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Respected sir/ mam In how many days extraction site heels (in case of tooth extraction) is there any medicine can help in fast healing or something else

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Hi. It takes around 3 to 4 weeks for complete healing. It may sometimes take more time if the wound is bigger. No medicine is needed to fasten the healing. Just keep that area clean by rinsing your mo ...  Read More

Is tooth extraction is painful or not after tooth extraction what r the precautions to be taken nd how much time it will take to heal

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No. It's a misconception that tooth extraction is painful. With powerful anesthetic agents available, it's very easy to numb the tooth and surrounding tissues rendering the process painless. ...  Read More

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I want to know that can a gum heal of the infection is still inside it and is the infection still be there after tooth extraction

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Hi. Usually, after tooth extraction, the main source of infection is removed (which is in fact the tooth itself in most cases). After extraction is done, the extraction socket is curettaged (cleaned) ...  Read More

I want to know how much time it will take to heal extracted tooth. what are the precautions to be taken after tooth extraction and what type of food to take

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For soft tissue healing it takes 3-7 days , and it takes about 2-3 months for bone to form , but you have to take care of soft tissue healing only ,as once the wound is closed by soft tissue then you ...  Read More

After tooth extraction healing can infection can spread to brain to heart and kidney lungs can cause

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After complete healing and no evident surgical wound or injury, obviously there is no new chance of spread of any infection from oral/ mouth source. ...  Read More

How long does it take to heal and completely recover after a tooth extraction.

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Usually takes about 3-5 days for initial discomfort to go away. Complete healing may take a month or so. Medicines take care of the initial discomfort/pain. ...  Read More

My spouse has been prescribed RCT on a tooth in the upper jaw due to decay and breakage. However, he wants to go for extraction of the tooth, his dentist has also agreed to it. What should I expect after the extraction and how long will it take to heal? What all should I keep in mind for aftercare?

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Hi sir... It usually takes around 4 weeks for healing Post extraction instructions: Day 1: **continue biting of the cotton gauze for 30 to 60 minutes.... **Do not spit,rinse, drink carbonated dri ...  Read More

Hi Today I had a tooth a tooth extraction but due to the damaged tooth the fragment part of the root was not getting out by normal instrument. Next day a surgeon will come to do dilation, i am bit scared as this was my first extraction. What is dilation for tooth?

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Hello Don’t worry,this is simple procedure to remove root stumps.thy ll simply laxate ur gums and remove that part ...  Read More

Can I eat anything after two days of tooth extraction nd stitching as I have office lunch for third day from my extraction nd stitching. I am eating normal rice and dal after tooth extraction ,is it ok?

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Hello mam, you can eat normal rice, but make sure you don't take over spicy and hot ones, other than normal rice, dal and all you can have it.... Take chill fresh juices which will help your would to ...  Read More

Hi, I had an extraction of molar tooth and rct of a tooth (pre molar) next to it. On the day of extraction, i had first stage of RCT. Second stage of RCT was done after 5 days. Inspite of local anesthesia, i had pain ( not sensitivity) during second stage of RCT ( which ofcourse subsided after the procedure). But just wondering is it normal? Doc sa

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Hello Yes it is normal .don’t worry about it,trust ur doctor .he will do good job ...  Read More

Hello sir / mam.i did my wisdom tooth extraction on last week ..it was a horizontal one...omfs removed both upper and lower third molar teeth . Now it's been a week ..but the swelling only partially reduced ...and I feel so tight around left cheek due to swelling...pain is common till now? When should I stop worrying about dry socket...I am going t

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Hlo mam…..kindly answer to some of my questions:- R u experiencing throbbing pain or mild to moderate pain? R u having fever on and off? How much swelling has reduced? Is the cheek tightness has incre ...  Read More

Did surgical wisdom tooth extraction 4 days ago. no pain and no discomfort. everything was normal. in the 5th day exactly after 100 hours of surgery I went to my dentist to check whether healing is alright. he checked by opening the mouth and inserting his instrument and told that everything is fine. clot is ok and gym tissue are healing and openi

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Maybe the instrument touched the gum tissue during checkup. Take pain killer which was advised after extraction if you have strong pain. ...  Read More

Hi! I've been a diabetic type 1 patient since 2012 and I want to extract my RCT tooth, wisdom teeth and look to cure minor cavities. As my teeth alignment is zigzag and small mouth while I have to look after diabetes level.

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Hello You can go for extraction of your RCT treated tooth, removal of wisdom tooth and cavity filling but make sure that your diabetic is well controlled. ...  Read More

After wisdom tooth extraction, how long do I need to wait to kiss deeply?...I'm typically germophobiac. I'm scared of hiv too.so I need to know how long it takes to heal bleeding wounds...so there will be no risk of any diseases.

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Hello It takes approximately 2 weeks time for the extraction site to heal completely. Can do some warm saline water rinses so it helps in healing of the wound. ...  Read More

My lower molar tooth was extracted 10 days ago. now for the past 2 days I've been having excretion of saliva in my mouth and i noticed a white colour patch in my tongue. I have attached the photo of my tongue. what should I do.

