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Kindly share insights into ideal toothbrushing techniques.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 35-year-old male. I would like to know the most effective toothbrushing methods to maintain optimal oral hygiene. Could you provide some details on the recommended toothbrushing techniques? Are there particular toothbrush types, bristle softness, or toothpaste features that are mor... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am here to help you get the best medical advice. To maintain proper oral hygiene, I suggest you do the following: Visit your dentist every six to seven months for scaling and polishing of your teeth. Brush your anterior and posterior teeth surfaces which are towar... Read Full »
How can I manage my gum bleeding and bad breath?
Query: Hello doctor,I suffer from bleeding gums and bad mouth odor. I brush my teeth twice every day, but I do not floss. Can you please suggest to me why this is happening? Please suggest some good toothpaste and mouthwash for me. Can you also please tell me which is better, normal floss or water floss? A... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Be assured all your healthcare records are in safe hands. I am here to guide you through your query. It is primarily due to calculus (calcified bacterial cell wall and minerals) around the teeth. I suggest you get oral prophylaxis (teeth cleaning) done first and brush u... Read Full »
I want to improve and maintain good oral hygiene in a 7-year-old child.
Query: Hello doctor, My daughter is seven years old and has a decayed tooth on the upper right first molar. I can also see some white deposits on her teeth. She brushes her teeth twice a day. Then, why does she have some white deposits on her teeth? How to remove these white deposits present on her teeth? ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. I suggest you follow the instructions mentioned below. 1. Avoid giving her sweet foods before going to bed at night. 2. Give multivitamin supplements for three months. 3. Maintaining proper oral hygiene is very imp... Read Full »
How many times can I take my denture out to clean?
Query: Hi doctor, I have done a bone graft on my front teeth for a dental implant. Now, I have a flipper (denture). Do I have to take the flipper out (denture) to clean it? For how many times do I have to clean it? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your question, and I can understand your concern about your denture. You have to take it out after having meals, and you have to clean it properly or keep it in water till you wear it next time. If you feel that you have halitosis (bad breath), then ... Read Full »
I have tooth sensitivity problem. Please help
Query: Hi doctor,I have tooth sensitivity problem. I am suffering from this problem since last two months. I am unable to drink water also. I tried many sensitivity toothpastes, but it does not work properly. Please suggest me a proper drug or suggestion for instant relief. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Tooth sensitivity happens due to many reasons, and it may be because of cavities in teeth. For instant relief, you need to put desensitized toothpaste, but as you are saying it is not working, then it is better for you to visit a dentist and get an x-ray done. They w... Read Full »
What is the white spot behind my lower molar with swelling and soreness?
Query: Hello doctor, I have just noticed a white spot embedded in my gum behind my lower back molar teeth. The area is a bit swollen and is a little sore. My throat is also a bit swollen and a little sore. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have been through your query and I can understand your concern. I need to know if you have any cavity or carious tooth near that sore. If yes, it might be due to the infection of the tooth which is exudating via the gum. However, if no carious tooth is there, then... Read Full »
My wisdom tooth blood clot came out. What to do?
Query: Hi doctor, Before eight hours, I got my wisdom tooth out. My mouth was filled with blood. Just 30 minutes ago, a small piece like a blood clot came out of my bottom right socket. When I look at my holes in the mirror, they are all filled with dark blood. Can I get a dry socket? Should I need to go b... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Since your socket is filled with blood, there is nothing to worry much. Regarding this socket, I cannot assure you without seeing the image. Maintain your oral hygiene and follow the instructions given by your dentist. Do warm salt water gargling after a day and for the... Read Full »
I have pain in my decayed tooth. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 28-year-old woman dealing with a decayed tooth. I am experiencing mild pain despite trying different toothpaste and mouthwash. Waking up with toothaches is becoming a concern, and while visiting the dentist is intimidating, I realize I cannot postpone it any longer. Can you sugg... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I suggest you promptly consult a dentist, as the infection could worsen if neglected. To prevent future decay, I suggest the following: Regular brushing twice a day. Make use of a toothpaste with fluoride. Incorpor... Read Full »
How do you treat enlarged circumvallate papillae?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 29 year old male. I have some enlarged bumps and white lesion on the back of my tongue. I thought that I had a gum problem because my saliva was often brownish and I had a funny taste in my mouth. Now, I believe that I have some fungus infection. It looks exactly like on the pictur... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I had gone through all the data posted. From the picture posted (attachment removed to protect patient identity), those bumps seen on the tongue are suggestive of enlarged or swollen circumvallate papillae.There are four types of papillae on the surface of the tongue ... Read Full »
My daughter is on braces and having heavy painful jaw. What is the best treatment?
Query: Hello doctor, My daughter wears braces for almost three years now. Right now, she often complains of the heavy jaw and is painful. What is the best treatment for this? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The metal fittings over your daughter's teeth would be cause for the heaviness she feels. And the pain she encounters might be for two reasons. 1.Generalized soreness of the gums since there is continuous pressure over it by the tooth movement produced during the tr... Read Full »