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After a deep filling in upper molar, my husband has got swelling and pain in gums. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, My husband had a deep filling in his upper second to last molar (left side). About several hours later, he started having discomfort and taking Tylenol and Ibuprofen interchangeably. Now, it has been the second day with severe pain and his cheek is swollen. And the gum over the tooth is ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. In this condition the tooth should not be filled and instead, root canal should be done. As the filling was near the pulp, pulpal irritation is causing the pain. Take tablet Amoxiclav (Amoxicillin and Clavulanic acid) 625 mg one tablet twice daily for five days, Z... Read Full »
Can I get a filling done in a root canal-treated tooth?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a root canal done two years ago. They had to drill into a new crown. The crown was filled afterward. Today I noticed a hole where the filling was. I am scared now that the root canal is going to get reinfected. Is there a good chance that the crown can just be refilled? Or is th... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your question and I can understand your concern. In case there is no pain and swelling, the tooth is not infected. The root canal is always filled with gutta percha material and sealed. The filling is done after the root canal procedure is properly d... Read Full »
The gums adjacent to my filled teeth appear white and purple. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, Yesterday I had a replacement of a filling in my first lower molar. Today I noticed that from the side closer to the cheek my gum between first and second molar turned white and purple. It seems to be dead. My tooth does not hurt. I had an injection with anesthetic, but it was differe... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please do not overthink about this. If you have no pain and swelling, you should not be worried about that change. Sometime during the filling procedure, high-speed instrument touches surround gum tissue and make some traumatic ulcers, which gets cured automatically ... Read Full »
Why am I having gap and sensitivity in teeth even after filling?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a root canal five months back and it has caused a lot of problems. The root canal left a gap between the molar and the tooth beside it. Food got stuck inside and it was causing pain. I came back and she said it was the tooth next to my root canal which was causing the gap. Now t... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your case has become a bit complicated. It would have not gone this bad if the filling of the adjacent tooth would have been done before taking size for the cap, then the gap would have adjusted and you would not be having any food sticking complaint. But do not worry, ... Read Full »
How can I relieve toothache due to dislodged filling in an incomplete root canal treated tooth?
Query: Hello doctor, I have toothache. I have an unfinished root canal for about eight months, temporary filling has also fallen out. Now I am with severe pain. Unable to drink, eat, etc. What should I do to relieve the pain? OTC is not working. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read through your complaint and the relevant details. You said it is an eight months old treated tooth and also with incomplete root canal treatment. With this, I suspect that the tooth is severely infected and you might need to take a course of antibiotics along... Read Full »
I have lost my tooth filling. Can I have a new filling or a crown?
Query: Hi doctor, I have lost a filling present on my bottom left tooth next to my wisdom tooth. Some portion of the tooth has broken away. I do not have pain in that tooth now. Is it right to have a new filling on that tooth or can I have a dental crown on that tooth? Is it possible to have a crown on th... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. A filling can be placed again, and the tooth is contoured correctly. A composite can be used to build the tooth and then the tooth can be contoured adequately. Then a crown can be placed. If the tooth is not broken much, then a cutting can be done, and a crown can be pl... Read Full »
Can I get a filling fixed with a low-grade fever from a UTI?
Query: Hello doctor, Can I get a filling fixed while running a low-grade fever from a UTI? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Theoretically, yes. But, practically I would not suggest you get it done as you will not be comfortable (mainly because of the water spray from the handpiece or drilling machine) and that will make it difficult for the dentist too. If it is an emergency or you do not... Read Full »
What is the treatment for a chipped tooth that does not have any symptoms?
Query: Hello doctor, I believe I chipped my molar, but am just making sure that it is just a small chip. The molar was already calcified and has been sealed as a result of that. There is no sensitivity, pain, or any symptoms. Wondering if I would get it sealed again or just something to be cautious about.... Read Full »
Dr. Mohammed Musa Alabed Nassar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I checked the pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The broken part seems to be a small part in the enamel layer, you do not have any pain or symptoms, so I believe this tooth is fine and it can be restored with composite filling to prevent any cavi... Read Full »
I am suffering from severe tooth pain. Please advise.
Query: Hello doctor, What is the most effective way to get rid of a severe toothache? Last Sunday, I went to a different clinic for tooth filling because my dentist went abroad for vacation. In fact, it lessened the pain, but afterward, it became more painful. So I contacted my dentist for medicine to tak... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Firstly, I would like to say that a simple filling cannot be a treatment for a tooth in pain. The pain itself occurs only because of an infection inside the tooth. Yes, as the other dentist said, it could be a dental abscess. You have also mentioned that you have severe... Read Full »
Is it okay to get tooth filled without getting it cleaned post-five-day prescription of tablets?
Query: Hello doctor, Is it okay to get a tooth cavity filled without getting it cleaned post-five-day prescription of two tablets? Does this have consequences? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The cavity is always cleaned before filling it up. Five days medication is fine that is to subside any further infection. Caries, if present, are never left as it is. There may be another case if it is simply a hole or broken area and not carious but that is also irr... Read Full »