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Should I be concerned about feeling hot, sweaty, and experiencing anxiety after having two teeth pulled and a deep cleaning?	2	1	10 hours ago
I had 2 teeth pulled and a dental deep clean today about 45 minutes ago I started feeling really hot and sweaty, and this triggered kind of a panic or anxiety attack Should I be concerned enough to go to a hospital, like something from the tooth pulling caused this, or chalk it up to a panic...

Can you survive without teeth, and how can I manage eating while waiting for dentures?	2	1	Sun, 3 Aug 2025
Hi.my question is can you survive without teeth. Currently I have no teeth on the side because of they needed to get pulled for dentures. Because I have a hard time eating, I am have to lost some weight. Waiting to on financial help to pay for the rest.

How can I stop the yellow nasal discharge and pain near my ear after tooth extraction?	2	1	Sun, 3 Aug 2025
Hi Dr. Last week I had an toothache and I took it out on Thursday. On Sunday midnight I experienced a yellow dischage from the nose. Smells bad n it doesn t stop. When I bow my head I feel the pains near the ear on my right. Even my eye got some small pains. How can I stop this yellow discharge?

Is it normal to continue using my denture plate after having a canine tooth removed and not sutured?	2	1	Sun, 3 Aug 2025
While having my upper teeth removed for a dental plate, my canine removed, but not sutured. Now the entire inside of the socket is visible from the gum line to the jaw bone. I went back to the dentist and he said it’s fine and to continue to put my denture plate in.

Is bleeding and losing the blood clot when removing gauze after wisdom tooth extraction a sign of dry socket?	2	1	Sun, 3 Aug 2025
Hello, I just had my wisdom teeth extracted… I had no stitching, holes were left there. I’ve been bleeding for two days. And when I remove gauze the blood clot will come with it when removing the gauze. I decided to stop putting gauze since clot is being removed when taking the gauze away. Is...

What could be causing my gums to swell and grow over my braces after 4 years despite using a Waterpik?	2	1	Sun, 3 Aug 2025
hi I am 18 years old I had my braces on for about 4 years now since 2020 during covid , within a few months of getting my braces I noticed my gums was swelling up on my bottom row teeth now my whole bottom row teeth and also my upper it seems like my gums is growing over my braces . When ever I...

What should I do about phosphoric acid dental etching on the gums and lip?	3	1	Sun, 3 Aug 2025
37% phosphoric acid ( dental etching) was mistakenly stays on the gingiva and lip for a long time about 20 mints.. now she had bluish gingiva and upper lips are swelled. I prescribed her a mouthwash and a enziclor gel. What should i do and how much time will taken them to get normal

What could be causing a painful, grain-like growth near my upper back tooth along with jaw swelling?	2	1	Sun, 3 Aug 2025
A very small and tiny grain like structure (mix of red and white colour) grown up inside the oral cavity near last teeth of upper jaw And also swelling outside of upper jaw bone under the right ear. It is very much irritating &painful,I can t chew food due to this. What medicine should I take?

Should I be concerned about throbbing and bleeding under a very old dental cap?	2	1	Wed, 2 Jul 2025
Hi I’ve had capping over my front teeth from last 14 years no problems but now I can feel throbbing under the capping and bleeding when I brush the teeth with capping but no pain. Please suggest I had it done in India 14 years ago I’m now in Uk. Many thanks

Could my swollen incisive papilla be caused by hot tea?	2	1	Mon, 2 Jun 2025
Hi I have a swollen incisive papilla. It could irritated one or two months back after dring a very hot cup of tea. Then it got better. Again I sipped a hot cup of tea and it got irritated. I visited a dentist for physical examination and he recommeded applying gel and salt water/mouthwash rinses.

Should I be concerned about a dent in my jaw after a fall, despite no lasting effects?	2	1	Thu, 3 Apr 2025
I fell and it my jaw on a hand rail, I got knocked out but overall am fine and have no lasting effects. The spot where I hit my jaw is dented from the impact but doesn t after eating, chewing and is only sore getting better everyday. Should I be concerned

Should I see a dentist before or after finishing my antibiotics for a cavity and infection?	2	1	Sat, 29 Mar 2025
hi so I just went to the ER I have a bad cavity/ infection on the back last 2 teeth on the left side of my jaw. I got penicillin to take care of the infection, but I wasn’t sure if I should also set up a appointment with a dentist and if so should I wait before or after I am done taking the...

Is it normal to have a string-like piece of gum hanging between my teeth months after pulling out a tooth?	2	1	Tue, 3 Dec 2024
Hi i am experiencing something very odd a few months ago I pulled out a tooth the tooth was starting to come out and I hadn t pulled out the tooth yet so I was late after a few months (today) I was washing the dishes and I felt like there was string of strawberry so I tried taking it out but it...

What medication can I take for recurring painful mouth ulcers that occur monthly on my tongue, gums, and lips?	2	1	Tue, 3 Dec 2024
Hi, I am 33 years old. I have a big issue with my mouth ulcers I don t know why it happened but I have experienced those mouth ulcers on my tongue, gums, and on my lips inside. These mouth sours are happening every month and normally take one week to cure without any medication but it is very...

What causes persistent pain in my left upper premolar-molar area despite normal dental exams and bruxism treatment?	2	1	Tue, 3 Dec 2024
hi, I am getting pain in left upper premolar-molar are for no reason, only while biting. Went to dentist, but they are saying its clinically healthy, x-rays are also normal. One doctor identified it could be due to pressure points formed due to bruxism and has reduced them. I felt better, but the...

Suggest measures to manage the pain and swelling from a possible tooth abscess while waiting for an emergency dental appointment	2	1	Tue, 3 Dec 2024
I am in alot of pain with my front tooth, which is a porcelain cap. The gum is swollen an inflamed. I am taking paracetamol, ibuprofen and regular salt either dabbed in infected area or as a mouthwash. I think I have an abscess and possibly need the tooth removed. What else can I do whilst...

What could a small white area on my tongue indicate that it is benign?	2	1	Thu, 3 Oct 2024
Hello, I am an 82-year-old male. I have had two teeth in the back of my mouth missing for the last 60 years. The tongue has filled into that opening. Part of my tongue has been hitting that area for some time, and now I notice a small white area where it hits the tooth. I saw my dentist and was...

Is difficulty in eating while wearing retainers normal?	2	1	Fri, 3 May 2024
I m wearing retainers with the plastic sitting on the roof of my mouth as normal. I am having retainers before braces to push back my upper row. I don t feel like I m properly stomaching food when eating. I don t know if this is because of pure hesitation from the fear of my metal breaking, or...

Are loose gums with a piece coming off from near the middle bottom teeth a concern?	2	1	Fri, 3 May 2024
on? I have been trying to google this but i can’t find an answer but in front of 3 middle bottom teeth my gums are moving when i touch them like i can fold them in any direction. The gums are not attached to my teeth at the top part and also pieces are coming off and one is split

What could an enduring painless sore in the mouth signify despite using mouthwash?	2	1	Mon, 4 Mar 2024
Hello, around November 11 I noticed I had an extremely painful sore in my mouth and I couldn t eat for 3 days, I bought orajel mouthwash and it eased the pain and after awhile I was able to eat again. It s been a couple of weeks and my sore isn t painful at all anymore but it isnt going away and...

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