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Hello i have 4 impacted wisdom tooths. One of which is near a nerve. Is it safe to remove? Dentist told me that 90% its safe but 10% might have permanent nerve damage. Apart from this i have been struggling with diziness/ loss of balance in body. Can wisdom tooth cause loss of balance?

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Wisdom tooth is removed under local anesthesia. Wisdom tooth removal will not cause loss of balance. ...  Read More

I used to smoke around 5 small cigarettes a day and my hair loss is tremendous. Is smoking the cause of hair fall?

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Yes it can increase male pattern baldness. You are suffering from androgenic alopecia which is also called as pattern baldness. The hairs start reducing in density at the crown (top) and also the hair ...  Read More

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I do not have any symptom but I have a doubt does smoking cigarettes causes eyelashes loss, or thinning of eyelashes or loss of eyelash density

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No... for detailed information do direct online consultation ...  Read More

I do not have any symptom but I have a doubt and the doubt is does smoking cigarettes causes eyelash loss or thinning of eyelash or loss of eyelashes density?

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Smoking can overall fasten your aging on skin Especially wrinkles n fine lines. ...  Read More

Black lips caused due to smoking. Can you suggest remedy or lip balm to get rid of it

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Hello First of all quit smoking. Lip colour might change to normal a bit. Lip balm won't help. You can consult skin plastic Surgeon who will guide you for it. Hope you find this helpful Thanks for cho ...  Read More

Can smoking leads to hairfall or hair loss iam smoking past 1 year iam observing hair loss at hairline . My dad don't have bald

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No..You are suffering from hormonal changes causing Androgenetic alopecia causing hair fall. It's completely stoppable even regrowth of hair is possible with certain medications without any side effec ...  Read More

Does smoking helps in gaining weight or reduces wesight I started smoking due to stresss i think i losses weight due to change in my environment.

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There is weight loss due to smoking for longer time but there is complex explanation to it.you can consult personally for proper help and guidance . ...  Read More

Smoking for one month can it cause cancer only if a person smokes for one month??i have slight pain or strain near throat so what symtom it is. I can eat properly no head pain nothing but have fear of cancer.

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Smoking causes cancer. Risk of cancer depends on the number of cigarette /bidi/cigar/ others consumed per day, duration used, mode of use, individual s immunity and genes. Symptoms will improve if qui ...  Read More

What are the tests required to check the damage caused by smoking. I have been smoking for 15 years and would like to check on the damage it caused on my body. I would definitely like to quite but would like to check before taking any step ahead. Please guide.

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Plenty of tests are there. Consult for more details. ...  Read More

Does smoking cigarettes causes loss of eyelashes or thinning of eyelashes or loss of eyelashes density?

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Not like that.. for detailed information do direct online consultation by sending photos ...  Read More

I read this on the net When people quit smoking, their metabolism may slow down, and they might experience weight gain So people who are reducing body fat and weight should not quit

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Every time goggling is bad n false information may be there. Agar will hai tou quite with psychiatrist. ...  Read More

Hi , It has been ten days since all four of my wisdom tooth were extracted and two were compacted .. I am a very moderate smoker ( 1 to 3 a day) and I feel the urge to smoke very badly and I understand that it is bad and should be able to quit by now but I am unable to . Can I smoke now or are they chances that I may develop a dry socket still ?

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It’s generally advisable to avoid smoking for at least 2 weeks after an extraction to ensure proper healing and avoid complications like dry socket. Since it’s been 10 days, healing might ...  Read More

What are the common causes of gum swelling after tooth extraction?

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Hello! Trauma or infection. ...  Read More

Is smoking one cigarette daily harmful ?

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Patient's detailed medical history is required. It is recommended to consult a doctor professional through the Practo app or visit a local medical facility for a thorough evaluation. Please keep in mi ...  Read More

Tooth pain caused by severe acid reflux. I am getting tooth pain because of severe acid reflux. Anything can be done to protect teeth? Any remedy for tooth pain?

