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Asked for Male, 34 years old from Gurgaon

My 18 month old daughter has got a blackened front tooth. Today we consulted a doctor who advised that tooth is dead now and gums are getting infected. The dead tooth needs to be extracted immediately. We took second opinion from another doctor who confirmed that there is infection but can be treated with root canal. When my daughter was 9 months old we noticed a pinkish tinge on this tooth which gradually kept on darkening and is almost black now. Need help whether we should get the tooth extracted or get root canal done or consult someone else if it can be treated through medicines.

Dr. Shally Mahajan88%(247 ratings)

MDS - Orthodontics, LASERS, BOTOX AND DE...read more

Dentist•Lucknow

Dear lybrate-user ji, the tooth is dead for sure and is due to some old insult to the tooth which would have gone unnoticed. If the bone is healthy and not mobile, we can save it 100% and an E max laminate or crown can be placed and that shall solve the problem. For more please consult.

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Health Query

I have been struggling with spicy foods. Due to chewing tobacco I am not able to eat spicy foods even a bit of chilly also.

Dr. Shobhit Tandon

MBBS, PG-Diploma In Clinical Pathology

General Physician•Sri Ganganagar

Avoid tobacco. Eat small frequent bland meal. Cap. Ocid dsr one daily empty stomach.
Digene syrup apply glycerine and baking soda paste three to four times daily.

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Asked for Male, 41 years old from Greater Noida

Is regular consumption of apple cider vinegar is harmful for teeth and gums. I have hyper acidity due to Hiatus Hernia, is it beneficial to treat this problem, if yes then what should be the dosage?

Dr. S.K. Tandon93%(53294 ratings)

M.D. Consultant Pathologist, CCEBDM Diab...read more

Sexologist•Sri Ganganagar

Regular consumption is alright.
For hiatus hernia never take heavy meal. Donot lye immediately taking meal.

65 people found this helpful

Asked for male, 20 years old from Janjgir-Champa

I am only 20 year old I have a payeria whats best toothpaste and treatment curesness for me?

Dr. Gaurav Jain91%(246 ratings)

MFDS RCPS (Glasgow), MDS - Oral & Maxill...read more

Dentist•Delhi

Hi lybrate-user
Developing "pyorrhoea" at 19 years is not a very good sign for the future well being of your teeth. It suggests at least some degree of negligence and carelessness on your part. Also, gum disease arising at such an early age might be more aggressive in its overall natural progression.
I suggest that you consult with a professional dental surgeon or a periodontist at the earliest to allow institution of appropriate therapy as early as possible during the course of the dise...more

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Asked for male, 28 years old from Gurgaon

I have Pyorria I want to fix all problem of my teeth and I also I want to change my front part teeth .how much cost will b for this and how much time it will take?

Dr. Maj. Gen Mahesh Chander Vsm (Retd)95%(41590 ratings)

BDS, MDS - Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery,...read more

Dentist•Lucknow

Get scaling polishing done by a dentist than brush twice daily especially at night massage gums for alignment consult a orthodontist you may require braces you may have to loose some teeth to generate space it takes about eighteen months to complete tt n costs about fifty k.

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Asked for female, 28 years old from Kolkata

I am feeling very much gum sensitivity for few days. What is the reason? I have plaque on my teeth and going for scaling on Monday. Would it relieve me from this sensitivity?

Dr. Partha Bikash Ghosh90%(56 ratings)

BDS

Dentist•Howrah

Hello Lybrate user. Well you can do scaling. But after that there might be some cervical abrasion on some of the teeth. Ask your dentist to check that up properly and treat it if it's necessary.

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Asked for female, 18 years old from Indore

I am 16 years old girl I have blackish gums above my teeth. My oral hygiene check is good and the dentist said that it is deposition of melanin so please can I have natural pink gums to smile?

Dr. Ragini Purohit89%(127 ratings)

BDS

Dentist•Ghaziabad

Melanin pigmentation is normal. There is nothing to worry about. Treatment is surgical Surgical method for making dark gums as natural pink:
The most popular effective and simple method of removing the darkness of the gums is the surgical removal of the outer layer of the gums which gives the dark color to the gums. The procedure though surgical is a painless outdoor procedure carried out under local anesthesia.In this procedure the outer layer of gum epithelium is removed with a layer of un...more

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Asked for male, 28 years old from Bareilly

For oral hygiene please suggest me as my gums bleeds and teeth get pale in color. can you tell any medicine, paste or lotion?

Dr. Yasmin Asma Zohara93%(31017 ratings)

MDS - Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Dentist•Chennai

Kindly consult a dentist in person for further suggestion. We need more investigations to decide upon treatment. You may need deep cleaning along with surgical, gum strengthening, whitening (bleaching) procedures and / or artificial enamel filling. Advance procedures can be done with laser too. You may consult me in person. Dental tips: - visit a dentist every six months. Gargle your mouth thoroughly after every meal. Scrub gently to clean your tongue with a tongue cleaner. Floss all your teeth ...more

Asked for male, 38 years old from Bangalore

How is receding gums treated and the cost for it. Is there any natural way to avoid it.

Dr. Avinash Kumar Singh85%(15 ratings)

BDS, MDS - Orthodontics & Dentofacial Or...read more

Dentist•Muzaffarpur

There is certainly a way to avoid it, that is maintenance of oral hygiene. Brush twice daily, keep your teeth clean and visit your dentist at least every six months. In case the situation has already progressed, there are certain methods to treat the same. Most common way being periodontal surgery. Cost of it varies depending on the location and expertise of doctor.

