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Food particles get stuck between teeth
I am having a problem with food particles often getting stuck in between my upper left last tooth and last but one tooth (which is a crown). It started happening after I got a tooth removed, root canal done and crown installed. Its getting stuck at a place where I cannot remove it with flossing also. That area is having swelling and getting sensitive. It's happening almost weekly so I cannot go to a dentist for cleaning that area every week. Currently I am chewing food only on the right side of the mouth. Kindly suggest what can be done to remove those food particles. Will oil pulling, water gargling or any other methods help? Thanks in advance
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Food impaction after crown placement can occur due to improper contour, insufficient contact, over-contoured crown, or anatomical factors.
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Corrections can be done by adjusting the crown, using interdental brushes, flossing regularly, and using a water flosser to clean tight spaces.
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Hello ! I can understand how you feel .. and the discomfort u undergo daily . As u said the last tooth got cap and the last tooth in the gums the food is getting stuck ..if it is the third molar we usually dont suggest a cap and root canal if it is the second molar we can place the cap again , which avoids the food lodgement and now the difference is the we will remove the cap of one tooth and we will give the bridge for both teeth which avoids the food lodgement.. and another cause could be if your third molar is impacted ( it is inside it wont come out unless we intervene) then this causes the gums to swell and gives you more discomfort .. think for the permanent option not temporary like flossing and water flossing .. usually they help you but they r not the treatment..
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Get a big x ray (OPG )
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Consult your nearby dentist u need a treatment
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Please visit the nearest dentist as thorough check up and Xray of that area to be done to check for either gums issue or caries in that area
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Advised RVG x-ray of that area and do water floss or gargle with water to prevent any food lodgment
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I would suggest you to go to dentist and get your tooth checked...you can use use chlorhexidine mouth wash.
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Use water flosser or dental floss
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Brush twice daily
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As per your query i understd that between molars your facing this problem
food might be impacting in between cap and normal tooth .
May be there is gap formed between normal tooth and cap so that food is impacting and causing infection ..
Use water flosser
If it is not giving best results
Ask your dentist to give a cap little bigger one which covers that small gap to avoid food lodgement.
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Dr. Geetanjali Shinde
Dentist
2 yrs exp
Pune
Getting a permanent solution is necessary.
Get xray done so it can be clear where exactly the problem is and do the treatment.
Try eating from both sides.
For time being try keeping the area clean by water flossing.
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Visit your dentist
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Dr. Zoya Rasheed
Cosmetic/Aesthetic Dentist
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello!
I certainly understand your concerns, kindly visit nearby dental for physical examination evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Roopa Shetty
Dentist
8 yrs exp
Bangalore
For cleaning the area water flosser will be a good choice and interdental brush too.
If you have mild swelling apply rexidin gum paint on the gum area after cleaning it.
Better to gargle with warm water + salt after brushing and flossing for 1 week.
Eat food from both the side. As not eating will lead to more complications.
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Dr. Nitish
Dentist
3 yrs exp
Patna
Hello,
Food particles getting stuck may be due to an improper crown fit or a gap created after tooth removal and crown placement.
Use an interdental brush or water flosser and rinse with lukewarm water with a pinch of salt .
Avoid hard or sticky foods and use desensitizing toothpaste ( shy nm ) for sensitivity.
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Check the crown fit and gap; adjustments or a replacement may be needed.
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Address this issue ASAP to avoid further complications like infection or decay.
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Dr. Pia Patel
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi,
Suggest you to visit the dentist and check the tooth checked. Take an x-ray for the teeth to see if any decay is there.
U can use a water flosser to remove the food particles.
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