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Asked for female, 20 years old from Delhi
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Hello
I got your point but the condition needs to be assessed.
It would be great if you could provide me the pics of the condition so that medications could be prescribed accordingly.
Take care.
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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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You might need to get some medicines for the swelling to get rid from the pain. Contact your dentist nearby.
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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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Brush at least twice a day. The best time to brush teeth is after meals. Choose a toothbrush with a small head for better access to back teeth. Soft bristles are kinder on your gums.

Use fluoridated toothpaste. Fluoride helps to harden tooth enamel and reduces your risk of decay.

Brush thoroughly. Tooth brushing should take between two and three minutes.

Floss your teeth daily. Use a slow and gentle sawing motion.

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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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BDS, Fellow of Academy of General Educat...read more

Dentist•Kolkata
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Overall oral health consists of the health of both the soft and the hard tissues in the mouth. While teeth are the hard tissues, the soft tissues include the lips, tongue, cheek, palate, and most importantly the gums. The gums or the periodontium (peri - around, dont - tooth) surrounds the tooth and provides nutritional support and structural support with its connective tissue. The gums are the unsung heroes in maintaining a healthy set of teeth.

It is the common observation that denta...more
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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Dentist•Delhi
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What happens when you have a cavity?

When tooth decay is limited there is no pain. All decay starts on the enamel. Sealants can be applied to reduce the acid attack on the teeth. If detected early, these can be very well managed by removing the decayed portion and filling it with tooth-coloured composite resin restorations. Remember that even at a relatively late stage, when the tooth is broken/decayed badly, it can be built back to its original form.

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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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