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Asked for female, 17 years old from Patna
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Hello! There seems to be some communication gap between the dentist you visited and yourself. If there is tartar it can surely be removed by a professional cleaning of your teeth. Please visit a dentist again and understand clearly what the issue is.
Last Updated: 5 years ago• Featured Tip
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Dentist•Delhi
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Does scaling help us?
Let us first understand what is scaling of teeth:
Teeth scaling is a routine dental procedure with which plaque and tartar deposits that form on teeth are cleaned or scraped away. While plaque is a soft, sticky film that develops on teeth containing millions of bacteria which cause tooth decay and gum diseases, tartar is a hardened form of plaque that develops if the plaque is not removed on time.
If you have healthy gums, tissue will fit tightly around the toot...more
Asked for Male, 21 years old from Pune
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Dentist•Gandhinagar
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Cost is 1500-30000 depends on type and doctors experience. Its single tooth implant cost. Search google for best clinic near by you.
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Last Updated: 8 years ago• Featured Tip
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Dentist•Gurgaon
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4 myths about teeth scaling - busted!

Teeth scaling is a dental procedure with which plaque and tartar deposits that form on the teeth are cleaned or scraped away. While plaque is a soft, sticky film that develops on the teeth containing millions of bacteria which cause tooth decay, tartar is a hardened form of plaque that develops if the plaque is not removed on time. Tooth decay is a natural process that takes place with time but plaque and tartar deposits tend to speed up that proces...more
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Dentist•Chennai
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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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Dentist•Dhanbad
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Doctor has mentioned that the child has caries in multiple tooth. Abcde are donated as tooth number in child. You may visit a dentist for treatment of those caries.
Asked for male, 0 years old from Delhi
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Dentist•Jammu
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I understand you're concerned about not receiving your dental X-ray copies. While I cannot offer specific medical advice, I can share some general information and potential next steps:

Understanding Your Rights:

Generally, in most countries, patients have the right to access their medical records, including X-rays. This right is usually protected by regulations like HIPAA in the US or GDPR in Europe.
However, there might be specific scenarios where a doctor may temporarily ...more
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Asked for male, 42 years old from Pune
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MDS - Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Dentist•Chennai
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Kindly consult an oral & maxillofacial surgeon in person for further suggestion. We need more investigations (full mouth x-ray, tmj open & closed mouth, mri) & clinical examination to decide upon treatment. Until then have soft diet. Avoid yawning. Replace posterior teeth if they are missing. You may consult me in person.
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Asked for male, 37 years old from Thane
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MDS - Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Dentist•Chennai
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Quit habits strictly. Kindly consult an oral & maxillo facial surgeon in person for further suggestion. We need more investigations with clinical examination to decide upon treatment. Apply kenakort ointment.
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Asked for male, 35 years old from Visakhapatnam
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MDS - Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Dentist•Chennai
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However, there are medical conditions that causes excessive salivation
physiological
pregnancy
local causes
oral inflammation- teething
infection –oral cavity infection, dental caries, tonsillitis, peritonsilar abscess
kindly consult an oral & maxillo facial surgeon in person for further suggestion. We need more investigations with clinical examination to decide upon treatment. Medicines can reduces secretions in the mouth, throat, airway, and stomach.
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Asked for male, 25 years old from Mumbai
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Dentist•Jammu
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Aapke muh mein baar baar challe hone ke kai karan ho sakte hain. Kuchh karan hain:
mouth ulcer: mouth ulcer ek aam samasya hai jo kisi bhi umra ke kisi bhi vyakti ko ho sakti hai. Mouth ulcer ka karan bacteria ya virus ho sakta hai. Mouth ulcer ka ilaj aamतौर par gharelu upcharon se ho jata hai, lekin agar yah baar baar ho raha hai to doctor se consult karna chahie.
Lichen planus: lichen planus ek autoimmune disorder hai jo skin aur mouth mein infection ka karan ban sakta hai. Lichen pla...more
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Asked for male, 29 years old from Gurgaon
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MDS - Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Dentist•Chennai
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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
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Asked for Female, 26 years old from Satna
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Dentist•Jammu
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I understand your concern for your pregnant wife experiencing a cavity and sensitivity issues. However, I cannot prescribe or recommend any medication, including gargle medicines, for pregnant women. This is because the safety of certain medications during pregnancy can vary depending on the trimester and specific concerns.
It's crucial to consult a healthcare professional, preferably her obstetrician or a dentist specializing in prenatal care, to determine the best course of action for mana...more
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Asked for male, 28 years old from Jammu
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You should get it professionally cleaned from a dentist and ask him to do polishing too and refrain from experimenting with teeth as dentists are there for taking care of your teeth and give you a better solution than yourself.
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