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A few days before Thanksgiving, a tooth of mine broke. I have an appointment for an extraction on December 26th, but I have been having a lot of discomfort in my jaw on that side, and mild nausea. There is rarely any pain from the tooth itself, so I don't believe the nerve is exposed. But I'm concerned that since it happened after coming home from

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Tooth might be infected ... you should get an IOPA X-ray done for that tooth , for a clear picture of periapical infection nd you should go for proper antibiotic prophylaxis before extraction ... ...  Read More

I got a broken front tooth please suggest me what will be the best other than replacing the teeth with a false one.

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As long as you don't have any other symptoms like pain or mobility of the tooth,and if the fracture line does not expose the nerve, the broken part can be built up using tooth coloured material ,and m ...  Read More

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My front top right side tooth is broken. I need cap for that tooth. I need treatment for that tooth, what will be charged.

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Visit to a nearest dentist useful after making X-ray ...  Read More

1.5yr old daughter broke front tooth after a fall. Now has a small pimple like thing in that area.. is on antibiotics since 2 days. Will it heal away completely?. No fever and no pain as such.

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I hope you are taking the medications on the prescription of doctor. A visit to a pedodontist would be the most prudent step at this point. Regards ...  Read More

A little side part of my right second molar tooth got broken when I was chewing hard food. I have thrown away the broken part when it came out. There is no pain. I am little worried if there is any possibility of infection. From your experience , can you suggest, can it create any infection or pain later ? What is chance? High or Low chance?

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Go for veneers or capping ...  Read More

My tooth is half broken... I have pain sometimes....... I am not sure if I have to visit a Doctor.. Please advice

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Tooth fracture is a very complex problem, but it depends on the depth of the fracture. please do not ignore this even though it doesn't pain. please visit a nearby dentist and get it looked at. ...  Read More

My front tooth is broken. Do I need implant or cap will do? How much it would cost?

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Hi.... The treatment would depend upon the extent and condition of the fractured tooth. If it is slightly broken with no pain then it can be easily build up with a tooth coloured material known as Com ...  Read More

Hello, I have a slightly broken tooth. Want to fix it. Please advise which type of dentist to consult and what will be done to the broken tooth.

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Hi...u can consult any endodontist. And if u have that broken tooth piece u can carry with u to the dentist. ...  Read More

Is it possible to repair front broken tooth. And what is the chances and the expenses. Please reply as early as possible.

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Can be done with various method. 2500 - 10000. ...  Read More

I have a front tooth broken since many years. Can someone guide me and suggest me what will be the best option and also the cost details?

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Firstly it has to be seen whether any internal changes have taken place in the nerve tissue of the broken tooth. If the tooth has become dead because of the fracture then root canal treatment has to b ...  Read More

My upper jaw teeth got broken 2 years ago during pregnancy, it was left untreated and over the period of time many small part got broken, now the teeth is almost gone and skin is growing inside the cavity and the hole became large. What can it be ?

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That seems to be a pulp polyp . Visit a dentist ,he will take an xray and sujjest you weather that teeth needs to be removed or there are any chances of saving it . If it's last molar , it needs to be ...  Read More

My kid is 5 yr 6 month old, small fraction of his two lower tooth has broken off on its own. Because of that Small holes has been created on both sides. I have attached a pic. Is it normal or I should visit the dental?

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This is dental caries. ...  Read More

I am travelling & ate sharp edge food & due to gastric acidity . The pain in tooth aggravated. Took paracetamol tablet. What to do . Sharp pain. Sleep is disturbed

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Take diclofenac sodium tablet. For instant relief ...  Read More

Half Tooth broke while eating dinner ( 2nd last tooth bottom right side) no pain, I see some black texture on broken tooth. The sharp point of broken tooth brushes against the tongue and causing irritation.

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The broken tooth needs treatment. Kindly consult a dentist. ...  Read More

Hello doc... while having food , I accidentally swallowed a half chipped broken tooth...it was not too big in size as it was already half broken earlier... and I realised it after having food that I swallowed it ... what should I do? I'm stressed. Pls help with this! Thanks in advance

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Nothing to worry ...  Read More

My father is having pain in his left side gum, he says that there is a half broken tooth that hurt at the end of the gum. There was a mild pain for the past 10 days and it was kind of bearable but now it's hurting much.

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An xray is required to come to a diagnosis. ...  Read More

My kid is 1.5 years old, And he fell down and his front tooth got broken. If we remove his milk tooth will permanent teeth come back?

