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Tooth pain and sensitivity
I've been experiencing persistent tooth pain and sensitivity when eating or drinking hot or cold foods. Additionally, I've noticed some swelling and redness around my gums. Despite regular brushing and flossing, the discomfort persists. Could you please provide guidance on what might be causing these dental issues and recommend the next steps for diagnosis and treatment?
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Tooth pain suggests cavity will be there and gum swelling can be because of spread of infection. Visit clinic and get an x ray first
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Kindly visit nearby dental surgeon for physical examination evaluation and treatment plan, it might be decayed tooth
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Please visit the dentist for scaling once
Calculus may be the reason for swelling redness in the gums
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It may be due to calculus deposition ,it cause gum infection
Scailing ll help
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Visit your dentist.the swelling and inflammation could be due to either calculus deposits or any periodontal infection.Get an OPG X-Ray done to rule out any presence of infection.Get well soon.All the best!
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Persistent pain or sensitivity is a sign of continuous irritation. Few of the causes be because of a carious tooth causing abscess or calculus deposits.
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Get a complete O.P.G X - Ray done & show to an experienced Dentist you trust or go on for a lookout with word of mouth & reference.
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Do not try any self medication or treatment. Visit a dentist at the earliest & get a thorough examination done. All the very Best
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Get scaling done and also go for total oral checkup. the pain and sensitivity u r experiencing might be due to caries so get it treated accordingly.
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Hi, Get your dental checkup done. You might require scaling. Your dentist will guide you for sensitivity and pain accordingly.
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Visit your dentist
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Visit your dentist for clinical diagnosis and treatment...may be it's bacterial infection of gums...get scaling done by dentist and use antibacterial mouth wash also
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visit your dentist
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use warm saline rinses 3 times a day for better gums health
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DR MEENU DHIMAN
Endodontist
14 yrs exp
Delhi
Plz visit your dentist for proper examination and diagnosis
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Dr. Deepanshu Lohat
Dentist
2 yrs exp
Kanpur
Is the pain generalised or in a specific tooth? Does bleeding occur while brushing?
Consult me for proper treatment. I need to know about the above details first.
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Consult
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Dr. Shalini Nanda
Hair Transplant Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Bangalore
Visit dentist
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Dr. Pia Patel
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Chennai
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Visit a dentist and get a clinical examination done. Take an x-ray for the tooth causing pain and sensitivity.
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