Gum disease, also known as gingivitis, is a serious condition that will normally result in tooth loss.
With adults, gingivitis and periodontal disease are the most common forms of gum disease.
To prevent both types of gum disease, you should always brush your teeth and remove as much plaque as possible.
If […]
Fillings are very common with dental work, as they present a way to repair a tooth that has suffered from decay or a cavity back to its original shape.
When performing a filling, the dentist will remove the decayed area of the tooth, clean around it, then fill in the area that he has […]
Once a tooth has been extracted, bacteria will still be alive in the mouth, even more so with those who have bad oral hygiene.
Infections are very common following extractions.
Depending on how bad the tooth was that the dentist removed, he may prescribe you some antibiotics to take that will greatly reduce […]
Even though it may sound very odd and downright compelling, a lot of people actually try to extract their own teeth.
Toothache pain can be very painful and very frustrating, making you try anything to get relief.
Depending on how bad the pain is, youll be more than willing to do just about […]
Also known as the third set of molars, the wisdom teeth are the last set of teeth in the mouth to erupt, which normally happens around the ages of 17 - 25.
For many years, there has been a lot of controversy as to the need to remove these teeth.
If the teeth dont […]
As we all know, toothaches are the result of several different factors.
The pain that stems from a toothache is always apparent, normally in the form of throbbing.
The pain will normally intensify as time goes by, when you eat, lay down, or drink hot/cold liquids.
Toothaches are very painful, and it […]
Dental anxiety or fearing the dentist is a problem that many people have, and something that is somewhat difficult to overcome.
This fear normally prevents rational people from visiting the dentist and maintaining the health of their teeth.
The key to keeping your teeth healthy is to prevent problems before they start.
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In order for tooth decay to be developed in a tooth, that tooth must have acid producing bacteria around it, along with food for the bacteria to feed upon.
Teeth that are susceptible to decay will have little to no fluoride in the enamel to fight the plaque.
Fluoride can destroy decay, although […]
As millions of people all around the world know, sensitive teeth can make life in general a nightmare.
Sensitive teeth comes with pain and discomfort that can make eating or drinking your favorite foods a painful experience.
Although you may suffer from sensitive teeth, you can rest assured that they can be treated.
Normally, […]
Even though they arent life threatening like bleeding or abscesses, dry sockets can be extremely painful.
They are very common following surgery, and happen to be one of the most painful post extraction problems.
Dry sockets are more common with removal of the lower teeth than they are with removal of upper teeth.
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