What are the symptoms of a tooth abscess?
Dr. Bassem Skaff,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Mainly pain, swelling associated sometimes with fever
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What causes gingivitis and how is it treated?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- The most common cause of gingivitis is poor oral hygiene that facilitates the formation of plaques, plaques are invisible, sticky films that are the result of bacterial accumulation on when starches a... Read More
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My gums bleed every time I wash my teeth, is it because of my wisdom tooth? I also have oral ulcers at the back.
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Aphthous ulcers can bleed every now and then, but the main reason is gingivitis or gum inflammation. You need to address this as soon as possible, otherwise this may progress to receding gums (the gum... Read More
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Is it necessary to remove cavities if they are not bothersome?
Dr. Patrick Anhoury,
Dentistry
- Yes and the reason is that cavities don't always present with symptoms. Sometimes, they reach the nerve of the tooth or pulp and the person doesn't feel any pain. So, it is strongly recommen... Read More
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Is there any connection between drinking wine and mouth ulcers? Every time I drink wine I seem to get them.
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Mouth sores or ulcers is a general term used to describe cold sores, canker sores and other kinds of irritation to the inner lining of the mouth. The most typical and common precipitating factors incl... Read More
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What are the causes of a sore gum? How to treat it?
2 Answers
Dr. Rita Mouawie,
Dentistry
- I would like to point out that causes to a sore gum could be much simpler than previously stated.
A sore gum could be due to gingivitis which a mildly inflammed gum. That being said most individuals ... Read More
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There's a gap between my upper teeth. What is the best way to fix them or fill the gap? I also have a missing tooth, what should I do?
2 Answers
Dr. Rita Mouawie,
Dentistry
- Various options exist to compensate the gap and get around the missing tooth.
Although I don't have full details(which tooth is missing? Is it frontal? Is the gap due to the missing tooth? Is it... Read More
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I've been having big oral ulcers lately and they're annoying. What could be the cause? Could it be a stomach problem?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Oral ulcers of chronic duration could be the manifestation of systemic diseases like Behçet disease (a kind of rheumatologic disease that affects the joints as well as the mouth and eyes), infl... Read More
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I get mouth ulcers a lot so my doctor prescribed me Colchicine to take it everytime I get an ulcer. Everytime I take it I get severe diarrhea. This is the 3rd time. Is it normal? Any alternative med?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Yes, colchicine does cause diarrhea, it is one of the side effects of the drug especially when used in very high doses. You should refer back to your treating physician regarding this issue, he/she ma... Read More
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