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question:my name is ahmed i have a pain in my upper teeth from last 10 years we already root canal in my front upper teeth but still paian after 03 time root canal docter told me extrect this teeth thats why i extrect this teeth but i have big problem in my gums some time swalling some time losenes please help me sir what can i do plz plz plz.
answer:Hi, Ahmed, Thanks for query. It seems that you might have tattered teeth giving rise to some infection in the gums. Consult your dentist and go for scaling of the teeth. For infection go for antibiotic medicine. Do listerine gargles. Ok and bye.
question:Hi there. I had a filling done by a dentist on bottom left side (two teeth ) in December 2011. My teeth were hurting me after (same bottom left side) the filling was uneven. I went for filling adjustment. It still continued to hurt when I chew or was biting on that side. I went for another filling (second filling, same teeth, bottom left) and it was still hurting. It hurt me when I floss. All my teeth r fine except these two bottom left when I floss it hurts. So the dentist saw inflammation in that spot so he gave me antibiotic liquid to rinse for 2 weeks. It still hurts. Then he said to rinse with salt water so I did it for a while. It still hurts. It hurts when I floss. The minute the floss touches teeth surface I feel pain and when i put it deeper to the gum it doesn t hurt, so I assume the gums r not the problem. They wanted me to see periodontist. I don t see the need for that. They did x-ray of these bottom teeth and it didn t show anything. So what can I do. They ll do anything not to take the responsibility for their actions. Please help.
answer:hello and welcome to hcm forum, i would like to inform you that as they x-ray of both the teeth were fine, therefore the problem lies within the interdental space(space between those two restored teeth), what i can recommend is keep your teeth free from food debris because ,moment food lodgement occurs ,their would be inflammation in the gums and pain. i would suggest, continue doing antibacterial rinses(betadine), avoid flossing that area too much, rinse your mouth with plain water after every meal, also, use topical gel(metrohex) ,apply with finger, leave it for half an hour(3-4 times/day), do not worry inflammation will resolve soon, i wish you good health, take care
question:I went to my dentist Tuesday who said I have an infection and need a root canal on tooth number 19. I started an antibiotic that day and much of the pain has subsided. I go in on Monday for the root canal. I have also noticed that my left pinky and ring finger feel slightly numb and probably have now for about 2 weeks. I was in a lot of pain before seeing the dentist, but I assume the antibiotics are helping with that, plus I was prescribed Vicodin . Is the numbness in my hand related to my infected tooth? I am assuming it probably is. Btw, I am 30,w,f, with no health problems
answer:Hi, No dental infection or root canal treatment cause numbness of any parts of body. But Vicodin, that contains a narcotic analgesic will frequently reported to cause numbness of extremities ( extreme parts of our body, i.e. hand and feet). Well this is not a major problem. It should subside maximum within a couple of weeks after you discontinue the medicine( Vicodin). Thanks.
question:I have just been diagonosed with osteo- arthritis in my jaws. I have a cross bite to the left (approx 1.5 cm moved to the left in the last 3 years) and my jaw is clicking and crunching on the right. I suffer from headaches and pain at the back of my skull behind my left ear (lumpy bit at the base of my skull). I am going in to have fluid put into the jaw under anaesthetic but the doctor didn t explain much about it. Can you help me?
answer:There are different kind of injections that are given into the Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) to relieve the symptoms of osteoarthritis of the jaw.. You did not what kind of injection will be given to your TMJ. But lately the most common injection('fluid' in your term) that has been given into the TMJ is Hyaluronic acid derivatives that acts as a intra articular( inside joint) lubricative so that your joint moves more freely and it prevents the friction between the surface of the bones inside your TMJ. That will naturally reduce your symptom of pain and headache. Generally this kind of lubrication is repeated every six months.
question:Hi my name is XXXXXX and I m 15 years old. I have a question about this wierd thing next to the left side of my jaw bone. It is to the inside of my jaw. It hurts sometimes when I m not touching it but it is sore to the touch. It has been like this for at least 3 months and I m not certain but it seems to have gotten bigger. It is fairly high up from the skin under my chin so I can t tell if it is solid or somewhat squishy. Also due to its position I cannot tell if it attached or seperate from my jaw bone. It is positioned to the centre of the left side of my jaw bone again not to the out side, but to the inner area of my jaw. I am very worried of the possibilities of what it can be. Your knowledge of what this thing could be would be greatly appreciated.
answer:Hi, The description that you have given for your lesion in the lower jaw, if it is correct then it is a matter of urgent concern. You should immediately contact a dentist or a facio-maxillary surgeon. In the mean time if you can take two x-rays 1) an OPG (orthopantomogram) 2) a lower occlusal x-ray and send it's photo or scanned copy to me in this site, I may have give you some idea of your actual problem. But immediate visit to a local dentist is always preferable. Thanks.
question:Hi I am seventeen and had my wisdom teeth removed around four years ago due to a crowded mouth. I have recently developed three small holes in my gums and they are very painful. They hurt and sting whenever I Move my mouth or talk and it feels horrible if any food or drink touches them. I have one on the left side of my mouth towards the front (bottom), one on the right near the back (bottom), and another on the right (top) near the front. They are all near where my gums connect to my cheek and hurt really bad, please help?
answer:hello and welcome to HCM forum, according to the history presented by you i would like to inform you that i won't be able to provide you with the diagnosis , as clinical check up needs to be done first. you have mentioned that you have sensitivity ,this is due to recession of gums and dentine exposure. These holes seem to be periodontal pockets, and need a dentist's attention. as you said your teeth are crowded, therefore in such cases, periodontitis is very common. i would recommend you to visit your dentist, get your teeth cleaned, as well as maintain your oral hygiene. i wosh you good health, take care.