Looks like u have a cavity in ur teeth,u have to get the treatment done asap,the cavity will not subside on its own or by medication or any home remedy ... Read More

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My lower right molar teeth gum has swollen , its been three days painful gum i have got. Kindly suggest.

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It can due to a gum problem( periodontitis or pericoronitis ) Or It can be due to a tooth problem ( tooth decay or fractured tooth ) ... Read More

I have a small hole in molar but it is painless is it a cavity or just dirt because I don't know what it is. Should I get treated or will it go away on its own

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Get it checked and treated. ... Read More

I have got a hole in my molar teeth...i dont have any pain as of now..will the cleaning and tooth filling will work...and which doctor to consult for best...plz suggest me

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Yes a filling should solve your problem. Get a check up from a good dentist in your area ... Read More

Some time ago, I noticed small hole in two molar teeth, do I need root canal treatment for these or follow better hygiene routine so that holes don't get worst?.

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Hello First of all, you need to visit the dentist for the filling Maintaining proper overall, hygiene will prevent caries ... Read More

My lower last molar gum is swollen and because of that my left side neck is also swollen. What should I do? Please advise me some medication.

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Hi, Get a full mouth x-ray, OPG, to know the position of your wisdom tooth. ... Read More

Hi i am 26 year old female. My left molar gum is severely paining it is becoming difficult to chew food towards the left.My left molar has not yet come out.There is red color swelling above the gum and i cant find the molar teeth coming out. Please help.

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From the picture you are showing, there seems to be wisdom tooth which unfortunately is angulated and doesn't have enough space to erupt in your jaw. It causes immense discomfort, pain , swelling in a ... Read More

Bleeding gums when brushing and sometimes generally without any reason. Pain in molars from sweet/cold edibles. Plaque.

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You should consult a dentist for getting a regular scaling or cleaning done ... Read More

I am attaching my latest x ray in which there is a hole between my 6 and 7 molar tooth. What is the treatment to fill the hole and how much does it cost. Doctor suggest me to go for root canal in 7 molar tooth. Could the hole filled automatically while placing crown on 7 molar tooth or it requires any other treatment. Please suggest the treatment f

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The answer is RCT with crown ... Read More

Gums leaving my molar tooth. Please help! Mild irritation fiforr 2 days, currently no pain. Noticed it a week ago.

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Hello It’s due to the wisdom tooth, where it is unable to maintain proper hygiene, and that is the reason for the situation I want you to go to the dentist for the cleaning to get a solution for this ... Read More

I have small white spot in my gum behind my 2nd molar tooth where previously (4yrs ago) surgical extraction of wisdom tooth is done. I have taken many antibiotics (monocef,sporidex725,augmentin625)..but its not completely cured. Its painless but i have discomfort during chewing after eating the spot reduced then again build up. So 2 dentist sugges

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1) After tooth extraction, sometimes a small sharp piece of bone slowly pushes through the gum as the body remodels the area. This can feel like a white bump, hard to touch, and may irritate your tong ... Read More

My kid is 7 yrs old . For past one month she is telling occasional pain behind the last molar teeth in lower jaw . Her last molar teeth is good . But infront of last molar teeth is having decay to big level . But she is not telling pain of decayed tooth . Behind the last good molar teeth telling pain under the gum ( bone area) . Is it gum pain or a

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Hello, The pain behind the last tooth might be due to the eruption of that tooth or food getting stuck under the gum there. The main point of concern in the picture is multiple decayed teeth in the 7 ... Read More

Recently he noticed a blackish and white line under his molar teeth right over the gum the gums around it are slightly swollen and bleeding a little bit What could it be? And what should be done?? I've attached a picture of it.

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You seem to have a deposit over the tooth which might have also cause tooth caries or abrasion of the neck of the tooth. you should visit the dentist without delay to avoid further damage and if poss ... Read More

Recently he noticed a blackish and white line under his molar teeth right over the gum the gums around it are slightly swollen and bleeding a little bit What could it be? And what should be done??

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The swelling of your gums may be due to gingivitis, an inflammation of the gums, or an underlying infection. I recommend visiting a nearby dentist for a thorough examination and an appropriate treatme ... Read More

I have 2 new molars trying to pop out since last 8 years, but as there is no space, it's not popping out. I have swollen gum and pain in that area within every few weeks which disappears automatically within 3-4 days, but I need a permanent solution for the same. Please suggest.

