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I have severe pain in the gum of 47 distal side and gum margin. And #48 region. Removed #46 last year July because it was painful for tapping and biting. No issues seen on the scan and x-ray. Tried trial of 4 RCTs on it. Didn't help. Nothing seen on the scan. But severe pain, so they pulled out. Surgeon said it was infected at the bottom and jaw

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Hello Get it rct done for 47 ...  Read More

I had a tooth ache and my wisdom tooth has infection. I went for an exray and doctor prescribed me antibiotics but he said there appears a cyst in my jaw bone. I have a family history of cancer and i am scared. Had CT scan done and the doctor cannot explain as there is a jaw bone partially eaten. Is It a Cancer?

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Without clinical examination and X-rays we cannot give any opinion ...  Read More

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I saw a new dentist today for another opinion on my jaw pain near the ear and the tooth socket pain #46 and severe pain on gum of #47. He took x-rays and said he could see some dark black spots under the extracted socket. Is my x-ray shows any infection in that socket of #46 ?I have very severe pain in the jaw for 3+ years and this gum of #47 for

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Hello Get cbct done ...  Read More

My right jaw bone is paining when I open my mouth wide. So need help in going further about the pain

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Hello.. It might be spasmodic pain or some underlying dental infection causing that pain...please consult a physician first ...  Read More

Friction in jaw bones ,crackles and tension in jaw muscles also misfit of bit , very very serious pain when eating or chewing things

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My upper jaw bones are having a clicking sound while chewing food. But there is no pain. It started a month ago and stopped on its own without any sort of treatment. But today while having dinner, it could be heard again. Do I need to see a doctor?

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Consult dentist ...  Read More

I have cyst in my jaw bone and doctor suggest me for surgery but there is risk as cyst was forlast 5 months and surgery may harm or fracture mu jaw bone. What should i do ?

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For an online consult or opinion, it would be difficult to comment unless you provide an X-ray or scan details. Nevertheless if your doctor as recommended surgery then you should undergo the same sinc ...  Read More

In my right cheeks,jaw bone one swelling has come,when I touch it's very hard.From the past 3 days it's there and painful also.antibiotcs two days i have finished.stilln its the same.Here doctor has told it's type of infection. Pls guide

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Abscess ...  Read More

Sir/mam my frnd has jaw bone cyst. his surgery is in next week as he is office man (1)after how may days of surgery he can rejoin his office and (2) in how many month jaw bone heals completely answer both question please

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He can rejoin his office in 2-4 days.... It all depends on the size of the cyst, the incision, location and the postoperative complications. Approx one week. Bone takes time to heal. To completely he ...  Read More

I have a canine which is fused to my jaw bone. Can the canine be brought up or should I get a artificial tooth?

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Your question can only be answered by looking at investigations like X Rays and scans ...  Read More

Currently I am having a cold and throat infection. But Suddenly while checking my throat i found, " My right lesser horn is feeling bigger than the left lesser horn in the hyoid bone. Feels like a swelling". FYI, I did a laryngoscopy 3 months back and everything was fine. Please advice 🙏

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Looks a common cold only Any specific throat issues, plz elaborate. ...  Read More

Ct is prescribed for bone pain.can it show infection of bone and muscle.or what blood test should I take.

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Yes bone infection can be evaluated through CT scan ...  Read More

I have a left side stretch from collar bone with the throat pain. When I move my head I hear a sound in the left ear. When I swallow with the head downward i hear the bone sound. Also my jaw is painful. And had eye infection so took the antibiotics course of three days but it is still not recovered.

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It could be because of Jaw joint. please get done evaluation. ...  Read More

I visited my usual dentist after she told me to get a root canal for my tooth. I kept pushing it and chickened out till recently, I went to her for the root canal. I was travelling in 3 days and asked her if going in for a root canal was a good idea, she said it would be okay and I can finish the entire procedure in two sittings. They used a medica

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Hi, Continue the antibiotics as prescribed. The infection will subside. I advise you to make sure the infection is better before you travel, as you may have pain incase something happens when you are ...  Read More

Got an gum infection couple of months ago, got deep cleaning twice but feels like the infection didn't go completely. Got an opg today again. Is there any bone loss or infection in the tooth now?

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Scalling in every 6 month Mentain oral hygiene ...  Read More

I got infection in my gum couple of months ago, was suggested to get deep cleaning twice post that it has been okayish but I still feel there is some gum infection as I get bleeding once in a while. I got a opt xray today. Do I have bone loss or infection now in teeth also? I have attached the photo of the x ray.

