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My husband age 65 had to have his lower left wisdom tooth removed because there was a cavity on the tooth before the wisdom tooth. The original doctor only removed the tooth November 26, 2012, was given Norco for pain and recommended to take ibuprofen for pain. My husband had pain, and swelling. Original dentist packed the tooth with a special pack. Husband also applied clove oil. He talked to oral surgeons. Went to another surgeon and was given steroids, and antibiotics. My husband had dry socket and the hole was not closing up. So the new surgeon recommended a water pick and brushing the area vigorously to stimulate circulation. THe hole is closing up. Also, a root tip was found and had to be removed which added new pain. My husband is trying to not taking Norco anymore and trying to reduce ibuprofen. But pain level is 1-3 with twinges in jaw. It's been 8 wks. Is that normal? The original wisdom tooth had fused to the bone and had to be sawed in half to be removed. The cavity still hasn't been filled due to other pain.

You have mentioned dry socket, the appropriate treatment for that is use of local antibiotics and systemic analgesics. Kindly get a radiograph done and ask your dentist to irrigate and flush the area before inserting the local medication. ...

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A little over 3 weeks ago I went to the Dr for what he said was a really bad sinus infection. I was prescribed a 10 day course of antibiotics & I felt better. Well the last week Ive had a sore throat on the left side, an ear ache on the same side, a chesty cough I never got rid of and now bad breath. There are red streaks on the back of my throat which I assume are just from the stress of constantly coughing. I called the dr. & told him my symptoms and he seemed unalarmed and prescribed me another 10 day course of amoxicillian. My only concern is that its not a sinus infection because my sinuses aren't bothering me this time around - Im not even congested. Any ideas what it could be? Should I call the DR and make him actually see me or will the amox work? Please no smart-alec comments about dental hygiene -- I brush 3 times a day & floss, so its not because i am not brushing

why don't u meet a better ent surgeon ...

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hello sir/madam,....I had unprotected sex with my partner few days back...after 2-3 days of the act I started having red patch wid a small round white lesion(like ulcer) on my frenulum of penis and inner part of the prepuce....plus from the next day I started having pain in my floor of the mouth plus having bleeding while brushing my teeth(after brushing when I spit I see blood but cannot find the origin of the bleed...I have not got any blood test done...I am very worried whether its an STD or something more serious like cancer or HIV.....plus the female with whom I had sex also suffered from infection wid burning sensation and pain while urinating the next day and she took third generation cephalosporin tablet and placentrex gel for 3 days which relieved her symptoms....please suggest me what should I do....thanks in advance....

I would recommend Medsop - it is a gentle antibacterial soap. I practice in Gurgaon but unfortunately I am not allowed to disclose my details here as per Healcon rules. However please feel free to google me and pursue an appointment from there. Regards. ...

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Hello Doctor, My name is Niranjan and I'm 25 years old, I strongly believe that I'm suffering from oral infection. There are cracks on my tongue and after a few hours of brushing a white coating develops on my tongue which leads to bad breath problem. On searching on the internet i found out that I'm suffering from oral thrush or candida. Can you please suggest some remedy to so that i can permanently get rid out of this problem and can you please suggest me which specialist can solve this problem ?

You should consult a Specialist in the field of 'Oral Medicine'. They will take your tongue biopsy and prescribe necessary medication ...

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my mother has got some teeth fixed permanently bt now recently she is suffering from bleeding gums even when brushing. suggest something

It can be gum infection caused by food deposits.After getting any fixed prosthesis it is important to maintain good oral hygiene.Food deposits getting lodged under the false teeth or between is common. To avoid this proper inter dental cleaning is required. A equipment called waterpik can be handy.Try using it ...

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Hello Doctor, i have a trouble of foul smell from my mouth from past 2 months now..i have had consulted two dentists already & they were unable to diagnose the problem..they even say nothing to worry it ll go itself & my brushing technique is also ryt..other gave me a paste for my gums thinking it to be some infection but nothing seemed to work...the foul smell is still there & moreover i am not able 2 smell it myself..wt do I do to get rid of this problem?

ANOLI , FOUL SMELL IS CALLED HELITOSIS , SO MANY REASON FOR HELITOSIS YOUR AGE IS 26 YEAR OLD WHEN YOU CONSULT DENTIST AND THEN THEY TOLD YOU NOTHING TO WORRY YOU HAVE TO GO FOR MORE LABORATORY TEST LIKE DIABETES AND RENAL FUNCTION TEST BUT MAIN REASON FOR HELITOSIS IS GUMS INFECTION ... ...

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Hai, i am 20 years old female i am suffering with bad smell from mouth and which is happening by secreting liquid from stomach . i am suffering with this since 5 years it due to as did over brushing how can i get relief from this

Gastritis, lung & sinus infection may also be the cause of bad smell in the mouth. 90% of bad breath is due to a dirty tongue. The bacterial film called â€œplaqueâ€ that occurs naturally in your mouth can build up if not removed regularly through good oral hygiene practices. The bacteria in plaque give off an odour that affects your breath. Diet is a common bad breath culprit. Foods such as garlic and onions, in particular, can foul your breath. Once your food is digested, chemicals t ...

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Hello sir, I am suffering from bad breath.. My mouth smells a lot after brushing also it remains the same... Even after brushing my teeth twice a day i am not able to overcome this problem... Please suggest me something to remove this.. I feel embarsassed in crowd.. Please.. Expecting a reply soon from you... Thank you

Certainly yes. . DENTAL TIPS: - Visit a dentist every six months for cleaning and a thorough dental check-up. Limit sugary food to avoid tooth decay. Gargle your mouth thoroughly after every meal. Scrub gently to clean your tongue with a tongue cleaner. Floss all your teeth inter dentally & brush twice daily, morning & night, up & down short vertical strokes, with ultra-soft bristles, indicator brush. Tooth brush to be changed every 2 months. ...

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Hi, my 5yrs old son's mouth gums swollen and while brushing it bleeds. Dentist prescribed dologel-ct. My query is if he swallow the applied gel is there any severe effect?

No but Dologel contains choline salicylate which should not be swallowed much. ...

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My gums are swollen and teeth are tender, plus a small knot on both sides of my mouth, I have been brushing 2 times a day , rinsing with warm salt water, a lot of pain, is there anything else I can do without going to the dentist?

you need to get teeth cleaning done since u have gums related problems...visit your nearest dentist to rule out the gums disease and get the required treatment done. ...

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