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So a month ago I was tested positive for COVID. It was asymptomatic and this week I got retested, the result was negative. I have a bad cavity which is troubling me every night from last two weeks, usually subsides to headache. Visited a dentist who told me the tooth has to be extracted but they can't perform any tooth extraction for 3 months post

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Yeah you should avoid extraction as treatment of Covid includes steroid medications as well. Meanwhile you can take, Tab Augmentin CV 625 Thrice daily for 5 days ( After food) Tab Zerodol SP Thrice d ...  Read More

I have got removed my lower wisdom tooth, by surgical extraction 3 days ago, which was horizontally growing. I was using Aceloflam along with below medicines. Now I m using chymoral forte and olox-oz. Can i use Serax forte now or Aceloflam itself for pain relief? Which one is advised.

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Aceclofam can be used for pain relief. However, I would recommend you call your treating dentist or surgeon before modifying or adding any medications to your regimen as he/she would be able to best a ...  Read More

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Post abscess drain out surgery still hard pus deposited in the cheek kindly advise treatment we are regularly following with Maxilofacial sugeon still hard pus exist in cheek

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This is due to antibiotic given during the treatment which causes fibrosis around the abscess ...  Read More

Does wisdom tooth extraction really hurts..I m very scared to go at dentists... Being on dental chair really scares me...

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Extraction is done under local anaesthesia, so you'll not feel any pain. So, Don't be scared and stay calm. ...  Read More

I have an extra tooth at front...is there any other way other than extraction to remove /hide that teeth ..as I m really scared about the procedure and dental injections ..

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Its called supernumerary ,needs extraction ...  Read More

Hi Doctor I had wisdom tooth extracted 5 days back, however poat extraction I am having pain in my throat and have difficulty swallowing(same area where wisdom tooth was extracted). Earlier I used to have relief post having pain killer as prescribed by dentist. Howevet since last night pain/irritation is uncontrollable.

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See an Ent surgeon for examination of oral cavity and larynx ...  Read More

In how many days should the post extraction pain start reducing. It is going to be 72 hours for me tomorrow at 12:30PM and i still have to take painkillers. The pain is not very bad but it is there while eating, talking, opening mouth etc. I have a stitch as well. Please guide.

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Wisdom tooth extraction is surgery,follow instructions strictly. Do warm saline rinses 4-5 times daily. Don’t skip medicines. ...  Read More

I'm a 30F with back-to-back dental problems from old work. On one side, both molars 1 & 2 had root canals 5 years ago. Molar 1 failed and was extracted last week. On the other side, molar 1 was removed at age 16. A dental bridge was placed in 2012 by trimming two healthy adjacent teeth. It was fine for 15 years. After chewing on that side post

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I wouldn't rush into the RCT on the bridge abutment yet. The fact that you're still having sensitivity and a dull ache after the bridge was removed and re-cemented doesn't, by itself, prove that the t ...  Read More

I extracted my tooth on 24/05/2018. But still pain is there and pain I feel in next tooth.

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Please visit your dentist again and get it checked as it can be present in next tooth or it can be referred pain too. Please visit a dentist soon ...  Read More

I got my upper 3rd molar extracted yesterday. The doctor also gave me a stitch at the extraction site. I am taking ketorol-dt for pain management. I had taken it for 5 days before the surgery as well as there was pain so doctor had suggested it. I found out that this medicine should not be used for long and i really need a painkiller right now as i

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Hello, please take Zerodol SP twice a day, after breakfast and dinner, for 3 days. ...  Read More

I have had a dental bridge for 15 years replacing the last 3 teeth on the left side, as the middle tooth (molar) was extracted. It developed sensitivity a few weeks ago. No infection was shown on the X-rays, but my dentist performed an RCT on my last abutment tooth. Post-RCT, I still had mild sensitivity lasting for 2 days which turned into pain on

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Pain in an RCT-treated tooth, especially pain triggered by biting or when the opposing tooth/bridge contacts it, does not automatically mean that the RCT has failed. Since the bridge was fitted only r ...  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

Dental problem thoda bhi motha khya and oil khya Aur raw onion khate he dat ek side bahut pain hota hai

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It's is cureable through ayurveda kaval theraby with medicated kwath ...  Read More

My Son Got Gum Boil Side Of Tooth. Doctor Said Infection Is Too High We Cant Do RCT So We Need To Extract The Tooth & Perform Dental Implantation. So Suggest Accordingly If Any. I have attached scan below.