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Hello Looks like a fungal infection but better to consult with your nearest dentist for further examination ...  Read More

My son 6.5years old .His right upper second teeth were extracted in the past 5 months, with spacer . 2 days back his spacer was loose , the doc nearby placed it . Now there is again gum abscess where the tooth is extracted. Y the same teeth are keeping on infected even after removal. Plzz guide what as to be done next

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Even after extraction, an abscess can reappear if there is residual infection, retained root fragment, or chronic infection in the bone or soft tissue. Since a space maintainer was recently adjusted, ...  Read More

Sir/Madam Opg attached. Are the wisdom tooth require to be extracted. Lower left and right. I sometimes feel pain in the jaw. And sometimes normal

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Hello Yes, you need to get that extracted ...  Read More

I am writing to seek your advice regarding my wife's ongoing issue with her upper left wisdom tooth. She has been experiencing severe, on-and-off pain in that area for the past few days, which was initially unbearable. As she is currently in her second trimester and also on Ecosprin, we were advised to wait a few days before proceeding with any d

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Can be extracted safely in second trimester with no or minimal Medications and can be done safely as well for both mother and foetus ...  Read More

My mother has undergone Angioplasty in January 2021. She is taking Qutock plus and ecospirin gold 20 since then. Now, she has to go for tooth extraction and the dentist has sought fitness for it. Can she undertake extraction.

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She needs to visit a cardiologist in person for the evaluation regarding her procedural fitness ...  Read More

Hello , I have attached my father x-ray. Doctor advised to remove the tooth . We have to go for a trip from 1 oct to 5 oct . My question is that should we remove the tooth now or after trip . What is the healing so that we shouldn't face any problem at trip . Please advise. Thanks.

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There are lots of teeth which require extra extraction. Some of the roots have infection in them, and then there is a big molar on the right side of the jaw. Without knowing which exact tooth is in qu ...  Read More

I had severe pain in my left upper remaining wisdom tooth roots and as a result I got it extracted last month. Since then I am having severe to mild pain in that area. The dentist who extracted it told me that initially it was dry socket but it should not be the case now. The extraction site is also swollen. He did the xray but could not find anyt

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Sometimes the dry socket takes long time to heal. So do clod compress take pain killer nd get some soothing dressing done from dentist ...  Read More

I had an X-ray done last year back in my hometown which showed that my lower right wisdom tooth is tilted and pressing against the adjacent molar, occasionally causing mild pain. Now that I'm in Bangalore, I’d like to address this issue once and for all. Additionally, I’ve recently started experiencing some discomfort from my lower left

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Hi! Since the wisdom tooth is tilted and causing discomfort, extraction will likely be required. The cost may range from ₹3,000–₹7,000 per tooth depending on the case. I recommend ge ...  Read More

I had a bridge fitted for four teeth which is dis-lodged. Doctor advised to remove both the teeth which were holding the bridge. The first tooth has a fracture but the last one is intact. Do I need to extract both for having a removable denture to be fitted? Also there is one lower tooth which has RC done., but has developed infection. There is no

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No,you do not have to remove both the teeth. The one which is fractured have to be removed. But the teeth which is intact, need NOT to be removed. Also the RCT done teeth ,which has infection but no p ...  Read More

I recently got my left upper wisdom tooth extracted as I experienced severe sensitivity due to cavity formation. Previously I also had pain in the lower side and the dentist that I consulted before told me that there is infection and should remove both upper and lower teeth. But the doctor I consulted now for extraction told me that only upper toot

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See I can understand you don't want to go through such painful experience again,but if you have xray of the teeth which is giving you problem ,then I can see it and give you proper diagnosis. And what ...  Read More

Hi Team. My Beloved Son Had pain In His Mouth Dew days Back.We tried Abugesic for Couple of days but his pain Did not Subside.Then We Visited Paediatric Dentist and we have been advised For Full X-ray as Pictures attached and marked. As You can see In X-ray pictures Attached The Milk Tooth that has been Marked with black color has been Advised to G

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Hello Please go ahead for tooth extraction. There will be nothing to worry. ...  Read More

I had undergone root canal treatment of the lower molar and after one session of root canal, I was told that I have to do wisdom tooth extraction to accommodate the crown. I did root canal and wisdom tooth extraction with tooth grafting done. Now I have developed a swelling near the extraction site and I was advised to take x ray which I did as se

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The upper wisdom tooth does not seem to show any infection. The lower wisdom tooth extraction and the root canal of the tooth ahead of it was required as the decay was too deep for just a filling. ...  Read More

Hello doctor, I am 20 years old and had braces placed a week ago. My orthodontist has recommended extracting four teeth to create space. I am worried about whether these extractions could have any side effects, or if they might change my face shape or affect my facial appearance. Is it even necessary to extract these teeth, or are there alternative

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No mam,don’t worry about the extraction procedure ,it will really help to frame your facial appearance and its painless ...  Read More

Sir /mam I hve numbness tingling sensation and heaviness of lip teeth and jaw after wisdom tooth extraction I m taking antibiotics painkiller and neurobion forte It has been 1 week of my extraction What to do now for numbness

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Hello It will gradually reduce it will take some time ...  Read More

Hi doc, my son 5 years old had his molar tooth extraction past 1 week . Now he is telling he is having pain at backside of head . Is it due to tooth extraction ??

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Hello, no there is no direct relation of both sitautions. However you can consult a pediatric dentist. You can book appointment. ...  Read More

I had a sleeping wisdom tooth that caused decay in the 2nd molar. I got my wisdom tooth extracted and RCT on the 2nd molar. 4 weeks after the wisdom tooth extraction (2 weeks after RCT, I got a severe infection with pus) I was given antibiotics and pain and swelling went down. However the pus didn't stop. I got an x-ray and no issues were present,

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Hello, There can be several reasons for the discomfort you’re experiencing. It might be due to issues like incomplete root canal treatment, a missed canal, or possible contamination during the filling ...  Read More

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