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Asked for male, 31 years old from Delhi

I visited a nearby dentist for tooth whitening of a dead tooth which was turning black. She applied a dental solution to make it white ,but it caused a sensitivity in nearby 4 tooths. It has been couple of months but the problem is sustaining. I was using sensodine as toothpaste in these 2 months. Post that I visited her and she suggested shy nm toothpaste twice a day by applying on sensitive teeth for 10 minutes before brushing. She has given nerve inflammation antibiotics as well to calm the sensitivity down on the selective teeth. Can anyone suggest me what should be the course of treatment ahead .will the sensitivity go in time.

Dr. Achla Verma

BDS, MDS - Orthodontics & Dentofacial Or...read more

Dentist•Gurgaon

You can use GC tooth mousse for 3 months it will help in tooth remineralization to some extent. Rest Clinical Examination will a need for same

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Asked for male, 21 years old from Kanpur

Kya ham teeth saaf kara sakte hai? Aur kya mere gums wapas se recover kar sakte hai? Actually ham pehle masala bahut khate the to mere teeths ne masude chootne lage hai aur teeth kaafi gande hai?

Dr. Karun Gupta90%(2332 ratings)

BDS, Non-Resident J.R. in Dept. of Ortho...read more

Dentist•Jammu

Haan, aap apne teeth ko saaf kar sakte hain. Yah aapke gums ko bhi recover karne mein madad karega. Masala khane se teeth mein masude chhootne lagte hain aur teeth kaafi gande ho jate hain. Aap apne teeth ko saaf karne ke liye toothpaste aur brush ka use kar sakte hain. Aap apne teeth ko din mein do baar brush karen. Brush karne se pehle apne teeth ko mouthwash se rinse kar lein. Mouthwash aapke teeth ko bacteria se protect karne mein madad karta hai. Aap apne teeth ko floss karne se bhi saaf ka...more

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Health Query

I have been suffering from bad breath since class 6….i don’t know the reason I brush properly…. I use tongue cleaner ….still the breath persists and I feel the bad breath not only from my mouth but also from my nose please help me please ….i also feel burning sensation from my mouth all the time (as if some mild acid secretion is happening)

Dr. Jyoti Biswas92%(934 ratings)

General Physician•Kolkata

This is called halitosis. Reason could be oral or any underlying problem. Contact with a physician.

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Health Query

Hi, I have an issue with my teeth in front row with black colour between teeth and gums how it can be removed which is the best tooth paste for this.

Dr. Aditi Sharma

Bachelor of Dental Surgery

Dentist•Ludhiana

Hello lybrate-user, the black colour of your teeth which you are talking about is probably due to the calculus deposits in that area which with time gets stained depending upon the foods you take. It occurs because of improper brushing in that region regardless of what toothpaste you use. So, the most important thing is your brushing technique which you need to improve. Have some look over the youtube videos, you will get to know the proper method. Once the plaque gets calcified, it can not be r...more

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Asked for Male, 27 years old from Satna

Hi my wife pregnant from last 3 month and now she has cavity and sensitivity problem, so pls suggest any gurgle medicine.

Dr. Karun Gupta90%(2332 ratings)

BDS, Non-Resident J.R. in Dept. of Ortho...read more

Dentist•Jammu

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, 53 years old from Mumbai

My son 17th years old having teeth pain cavities in teeth can't sleep due to pain. kindly suggest medicine.

Dr. Abhishek Kr Singh90%(546 ratings)

MDS - Periodontics, BDS

Dentist•Dhanbad

Medicines are temporary relief .you need to go to a dentist for exact diagnosis and treatment. You can give him ketorol dt single tablet in case of pain and emergency .but you can't rely on medicines and they can't be taken time and again due to several reasons. So you need to go to a dentist and treatment done.

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Asked for female, 30 years old from new delhi

Taking all precautions, brushing two time and taking all oral hygiene but still the cavity is spreading in whole teeth, it not in one or two teeth slowly it's spreading and affecting more teeth, what toothpaste can use in this can so it can be cure, filling in all teeth is not possible, dentist said wait it's in initial stage, can't wait for whole mouth teeth damaged stage, so that's why I am asking if any toothpaste can help to cure it or help not spreading in whole teeth.

Dr. Yasmin Asma Zohara93%(31017 ratings)

MDS - Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Dentist•Chennai

Apply amflor tooth paste on the teeth. Wait for 10 to 15 min. Then brush your teeth with the same paste.
All food & drink containing sugar, sticky food, dry mouth, improper oral hygiene that includes improper brushing, flossing, & tongue cleaning can cause tooth decay. 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, indi...more

Asked for female, 30 years old from Delhi

Hi, I just wanted to know is there any toothpaste for initial stage cavity can it be cure by toothpaste on early stage, how can we cure it on early stage what kind of precautions take any toothpaste or any other hygiene.

Dr. Ankit Panda

Dentist•

It is not possible to cure cavities. Bt yes you can take precautions of your oral health to do not let it grow. Using flouride containing toothpaste, use mouthwash, rinse mouth after every meal. Brush nd mouthwash twice daily. And if cavity is slight deep get it filled so food don't get lodged in the cavity.

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Asked for male, 26 years old from Kandivli

Mujhe pyria hai kaafi saalo se lekin kabhi theek ho jata phir kabhi ho jata left side and sabse peeche side dard bhi kabhi kabhi hone lgta hai pyria ke karan mere teeth bhi gande hone lge hai iska koi medicine bataiye no perfect ho.

Dr. Yasmin Asma Zohara93%(31017 ratings)

MDS - Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Dentist•Chennai

Causes of pyria:
bleeding gums are caused by inadequate plaque removal. Plaque contains germs which attack the healthy tissue around the teeth. This will cause the gums to become inflamed and irritated, which may cause them to bleed when brushing or flossing. This is called gingivitis and is the first stage of gum disease.
Kindly consult a dentist in person for further suggestion. We need more investigations with clinical examination to decide upon treatment. You may need deep cleaning a...more

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