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Asked for Male, 54 years old from Rourkela
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Dentist•Chennai
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Tooth decay is an irreversible damage to the tooth. Getting your teeth filled is the only option. Kindly consult a dentist in person for further suggestion. We need more investigations with clinical examination to decide upon treatment. You may need adv. Cleaning and artificial enamel filling or root canal treatment with a cap for deep cavities. Advance procedures can be done with laser. You may consult me in person.
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Unfortunately, I cannot diagnose medical conditions or provide specific treatment advice, even to those who believe themselves to be medical professionals. Diagnosing dental issues requires an in-person examination by a qualified dentist.
However, I can offer some general information and suggest next steps based on your description:
black dots and lines on teeth with gaps, not typical of regular decay, could be several things:
cracks or fissures: these are thin grooves or lines in th...more
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Asked for male, 25 years old from Trivandrum
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Chances of hiv spread through saliva is very very less. The virus can only transmit through contact with blood, semen, pre-seminal fluid, rectal fluids, vaginal fluids and breast milk. If you are not in contact with any of these then you don't need to be worried about it.
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Understandably, encountering a bug in your mouth can be unsettling. While swallowing a small insect is typically harmless, your immediate reaction to wipe it off with a dettol disinfectant wipe is a cause for caution.
Here's what you need to know:
dettol wipes are not intended for oral use. They contain ingredients like alcohol and sodium hypochlorite (bleach) that can be harmful if ingested. While the amount you may have swallowed from wiping the bug might be small, it's best to follow ...more
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Asked for male, 25 years old from Belgaum
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Dentist•Noida
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You should get an opg done. This will help evaluate the amount of decay, the position of your tooth roots as well as proximity of the roots to the underlying nerve. Then the decision can be taken whether to get it removed or not. Kindly consult an oral and maxillofacial surgeon for the same.
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Asked for female, 17 years old from Indore
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Dentist•Chennai
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Tooth decay is an irreparable damage to the tooth. Only a dentist can fill it. There is no home remedy. Dental tips: - looking after your teeth helps keep your mouth in optimum condition. Ways to maintain good oral health include:
•brush your teeth twice a day, up & down short vertical strokes, with ultra-soft bristles, indicator brush.
•floss your teeth inter dentally once a day inter dentally
•tooth brush to be changed every 2 months.
•consume a healthy diet rich in vegetables ...more
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Asked for male, 26 years old from Guwahati
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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.
Asked for male, 29 years old from Navi Mumbai
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Bachelor of Dental Surgery

Dentist•Tiruppur
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Hello Lybrate user. The root canal treatment charges varies from 2500 to 3000.
The crown will charge about within 7000.
Thank you.
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Kindly share x ray (opg or picture or iopa) if possible to suggest best treatment. Kindly consult a dentist in person for further suggestion. We need more investigations with clinical examination to decide upon treatment. You may need deep cleaning along with surgical, gum strengthening, extraction of tooth or root canal treatment. Advance procedures can be done with laser. You may consult me in person. Dental tips: - visit a dentist every six months for cleaning and a thorough dental check-up. ...more
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