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I have an abscess on my gum whose tooth is undergone root canal treatment.This abscess doesnot cause any pain though and now it is reducing by its own.. is it dangerous?

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Don't worry.its not dangerous. If possible upload pre treatment and present xray which will help us to understand about exact scenario. ...  Read More

I had choseed rct for my teeth 10 month ago. But since one month a gum abscess are appear, firstly I contact to my doctor, they said it's normal, but it still growing. So I am tensed. I contact to the doctor they say I will remove this gum abscess with the help of leaser it that ok? In x ray all things are fine. What to do next suggest me plz

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The tooth with rct might have re infection. Get it checked ...  Read More

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I am 32 yr old ,I am getting a recurrent abscess in the tooth which is Rct treated and restored with cap. The abscess subsides on its own.A dentist did drainage in that area.But I am still concerned if it relapses. Kindly suggest what would be the best treatment.please see the xray attached.

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Hello , ur x ray is not good u need to take another x ray . There is bone loss and ur interradicular space is not clear . U can upload d pick of ur xray so that I can guide u further . And commen ...  Read More

Hello, My 5 year son had cavity which after filling led to gum abscess.So we did root canal (placing cap is pending). becoz of gum gum abscess not healing even after 1 week of antibiotics.what to do ?

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Hi, please consult your doctor and get a x-ray done in that area ...  Read More

I have abscess on my gum near the tooth which i had a root canal few years back.the abscess comes and goes frequently...that tooth aches if i chew on that side.. Have attached a photo..pls help as i am scared to go out during this covid outbreak

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You might need to take an Xray to determine the status of the Root canal done teeth. Presently you can go along with warm saline gargle and gum massage till the covid situation normalises ...  Read More

I have dental abscess. so i asked my denstist to open my tooth. before it was painful but now it isnt. so i started to pinch my gums with infection and thankfully the puss "got out". is it advisable to do that

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Hi dear. First of all do you know what your dentist did on your tooth. Its Root canal treatment. You might be having severe periapical abscess inside that tooth since there have been huge pus formatio ...  Read More

A habit of thumb sucking since childhood. Decay in her tooth. Having iron syrup and so stains on her gums and teeth. Now this abscess appeared and complained about pain and is not sleeping and not having proper food

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Take her to a pediatric dentist for check up and treatment. Milk teeth related issues are not to be taken lightly. Abscess forms when decay is not treated and it goes deep and ends up causing an infec ...  Read More

I have a pimple like sack on my gums where i have a decayed tooth and that sack has pus inside. I am afraid it might get worse. I want to visit a dentist but I cant afford.

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You should go to your nearest dentist.. And he will decide to maintain a proper protocol.. ...  Read More

My daughter is 4 year old. One week ago she complaint toothache then I checked her mouth there was a boil on her upper gum filled with pus... Due to this lockdown I can't go anywhere... Plz plz plz suggest something that can be done in home itself...

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Hello. Please do not get panicked about the situation. This might be due to dental decay at the pulp level. Make sure you brush her teeth 2-3 times a day so that the infection might come down. Also, t ...  Read More

I have a pus on my gum near the wisdom tooth and around 10 mins ago I was just checking the pus boil to see and pulled my cheek a bit and it popped on its own. I washed my mouth with warm saltwater and i don't know what to do rn, I'm scared to even swallow my saliva . When I searched about it on google it said contact your dentist immediately and

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Upon review these were the findings - Abscess in the vestibular gingiva of third molar tooth, side of mouth? lower or upper? Elaborately these are to be done for - Evaluation of third molar tooth -imp ...  Read More

I have some kind of pain on the right side of this finger. Some yellow colour fuss is formed on the right side. What may be the reason and how can i treat this?

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Unable to see the pic as its not clear. Anyway Hot fomentation with boric powder two times press it although its paining so pus comes out. Tab zerodol sp three times a day after food for 3to5 day ...  Read More

My daughter suffering with breast abscess please suggest what to do now it will paining I need paediatric surgeon

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Greetings kindly consult a pediatric surgeon in person ...  Read More

I'm diagnosed with breast abscess. Please tell me what happened if I'm not treated my breast abscess.

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It will increase more . And when it increases more , have to do major surgery ...  Read More

1 month before my breast abscess surgery was done but now one new abscess form again in same breast. Any effective and permanent treatment of breast abscess in homeopathy?

