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Hi i am 26 year old female. My left molar gum is severely paining it is becoming difficult to chew food towards the left.My left molar has not yet come out.There is red color swelling above the gum and i cant find the molar teeth coming out. Please help.

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From the picture you are showing, there seems to be wisdom tooth which unfortunately is angulated and doesn't have enough space to erupt in your jaw. It causes immense discomfort, pain , swelling in a ...  Read More

Bleeding gums when brushing and sometimes generally without any reason. Pain in molars from sweet/cold edibles. Plaque.

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You should consult a dentist for getting a regular scaling or cleaning done ...  Read More

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My kid is 7 yrs old . For past one month she is telling occasional pain behind the last molar teeth in lower jaw . Her last molar teeth is good . But infront of last molar teeth is having decay to big level . But she is not telling pain of decayed tooth . Behind the last good molar teeth telling pain under the gum ( bone area) . Is it gum pain or a

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Hello, The pain behind the last tooth might be due to the eruption of that tooth or food getting stuck under the gum there. The main point of concern in the picture is multiple decayed teeth in the 7 ...  Read More

I have severe gum pain on lower molars first and second on the right side for one week now. I had dental cleaning last week and the gum pain started in second molar 47 since then. The gum pain in first molar 46 is present even before the cleaning. I also have pain in that first molar tooth 46. This tooth pain is since June 2020 and had root canal

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There is radiographically infection seen w.r.t 45,46. Kindly visit clinic for a proper diagnosis and treatment plan. ...  Read More

Pain in gums around molars on left part. Difficulty in talking, chewing. Had fever yesterday night. Pain is continuous, no matter what

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Take analgesics to reduce the pain and have consultation with dentist as may be you may have infection in root of tooth ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I had sensitivity in one of my molars. The dentist diagnosed it as due to gum recession and fixed a computer designed crown to cover maximum exposed area of root. It took many weeks for the sensitivity to reduce but a particular point on the gum always remained painful on touching or while brushing. I feel it is a sharp edge of crown

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Hi. From your description it isn't clear whether a root canal was done. Gum recession most often is accompanied with inflammation of the ligament supporting your tooth(periodontitis). Was that treated ...  Read More

My lower right molar teeth gum has swollen , its been three days painful gum i have got. Kindly suggest.

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It can due to a gum problem( periodontitis or pericoronitis ) Or It can be due to a tooth problem ( tooth decay or fractured tooth ) ...  Read More

I have inflammation in the gum of the last lower molar since a day. It hurts really bad. The pain reaches the neck, and i feel a little feverish

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Hello This looks like an infection you need to visit a dentist and get it checked and start the medication soon ...  Read More

My molar (farthest from the incisors) is covered with gum skin from all-around and is giving me excruciating pain, restless/sleepless night. It has been like this for several years but the problem has for really severe in past 3 days. Kindly help

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History reveals that it's a case of recurrent pericoronitis.Better you consult with your dentist for the needful.it might require extraction of the tooth. ...  Read More

My lower last molar gum is swollen and because of that my left side neck is also swollen. What should I do? Please advise me some medication.

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Hi, Get a full mouth x-ray, OPG, to know the position of your wisdom tooth. ...  Read More

Is there any issue with my gums that is very dangerous these two long teeth are natural or sign of something ?

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No need to worry. Visit dentist for regular dental checkup every 6months for good health . ...  Read More

I had scaling and Polishing last week [8 Jun]. Before this, i already had RCT of my teeth long back. Now after scaling, on RCT side, I am having pain in between gum and cheek wall. There seems a cut and white spot on that point. After checking it myself, there is redness in the affected area. It is hurting even after i am drinking water.  I ha

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Hello Kindly consult with the dentist again ...  Read More

I recently had scaling and Polishing. Before this, i already had RCT of my teeth long back. Now after scaling, on RCT side, I am having pain in between gum and cheek wall. After checking it myself, there is redness in the affected area. It is hurting even after i am drinking water. I have tried dollo and Rexidin-M for last 2 days but there is stil

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Could you please attach photographs taken under natural light so to get better clinical picture of your problem…? ...  Read More

I have noticed a new, extra tooth growing above my left molar, and it has started causing me pain. Is the removal process for a supernumerary/extra tooth painful, and what are the next steps I should take?

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The 'extra tooth' may actually be an erupting wisdom tooth, but an examination and panoramic X-ray are needed to confirm the diagnosis. If the tooth is causing pain, removal may be recommended dependi ...  Read More

I’m experiencing sudden, extreme pain in my back molars specifically when drinking cold or room-temperature water. The sensation is a sharp, intense shock that makes the tooth feel unstable, as if it might fall out. Otherwise, the area feels normal. Please check the attached photo for signs of deep decay, a cracked tooth, or nerve exposure. W

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Hello Can be due to your wisdom tooth as in the image it seems to be impacted Kindly get an xray done to check if any cavities are present between two teeth ...  Read More

Hi, I have undergone root canal retreatment on the same upper left molar multiple times 3 re rct ( last happened on april 13th), but I continue to experience pain. The X-rays and CBCT scans appear normal, with no visible fracture or infection. Could someone please suggest what might be causing the persistent pain and what further treatment option

