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Tooth Erosion Questions

Asked for female, 24 years old from Lucknow
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BDS, Non-Resident J.R. in Dept. of Ortho...read more

Dentist•Jammu
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Understandably, encountering a bug in your mouth can be unsettling. While swallowing a small insect is typically harmless, your immediate reaction to wipe it off with a dettol disinfectant wipe is a cause for caution.
Here's what you need to know:
dettol wipes are not intended for oral use. They contain ingredients like alcohol and sodium hypochlorite (bleach) that can be harmful if ingested. While the amount you may have swallowed from wiping the bug might be small, it's best to follow ...more
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Asked for male, 29 years old from Thane
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BDS, Non-Resident J.R. in Dept. of Ortho...read more

Dentist•Jammu
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I understand your concern about receding gums and wanting to improve your dental hygiene. However, I can't provide specific medical advice or treatment recommendations. It's important to consult a qualified dental professional to get an accurate diagnosis and discuss the best treatment options for your individual situation.
Here's what I can do to help:
1. Encourage you to schedule an appointment with a dentist or periodontist (gum specialist). They can assess your gum recession severity...more
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Asked for female, 48 years old from Bareilly
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MDS - Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

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 deep cleaning along with surgical curettage or gum strengthening procedure. Rinse your mouth thoroughly with a mouth wash after every meal. Use pepsodent tooth paste & gum paint for 2 to 3 weeks. 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 den...more
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MDS - Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Dentist•Noida
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The swelling can be due to an injury to your gums while eating or because of wisdom tooth eruption or due to a decayed tooth etc. Clinical examination by a dentist is necessary for proper diagnosis. Meanwhile you can do warm saline rinses 2 to 3 times a day for some relief.
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Asked for male, 25 years old from Belgaum
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MDS - Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Dentist•Noida
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You should get an opg done. This will help evaluate the amount of decay, the position of your tooth roots as well as proximity of the roots to the underlying nerve. Then the decision can be taken whether to get it removed or not. Kindly consult an oral and maxillofacial surgeon for the same.
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Asked for female, 17 years old from Indore
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MDS - Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Dentist•Chennai
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Tooth decay is an irreparable damage to the tooth. Only a dentist can fill it. There is no home remedy. 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, indicator brush.
•floss your teeth inter dentally once a day inter dentally
•tooth brush to be changed every 2 months.
•consume a healthy diet rich in vegetables ...more
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Asked for female, 21 years old from Gurgaon
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Homeopathy Doctor•Hooghly
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Well rinse your mouth with warm salt water, apply fenugreek paste, you need proper homeopathic treatment.
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Asked for female, 31 years old from Bangalore
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Asked for male, 37 years old from Guwahati
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MDS - Periodontics, BDS

Dentist•Dhanbad
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Don't worry its called dry socket. N it's quite normal with some patients after extraction. Plss visit your dentist who did your treatment and meanwhile plsss don't touch that area. He vl treat the condition and it will subside within a few weeks.
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