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Brush your teeth. Keep a healthy smile for life with routine check-ups and cleanings. Signs that may indicate you need a root canal. The tooth becomes extra sensitive to cold and hot food and drinks. Pressure on the tooth causes great pain. Frequent tooth and gum pain. A large, visible
July 18, 2016
Patient Communication / Education
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My guess is that we're going to be hearing more about this next week. From MSN today 11.26.2020 Ben Hasty/MediaNews Group/Reading Eagle, via Getty ImagesSome Covid survivors say loose teeth have fallen out without bleeding. Others claim their gums are more sensitive, or that their teeth
December 03, 2020
Dentistry In The News
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. Antibacterial solutions can help reverse and eradicate the tooth carries if caught at the early stages. But that means fighting the healthy bacteria naturally produced and crucial for your oral and digestive system. Fortunately, you don't need to get rid of all the bacterial or use risky mouthwashes
February 21, 2021
by FFD419
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This patient demands to have the upper maxilla restored with ceramic implants. There is a good bucolingual thickness of bone to be able to place one-piece ceramic implants. the patient wears a temporary bridge for the first 6 months. once the gums are stable, we take impressions for final
September 09, 2016
Implantology
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This is a regular patient of mine. Female, 7 1/2 years old. Good oral hygiene. No decay. Healthy. I saw her in November 2013 for a routine recall. 8 and 9 were present, but D and G were already out. I referred her to an orthodontist at that time. No notice of this lesion. Orthodontist did his
February 10, 2014
Oral Pathology
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in horror. However, regular dental check-ups are essential in order to maintain your teeth and gums. Skimping on check-ups can affect your oral health negatively. Don’t you wish to have an immaculately white gleaming smile? Don’t let your phobia get in the way of achieving it. Here
February 15, 2016
by dentalpartnerboston
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on their favorite chocolates. Below given are some of the points that you should follow to keep their smiles brighter and healthier. Let us start from the beginning. One should never think that if there are no visible teeth in a child's mouth, he/she doesn't need oral care. It is needed for sure. Now you may
August 21, 2021
by FFD419
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off from good , too. Summertime often means more free time to drink sodas, eat sugary snacks and skip morning brushing after sleeping late. Now that school is back in session, it’s time to take our seats, crack open our books and get back in the swing of things with a regular oral healthy
August 05, 2014
by DentInsStore
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the value of keeping one's teeth clean and healthy at an early age. If your child forms good oral hygiene habits now, they'll encounter fewer dental problems in the future. As a parent, you have a big role to play in teaching your child how to take care of their teeth. Here are six tips
July 25, 2020
by drekartik
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are uninformed. Over 95% IMO do not know the reason for a cleaning. They think its just something they should do to be healthy. They care as much about the inner workings of gum disease as I do about the inner workings of, say, my car (I'm not a car guy). I just know I need it maintained
August 06, 2014
Hygiene Discussions
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of a challenge. Added to this, the topic of tooth wear can offer an extra dimension for dental professionals because, one might argue, there is less awareness of it amongst the public than, say, tooth decay and gum disease. Talking about erosion Telling patients that they are suffering from tooth wear
June/July 2019 - UK Edition
by Andrew Eder, dean and professor at the University of Buckingham Dental Institute
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believes, are revolutionizing the treatment of gum disease. LANAP, which is an acronym for Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure, is reengineering how I treat periodontal disease. This procedure helps the body regrow bone around the infected teeth without cutting the gums and without stitches
April 28, 2018
by howard
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is not recommended at this time. For the last few months, she has been experiencing improvement in the clinical symptoms associated with her tx. However, over the weekend she started having pain in the gums. She has been using every salivary substitute product available, but her mouth remains so dry
June 20, 2016
Periodontics
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2 months ago, I extracted #1,17,32 on a healthy 27 year old. There were no complications at the time of surgery. Pt returned about 3 days after surgery for eval stating the LL side was hurting quite a bit. #17 was just an elevator/forceps extraction, the tooth did take some effort to come out
July 13, 2016
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