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Recurrent abscess formation is an internal tendency for pus formation. It needs to be treated in a holistic approach for complete recovery. You need an expert Homeopathic physician asap. ...  Read More

Pus is forming on gums suddenly I am being scared how can I re duce it and how can I treat? Plz suggest

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Take Antibiotics Taxim O200mg And Rexidin M Forte Gel apply on the effected gum. ...  Read More

My father aged 55 years has urine stricture. He is diabetic and has regular problem of urine not coming from last 1 year. Some times urine do not come even after 12 hours some days it continiously flows without any control. His prostate is also enlarged is size, for that he's taking prostaguard. He's facing problem of frequent scrotal abscess. Last

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Consult with UROLOGIST ...  Read More

Hi, I have had a bartholin abscess for almost 10 months now. It's been recurring very frequently like every week. First I tried to treat it with allopathy and contacted a gynecologist, she tried a few antibiotics which every time ruptured the abscess but it kept coming back. I switched to homeopathy doctor since february and started treatment with

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Yes there is. ...  Read More

Hi My mother has painful red lump in her breast and is on Augmentin 625 from past three days ..Today she got mammogram done and it says it's likely to be breast abscess... Kindly please tell me if the above antibotic dose is enough to treat and how many more days to continue or if she needs more higher and different medicine

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Talk to your treating doctor ...  Read More

I have got gum inflammation and it's painful, what should I do to treat it. Gums are swollen and painful.

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Maintain good oral hygiene. Brush your teeth twice daily Go for scaling and polishing Apply gum paint twice daily ...  Read More

The attached are the photos of my skin condition which i have since 2-3 years now, how can i get it treated??

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

There is cbd stent replaced in my sister stomach post infection. As per report of mrcp , she has cbd sludge and liver abscesses. Could you please advise if it can be treated by ayurvedic medicine?

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Yes Share your all symptoms N report ...  Read More

There is one gum boil in my upper jaw. About fer months back I got cavity filling in a near teeth but there is no problem in that nor pain in gums How to treat gum boils?

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Hii.. If you have gum boil under the teeth you got filled, then there is possibility of spreading the cavity & infection into the roots. No need to worry. You should get the checkup done. Dentist ...  Read More

I am having a tooth with RCT and cap since 2010. Earlier I used to face gum abscess near the tooth occassionally once a year. Recently in last 6 months, gum is developing pus twice a month. Is it time to extract the tooth or some antibiotics can help?

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Get a x ray done looks like may need re rct It may be infected ...  Read More

I have 2 canine milk tooth and today I've found a small boil underneath a canine tooth. Is it really an abscess or is it something else which can be treated easily. If it is abscess, then what is the process and the treatment duration.

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Hello dear Please be aware I suggest you to please get iopa done for clarification For further details you can consult me Thanks ...  Read More

Since one month, blood from Gums, while brushing.Since one month, blood from Gums, while brushing...

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Problem of bleeding gums is associated with deposition of plaque and calculus around your teeth . Kindly visit your nearest dentist and get professional cleaning or scaling , and your dentist will als ...  Read More

Last two days,Suffering from abscess around anal,plz tell me the medicine ,how long will it take to cure?

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Abscess need to be drained.no medicine can heal abscess.. ...  Read More

What is the difference between perianal abscess and a boil in perianal area and how should either be treated...and how many days it takes perianal abscess to develop

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Kindly consult me if possible ...  Read More

The roots of my teeth can be seen. The gums are decreasing and theres a little pain in the gums while chewing something. Can this be treated?

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You are facing an issue called as Recession of gums. At the age of 20 it should not happen. I suggest you to go to a periodontist- a gum specialist for the treatment as soon as possible. ...  Read More

Hy my whole life i have not been so concerned about my teeth and gums because of several reasons but now I can see some yellow yellow stuff in my gums and some tartar formation what is this yellow thing in my gums I am still young and is it treatable kindly tell me

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Hello You don't need to worry so much about it. It is a treatable condition and reversible. You need to be examined by a dentist first and undergo deep scaling and polishing. Rest of the details can ...  Read More

Is there a treat for Black gums to clean it ?? I have had Black gums since a very long time and it's very embarassing

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Hello . That color is due to melanin secretion in your body. If it is of esthetic concern to you certain depigmentation procedures can be used to slightly lighten the gum color. As lower teeth gums ar ...  Read More

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