Can rinsing with salt water after extraction cause problems?
Hello doctor,
After tooth extraction surgery, I accidentally rinsed with salt water after two hours of the surgery. Will it effect anything?
10 May 2024 - 1 min read
Why does a tooth change color after trauma?
Hello doctor,
When I was 11 years old, I was knocked off my bike and cracked my front tooth in half horizontally, shortly after the dentist fixed it. Since then I have had no problems with it and had multiple x-rays to check on it. When it happened, the color of the tooth changed very slightly, to a very slightly more yellow shade than the rest of my teeth. I am curious to know what happened when the trauma occurred. Did my tooth die? What are they checking for when they x-ray the tooth?
07 May 2024 - 1 min read
Is apicoectomy needed for RCT with a short working length?
Hello doctor,
I got my front (upper 12 probably) tooth RCT done six months ago. The RCT was short because I experienced acute pain beyond that point. RCT is about 1.8 mm short. He then suggested getting apicoectomy because RCT was incomplete. From a second opinion, the other doctor recommended a re-RCT. What should I do? Do I need to get the surgical procedure done? I have no symptoms of pain in the tooth. My teeth are generally weak and hence a little pressure is felt. The tooth area is mildly sensitive, but I suspect it to be from other nearby infected tooth.
06 May 2024 - 1 min read
What is causing swelling and soreness behind my lower molar?
Hello doctor,
I have just noticed a white spot embedded in my gum behind my lower back molar teeth. The area is a bit swollen and is a little sore. My throat is also a bit swollen and a little sore.
06 May 2024 - 1 min read
Can antibiotics cure bad breath due to tonsil stones?
Hi doctor,
I always have bad breath and a smelling mouth. Recently, I found stinky tonsil stones. Is there any antibiotic or treatment available to cure it?
03 May 2024 - 1 min read
