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Toothache problem
My mom is suffering from toothache problem from 2 days. She is taking medicines for athritis, blood pressure and diabetes
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First you can subside the pain
Take ketorol DT 2 tablet twice a day
Warm saline water gargle
Ad iopa x ray
No infection in periapical
You can go to RCT
Next Steps
iopa
Health Tips
no infection in root portion you can go to root canal treatment
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Hi, since you haven’t shared any picture it’s difficult to determine the extent of the damage. But if it’s initial decay it can be treated Using a restorative filling or if it’s a deeper one you will have to get an X-ray done and may be go for root canal treatment.
Next Steps
Till then, she can take Ketorol-DT after food only when it pains. warm salt water gargles two to three times a day.
Health Tips
Consult a nearby dentist for further evaluation or opt for a video consultation to discuss further.
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I would like to suggest that, please share photograph of the problematic area of the mouth if possible. Till then a simple Painkiller like paracetamol will be useful.
Next Steps
visit dentist for further clinical examination or if not possible then, you can consult with me online on this platform of practo !
Health Tips
ask her to maintain oral hygiene by gargling with lukewarm salt water after every meals & increase consumption of vitamin C rich fruits like aawla, oranges, strawberry etc. It will boost her immunity.
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