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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...

Can one smoke Marijuana while getting treatment for a tooth abscess?	2	1	Mon, 1 Jan 2024
I am undergoing tooth abcess treatment, I had my abcess on my gum evaluated and cleaned up a bit, drained, etc. Yesterday, i am wondering what effects would taking one hit of Marijuana do to the area, I am in no pain, constantly cleaning with salt water rinse, brushing teeth several times and...

Can I take Oraldene medication for itching in the lower jaw and gums?	2	1	Fri, 1 Dec 2023
Hi, I have the gums of the front teeth of the lower jaw itch and using the Oraldene for 4 days. Three days ago I lost the taste. The itching became less intensive. Could you please tell me if I do the right thing using the Oraldene? And shall I continue if I have a side effect? And how long?...

what effects would taking one hit of Marijuana do to the tooth abscess treated area?	2	1	Fri, 3 Nov 2023
I am undergoing tooth abcess treatment, I had my abcess on my gum evaluated and cleaned up a bit, drained, etc. Yesterday, i am wondering what effects would taking one hit of Marijuana do to the area, I am in no pain, constantly cleaning with salt water rinse, brushing teeth several times and...

What should I do about phosphoric acid dental etching on the gums and lip?	2	1	Fri, 3 Nov 2023
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 cause a black shadow at a spot in the x-ray report of my teeth and would it need an implant?	2	1	Thu, 2 Nov 2023
I went to new dentist in the back number 30 I don’t have any tooth there for years just bone. No pain so ever, no discomfort at all. No problem but last year and this year the same shows black shadow at the bone but if I look at it I can’t see it only thru x-ray . Like I said is been there for...

Is it safe to take Nyquil for sleep tonight when I had extracted a molar tooth just hours back?	2	1	Fri, 29 Sep 2023
I just had a molar (tooth #2) extracted today. Is it safe to take nyquil for sleep tonight? I had it removed at 3pm and haven t taken any pain meds yet. I was told to use Ibuprofen but I would prefer Nyquil to help me sleep. Is it safe to take? I am having some bleeding.

Why have I been having horrible toothache and right-sided swelling in the gums, lymph nodes and neck?	2	1	Sat, 2 Sep 2023
Hi, I have been having a horrific toothache. My gums and neck are extremely swollen and my lymph nodes on the right side of my neck are swollen. I was on antibiotics for 2 weeks, it was amoxicillin, and it did nothing. I was also on 800mg of Ibuprofen.

Why does my mouth feel like there is a coating in my mouth and at the back of the throat?	2	1	Wed, 2 Nov 2022
My mouth feels like there’s a coating in my mouth and at the back of my throat. Sometimes it feels dry and squeaky, especially after I eat. When I eat nuts it feels like small chewed up pieces stay in my throat. I feel bumps at the back of my throat. I’ve seen small red bumps at the back of my...

How can bad oral odor and bitter taste while on chemotherapy be managed?	2	1	Fri, 23 Sep 2022
I m on cfm chemo and despite my great oral care: floosing, cleaning of tongue, brushing, using hydrogen Peroxide and mouth wash, i have a bitter taste and a bad mouth odor that I can smell myself when I close my mouth with my hand and direct the air to my nose. Question: is it acid reflex?? I...

What could cause a fluid filled bulge in the chin after using a prescribed mouth wash for oral thrush, canker sore and an ulcer?	2	1	Fri, 23 Sep 2022
Hi, two days ago I went to dentist and had oral thrush, canker sore and an ulcer. They gave me magic mouthwash that had an ingredient that was for parasites. After using it a few times I noticed an big buldge on my chin. I squeezed it atleast 20 times and lots of fluid came out. Then it moved. I...

How should persistent pain in the mouth along with sensitivity to hot and cold food or liquids be treated?	2	1	Tue, 20 Sep 2022
I have sever mouth pain none stop. Very sensitive to hot and cold, mostly cold. I can’t eat on my left side of mouth. Feels like my left side of mouth is severely bruised. I also have periodontist diese. What can I do for the pain and what do you think is going on?

Why do I have a tender swollen boil while being treated for an abscess tooth?	2	1	Tue, 20 Sep 2022
I have an abscess tooth which is being treated with penicillin, I have developed a firm boil that’s tender and surrounding area is swollen. What could it be and what can I do to reduce it? Abscess is on top of my mouth and the swollen area is right above it. Feels like pus

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