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Asked for male, 24 years old from Anantapur
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Whether you should get surgery for your sideways-growing wisdom tooth depends on several factors, and determining the best course of action requires professional guidance. However, I can provide some information to help you understand your options:
reasons for surgery:
pain: if your wisdom tooth is causing you pain, especially recurring or severe pain, surgery to remove it is often the recommended course of action. Wisdom teeth growing sideways can irritate gum tissue and surrounding tee...more
reasons for surgery:
pain: if your wisdom tooth is causing you pain, especially recurring or severe pain, surgery to remove it is often the recommended course of action. Wisdom teeth growing sideways can irritate gum tissue and surrounding tee...more
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Asked for male, 42 years old from new delhi
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I understand you're experiencing discomfort and pain in your mouth and jaw, and I want to help provide some guidance. However, I cannot diagnose medical conditions or offer specific medical advice. It's important to seek professional medical help for accurate diagnosis and proper treatment.
With that in mind, here are some general suggestions:
seek medical attention:
contact your dentist immediately: explain your symptoms and schedule an appointment as soon as possible. They can exam...more
With that in mind, here are some general suggestions:
seek medical attention:
contact your dentist immediately: explain your symptoms and schedule an appointment as soon as possible. They can exam...more
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Asked for Male, 20 years old from Parbhani
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Kindly consult a dentist in person for further suggestion. We need more investigations with clinical examination to decide upon treatment. You may need artificial enamel filling or root canal treatment. Advance procedures can be done with laser. 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 ton...more
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Asked for male, 29 years old from Gurgaon
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Yes there is a connection between TMJ AND TINNITUS.
Firstly, the chewing muscles are near to some of the muscles that insert into the middle ear and so may have an effect on hearing, and so may promote tinnitus. Secondly, there can be a direct connection between the ligaments that attach to the jaw and one of the hearing bones that sits in the middle ear. Thirdly, the nerve supply from the TMJ has been shown to have connections with the parts of the brain that are involved with both hearing...more
Firstly, the chewing muscles are near to some of the muscles that insert into the middle ear and so may have an effect on hearing, and so may promote tinnitus. Secondly, there can be a direct connection between the ligaments that attach to the jaw and one of the hearing bones that sits in the middle ear. Thirdly, the nerve supply from the TMJ has been shown to have connections with the parts of the brain that are involved with both hearing...more
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Asked for male, 28 years old from Jammu
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Asked for male, 23 years old from Delhi
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Pain in the teeth during the night strongly indicates pulpitis due to tooth decay. Kindly consult a dentist in person for further suggestion. We need more investigations with clinical examination to decide upon treatment. You may need root canal treatment and crown. Advance procedures can be done with laser.
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Asked for male, 21 years old from Jaipur
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While I understand your desire to avoid medication if possible, I strongly advise against skipping the medications your dentist prescribed for your pericoronitis and partially erupted wisdom tooth. Here's why:
importance of medication:
infection prevention: pericoronitis is an inflammation of the gum tissue surrounding a partially erupted tooth, making it prone to infection. Antibiotics like augmentin 625 help prevent and control bacterial infections.
Inflammation reduction: zero dol...more
importance of medication:
infection prevention: pericoronitis is an inflammation of the gum tissue surrounding a partially erupted tooth, making it prone to infection. Antibiotics like augmentin 625 help prevent and control bacterial infections.
Inflammation reduction: zero dol...more
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Asked for female, 30 years old from new delhi
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Tooth fillings explained: durability, precautions, side effects, and more
I understand you have many questions about tooth fillings, and i'm happy to help! here's a breakdown of your concerns:
durability:
the lifespan of a tooth filling depends on several factors, including:
material: amalgam fillings generally last 7-20 years, while tooth-colored composite fillings typically last 5-15 years. Gold fillings are the most durable, lasting up to 25 years or more.
Placement and si...more
I understand you have many questions about tooth fillings, and i'm happy to help! here's a breakdown of your concerns:
durability:
the lifespan of a tooth filling depends on several factors, including:
material: amalgam fillings generally last 7-20 years, while tooth-colored composite fillings typically last 5-15 years. Gold fillings are the most durable, lasting up to 25 years or more.
Placement and si...more
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Asked for male, 28 years old from Azamgarh
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Asked for male, 26 years old from Hisar
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Hi
in many people, wisdom teeth don't break through the gum and grow out – or only part of them does. The reasons are multifactorial. This is more common in the lower jaw than it is in the upper jaw. The reason is usually that there isn't enough space for the tooth in the jaw.
Wisdom teeth are usually only removed if they cause problems, or are likely to in the future. (pain, swelling etc.) wisdom teeth that don't break through (sometimes also called “impacted” wisdom teeth) often don't ...more
in many people, wisdom teeth don't break through the gum and grow out – or only part of them does. The reasons are multifactorial. This is more common in the lower jaw than it is in the upper jaw. The reason is usually that there isn't enough space for the tooth in the jaw.
Wisdom teeth are usually only removed if they cause problems, or are likely to in the future. (pain, swelling etc.) wisdom teeth that don't break through (sometimes also called “impacted” wisdom teeth) often don't ...more
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