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Can we take many CT in 7 Months?Harmful?
I have lower jaw pain under ear and Neck for 8 months now. I have been to dentists, endodontist, oral surgeon, ENT, neurologist GP for my jaw and neck pain. It's constant sore,burning pain in jaw under ear and neck. I have small lump like spots in jaw under ear and neck which hurts to touch. I have mild swelling spots in under ear jaw and neck which is tender and sore. Neuro want me to take mri brain with contrast to see if nerve is ok. I went to my GP. My GP wanted me to take CT neck scan with contrast instead of MRI. So don't know which one to take. dentist suspect tooth fracture in #46 and said to extract it. Endo couldn't see any fracture. it's confusing and no diagnosis. I did rct on#46 and still same symptoms. I had many digital dental x-rays, 6 pan xrays, 3 dental CBCT scan since June. can we take so many cbct and x-rays in 7 months? can I take neck CT scan with contrast now? is it harmful to have so much radiation in short time? I had 3 dental CBCT so far in 7 months.
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Do the mri as suggested by your neurologist. Also rule out trigeminal neuralgia. It's always better to avoid radiation as much as possible unless necessary
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The radiation exposure in a CBCT is very low
And as per what you have been prescribed you should get it done.
But for accurate diagnosis need to see all your reports and scans.
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No mam.... It is not that harmful so soon ... I need to see all your scans, prescriptions and treatment records for complete understanding..... If I am able to know about your roots of your problems, I will try to solve it. . Thank you... Sometimes I feel great problems can be solved with simple change... Let me know about everything.... Thank you
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If I am not wrong just check on Google about Appropriate brushing techniques and use of ultrasoft toothbrush.. May be you taken this tab. Neurobion- forte. once daily for 30days.
Do salt lukewarm water gargling for 3-4times daily.
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Get your tooth cleaning once from dental clinic... It is better you should try some natural herbs and consume to increase your immunity... if possible use neem or babool sticks and chew with your teeth which was old method of tooth cleaning... you will not believe that our forefathers were having more stronger and healthier teeths than us... I m very positive and optimistic that you will get your solutions in here only ... thank u again...
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