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Pain in molar
Can I be in pain for something (hard food) struck in the gaps of my lower molar? I tried removing it but i think it got struck somewhere beneath my molar and now its too achy for 3-4 days!!! HELP
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Yes food impaction can cause pain
If you are not able to remove it on your own then visit a dentist
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Hi.. There must be something stuck in between the teeth and the gums that is the reason why you have pain in that region.
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Visit a periodontist and get deep cleaning if possible curettage done in that area, by doing so you will be free of pain and can avoid infection. After cleaning mouthwash for few days is advisable.
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Don't delay because the food which got stuck in that region might turn into pus and infection.
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Go for scaling and polishing.
Learn proper brushing techniques
Learn how to do flossing.
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Visit a dentist for professional cleaning between your tooth. .. Dental flossing n salt water gargling can also help u.
For every six months ,go for professional cleaning that makes ur gums normal without any food lodgement.
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Use Water flosser.If anything is stuck it will be removed by water flosser.
If still there is pain there might be decay in between your teeth.
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Visit a local dentist and get it Physically evaluated and an X-ray followed by treatment required,as soon as possible.
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Dr. Pia Patel
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi,
You need to meet the dentist to evaluate and remove the stuck food particle. Food stuck can cause pain and swelling of the gums.
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Dr. Dhiraj Kumar
Dental Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Delhi
Maintain oral hygiene.
Warm saline rinses thrice a day.
Use Dental floss and Interdental brush.
Visit a local dentist for physical evaluation and treatment (if required).
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Dr. Shalini Nanda
Hair Transplant Surgeon
9 yrs exp
Bangalore
Use Salt with luke warm water 4-5times
Use mouthwash
Spray water from spray bottle
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