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Due to root gum infection pus pocket has been caused. I am taking antibiotics. I want to avoid visiting dental clinic. What should I do to get rid of it?

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Hello, Dear pus won't go on it's own or even just by antibiotics.You have to visit a dentist get a x-ray done then pus drainage. X-ray will rule out the cause of pus formation and hence better treatme ...  Read More

My 8 year old has a pus filled pocket on his gum above his front right top tooth, the baby tooth under that is very wiggly! He says it is sore it looks quiet yellow, I thought it was his adult tooth growing awkwardly!

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Please upload a pic of the same as in 8 yr upper front teeth must have come,and also post an x-ray if u have one so that it will help me to come to diagnosis.at least upload a picture of the problem a ...  Read More

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Pericoronitis in lower wisdom tooth has resulted in a tooth cavity and a gum pocket is created with gum inflammation. Tooth cavity is filled and healed, but gum pocket and inflammation still exists. Trying to avoid visting a clinic. What would be the best course of action to treat this?

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Hie ..u can do warm saline rinses daily 4 times a day atleast...try to clean that pocket ..avoid food lodgement ...whenever u eat something do warm saline rinses if not possible then do normal gargle ...  Read More

What are the treatment options for a periodontal gum pocket at lower wisdom tooth to cure any bacterial infection, if any and to avoid any infection in future?

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There are various methods available to cure your condition. Firstly a we have to look into it an accordingly we can decide the correct treatment plan of your case. ...  Read More

I have a open Root canal since years and Today Morning A Puss pocket is formed on side wall of Gum of the same Tooth. It is not paining but Im Worried About the same. Is it serious or life threatening or it can be treated easily? Need your assistance🙏🏻

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You shouldn't have delayed so much. Since years....that is way too late and progresses the disease. Visit a nearby Dentist immediately and get it treated. Get an x-ray done.... Mostly you will need a ...  Read More

While eating mango may be i injured the teeth base and gum, the gum has slightly been detached from teeth for very small space even less than 1 mm probably. It is mildly painful when tongue touches. It is on tongue facing teeth in lower jaw. Teeth 23 or 22. Please suggest.

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If you have injured the gum and teeth base while eating mango and notice a small space or detachment between the gum and the teeth, here are a few suggestions: Rinse with saltwater: Rinse your mouth ...  Read More

Since Yesterday develop this sack like pocket and redness on upper palate inside mouth and also on gum lines . Take Amoxicillin and metronidazole but no improvement.

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This appears to be something related to the infection of the tooth. It is typically called as a palatal abscess and needs to be drained. Apart from that the adjacent teeth need to be examined for cari ...  Read More

Last week I had very high fever and based on doctors consultation, I took heavy dosage meds. From past one days I have gas pocket created which refuses to go. I had lomotil, did exercises but no effect. The stomach area is swollen today due to the same.

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See a gastroenterologist. U seem to have developed post infection IBS ...  Read More

How many days will it take to recover the gingival pockets after LANAP. If not yet recovered within 10 days of time is it a problem.

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It will need a gingival surgery. Need to be removed as early as it is the potential breeding ground for microorganism. ...  Read More

I had kept the bottle of my homeopathy medicine in my pocket the bottle got loose and the pills dropped in my pocket I put them back. What should I do?

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Hope u brought new one. ...  Read More

Hi, Do we need to do deep cleaning for a tooth which has pocket of 4mm? Can we do deep cleaning on a tooth which was root canal treated recently? have constant jaw pain under ear and neck for 1.5 years now. Have seen TMJ specialist, OMFS, ENT, physical therapist etc. No relief and definite answer yet. Dentist spotted a tooth issue which hurts for

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Hello mam Please be calm See you have three problems- bilateral root caries,pockets on both mesial and distal surface and sealer leakage.alk these will require both endo and perio treatment characteri ...  Read More

I am suffering with gum swelling and pain. Could you please suggest what medication is usefull to get rid of this

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Maybe due to poor oral hygiene!! Go for scaling and polishing. Brush your teeth twice daily. Rinses after every meals. Apply stolin gum paint 3-4 times daily . ...  Read More

Hi, I went for Fistulogram MRI today and by mistake I had tiny piece of paper in my boxer back pocket. I noticed it after MRI was done, will it impact my MRI results?