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Hello According to the x-ray, there is a need for extraction ...  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've just my lower second last molar extracted last evening due to excessive decay. Apparently was a traumatic extraction. Following I did after that - Bite on gauge for 30-45 mins, eat ice cream, and had a bit of curd rice after 30-40 mins. Took my medications as prescribed. Dentist has advised no brush/rinse/spitting for 48 hours. And cold fo

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Your dentist has advised all essential instructions. As long as your brush does not injure the site of surgery , you can delicately brush today. Start your regular meals but be careful not to Injure ...  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

I am eager to know is dental post weakens root because we do more drill to insert post.but doctors always in favour of post sometimes necessary and sometimes not necessary that time also

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In the process of saving a tooth which should otherwise be removed, this technique is used. This procedure might or might not weaken the tooth, which depends on the remaining tooth structure. Even if ...  Read More

I am going through rct.is dental poast necessary.there are 3 roots.doctor is charging 2500per root.please advise is it necessary

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In which city?? ...  Read More

Is post need for this teeth. Side teeth is not there.please suggest.i will be thank ful to you.photo attached

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Hi, The picture shared is not clear. ...  Read More

I have 9 months pregnancy my cavity dental very much paining what should i do any medicine can i take already I use dental pain gel but pain not stop please suggest what i do ...

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Dentist opinion. ...  Read More

Day 6 of my impacted wisdom molar extraction and i feel pain ! I have to still take painkillers to feel alright ! Please see the picture, iam worried it could be a dry socket? Or a normal pain following post procedure! I have stiches in my mouth and it was a tough extraction!

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As i can see from your photo their is no dry socket. Gargle with salt water or bitadine is possible. It will heal fast. ...  Read More

I am experiencing pain in both sides of mouth at night only .pain is manageable now but I feel so irritated ..I have pits in teeth but not cavity what can be the reason ? I am very scared to visit dentist due to dental fear since childhood.

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The pain what you are experiencing may be due to the erupting wisdom tooth. This is a very common issue these days where the wisdom tooth tries to erupt but due to inappropriate orientation it will ca ...  Read More

How I know if my sinus is affected post upper tooth surgical extraction... what will be the symptoms generally..

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After an upper tooth surgical extraction,sinus complications can occur if Maxillary Sinus is affected. Symptoms may include- Increased nasal congestion, Pain or pressure in sinus area, Persistent run ...  Read More

Hi doctor, I have a deep cavity tooth, which even has a deep hole. I have actually gone to a doctor for extraction 8 years back. She was very experienced doctor. She gave me two injections for anesthesia. I still felt pain so she gave third injection also. I had taken antibiotics for three days and then only gone for the extraction. When the docto

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why did you not opt for RCT ? I need to see an Xray of the tooth to let you know further . please provide one and may be you would not have to go for extraction and instead get Root Canal done and sav ...  Read More

I am attaching xray.please advice how many post will go with rct and cap and how much the cost of dental post

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Hii sir Usually it takes one post, but looking at the bulk of the tooth and also the destruction I would recommend 2 post. Cost will vary from clinic to clinic ...  Read More

Iam suffering from full dental pain but Iam present breast feeding mother 3months baby is there Can I use Tramadol

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No maam you cant its not advisable ...  Read More

After how many days/weeks/months of wisdom tooth extraction can I go for scaling/root planning? I have a loose wisdom tooth. Dentist asked to remove it first. But I am concerned if it will be safe to clean so soon after removal? Can scaling be done before extraction?

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It's generally advisable to wait for a few weeks after wisdom tooth extraction before undergoing scaling or root planning, also known as dental cleaning. The exact timing can vary depending on your he ...  Read More

Is it possible for a dental crown gum pain to radiate in the whole area of that side of cheek or cause constant cheek biting? Iam unable to identify the cause of my pain/ irritation, but the gums around dental crown are sore and i feel uncomfortable! I feel like removing that crown and leaving the area empty for sometime! Is there some dental tool

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Ofcourse temporary crown can be done ..which u can have till I get your permanent done..the reason for ur discomfort is due the crown which needs some corrections..so pls go and visit ur dentist and g ...  Read More

I have done a wisdom tooth extraction 2 weeks ago. I have a mouth guard for my jaw pain issues which I use it at night. I haven't used the night guard after the extraction. How long should we need to wait to use the night guard? The extracted tooth is left upper wisdom tooth. --My mouth guard is for upper jaw teeth. So I am concerned if the mou

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Hello. *YOU CAN GET DEEP CLEANING DONE ...  Read More

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