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When to change toothbrush after strep

Hello doctor my son is facing tooth brush colour changing problem from last 3 months,it is his 3rd toothbrush,even v r using same toothbrush but its not changing.Bristles become pink,please suggest me what to do.Is this any serious problem.

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He has swelling in his gums due to which they bleed when he brushes. He needs a clean up in order to make the gums healthy. ...  Read More

Over the past few months, my toothbrush has been turning pink.i have changed my toothbrush and toothpaste but the phenomenon hasn't stopped. I am concerned if this is a precursor to some other health issues that I may have. Please advice

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Can u send the pic of the tooth brush after it has turned pink ...  Read More

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What happens if someone use your toothbrush to was toilet but never tell you so you keep using it what can happen

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U does all these stuff..change ur toothbrush.. ...  Read More

Is it electric toothbrush safe to use every day, Where can i buy electric toothbrush in offline and which type s best

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Yes it is safe to use on a daily basis ...  Read More

Which toothpaste and toothbrush to use for my 2 year old daughter . Thanks in advance

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All are more or less the same,despite claims and advertising,choose any brand. More important is brushing at bedtime AND the technique used,ask your dentist to demonstrate. ...  Read More

I have strep I bleed a little is that normal for a little I fill like crap what do I need to do about this it scares me that I bleed a little I don't know whare is comeing from

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Hello...... Please don't use short forms.. They are not authorized short forms.. I think you have throat infection.. With forceful cough one may bleed a little ,but you must consult general ...  Read More

I have yellow bumps on the back of my throat for about a day now, and swollen lymph nodes. My voice is so horse I can barely speak, and I also have an awfulcough. I’ve had a little bit of dizziness and feverish symptoms, but I have not actually had a fever yet. Could it be strep?

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You seem to be suffering from viral upper respiratory tract infection with acute laryngitis. You may need to take antibiotics, mucolytics, antiseptic mouth gargle and steam inhalation for faster recov ...  Read More

.....................Can i use electric toothbrush daily for brushing my teeth? Any side effects are there?

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Hi hope you are doing good It's no harm in using electronic toothbrush but always brush from gums to tooth motion i.e for your upper teeth brush from upward to downward direction and for your lower t ...  Read More

Why do I get strep throat every time there is a slight season change. When I travel to my hometown I always end up having strep throat with fever. I am having this problem and a sinus pain when I get cold since 3 years after having my daughter and it's becoming more frequent now. But it's not that severe. I get headaches and sinus pain only when I

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Based on your history it seems like seasonal allergic rhinosinusitis. It can complicate into pharyngitis and lower respiratory tract infection. Take Tab. Sinarest LP twice daily. Tab. Macpod (200mg) t ...  Read More

Does electronic toothbrush do a better job in cleaning than a manual toothbrush ? I was planning to buy a Philips Sonicare toothbrush

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Most often it is No. Because your hand dexterity is more complex than your electric tooth brush. They are preferably indicated for patients who are bed ridden, physically/ mentally challenged. ...  Read More

What is the best toothpaste for non sensitive teeth for a daily basis. Which type of toothbrush to be used like medium, soft, or hard Thanks

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Usually all kinds of toothpastes are good, depending on ingredients that they have. Toothpaste, primary purposes is providing lubrication and cleansing of the plaque layer, which forms over the teeth ...  Read More

I suffer from strep throat, i want take low dose of antibiotic(Azithromycin) may i take 250 mg for 3 days??

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500 mg for 3 days is dose to be taken Low dose may be ineffective and may lead to drug resistance so avoid ...  Read More

Please look into the picture and tell me whether or not i have a strep throat my aso titre is chronically elevated since last 6 months

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WhatsApp 93067two9785 Kindly connect Thanks ...  Read More

My son is having strep throat and fever. He is 6 years old approx 21kg. Can I give him Azithromycin? What would be the dosage?

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Kindly consult ...  Read More

I am suffering from strep throat. What should be the dosage of amoxyclav 625 and for how many days should I take it. Thanks..

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Usually 625mg twice a day dose for is sufficient Unless you are overweight ...  Read More

Hi, which toothpaste and toothbrush is good for gum problems like swollen gums, bleeding, etc. and to maintain overall mouth health? Please suggest some products. Also, with soft toothbrush teeth don't get cleaned properly but soft toothbrush is important for sensitive gums. What can be done in that case?

