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Tooth Ache
Hello, my mother is 49 years old and was tested covid positive. it's been 3 weeks she has recovered without admitting to hospital, Neither she had to take any steroids nor needed oxygen. Her oxygen saturation was always between 97-99.
Suddenly from yesterday night her tooth aching started (mild). Now there's black fungus out there, and my mother is diabetes patient (doesn't take insulin, only tablet enough prescribed by physician)
So is there any chance of having black fungus? No other symptoms are there though only the tooth ache! Also we have Zerodol P at home.
Please help, during this covid situation there's no dentist out there.
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In diabetes if pain persist then it is not relieving so you can go for antibiotics and zerodol sp both for 3 days BD.and also use colgate painout gel for instant relief from pain.healing of tooth is matter in diabetes and also consider general physician.
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No need to worry about black fungus if she wasn't on steroid or ventilator.
However keep your house and surroundings clean to minimize any chance.
Soil, decaying leaves, rotten wood, old air cooler paddings are few of the source of black fungus around our house.
About the tooth pain, you can start
- warm salt water rinse thrice daily
- a medicated mouthwash twice daily
- you can also give zerodol p, that you have, if pain is unbearable.
Next Steps
- Get an video consult to start antibiotics if pain persists
- Visit your nearest dentist for diagnosis when you are comfortable
Health Tips
-Avoid hot compress on that side of cheek
- Do not apply any type of pain balm on the cheek
doing these may result in swelling
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Go for opg xray.
Dental clinic which are open now are following strictly covid guidelines so go ahead.
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Yes for sure..we are out here to help everyone in need.
Considering the situation of your mother.
You can give her zerodol P. If that solves the issue for 10 to 15 days...you can then visit a dentist in your city and get her problem rectified.
Till then you can giver her zerodol P sos or need basis as and when her pain arises but not more than 3 zerodol tablets a day.
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if incase pain dosent subside visit a dentist or click a photo of the concerned area and post your query again...so that we can see the concerned area of pain and give a modified piece of advice..
hope it helps..
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It is safe to undergo dental treatment after three weeks since she had a uneventful recovery.
Since she is a diabetic she should maintain her blood sugar within the permissible levels to prevent further complications in general.
Tooth ache needs to be investigated.
Please visit a dentist and make an x-ray to see whether it is tooth issue or a gum issue.
Dental visit does not cause any black fungus.
Having a lot of infection in the gums and tooth and low immunity and diabetes can predispose her, so getting her treatment is a priority.
Next Steps
Warm salt water rinse and hygiene practices to be followed
Can take pain killer as needed, not for more than 2 days.
Health Tips
Do not delay as infection may increase
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