Dr. Kiran

Hello Sir, Deeply saddened by the news. My condolences to the family. Oral Cancer can happen to any one at all and without a reason. But there are certian factors which can increase the risk to getting one, like tobacco usage both smoke and smokeless form, poor general health, poor diet etc etc. Or in rare cases it could be genetic too. We as doctors take it upon ourselves to reach out to people and educate and create awareness regarding Oral Cancer. We propogate timely and regular oral health check ups to catch the problem in an ealy stage and then adequately treat it or maybe even some times identify risk factors and help in preventing it altogether. So my advice, as has always been, to get regular oral Health check up done and consider the recommendations of the dentist. After all as they say "Prevention is beter than Cure" Take care! Cheers!

U probably need to get scaling done by a dentist and also use an antibacterial mouthwash twice daily.

Avoid sticky sweets, such as toffees, soft candies and pastries. These types of foods stick to your teeth and feed decay-causing bacteria. When you do eat sweets, eat them after a meal. When candies are eaten alone, they are more likely to remain stuck between your teeth.

everyone doesn't have pearl white teeth. your teeth color matches your skin colour. you can go for scaling and polishing followed by bleaching for more whiter teeth

Submucous fibrosis is another premalignant condition which causes marbling or whitening of the whole mucosa and leads to decreased mouth opening as it progresses. Supari and tobacco consumption are the most common causes. If mouth opening is good, then probably the Submucous fibrosis is early stage. It is an irreversible condition which has chances of developing oral cancer in about 1-10 % patients. Regular monitoring is advisable with a head and neck surgeon or a surgical oncologist to detect cancer ar an early stage of it develops. Feel free to contact me directly if you want to discuss this further.

Don't worry, pain killer are primarily used only for relieving pain. Yes they can cause increased bleeding but not in just single dose. There are multiple side effects of pain killers but they are primarily related to prolonged use. Asking patient to take a pain killer before any surgery is usually a routine procedure or you may call it a protocol. It helps reduce pain during the procedure, alleviate anxiety and relax patient. One more suggestion, it's nothing wrong in taking second opinion but it is also important to trust your doctor and discuss with him/her your fears and questions instead of doubting his/her decisions. I am sure your doctor will be very happy to answer all your questions. All the best for your surgery, wish you a speedy recovery:)

Colgate total tooth paste. Kindly consult a dentist in person for further suggestion. We need more investigations (full mouth x-ray) to decide upon treatment. You may consult me in person. Dental tips: - visit a dentist every six months for cleaning and a thorough dental check-up. Limit sugary food to avoid tooth decay. Gargle your mouth thoroughly after every meal. Scrub gently to clean your tongue with a tongue cleaner. Floss all your teeth inter dentally & brush twice daily, morning & night, up & down short vertical strokes, with ultra-soft bristles, indicator brush. Tooth brush to be changed every 2 months.

99% of the plaque can be removed by the use of waterjets along with daily brushing.

There are many reasons for ulcers for ex:- stress ulcer, drug allergy, systemic disease, multi-vitamin deficiency, stomach upset etc. I suggest you visit a dentist to find the etiology of ulcer for proper treatment.

Hello As per your query, I have a few confirmations before i can decide what best can be done for you. 1) Are your other teeth strong? If yes. Never plan to remove them. 2) If you are a diabetic, plan for a fixed replacement therapy such as implants,bridges etc, and not dentures( though fixed replacement is a tad expensive). 3) Trusting a dental clinic is your choice . But have trust in the correct treatment plan and your dentist. . Wish you great health and happiness. Love your teeth. Value them as diamonds. Donot lose them. Have regular checkups to keep them healthy.