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Asked for female, 24 years old from Delhi
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MDS - Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Dentist•Chennai
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No. Decay is irreversible. Filling by a dentist is the only remedy
dental tips: - looking after your teeth helps keep your mouth in optimum condition. Ways to maintain good oral health include:
•brush your teeth twice a day, up & down short vertical strokes, with ultra-soft bristles, indicator brush.
•floss your teeth inter dentally once a day inter dentally
•tooth brush to be changed every 2 months.
•consume a healthy diet rich in vegetables and lean protein.
•reduce you...more
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Asked for Female, 27 years old from Surat
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MDS - Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Dentist•Chennai
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Fungal infection called mucormycosis occurs due to dry mouth, uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, especially those with ketoacidosis, are at high risk. And weak immune system with debilitating disease or patient on corticosteroids. Dos
- control hyperglycemia
- monitor blood glucose level post-covid-19 discharge and also in diabetics
- use steroid judiciously – correct timing, correct dose and duration
- use clean, sterile water for humidifiers during oxygen therapy
- use antibio...more
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Asked for male, 50 years old from Satara
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Certified Implantologist, BDS

Dentist•Mumbai
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Hello, mucormycosis is a very rare fungal disease
these days it is infecting patients recovering from covid and most of them usually have a combination of the below reasons.
1. Weak immune system
2. Uncontrolled diabetes 3. Patients who were on steroids 4. Patients on oxygen for 5 or more days.
5. Other diseases like tb, cancer etc
if you didn't have any of the above there's no need to worry.
Even if you have any of these above take the follow precautions 1. Good nutritio...more
Asked for female, 52 years old from Delhi
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MDS - Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Dentist•Chennai
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Home remedy
1. Dab clove oil on the decayed tooth
2. Paste of powdered ginger and red (cayenne) pepper.
3. Peppermint tea
4. Salt water gargle
5. Try an acupressure technique to stop tooth pain fast.
6. Switch to the softest-bristled brush
7. A warm, wet tea bag is a standard folk remedy and give you temporary relief. 8. Covering the exposed area with softened chewing gum.
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Asked for female, 16 years old from Bhubaneswar
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Certificate Course in Dental Technician

Dentist•Kanpur
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Cavity main aap glass ionomer cement yah zinc phosphate cement ki feeling karva rahe hain and consult me my id.
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Asked for male, 19 years old from Visakhapatnam
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MDS - Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Dentist•Chennai
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Cavity can be filled for covid patient by a dentist. 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.
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Asked for male, 59 years old from Betul
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MDS - Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Dentist•Chennai
If additional symptoms like fever is there, then advice home quarantine first. Then advice rt pcr test.
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