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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

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

I recently had terrible toothache, upon visiting the dentist I got to know that there is cavity in the second last tooth and the last tooth is wisdom tooth and it is misaligned.. i have got the root canal done, and now the dentist insists on getting the wisdom tooth extracted.. wanted to get a second opinion if it's really required?

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Yes Sir, you need to get the wisdom tooth extracted because its pushing the side tooth and due to its position there has been food lodgment earlier which has caused the side tooth to decay. And now a ...  Read More

I have mesial impaction on my left lower jaw wisdom tooth and fully grown right upper jaw wisdom tooth these two cause lots of problems to me.so i decided to remove it.Is any nerve damage happens while removing it . How much cost for this

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Hello Please get an x-ray called Opg first to decide how close the tooth is to the. Nerve ...  Read More

Can I get my wisdom tooth extracted 1 week before my fertile window, we are trying to conceive ..will there be any problem

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Yes ...  Read More

My dentist said that i need extraction of wisdom tooth which was not even come out through gum and it's not causing any pain, Is it necessary to do?

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Yeah. It’s called impacted tooth , take an OPG Xray and report back to your dentist for final confirmation of the procedure’s need and intervention ...  Read More

Hi dr i was hvng bacterial infection,minor ulcers in mouth and food lodgement around my 3rd molar since 8-10 days ... thenafter extraction done Post extraction i saw ulcer inside my lip area and redness near to 3rd molar extracted socket are these symptoms fine can it take time to go itself ...am attaching my mouth pic kindly hv a look and

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This is normal. Let the area heal itself first. Do lukewarm saline rinsing 2-3 times a day. It will subside. ...  Read More

Hi , It has been ten days since all four of my wisdom tooth were extracted and two were compacted .. I am a very moderate smoker ( 1 to 3 a day) and I feel the urge to smoke very badly and I understand that it is bad and should be able to quit by now but I am unable to . Can I smoke now or are they chances that I may develop a dry socket still ?

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It’s generally advisable to avoid smoking for at least 2 weeks after an extraction to ensure proper healing and avoid complications like dry socket. Since it’s been 10 days, healing might ...  Read More

Right lower wisdom tooth has cavity along with adjacent 7 no molar. I attached OPG and physical image. Check and tell me chances of parasthesia and whether extraction should be done or coronectomy is possible and advisable? Also tell me for adjacent tooth filling is sufficient or RCT is needed? And should extraction and Adjacent RCT be done togethe

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Hello First go for extraction of third molar and wait till it heals for about a week. Then go for the treatment of the second molar depending on the xray taken that day. ...  Read More

Cavity in right lower wisdom tooth and adjacent 7 no molar. Check OPG and physical images. Problem is dentists told that risk of parasthesia during extraction of wisdom tooth due to nerve being near. Right now no pain but sensitivity and food lodgement. Is it possible to do only RCT of exposed area and delay extraction of wisdom tooth right now for

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Extraction of 3rd molar rct in 2nd molar ...  Read More

I had my tooth extracted 7 days ago but still i feel pain in and around gums .. some white hard lump is visible inside the gum of the tooth which was extracted.. is this normal healing process ?? I have attached photo of mine.. pls advise

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Hello That is normal healing process ...  Read More

Is it possible to prevent gum swelling after tooth extraction?

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Hello! Kindly attach pic for better suggestions ...  Read More

What are the common causes of gum swelling after tooth extraction?

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Hello! Trauma or infection. ...  Read More

Hi, I had my C Section 3 months back.My wisdom teeth is paining and today I consulted dentist. He suggested to remove it immediately. Is it safe to have tooth extraction during extensive breastfeeding?? Will the medicine affect baby?

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If it is possible to avoid extraction, then definitely should avoid it. Take a course of antibiotics and analgesics and wait for atleast till the baby is 6 months old. ...  Read More

Light yellow stool since i started taking medication after wisdom tooth extraction, its been 5 days. The doctor prescribed zerodol sp and moxikind cv 625. My last dose of the tablet was on saturday afternoon.

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Don't worry it's isdo to madicine if tooth problam is solved don't madicine raguler your stool colour change moxikind 625m ...  Read More

Sir i have a wisdom tooth in lower back region With dentigerous cyst i have removed both There remain a small hole doctor has said that it will close after 6 month. Secondly It is been 7 days I have root canal on left upper tooth last second molar and doctor put a crown also there but this crown is grinding my lower tooth doctor has said i will

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Hello No it doesn’t effect ...  Read More

I got my wisdom tooth extraction..Wanted to know how many post surgery can i get back to my normal diet like whn cn i start eating solids & crunchy foods

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After 3 days you can have normal food ...  Read More

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