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Apply tooth min tooth paste 3-4 times daily ...  Read More

Dentist said I have bone loss on my second molar. I have severe pain on that tooth which is throbbing all the time. It gets worse when I lay down. Why does pain increases when I lay down? The second molar gum is very swollen and dentist said I can get SRP. Whether the bone will grow again in that spot? How to recover from bone loss? Does this too

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Hi. When you lie down the blood pressure in the head and neck region increases there by your experiencing pain . Scaling and root planing can be done. If there is severely bone loss ,bone grafting can ...  Read More

Hi can impacted wisdom tooth cause diziness? I have 4 impacted tooth and feeling loss of balance since a year now. Had neck pain also. Very mild bulges were there in c4-c5-c6. I feel pain behind ears jaw near scm muscle too and behind the neck under head. One wisdom tooth is near the nerve.

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Dizziness may be bcz of changes of cervical vertebrae Need to consult dental surgeon (OMF )for impacted wisdom tooth We can start treatment for dizziness ...  Read More

Does gallstone causes weight loss ,please advice if its yes or no.i don't have any nausea or loss of appetite Thanks in advance

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No ...  Read More

Hello I have done tooth molar extraction after How much time it take for bone loss To occur at the extraction site after tooth removal

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It varies from case to case, in some cases it can begin almost immediately. ...  Read More

Hi I lost my tooth in the morning, it came completely out of my mouth. May I know what are the treatments available? Is it mandatory to go for implantation? Please suggest best implant material

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First we want to know how your tooth lost coz your age is 35 yrs only . Its due to accident or periodontitis. After the evaluation of your history of tooth lost either you should go for a bridge or a ...  Read More

Hi is there any effect while using finasteride topical ??? Do it cause beared loss . Am using it and it is in my mind please help. Am afraid do it cause beared loss???

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No ...  Read More

Hi dr I'm using isotretinoin 10 from last 10 days And now I'm about to use 20mg I'm scared I read somewhere does isotretinoin cause hair loss I'm not sure Pls reply Will isotretinoin 20 cause me hair loss I have moderate acne

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Not for everyone.. however alternate safe medicine available... for detailed prescription do direct online consultation ...  Read More

Wisdom tooth is emerging in lower left side, and is a bit painful since past few months, right now from few weeks there's a ulcer right above where the tooth's coming causing lots of problem and coming between teeth while speaking or eating

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Hi. Tooth eruption is a slight painful process. You can take any regular painkiller (not for long durations) and also apply local numbing gel on both the gums as well as on the ulcer. If very painful, ...  Read More

Do growing a beard cause hair loss in men? I like to grow a long beard, does this cause hair loss?

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No ...  Read More

I have done endoscopy which shows erosive gastritis. Is it true that smoking and anxiety are contributing to my gastritis? I only fell bloated and a lot of burping

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Yes ...  Read More

Hello im 24 yrs old mom of 1yr old baby im continue breastfeeding today i checked my weight 51kg before pregnant i was 54 does breast feeding cause weight loss

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Hello Practo user Yes. We have a Post Pregnancy dietplan which include . Help to get ideal weight . Help to cure deficiency of vitamins and Minerals. . Help to increase milk production. . Help to pr ...  Read More

Hi team, I want to know whether chronic sinus causes weight loss or not, And am suffering from sinus almost like 3 yrs Thanks in advance

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No,, but what is your age,, are you diabetic...? Consult on-line ...  Read More

I don't know what this is and have tried a lot of solutions(oil, dandruff meds) etc... caused hair loss all over scalp.

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Hello dear. It looks like seborrheic dermatitis. Kindly consult online for full assessment and a detailed prescription ...  Read More

I have constant burning pain in the lower jaw under ear and side of the neck since month of May. Been to several doctors, dentists. No answers yet. Dentist suspect it might be from a tooth fracture in #46 and want me to extract it. He took CbcT scan and suspect a fracture. I went to an Endodontist and he couldn't see any fracture. He said my tooth

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Did the pain under ear subsided when your dentist gave you local anaesthesia? Is the dentition on left side fine ( dentist view) ? Clinical assessment is significant in your case! ...  Read More

I have baby boy of 20 months ...he has teeth issue...The outer hardest surface layer of his tooth is loss and erosion ...some of his tooth...please suggest how to control bthe same...I attached pic of the tooth of my child.

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If any discomfort visit dentist. Luke warm water salt gargle. Brush twice a day after food. Wipe teeth thoroughly with clean soft cotton cloth followed by rinsing after food. These are caries in upp ...  Read More

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