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the healthy smile you have been dreaming about. It is evident that the food and the drinks that we consume can greatly contribute to the change of your color teeth from pearly white to yellow. For instance, drinking coffee or wine exposes your teeth to damaging surface stains. Smoking also damages your
February 25, 2016
by Tariq Drabu
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Hi everyone, i'm a relatively new dentist (well, It's been a year and a half now) but I don't know why specifically in the last few work days, i've been getting strange looks from patients when explaining adiagnosis.I explain about the inflammation going on in the gums and a few of the faces seem
February 19, 2019
Patient Communication / Education
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a solution to provide a healthy smile that you would be proud of. It is evident that the food and the drinks that we consume can greatly contribute to the change of your color teeth from pearly white to yellow. For instance, taking coffee or wine exposes your teeth to damaging of your surface stains
November 21, 2015
by Tariq Drabu
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it better and allows me to detect cavities easier. And I ask them before I cement if thats OK if not I can dig deeper in their gums but that will not be as healthy, do you mind? And then most of them will say oh its all the way back there, I dont care. Ive run into more than a few of these very
January 14, 2015
Patient Communication / Education
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Hi, I need help with my case where I placed 2 Neodent implants 2 weeks ago with cover screw and bone grafted with cytoplast ptfe membrane. The ptfe membrane fell out early and although the gums healed, there seems to be a pinhole drainage for pus when i pressed on the gums. The implants and bone
March 20, 2021
Implantology
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Oral health is imperative to physical health and longevity, and yet far too few adults today make time for their bi-annual checkup. For most, dentist visits are only taken when they experience pain, which is one of the worst ways to care for your oral health. Receding gums, for example, cannot
March 27, 2019
by asifsidiq
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healthy male 50 years old. had hip replacement 5 months ago. non smoker<br/>he reported bleeding gums.<br/>red inflammed buccal gums with white areas<br/>buccal mucosa/lower vestibule and retromolar pad areas with white striations<br/><br/>palate and tongue looked
April 18, 2015
Oral Pathology
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teeth useless. Is this still true? Are wisdom teeth simply unnecessary molars that grow in and lead to other problems? Or is there still some usefulness left in them? Many dentists continue to simply extract wisdom teeth because they are prone to only partly breaking through the gums. These impacted
April 12, 2015
by azaleadental
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My dental assistant qualifies for some type of state sponsored HMO / DMO insurance for her teenage daughter. She went there the other day and was told she needed a deep cleaning for gum disease. (This is a healthy 16 year old whose mom helps her floss every day). She was asked to pay $125, which
November 26, 2014
Ethical Issues
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your dentist will take x-ray, photographs ,bite registration and impression of your teeth and gum. After this softwares like Treat, CAD-CAM are used to create 3D representation of patient teeth. This 3D model is iterative process where particular model is made after studying alignment and movements
October 23, 2018
by seodentals
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Inquiring minds want to know. I'm going to say I assume so. Isn't nicotine the big culprit, and how it affects circulation and healing? I'm sure the actual smoke is probably bad for you in other ways but I bet vaping will be proven to have an effect too. Anecdotally, we had an otherwise healthy
February 13, 2024
Implant Controversies
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, but with a complete checklist in hand, you can ensure a healthy smile throughout your journey. So, without further ado, here's a comprehensive checklist for oral hygiene during travel, including essential items, extra care tips, and practical suggestions. 1. Oral Hygiene Essentials - Toothbrush: Bring a travel
June 01, 2024
by francescap
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Hinrich. Diseases in teeth and gums are lifestyle diseases If you live healthily, the risk of disease is lower. If you keep the plaque away, the risk of dental disease is lower. Because it is the plaque that causes all dental diseases. But it requires that you know what to do to keep the plaque away
April 05, 2023
by FFD419
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immediately after. Many sweet tooths neglect this simple rule. Excessive consumption of sweets and lack of oral hygiene can lead to unpleasant consequences for your dental health. It can cause cavities, gum disease, and bad breath. 5.Nibbling pencils and pens Office workers are at a high risk
November 26, 2020
by Ella Dekhtyar
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. Dentures and its role Dentures are removable teeth that are meant to replace a person’s missing teeth. They usually have an acrylic base that is flesh colored so that it looks like a person’s gum tissue. This acrylic base fits over a person’s natural gum tissue. The upper denture
June 13, 2014
by Sterngold
