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Loose teeth
One of my grandmother's teeth is loose and moving and about to fall(due to age),but it is coupled with pain. Now as due to lockdown most of the dentists aren't available, so what can we do in this case?
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Just relax . Give its time to fall out. You can take anlagesics if felling too much pain. Better you extact the teeth ASAP.
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consult a dentist through practo for medicines
Health Tips
give soft foods only
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For pain give ketorol dt three times daily.
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T. calpol 650, if mild to moderate pain.after food.
If pain doesn't subside,go for T. zerodol, only when necessary.after food.
Antacid (before food) is a must before taking painkiller.
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Get an online video consultation and get medicines. This will take care of the pain.
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once clinics open, you can visit your dentist and get it removed.
Health Tips
Warm salt water rinse three times a day may help reduce pain.
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Dr. Kalyani A. Sonawane
Dentist
10 yrs exp
Jalgaon
Prior to providing solution to the problem with loose teeth / tooth please let me know if,
1. she is taking any medicines for any health problems other than teeth like diabetes, hypertension, or heart disease ......etc.
2.is she is having allergy to any medicine previously
3. Also , is there any swelling in the area associated with the teeth /tooth in question?
This is required during the prescription (for the medicine ).
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get consultation on practo for further information about it.We are here to help you!
Health Tips
don't apply anything hot or balm like ointment or self medicate.
take care!
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