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  • Tips When You Lose a Permanent Tooth

    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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  • Answers to Some Common Questions About Getting Your Teeth Whitened

    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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  • Loose Baby Teeth: To Wiggle or Not to Wiggle?

    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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  • Pericoronitis: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Options

    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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  • Fast Toothache Relief | Natural Ways of Dealing With a Toothache

    A toothache is a serious pain that can cause you sleepless nights if not taken care of. It mainly occurs when the pulp cavity is irritated or inflamed.  This could be caused by tooth fractures, cavities, tooth decay or infected gums. Most people go for pain relief drugs when the pain gets out of control. But drugs normally have side effects such as an upset stomach, and some may even cause more damage, particularly if not prescribed by the doctor.
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  • A Few Questions About Orthodontics

    The term orthodontics refers to a specialized field of dentistry that is concerned with facial abnormalities. This most commonly includes the straightening of crooked teeth, and an orthodontist is usually the one to apply braces and other such devices or treatments to teeth in order to make them straight. Note a few of the most commonly asked questions about orthodontics so you can better understand when and why you might need such professional care.
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  • Flossing Around Your New Dental Implant: What You Need to Know

    Dental implants are remarkable. Not so long ago, a missing tooth needed to be replaced with a denture or a prosthesis held in place with a metal bridge. Now an anchor can be implanted directly into your jaw with a prosthetic tooth affixed to it via an abutment. It looks totally natural and only you and your dentist would know the different. Having a dental implant can create some problems when it comes to flossing, although most of these problems can be easily overcome.
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  • All You Need To Know About Dental Bridges

    Missing teeth have a negative effect on the appearance of your smile. Furthermore, missing teeth affect your bite and can cause speech impediments, shifting teeth, tooth decay and periodontal disease. One of the effective ways of replacing missing teeth is through dental bridges. Read on to understand what dental bridges are, how they are installed and how to care for them. Dental Bridge Basics A dental bridge consists of two tooth caps for both sides of your gap, with the gap being filled by an artificial tooth.
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  • Preventing complications after a tooth extraction

    Tooth extraction is a very common practice in general dentistry. It's performed to create more space in your mouth if your teeth are at risk of being deformed, to remove dead teeth, or to remove wisdom teeth that aren't growing as they're supposed to, among other things. Although it is a very straightforward and relatively harmless procedure, there is a risk of infection. It's very important that you behave in a manner that allows the wound in your mouth to heal properly after having a tooth extracted.
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  • Gingivitis: Symptoms, Risk Factors and Treatment Options

    Gingivitis is a simple, non-destructive disease of the gums. This is an early condition which results from the inflammation of the gum tissues. However, when gingivitis is left untreated, the disease will evolve into periodontitis. This means that the inflamed tissues will be damaged irreversibly, and the teeth structure and the supporting bone will be broken down. The primary cause of gingivitis is plaque, the film which is constantly formed by bacteria on the teeth and gums after eating.
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