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Last Updated: 5 years ago• Featured Tip
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BDS, MDS - Oral Medicine and Radiology

Dentist•Kolkata
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Toothache is a painful dental condition that affects many people worldwide. At times the excruciating pain can drive a normal person insane. Cavity and tooth decay contribute to toothache in a big way. However, toothache can also be an indication of some serious dental ailments that needs immediate attention.

The following factors/ reasons can equally contribute to toothache (mild or severe)

1) Tooth decay: Tooth decay and cavities are synonymous to unhealthy teeth and toothac...more
Asked for male, 27 years old from Jamnagar
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Dentist•Gurgaon
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If the tooth is tooth much damaged then nothing can be done except. For root canal treatment and cap .or else if we do simple filling you might get. More pain and swelling.
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Asked for female, 20 years old from Rajnandgaon
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Dentist•Gurgaon
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You can but if it doesn't kindly visit a dentist nearby and get an x-ray done of the tooth you are suffering from. So as to give you proper treatment.
Last Updated: 5 years ago• Featured Tip
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BDS , MDS

Dentist•Gorakhpur
When a tooth is decayed or accidentally fractured and reaches to the sensitive vital part of the tooth, the pulp, it can be risky to just fill and leave.
Risk is that the root canal gets infected which may lead to pus formation below causing swelling, severe pain, fever and over time it can lead to more severe complications like granuloma, cyst or tumor formations.
So basically root can treatment is performed to eliminate future complications. In this, we remove everything inside the c...more
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BDS, MDS - Oral Medicine and Radiology

Dentist•Kolkata
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Hi, if the x-ray shows that a permanent canine is present in the jaw, then if it is in a suitable position, it can be pulled by braces into its normal position, but if it is in a position that it cannot be retrieved back in the correct position, then you may have to go for a surgical extraction.
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Dentist•Ghaziabad
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Hi, I will suggest you get an x-ray done as tooth decay is to be restored by either filling or RCT depending upon the level of decay. If the nerves are exposed then rct otherwise filling can be done. Xray would reveal this, as no medication would be effective without proper treatment.
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MDS - Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Dentist•Chennai
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Once your food is digested, chemicals that cause odour can be absorbed into your bloodstream and from there into your lungs; these chemicals then are exhaled. Diets high in protein and sugar also have been associated with bad breath. Infections in the mouth, such as dental caries (tooth decay
persistent bad breath or a bad taste in the mouth may be a warning sign of gum (periodontal) disease. Gum disease is caused by the buildup of plaque on teeth. ), periodontal (gum) disease or mouth sores...more
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Last Updated: 6 years ago• Featured Tip
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Post-Graduate Certificate in Endodontics...read more

Dentist•Cuttack
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Flossing once a day is recommended as it quickly takes care of any food particles that may be lodged in your teeth & prevent tooth decay.
Last Updated: 6 years ago• Featured Tip
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Post-Graduate Certificate in Endodontics...read more

Dentist•Cuttack
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What if we could replace the entire decayed tooth with a new one. Yes, it can be done easily with dental implants. Simple procedure, less visits, absolutely zero pain and years and years of long-lasting stability. The best thing your body deserves.
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Asked for male, 21 years old from Guwahati
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MDS - Oral Medicine and Radiology

Dentist•Muzaffarpur
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Root canal treatment is usually painless these days, due to recent advancement rcts are done in a single visit by endomotors. After rct is over it wi take another two appointments for crown placement.
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