Posted on: 16 March 2016
Tooth loss is normal, but not when you are dealing with permanent teeth. If you have a tooth that is avulsed from your mouth due to some type of impact, this is a dental emergency. It is always important that you take quick action after a permanent tooth is knocked out because you want to make sure that the tooth has a chance of being salvaged and that infection of your tooth socket can be avoided.
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Posted on: 16 March 2016
Teeth whitening by a dentist is a very common and quick procedure and one that many people think about as their teeth get yellow with age, smoking, and the like. While it may be very common, some might hesitate to have this process done because they're not sure if it's safe, if it will hurt or damage the teeth, or if it will work on their teeth. Note a few questions you might have about tooth whitening procedures and then discuss this option with your dentist if you've been considering it.
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Posted on: 23 February 2016
Excited anticipation over the Tooth Fairy and the rewards she gives for baby teeth may make your child want to get rid of a loose baby tooth as soon as possible. While it's natural for kids to want to wiggle wobbly baby teeth, there are times when this isn't the best thing to do.
When Is Wiggling Good?
If your child has an obviously wobbly tooth, a bit of judicious wiggling won't do any harm.
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Posted on: 1 February 2016
The inflammation of the oral tissues surrounding the dental crown of an erupting tooth is known as pericoronitis. This disorder is also referred to as operculitis, and it will affect your gingival gum tissues and even the dental follicles. Pericoronitis is a condition that primarily affects wisdom teeth or third molars, particularly in the lower dental arch. This problem can be attributed to the common eruption challenge related to wisdom teeth growth.
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