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I have been operated with flap surgery last month, i just want to know that will it help me in straightening my loose teeth, or still i need to work on any other procedure for it.

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Need a current OPG for giving an advice for the same. N was bone augumnentation done along with flap surgery?? ...  Read More

What's this skin flap near my wisdom tooth which started erupting? Is it normal? It aches sometimes.

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It's called operculum and it's a flap over the erupting wisdom tooth. You can rinse the area with mouthwash and keep it clean . This will vanish once the tooth erupts properly . Incase it doesnt , ple ...  Read More

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I have a small bump that sort of looks like a flap of skin at the back of my throat. It’s not painful and just feels like I have a piece of food caught in my throat. Wondering if I could get some idea of what this could be.

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It can be a lingual tonsil hypertrophy Or an in descended thyroid. ...  Read More

My wisdom never came out. All of a sudden, I can feel a flap of gum hanging there. It's not hurting but it used to hurts earlier sometimes when I ate from that side. It's bleeding very little. What should I do, especially in a situation where the dentists are only available for tele consultation, please suggest.

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Luke warm salt water gargling at this point. And forceful gargling after any food intake. BETADINE mouth gargling once in every 2 days. 10 drops directly in mouth and hold for 2-3 minutes,after meal. ...  Read More

Currently we are in lockdown and I am worried that this flap is infected does it look infected what should I do till I can visit the dentist

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Go for opg xray first if the tooth is impacted then go for extraction. ...  Read More

My brother has gone through a flap surgery in armpit before a Month. How can we measure weather it is successful or not. Stitch from Some part of the flap didn't maintained so i am worried. Also some underlying skin is visible for some part.

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Without examining and seeing the pic, cannot assess the condition. If al r margins r attached then it will be fine. U send me the pic ...  Read More

I have noticed a gum Flap ( extra skin) covering my last molar ( i guess no 37) ! That extra skin is annoying me! I got my impacted third molar surgically removed and got my stiches removed today! Is this flap/ extra skin on the side of inside cheek normally? If yes when will it heal? Is there anything i or the dentist can do to remove it or help

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Due to the poor oral hygiene Brush twice Salt water gargle ...  Read More

My left side eye always flap when I think negatively then its flapping is very fast can any problem that case

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it may happen during stress. please keep yourself stress free.perform yoga as much possible with the advice of ayoga expert. ...  Read More

My tongue skin is peeling.. but there is no pain or itching.. why does it happen? Which doctor I should consult?

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Probably glossitis causing peeling... for detailed prescription do direct online consultation with photos ...  Read More

I am having a small skin loosing at the both sides of my tongue in small area.during hot it increases and again it binds up with time.please suggest

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Check up required to diagnose the issue and suggest remedies ...  Read More

The dentist advised flap surgery for my brother's gum disease and I want to know if flap surgery is the only remedy. Attached xray for reference.

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Yes sever bone loss is there you can go for flap surgery ...  Read More

Hi I have got gum flap on my wisdom tooth. The tooth is not fully erupted and the skin has come over the tooth. The doctor has prescribed me antibiotics. What should be the next step, how will this be cured

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Get an x ray(Digital OPG) done, to check the space and orientation of wisdom tooth. If tooth is in right origin and proper space for fully eruption. Then if required, operculectomy can be done. And ...  Read More

I can with my tongue there is a lose skin inside my cheek muscle what is the cause yesterday I was chewing pan after that I feel this loose muscle hanging inside cheek muscle.

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I understood your concern and noted the problem as well. need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. Pl consult me on Practo, so that I can help yo ...  Read More

How much does a flap surgery cost in Hyderabad. How much time does it take to heal after the surgery

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Hello Please get an initial diagnosis to see weather it’s needed or not and if needed what type of flap surgery what type of surgery. Without an OPG X-ray it would be hard to guide you through the pr ...  Read More

I feel that my overall skin is dull and loose. Is there anyway we can tighten the overall skin by medication?

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Yes...Undergo laser RF tightening therapy.otherwise, few creams also available.. contact me by direct online consultation for treatment by sending photos. ...  Read More

This flap appeared out of no where two days ago what is the treatment for this. Not pain full but very annoying mostly when I eat something.

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Just the wisdom tooth erupting. Do hot water gargles with salt to keep the area clean. Consult a dentist for a regular dental check up ...  Read More

My daughter is 1 month old. When she born she has extra skin below her tongue. That's why she can't drink milk from direct breast. I think tongue is joint

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Hello this called tongue tie treat it early possible. To avoid speech alterations ...  Read More

MY AGE IS 22 SUFFER A GAP BETWEEN TEETH AND GUMS . ONLY ONE TEETH IS PURULENCE ,.CONSULT A PERIDONTIST HE PROVIDE A OPG AND SUGESS TO ME FIRST FLAP SURGERY FOR 4 TIMES (WEEKLY ONCES ) AND FRONT MIDDLE 4 TEETH S ARE LOSE , ANY REMIDES FOR WITH OUT LOOSE MY TEETH .MY TEETH IS GUST MOVING ANY ADVANCE TREATMENT FOR WITH OUT LOOSE MY TEETH S . CAN A FLA

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Flap Surgery, regular review and antibiotic treatment for periodontitis is your best option. You can ask the periodontist if it can be done in 2 sittings as that may be possible ...  Read More

Which flap surgery is recommended - manual or laser? Will it cause future teeth problems due to flap surgery.What is the alternative to flap surgery? Will the flap surgery affect the already root canalled tooth.

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It depends on the case. Clinical examination and X-ray required. In some cases manual may be more effective. If you have periodontal pockets then flap procedure is the one recommended. It will not eff ...  Read More

What is the approximate cost of flap surgery in Bangalore ? Please help. Is it tooth wise cost for flap surgery ? Please guide with approximate charges.

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Hi thanks for posting your query. We charge quadrant wise, it will be 2.5k each quadrant. If want individual toothwise it will be more costly 1k. Please contact me through whatsup for further informat ...  Read More

Have noticed an extra piece of skin under the tongue it is slightly painful. It over laps my teeth when Base of the mouth raised up, when poking out tongue or lifting tongue up.

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Could u post a picture. ...  Read More

Pls note that i just treated my Pilonidal sinus and after removal of sinus, surgeon suggested me to go for flap surgery for better cure. Same was done and now after 8 days of surgery, reddish brown water started coming out from stiches and i am scared what is this happening to me and its almost about 10 days after surgery and water is still coming

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Hello there. I can understand your concern. Get it checked out by the same surgeon in person for further evaluation and management. It could be infected. Swab and culture of the fluid will also be ...  Read More

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