Health Q&A
Benzocaine gel. However, when I apply it

My baby is 18 months old. I took him to a dentist, and the dentist recommended benzocaine gel. However, when I apply it, my baby swallows the gel. Is there any issue with this

Wisdom tooth extraction

Sir/Madam Opg attached. Are the wisdom tooth require to be extracted. Lower left and right. I sometimes feel pain in the jaw. And sometimes normal

Severe Mouth Pain & Gum Swelling

• I am having severe mouth pain on both sides with gum swelling and wisdom tooth pain. • I am experiencing recurrent mouth ulcers with gum swelling and difficulty eating. • I have pain on both sides of my mouth due to wisdom tooth and recurring mouth ulcers. • I am having severe oral pain with swollen gums and frequent mouth ulcers. Plus the mouth ulcers came every month once and heal automatically after few days i don't know what's happening please guide

Wisdom teeth removal

I got a wisdom tooth but it was grown in cross direction due to that front teeth was infected as cavity so , doctor recommended to remove wisdom teeth and make a root cap for front cavity teeth. Is it mandatory to remove the wisdom teeth?

Tooth pain

My daughter went to a dentist for tooth pain. The pain is there only while chewing food. So after check up the doctor advised for wisdom tooth removal. But since she is in hostel, she does not want to remove it now and will do it once she comes home after a month. Is it okay to wait until then ? Also, the doctor did not give any pain medication. Can she take pain medication for wisdom tooth ache?

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