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No.. don't worry ...  Read More

My wife suffering from yayugola ( Air pockets ) in stomach. Ita ik ncrwsing day by day. Its giving more pain.we have 9 month daughter. We tried 2- 3 times to diagnose this but still no cure. Can u help me .

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Air in the stomach is common sir. It only becomes significant if associated with symptoms like vomiting and fever. If you have severe pain better to consult a gastroenterologist. ...  Read More

Gum infection, pain in gum While pressing.cavity in gum. it is actually a pocket type.when food particle insert there it's paining.there is two teeth but not grown up ot of the gum.now please suggest me some antibiotic to repair the infection.

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It seems there may be cavity in one of the two teeth. Due to food lodging there's inflammation and thus causing pain and bleeding. ...  Read More

Hello. 3 days ago I developed intense pain in my throat and high fever with chills body ache. The local doctor said I've developed pus on my tonsils and prescribed me medicines HHAMCLAV 625 and ELDOLOR-Sp. Whenever I take the medicine my fever and throat pain reduces incredibly but after 6-7 hours it slowly starts to return. After 2-3 days I got th

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Get back to me if symptoms persist after 1 week of the antibiotic treatment. ...  Read More

Im suffering from bleeding gums and bad breath severe at morning and night.. How to get rid of it...I also have dark circles under my eyes need a medicine fr tat too

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Hi. Both ur symptoms (bleeding gums and bad breadth) can be caused by tartar deposits. Get your teeth professionally cleaned (scaling) after thorough check up. Take care. ...  Read More

From June I'm having gum problem,.. time of every brush I'm can see blood coming from my tooth,.. when I spit I can only see red colour in my washbasin,.. could anyone suggest me some good tooth paste ,.. and help me to rid form this problem

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Get scaling and polishing ( cleaning of teeth) done by your dentist. They will advise if any further treatment is required. Then home maintainence with twice a day brushing, flossing and mouthwash ...  Read More

Carcinoma ovary, operation done in August 2016. One set of chemotherapy was done. Fluid filled pockets around liver and messentry was seen in CT scan of whole abdomen, August 2018. CA 125 is 14, CA 19-9 is 114 on September 2018... Is it metastatic or some infection? Please advice!

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Need not worry.... Consult your doctor ...  Read More

Surgery for carcinoma ovary is done in August 2016 n one set of chemo was taken. In August 2018, fluid filled pockets were seen in CT scan, lining the anterior region of liver extending to the transverse colon n mesentery to about 25 cm

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Fluid filled pockets are sometimes normal after surgery ...  Read More

Since childhood I have black gums... Let me know if I can get rid of it. If yes what is the possible treatment and how much it will cost?

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You can get laser depigmentation done ...  Read More

Swelling pain and looseness, gums ressideeng, gums bleeding, infectincion, gap and pocket in gums, pain

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Consult a periodontist (specialist for gums). Scaling and if required gum repositioning with flaps or curettage will help u ...  Read More

My upper gum size is small that's why when I smile my upper teeth hide behind my lips,it makes my look bad how can I get rid of?

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Your smile can be improved by veneers ...  Read More

I have gum bleeding from the last one month. How can i get rid of it? I tried using sensodyne tooth paste but still there is no use.

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Bleeding from the gums due to poor oral hygiene condition(collection of plaque/tartar) Brushing too hard. You can get rid of this problem by taking good care of your teeth. Brush your teeth twice a ...  Read More

I have gum disease related to forming of pockets. I have deep cleaning/scaling treatment recently (28th April) without prior intimation & I am very uncomfortable with the result. Is there any solution regarding look.

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Hello If you have gum disease resulting in pockets u should undergo deep cleaning this deep cleaning will help heal the infected part of your gums. If this is not treated then it would lead to more i ...  Read More

UTERUS:- Fluid pocket in cervical canal -?inflammatory <After menopause> Fluid Pocket size-20x13 mm in cervical canal

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Visit a gynaecologist. Get examined. A minor procedure like D & C may be required to ascertain the nature of the fluid. ...  Read More

Is it a bad idea to brush my teeth after I eat breakfast? However, I do brush my teeth before going to bed the previous night. I just think doing this way would help keep the mouth fresh till lunch time rather than killing the freshness when brushing prior to breakfast. Would be great to know more on this. Thanks.

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Its the best thing one can do . ...after breakfast brushing. .The only thing which sh be kept in mind is a gap of 10 to 15 min between ur meals and brushing ...  Read More

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