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Scaling is advisable for every 6months.Gums are fine. The opg is not clear.u reversed the right to left . on the lower left side, u ve impacted wisdom tooth which needs an extraction.The adjacent too ...  Read More

From 2 months i am feelina a lymph node type bean sized thing under haw bne which is only felt when finding and pressing it is not going away is it normal although am not having this tym fever or infection but in these months i was ill 2 times when i press it it doesnt hurt my cbc is fine only lymphocytes 43%

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Get a FNAC TEST done ...  Read More

My mouth was lock very pain infection and swelling After surgery i can open 1 finger till 3 week I just want to ask how many days i have to lock jaw *#due to cyst a large defect of bone almost my bone is like half of pen if cut horizontali Doctor said your bone will recover should I worry or take other treatments or my bone will heal Till now afte

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Hello Don’t worry.it ll take time to heal.but if thr s huge bone loss Thn u have to go for bone graft.plz share Xray Thn only we can say something about that ...  Read More

My mother suffered from covid 2 years back. After recovering doctor diagnosed that she was having osteomyelitis on her upper jaw near maxillary sinus bone, to treat which the bone was removed. Now there is no partition between nose and mouth in the right side. Can anyone please suggest if we can get reconstruction without extraction any existing bo

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Please consult maxillofacial surgeon for needful. ...  Read More

If i open jaw everytime I'm having some sound as if bone dislocated...what is the treatment for it??

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Hello May it is tmj issue ,visit clinic for clinical evaluation ...  Read More

I have full facial pain especially bones cheek jaw bone gum bone etc ...on both side alternatively..i have taken xray..plz tell is there any problem with gums or wisdom tooth all ok

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Hi, your xray you shows problems with your wisdom tooth .particularly the left lower one.you might need a surgical intervention to remove the tooth and the surrounding infection/cyst.please visit your ...  Read More

Which doctor is the best to diagnose and treat BONE TB? Physician or Orthopedic or Rheumatologist? Note: patient is suffering from RA for long time.

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Kindly consult orthopedician, he will assist. ...  Read More

After 13days of surgical tooth extraction and also curretage of 2nd molar I feel slight pain in my ear and jaw bone...is this any serious

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The healing stage varies for every individual. Usually it takes around 14-21days for the extraction site to heal. I hope you are doing hot fomentation and warm saline rinses. It will help in the hea ...  Read More

Jaw locked due to wisdom tooth infection for 7 days. Medicine taken for 3days sporidex,enzoflam but no improvement. Please help.

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Hello sir, Hope you are doing good. Please go get it checked by a nearby dentist to release the locked jaw and you can take muscle relaxants to relieve jaw pain. After all, please remove the wis ...  Read More

Swelling in upper. Jaw bone maxilla upper side redness and paining please help I can't touch my tongue also please help me lots of pain..

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Hie.. it seems ulcer.. don’t worry.. Avoid spicy and hot food for around 2-3 days ...  Read More

My Dad 74 yrs, has fell down from bike 2 weeks back and he had minor pain in his Right leg, when we checked with a Doctor, he suggested to perform screw stitch for his broken ankle bone, attached the xray and prescription. Wanted to know your expert suggestion on what treatment is best for my Dad in this situation. Also last year March he went thro

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The X-ray shows undisplaced medial malleoli fracture . As these fracture have an high incidence of nonunion, we would suggest screw fixation as advised by the doctor Due to his medical problems, ...  Read More

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Share pics on private chat share pics on private chat share pics on private chat for better understanding of your problem and advice treatment chat now ...  Read More

Hi aarti here.. mucar recovery patient. My upper jaw has been removed. Their is no bone at bone side..my bone drafting operation has been filled. I want to know what is ther other option. My age is 32 , i am sugar patient and I also have thyroid.

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As of prosthesis you have two options removable and fixed. In case fixed there is choice of zygomatic implants. Implants possible only if your blood sugar is controlled. And incase of removable you ca ...  Read More

My jaw was breaken and wited now from last 36 days its going to open on 25 december , i am very afraid for post treatment is anything serious after wire open because docotor said me to you have to take more seriousness after it ?

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Hello sir! Hope you are doing well.. Just don't panic. You are almost healed by now.. The dentist might have said that you must be careful.. and there will be no issue at all.. Please be safe and ...  Read More

Hi dr I have pain near jaw bone near the ear It's a round bone I have trouble chewing and moving my mouth sometimes The pain and discomfort comes and goes Even when I sneeze I get sudden pain there What is the cause I visited the dentist recently he said there is no wisdom tooth or anything I'm very scared What is causing it Pls reply No

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It would need proper investigations . High grade oral hygiene should help. ...  Read More

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