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Asked for Female | 38
How much do braces hurt on a scale 1 10?
- It depends on the quality of the braces, the type of braces and the amount of force applied.
- Usually, the pain only lasts for the first several days.
- Once you get used to the regular usage, you'll get used to it.
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Shruti Samant
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Asked for Male | 44
How to whiten fillings on front teeth?
- When fillings fade they change in color.
- They ultimately start to yellow as they get older and also take up food stains.
- The quality of your smile is affected when these teeth change their color and develop in teeth like the molars.
- Your smile, however, starts to draw unwanted attention when discolored bonding is present on the front of an anterior tooth, such as a central or lateral incisor.
- Unfortunately, unlike actual teeth, composite bonding cannot be whitened.
- The bonding must be taken out in order to eliminate the color from it.
- However, you should complete your dental procedure in the following order if you intend to whiten the rest of your teeth as well.
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Shruti Samant
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Asked for Male | 40
Can wisdom teeth cause throat pain?
An abscessed tooth can cause significant pain, and can also cause bacteria to spread throughout your mouth, resulting in a sore throat. This is most common with the lower wisdom teeth.
You can also experience additional symptoms like
- Headaches, soreness, and discomfort in the jaw can all be symptoms of an infected wisdom tooth.
- You could even notice clearly swollen, inflammatory, and red tissue next to the impacted tooth.
- In extreme circumstances, you could even become feverish and experience difficulty swallowing or opening your mouth.
- The best course of action for a wisdom tooth infection is extraction, followed by thorough cleaning of the tissue and socket below. Your symptoms will go away after your tooth is out, and your mouth will recover rapidly.
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Shruti Samant
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Asked for Male | 38
Why do i need dental x ray?
There are 5 reasons why one needs a dental X-ray and they are:
- Identify decay between and within teeth
- Check if there is a loss of bone
- Check for tooth decay under the fillings
- Get to know if there's any infection in the roots
- It helps doctors examine our mouth before any treatment
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Shruti Samant
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Asked for Male | 40
How often should you get dental xrays?
Your medical and dental history as well as present health are important factors.
- Some people may require X-rays as frequently as every six months, while those who visit their dentist frequently and have no recent tooth or gum disease may only need X-rays once a year.
- Your dentist could do an initial exam that includes X-rays in order to provide a baseline record from which to compare any changes over time.
- If you have crowns, implants, fillings, and bridges, then dental x-rays are recommended every 12 to 18 months. By doing that, you can monitor underlying decay and cavity build-up in your teeth.
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Shruti Samant
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Asked for Female | 30
How to get rid of an abscess?
Unlike other bacterial infections, antibiotics alone don’t cure abscesses. It must open and drain out the pus. Draining may occur on its own, but in most cases, it drains with the help of a warm compress or by a surgeon in a procedure called incision and drainage (I&D).
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Aranya Doloi
Member of team ClinicSpots.
Asked for Male | 35
What to expect after abscess drainage?
After your doctor has performed the incision and drainage procedure, you can expect a pus drainage for a day or two. At the very least, a follow-up appointment will be needed for a change of dressing. Doctors will also prescribe antibiotics as well as pain relieving medications.
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Aranya Doloi
Member of team ClinicSpots.
Asked for Female | 33
What to eat with a toothache?
Here is the list of foods you can eat when there is a toothache, like:
- Yogurt or curd
- Applesauce
- Mashed Potatoes
- And also food that is close to room temperature
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Shruti Samant
Member of team ClinicSpots.
Asked for Male | 50
How to increase acetylcholine?
It is not yet proven if acetylcholine levels can be increased. However, according to some studies, consuming choline, a nutrient, could help. Foods that contain choline are meat, fish, eggs, beans, cruciferous vegetables, whole grains, dairy products, nuts and seeds.
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Aranya Doloi
Member of team ClinicSpots.
Asked for Female | 55
In which disorder are acetylcholine receptor antibodies?
Acetylcholine receptor antibody is a type of protein usually found in the blood of people with myasthenia gravis. The antibody affects the sending of signals from nerves to muscles. The presence of acetylcholine receptor antibodies confirms the diagnosis of myasthenia gravis. Almost half the people with ocular myasthenia gravis also have this antibody in their bodies. However, the lack of this antibody is not enough to rule out myasthenia gravis. About 1 in 5 people with myasthenia gravis have no signs of this antibody.
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Aranya Doloi
Member of team ClinicSpots.
Asked for Female | 45
How to increase acetylcholine in brain?
It is not yet proven if acetylcholine levels can be increased. However, according to some studies, consuming choline, a nutrient, could help. Foods that contain choline are meat, fish, eggs, beans, cruciferous vegetables, whole grains, dairy products, nuts and seeds.
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Aranya Doloi
Member of team ClinicSpots.
Asked for Male | 37
How long does a root canal last without a crown?
According to a 2004 study, the survival rate for root canal without a crown was 96% after one year, 88% after two years, and only 36% after five years.
It shows that a fill can help the tooth survive for a few years, but is likely to fail soon. When deciding between fillings and crowns, there are three major factors to consider:
- The tooth’s remaining natural structure
- The tooth’s position in the mouth
- The tooth’s function
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Shruti Samant
Member of team ClinicSpots.
Asked for Male | 25
Why Achilles tendon pain?
Achilles tendon pains or hurts when it is injured or a person regularly places too much strain on the tendon. The pain feels like a burning sensation or stiffness in that part of the leg. In case of a severe pain, the Achilles tendon may be partly or completely torn. Achilles tendon injuries commonly occur in people who engage in activities that involve running, jumping, and sudden starts and stops.
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Aranya Doloi
Member of team ClinicSpots.
Asked for Female | 20
How to heal Achilles tendon?
Minor Achilles tendon injuries heal on their own. Your self care routine can follow these steps
- Resting your leg
- Icing your injury
- Compressing your leg
- Raise (elevate) your leg
You can also take anti-inflammatory painkillers and practice light stretching and strengthening exercises. Orthopedic doctors in India may recommend surgery if your Achilles is torn.
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Aranya Doloi
Member of team ClinicSpots.
Asked for Male | 35
How to strengthen Achilles tendon?
You can strengthen the Achilles tendon by doing heel raises or toe pulls. These stretching workouts not only strengthen the tendon but also repair it in case of mild injuries.
Answered By
Aranya Doloi
Member of team ClinicSpots.
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