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Why do I have persistent pain in the gums despite the tooth being extracted?
Query: Hello doctor, I had my wisdom tooth removed, but I have pain in the gums near the last molar. What could be the reason? Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Kindly upload a photo of the painful area as the pain generally arises due to the third molar eruption, but since you have got that extracted, it can be caries or a pocket formation behind the last tooth (second molar). Sometimes the uppe... Read Full »
How to manage severe pain and swelling in the jaw after coronectomy?
Query: Hello doctor, I had wisdom tooth extraction in addition to coronectomy on one tooth, and I am having extreme pain in my ear and jaw. Is this normal? I took OTC painkillers and ice, but the pain is not going away. I do not have a fever, and I do not have a dry socket or infection. I am currently t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. I am very sorry for the discomfort. Kindly upload an image of the extraction site. Use flash for clicking the image. And please mention when did you get the extraction done? You need antibiotics as just over the counter pain medicines... Read Full »
Are my symptoms due to infection of the salivary gland?
Query: Hi doctor, I think that I have an infection of the salivary gland or sialadenitis. I noticed it initially three years back. Then I consulted a doctor and took some medicines. After few months, it reoccured again. I visited a dentist and he gave me some medicines. I took Clindamycin 300 mg and Met... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Kindly upload an image showing the area of pus discharge. Stop searching online. You do not have a salivary gland infection. You have been taking medication for a long time and still, you are not getting proper treatment. Frequent pus formation can lead to bone loss or ... Read Full »
Is it possible to grow bacteria on an extracted tooth?
Query: Hi doctor,Is there a possibility to have bacterial growth on the pulled tooth? How can I measure the bacteria on the tooth? How to know that the bacteria pulled out of the tooth are from the tooth? How to check the bacteria on the tooth without using any technology? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. An extracted site is a place to have a bacterial deposition. It creates infection. To avoid it, you will be prescribed antibiotics to avoid having bacterial growth and it helps to keep the place without infection. Plaque and tartar deposition seems to be a favorable pla... Read Full »