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I can see some infection in one of the root of the tooth which is root canal treated. If you can attach other sections of cbct,it will be easier to diagnose. ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, Mujhe aage ke daanton ke beech gums me problem ho rahi hai. 5–6 din pehle maine wahan dhaga (thread) use kiya tha, uske baad se masuda thoda suja hua hai aur dant se halka alag lag raha hai. Us jagah pe halka pain rehta hai, aur jab main usko dabata hoon to jeeb par khatta sa taste aata hai. Maine abhi tak koi proper treatment n

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Hello! Looks like a local injury owing to the thread. Would request proper oral hygiene and an application of Mucopain intra oral gel, twice a day. Kindly get a check up done for the same. Thank y ...  Read More

I have black spot on my all the below molar tooth. O have not facing any discomfort or pain but I can see the black spot. How can o remove this as it is showing since past 9 years. I have need to do fillings because it is painful procedure and some time filled stuff remove from the teeth automatically

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Looks like a dental caries or decay ! If u get it filled at an early stage u may not need complex procedures ! I understand u r worried about the discomfort during the filling ! But if u dont do it , ...  Read More

Due to more allopathic tables consumed in number, I have got ulcers in the right side of the inside mouth gum portion. Would you like to suggest removing pain or inflammation.

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The picture provided is not clear ! Advised to visit dentist for clinical evaluation ,rather than taking over the counter medication . ...  Read More

Dear Doctors, I have pain from my gums and pain around all nerves near check and near ear and swallowing for 4 days. I have done RCT 3 years back. Please no the needful help immediately. I taken Zerodol-SP twice a daily. Please suggest any another tablet that can remove my pain swallowing completely.

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The pain that you are having needs to be assessed physically before prescribing any medicine. You may visit a dentist soon and meanwhile you can go for warm water rinse with a pinch of salt in it. It ...  Read More

Hi I am 29 weeks pregnant and have sudden sharp pain on the left side near ribs. It usually goes away while lying flat. But now it has increased. Also while brushing the teeth in the morning there is blood from gums and tooth.

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Consult please. ...  Read More

• I am having severe mouth pain on both sides with gum swelling and wisdom tooth pain. • I am experiencing recurrent mouth ulcers with gum swelling and difficulty eating. • I have pain on both sides of my mouth due to wisdom tooth and recurring mouth ulcers. • I am having severe oral pain with swollen gums and frequent mouth ulcers. Plus the mo

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Hello Problem is with the wisdom tooth only Kindly consult with your nearest dentist for further examination ...  Read More

The left side upper molar 2nd and 3rd molar tooth pain is felt and a weird sensation. Like I want to put a tooth pick or prick it

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This could because of the 3rd molar coming out..usually the 3rd molars are out of the regular biting plane of the teeth, which creates a gap and food gets stuck and causes the weird sensation. ...  Read More

The crown has discolored in lower left 1st molar in buccal area and hurts on biting and chewing since yesterday. It's been few months since crown and rct

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The blackish metal display of the buccal area of the first molar is due to chipped off ceramic of the crown. The crown has an underlying metal coping and on top is covered with acrylic/ceramic. Due to ...  Read More

Gums leaving my molar tooth. Please help! Mild irritation fiforr 2 days, currently no pain. Noticed it a week ago.

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Hello It’s due to the wisdom tooth, where it is unable to maintain proper hygiene, and that is the reason for the situation I want you to go to the dentist for the cleaning to get a solution for this ...  Read More

Hi Doctor, I would appreciate it if you could review the attached X-ray and let me know if there is any issue with the molar adjacent to my dental implant. About a year ago, after completing my braces treatment, I received a dental implant. At the same time, a root canal treatment (RCT) was performed on the molar next to the implant. Lately, I h

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As per the radiograph you shared, there is a significant periapical radiolucency associated with the root canal treated tooth, indicating the presence of an infection. I would recommend undergoing a r ...  Read More

I have black stains on my molars ( both side) basically lower last tooth both side ... there is no pain but I confused ... even one of the dentist recommend for filling nd cleaning or restoration something...

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Black stains on molars could be due to either external factors like chromogenic bacteria, dietary habits, or internal issues like early caries. Since there is no pain, it may be a superficial stain or ...  Read More

I have small white spot in my gum behind my 2nd molar tooth where previously (4yrs ago) surgical extraction of wisdom tooth is done. I have taken many antibiotics (monocef,sporidex725,augmentin625)..but its not completely cured. Its painless but i have discomfort during chewing after eating the spot reduced then again build up. So 2 dentist sugges

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1) After tooth extraction, sometimes a small sharp piece of bone slowly pushes through the gum as the body remodels the area. This can feel like a white bump, hard to touch, and may irritate your tong ...  Read More

My 14year son is having pain in last 2 molar teeth uper 2 and lower 2 molars after doing filing. He was having little cavity so after checking dr. suggested to do filing. He was not having any pain before filing but after filing he started getting pain if he eats any hard food on filing side. So visited dentist again he reduced the filing and adju

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Hi, Visit your dentist again and address the issue. The filling may need more adjustment. ...  Read More

My daughter is 7 yrs old . She has occasional pain behind the 1 st permanent molar teeth . Sometimes side of the gum that too in night hours . Pls suggest to go for root canal or tooth extraction or tooth filling .i attached photos

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According to the x ray shared the tooth will need a filling to be done. The tooth may need root canal treatment if the nerve is involved which can be evaluated during clinical examination or caries re ...  Read More

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