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Hi you need to go to dentist there your Dr will suggest you xray then accordingly you will be advised for treatment that may goes for surgical extraction ... Read More

Hello, My baby is 4 years old, she is suffering from very painful gums it seems. When checked there is a white patch on the gums (after 2nd molar). Baby is very cranky and not letting me to touch even. Please help

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Greetings it could be an infection kindly consult online for treatment ... Read More

I got my wisdom tooth removed 4 weeks ago now the gum of the adjacent molar is hanging and moving and there is a swelling but no pain is it worried

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Consult to nearest dentist so she/ he can see the situation and make the proper decision regarding your problem . ... Read More

I had a little pus coming on gum above the molar almost near wisdom tooth. The doctor extracted the tooth canal treated molar ( with screws) Was the extraction needed? I really worried

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Always better to go for a CBCT/3D Xray in that region to arrive at an accurate diagnosis ... Read More

I have a small black hole very small black hole in my molar teeth . It doesn't pain but there is a small it's noticeable and I had a root canal before so I just wanted to know that is it ok to have that all should I do a root canal or fill it with some the feeling

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Hello. In general :- Black hole needs to be filled depending on the depth. RCT is not required if there is no pain. RCT was done is the same tooth or other ?? ... Read More

I've been noticing whitish swollen gums occasionally bleeding while brushing around one of the last molar teeth at the back. It's not very painful but definitely sensitive. What it could be?

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It could be localized gingivitis. Maintain oral hygiene. Warm saline rinses thrice a day. Visit a local dentist for physical evaluation and treatment (as required). ... Read More

Hello doctor My molar teeth is not growing and coming out of the gums due to which it is causing infection in the teeth and gums. My gums are filled with pus Help to drain it .. Thank you

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Hii you are having pericoronitis You have to surgically extract it For now take some antibiotics Mentain oral hygiene ... Read More

One molar had rotted so it had to be removed. Now if a new molar has to be fitted then which one is better? (1)Ceramic (2)Tilite (3)Zirconia ???

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After surgical removal of tooth,if u want replacement with in a short period,u can go for fixed zirconia bridge which needs adjacent tooth support . Next choice is implant,but implant placement is ... Read More

Please refer to the picture posted ! I have an impacted third molar since 2 yrs which is giving me constant discomfort/ irritation in the cheeks/ gums and retro molar region! Some days i feel it's settled somedays i feel super irritated and under constant dull ache! It doesn't sort of pain , but iam discomforted on that side! I've tried deep scali

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Yes, removal of wisdom tooth is advised. Visit a local dentist for physical evaluation and treatment (as required). ... Read More

Hello doctor, I have crown on my molar and pre molar teeth. Last night due to hard brush gums near crowned teeth developed swelling. Can I take podocef 200 , to treat swelling. Or any other medicine pls suggest

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Please go and show yourself to a dentist. Do not take any antibiotic yourself please ... Read More

Impacted third molar not visible in oral cavity but paining ! Painkillers are not giving relief too ! But its inside, shud i get it extracted! Did an opg, its mesioangular, close to nerves!

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Please do an opg ... Read More

I have had cavity filling on first left lower molar in 2018. Tooth becomes sensitive after that and dentist adjusted that tooth several times. I can't chew anything on that tooth. I feel like , I am not able to exert enough force to chew on. So I avoid chewing on that tooth. I have some issues on the right side jaw and molars. So now I chew on th

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The brown color on the edges of your molar and the discomfort you're experiencing could be indicative of a number of issues, including recurrent decay, staining, or a potential problem with the fillin ... Read More

Severe pain in the second molar and the gums. Gums always swollen and hurts if I press with fingers. Tooth hurts if I press with little pressure. gums hurts for brushing, flossing and touching. Brushing on the distal side of second molar hurts so much. It could be bone infection? I have had similar situation with tooth first molar. It was so pai

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Get a flap surgery done on that tooth and save it ... Read More

I have pain in this gum molar second lower molar tooth. It's swollen at the front and back of the gums. At the gum margin surrounding the tooth. Paining only at the margin of the gum. What to do for this gum swelling? got x-rays from the dentist.

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Deep scaling & bite corection followed by first molar tooth replacement . ... Read More

I accidentally chewed on a piece of a stone in rice yesterday and hurt my first molar tooth both on the lower and upper jaw. Now it's difficult to chew anything, be it soft or hard and the gum has swollen up. Brushing is painful too. Even if both my upper jaw teeth and lower jaw teeth touch each other it's paining. Could anyone please suggest what

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Hello ma’am, As per the presentation it could possibly be due to fracture in the tooth. Any medication would only help temporarily . You must Visit a dentist as soon as possible. We are based in Hari ... Read More

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