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Asked for male, 41 years old from Gurgaon
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Since 2017, I always brush my teeth using sensodine repair and protect toothpaste, and toothbrush having soft bristles. Often I brush twice in a day. Since last few months, due to a molar tooth in my lower jaw [left side], I have to bear lots of pain. Almost half of this infected molar tooth, has disappeared/broken due to decay. Whenever I gargle with lukewarm water, the pain in this molar tooth reduces initially. But few seconds later, the pain starts to increase. I can't eat anything from the left side of my jaw [near this decayed molar tooth]. Whenever food [especially non-liquid items] touches this molar tooth, after few minutes I feel intense pain in my jaw. Sometimes, this pain reaches my eyes [beneath eyes] and head [headache] also. See the photos of this molar tooth in the left side of my lower jaw. Note that, one premolar tooth in my upper jaw [left side] is missing [near the infected molar tooth, in lower jaw]. In 2014-15, the implant treatment of that premolar tooth, was left incomplete due to my financial hardship. At that time, the dentist extracted that premolar tooth, and told me to re-visit after 3 months, for fixing the implant. I don't remember, whether the screw [for the implant] was inserted/placed [in upper jaw] by the dentist, after extracting the premolar tooth [at that time]. View the photos of this missing premolar tooth in the left side of my upper jaw. Also note that, one molar tooth in my lower jaw [right side] is having filling [since 2017]. The root [bottom] of this molar tooth is also decaying. I can't chew anything hard [like apple] from the right side also because of this weak molar tooth. Sometimes, this tooth gives mild pain. See the photos of this molar tooth in the right side of my lower jaw. Fyi, since 2007-08 I am suffering from hyperuricemia and gouty arthritis [mild]. Due to covid-19, I can't visit any dentist for treatment of my molar tooth, which is giving pain at present. What should I do to get relief from this pain? Any home remedies? Are there any medicines that could help me? Can the decayed molar tooth [in left side of lower jaw] be retained by endodontist root canal treatment? Or, is it better to get an implant after extraction of this [infected] molar tooth? Kindly guide me.

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MD - Homeopathy, BHMS

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The decay can be stopped by Homoeopathic treatment.
It is in one teeth and tomorrow it can involve other teeth also.
Allopathic treatment will treat the affected teeth but they can't stop further decay.
No matter how many time you brush or which toothpaste you use.
My advise is start Homoeopathic treatment side by side.
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Dentist•Vadodara
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You might need to get some medicines for the swelling to get rid from the pain. Contact your dentist nearby.
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Asked for male, 51 years old from Trivandrum
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Dentist•Noida
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Any toothpaste is ok. Just brush twice daily and floss every night. Flossing is very good because usually cavities start in-between teeth where brush doesn't reach. Get dental check up every year.
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Asked for male, 30 years old from Hyderabad
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MD - Homeopathy, BHMS

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Hello Farheen.
Aceclofenac is just a pain kiler means it will block sensation of pain for few hours.
It does not have any effect on the cause of thepain.
Better take proper homoeopathic treatment.
You can consult me at lybrate.
Till then give
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Asked for male, 30 years old from Coimbatore
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MDS ORAL MEDICINE AND ORAL RADIOLOGY

Dentist•Panchkula
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Hey there, you have not specified the age of your daughter so I cannot prescribe a medicine as dose needs to be altered with age. Put her on an antibiotic and pain killer that suits her for minimum 5 days.
Tell her to do warm saline rinses twice daily. Tell her to brush twice daily especially at night. Kindly send pics of her tooth using my doctor code gm2c5d.
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BDS, MS CLINICAL RESEARCH

Dentist•Delhi
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1st you have to see which tooth it is then if the condition has got worsened then one has to go for iopa first to see how much deep infection has gone and if needed then rct is the only solution in that case with crown. Thanks.
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Asked for male, 23 years old from Chennai
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MBBS, Basic Life Support (B.L.S), Advanc...read more

General Physician•Delhi
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It's difficult to properly clean partially erupted wisdom teeth. A buildup of food particles and dental plaque can cause gum infection around the tooth. Wisdom teeth are prone to decay because of their position in the back of the mouth. Infected wisdom teeth may also contribute to the decay of surrounding teeth. Let's have a detailed discussion for better advice and healthy lifestyle.
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Asked for male, 26 years old from Mumbai
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BDS , MCP

Dentist•Bangalore
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Hello, root canal treatment is done when the root is intact if even the root is decayed there is no way to save the tooth, the tooth will go for extraction. So kindly go ahead with the root canal treatment and save your tooth.
Thanks
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Asked for female, 20 years old from Patna
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If the tooth has to be extracted without any other option left then go for extraction to prevent repeated infection and pus formation. Tooth extraction charges can never be expensive than your desire for overall well-being of your own body. So go for it...
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Asked for female, 25 years old from Bangalore
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BDS, MDS - Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Dentist•Lucknow
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Molars are the main tooth by which you eat. So if you will remove your second molars you will have difficulty in eating and if you r planning for braces then your dentist will remove your premolar not molar and load of braces will be withstand by your molars only. So I suggest you can go for implants for replacement of 2nd molars and it will not effect your braces treatmwnt as well. As if you dealyed implants after your braces your upper molar can have extrusion and cause loosening of your teeth...more
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