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For gum problems... U need to visit ur nearest Dental Clinic for oral prophylaxis ( cleaning ),etc. Brush twice daily,(colgate, pepsodent, closeup) can choose any of them. For further assistance.. vi ...  Read More

Dear sir/ma'am, I wished to ask whether I should use an electric toothbrush or not? Can it cause problems in the enamel and gums? Thank you. -Shivani

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If you brush your teeth gently then no toothbrushes can cause any harm. You can use electric toothbrush. You can refer to the blog in the link below for oral hygiene measures. ...  Read More

I think while brushing I have swallowed toothbrush bristle and it got stuck in my throat. But also I am not sure whether it is really stuck there or I am just thinking. And also I am having cough from more than 1 week.

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U need to consult an ENT doctor, he/she will do a video laryngoscopy and find out ...  Read More

I have mild gingivitis that occurs every few months in the front teeth of my upper and lower jaw. I am considering moving to using an electric toothbrush instead of a manual one. But I also have tooth fillings in my molars. Is the electric toothbrush safe to use on them? Or will the vibrating motion erode the fillings as well?

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Hello, Yes you can definitely switch to electric toothbrush, it’s safe & as you said, you keep having gingivitis, which is particularly due to lack of proper brushing/ or I should say, due to using in ...  Read More

Does an electric toothbrush (operating on AA battery) have any real benefit over a manual toothbrush?

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Yes they r for small kids and yes they are beneficial for kids as child don't brush properly so by vibration it removes all the debris ...  Read More

Took 5 doses of azithromicyn after local doctor prescription because of a strep throat. Although I am feeling better in general (not feeling sick) and one tonsil is strep-free, the other has a huge, single white spot in it for about 3 days with no changes in size (0.5cm). It previously had lots of tiny spots. Lymph nodes nearby are swollen. Throat

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Could be a tonsillar keratotic plug. Needs reassessment to chek the need for extended therapy & to confirm or rule out a surgical need for cure. ( Recurrent or chronic tonsillitis needs surgery if ...  Read More

Is azithromycin better than ciprofloxin for strep throat? Why is the course less for azithro? And what about amoxicillin? Thanks

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Hello, Yes azee500 once is more effective as UTI is mostly ALLERGIC.for three to five days.ok ...  Read More

I have all the symptoms of strep throat but my family members are convincing me it’s just a seasonal cold

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If you have symptoms such as throat pain, difficulty in swallowing and swollen and painful neck lymph nodes then you may be suffering from acute pharyngo-tonsillitis which may be due to streptococci. ...  Read More

My throat has been hurting for a few days now and i took a picture of it and i can’t tell whether i just have a sore throat or strep

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May be you are suffering from sore throat infection. You may show it to an ENT doctor. ...  Read More

I have strep ans have been taking my antibiotics 2 days ago. My neck though is so sorry I can barely move it. And I can't swallow anything

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You seem to be suffering from acute pharyngo-tonsillitis which is a common type of throat infection. You may need to take antibiotics and painkillers along with antiseptic mouth gargle for few days fo ...  Read More

I've been having strep throat more than a week! Diagnosed 2 days before Christmas and even with amoxicillin it doesn't feel like much has changed! White patches in the back of throat, little red streaks with purple veins, sometimes foamy spit. Constantly clearing throat and it feels like I'll never see the day it'll feel the same! :(

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You seem to be suffering from acute pharyngo-tonsillitis which is a common type of throat infection. You may need to take better antibiotics and painkillers along with antiseptic mouth gargle for few ...  Read More

Have strep throat and have been on the antibiotics for more than 24 hours and want to know if I can kiss my boyfriend?

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Streptococcal pharyngitis is infective Condition and can get transmitted by kissing. You should avoid kissing at least for three days till the antibiotics act and your symptoms reduce ...  Read More

Yesterday night I had noticed white spots in the back of my throat. I was convinced it was strep throat because my throat is very scratchy that day so I had took it upon myself to take Ibuprofen to avoid the fever. I still don't know if I have strep throat or not.

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Hi It appears to be pharyngitis from your description. And it requires evaluation & treatment if not subsided with salt water gargling.... ...  Read More

2 year old has fever coming and going for 3 days. Has started antibiotics 3 days ago for strep throat. Should he be taken to the hospital?

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If child is looking better then no need visit again. But for any new complaints or continuously high grade fever then you should visit your pediatrician for repeat check up ...  Read More

I have been on Amoxicillin 500 twice daily for a month, 3 days ago my throat started feeling EXACTLY like it did when I had strep last time hurting. I just got a rapid strep test that was negative, but I'm worried that it is a false negative. Will a strep test be accurate due to the fact that I'm on an antibiotic already?

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Yes it can be false negative since you are on antibiotics for long time already. And since you are suffering again even after taking full dose of antibiotics for considerably long period of time, ther ...  Read More

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