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Yes definitely but permanent tooth erupts at 6-7 yrs of age. U should consult dentist for removal of tooth n further treatment. ...  Read More

My son is 1.5 year old.. has fell down while playing and got his one front teeth broken into 4 pieces .. 3 pieces are still intact.. the bleeding and pain ended in an hour.. he is able to eat and drink breast milk too without complaining pain.. do we have to remove the broken teeth by medical procedure or please suggest the medical course of actio

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Share a pic r visit a dentist for a broken tooth n he ll advise an xray if needed to identify the amount of tooth loss. The permanent tooth starts at 6-7 yrs of age .if there is a chance to repair mi ...  Read More

Have attached my opg x ray..does it show any infection? Can i remove my wisdom tooth without any issues as it is impacted..

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I have already answered your query i guess. Only concern for lower wisdom molars is that they r near the nerve ...  Read More

I have a chipped frontal tooth. Please suggest best procedures which can be done in a time of less than 1 months.

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Get a composite restoration done. It is tooth coloured and can be done in a single visit ...  Read More

Doctor please help.. There is severe burning like pain in right side clitoral region.. And some sort of swelling is visible.. What is it? Why is it caused? Treatment? No itching (very slight) But paing like worst and burning like sensation.. Is it danger? Or is it curable? Will it recur? I am not sexually active from last 1 yr.. But still

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Connect please ...  Read More

Tooth 1is half broken and tooth 1&2 are mobile on left side. My dr adviced to remove both teeth. Is there any possibility of saving the teeth

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If tooth is extremely mobile,get it removed .if it is milk tooth,space maintainers can be given. If it's permanent teeth, get it replaced with implants or fixed partial dentures. You can consult throu ...  Read More

Earlier in last year... I was detected with positive chlamydia.T igm antibody.. (1.12) Igg negative Was given doxycycline for 10 days bd 100mg. (blood test was done) Which test can i get done.. If i want to see if my infection is gone or not?? Because its been 10 months.. I still feel itching in vaginal opening ;vulva outer region; And burnin

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Connect please ...  Read More

Itching in the highlited area.. (minora) During ovulation time and during menstrual cycle.. Cause? What can i do? Danger? Not married

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It can cause due to unhygienic condition of the area. Consult with an ayurvedic doctor for proper treatment of the issue. ...  Read More

My brother's wisdom tooth broke as he was eating food and my doctor suggested removal of tooth after X-Ray as there was cavity on top of tooth as the gum was covering the tooth. He had no issues during removal and still in recovery. He want to ask as his wisdom teeth are still growing now, can he get an implant placed at place of removed tooth to p

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Usually Wisdom teeth are not replaced. If opposing upper teeth comes down,it has to be removed. ...  Read More

I had an rct 4 yrs ago and have lost half of the upper tooth structure because crown had fallen off. Can I get a crown or a bridge is needed?

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Since you had got rct done 4yrs back,check the status of tooth ,if rct doesn't have any problems, you can go for post and core and crown for the tooth.consult a dentist. ...  Read More

My tooth is half broken in an accident before 3 years I am attaching pic since then every 2-3 months there is pain in that tooth area for 1-2 day do I need medical intervention for this is this very serious iissue please tell

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Yes definitely needs a dental Sugeon’s consultation & proper investigations for Root Canal Treatment and further surgical procedures if required ...  Read More

Pain in this area from past 3 days. What is this.. When touched painful and feels like pimple.. Bit hard. On one side of vaginal lip opening Is this danger? Harmful?? Name and medication please Waiting for reply🙏

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Take physical consultation ...  Read More

One of my front teeth was half broken long time ago so now it's getting discoloured & it could be seen while I smile. So I wanted to know if it could be fixed by tooth "Bonding" and how much would it cost for the tooth bonding? Another thing is that all of my teeth are not in proportion or not aligned equally/properly. So how do I fix to equally al

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Hie.. it need to get an X-ray done.. if it has got discoloured the. It will go for rct followed by cap .. will get equally aligned on its own ...  Read More

Is it ok if i dont extract my half broken teeth in lower jaw. There is no pain right now. If i maintain good oral hygiene then is it ok not to extract those teeth

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Hello mam Hope you are doing good It's anytime not good to keep any source of infection in your mouth youbshould go for it's removal and replace the also Regards Dr amrit ...  Read More

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