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Losing a permanent tooth can be frustrating because once it’s gone there’s no growing it back. Instead, you are left with a void along your gum line and no way to fill the spot. Depending on the location of the tooth, it may even impact your speech. However, even if your speech
September 29, 2015
by Charles Crawford
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Otherwise healthy 17 year old patient presents today with swollen gums of 6 days duration. He went to the MD and received some oral antibiotics and CHX rinse and the MD recd he see a DDS. He reports having had a cold prior to the swollen gums and threw up yesterday but not since. They thought
April 30, 2014
Oral Pathology
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teeth. Most of us are turned off by teeth whitening procedures and gorgeous smiles due to a lack of knowledge or, on the contrary, an abundance of various opinions. However, we all wish for white, healthy teeth, which is why we have gathered these six common myths about teeth whitening that you
July 25, 2022
by LuxDen Dental Center
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Effective oral hygiene techniques can not only help you prevent future dental problems, but they can also boost your self-esteem. Scientific research has demonstrated that people with healthy, bright smiles are often happier than those with dull, diseased teeth. Regular dental exams enable
January 30, 2023
by FFD419
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This pt has been complaining of sharp pain when she eats, particularly chicken, but all foods she says. Does not make a difference if it is cold or hot or sweet. Teeth are healthy other than a mesial tilt of 18. Probing depths are WNL but a little deeper (4mm) interproximally. The gingiva is red
October 26, 2016
Restorative Dentistry
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: 1.Preparation:Your dentist will begin by examining your teeth and gums to ensure they are healthy and suitable for the whitening procedure. Any existing dental issues, such as cavities or gum disease, will need to be addressed before the whitening treatment. 2.Protection:To safeguard your gums
June 16, 2023
by FFD419
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78 year old Caucasian healthy female patient came in the office with #27 fractured at the gum line with no obvious discomfort or pain. Only complaint was of aesthetic nature. #27 was extracted and an immediate implant AB I5 3.5 x 15mm was placed with bone grafting and restored 3 months later.#27
August 05, 2016
Implantology
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Gotta love the public. Referred this lady to perio (first), then ortho, maybe 5 years ago. Apparently the ortho said her gums look ok and not to worry about a little recession. So, she did the obvious and picked the option that she liked best- no perio eval. So fast forward to today. Angry
February 06, 2017
Periodontics
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Do you think the interdental space toothbrush is better than floss? Floss is the LAST and poorest choice to clean gingival biofilm vs tooth biofilm. Use Softpics first, advanced next, stimudents and finally brushes. Floss it nothing else fits without causing trauma or if the mouth is healthy
April 23, 2018
Flossing
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but you should have asked the patient if he wanted to maintain the darker pigmentation. Culturally, pink gums and white teeth are perceived as 'healthy'. The darker pigmentation, though natural, can be as unwanted as freckles which some people think are as cute as a button and others would wish them away
October 29, 2014
Implantology
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to dentistry. Additionally, anaesthetic was not invented until 1905, meaning that all tooth extractions performed before this time were extremely traumatic affairs that could result in swollen gums and infections. This would often prevent people from having work done to their teeth. However
April 24, 2019
by asifsidiq
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control over their food choices. It's not a magic pill, but rather a tool that, when used in conjunction with a balanced diet and regular physical activity, can aid in achieving and maintaining a healthy weight. Wegovy is prescribed by healthcare professionals to individuals with a BMI (Body Mass
October 30, 2023
by FFD419
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If you have a real sweet tooth, you may be concerned about the effect this is having on your teeth! Any dentist will tell you that sugar is bad for your teeth, and you should limit how much you eat. But what about sugar substitutes? The good news is there are other, tooth-healthy options
August 04, 2015
by Charles Crawford
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not clean the gum effectively. This is widely believed but it is wrong none the less.Facts vs beliefs. Use stimudents for larger spaces. Firm pressure is needed. Look at the slides attached. Notice NO bleeding when flossed or probed but severe bleeding even in two healthy looking mouths with a softpic
May 24, 2016
Dental Assistants
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is the tough spot. I used amalgam because I'm not sure if I could keep enough isolation. The key is, go deeper than you think it should go, its way down...Seems so frustrating to demolish all that healthy coronal structure. Other doc will be treating the case though, so it's all academic at this point
February 04, 2016
Restorative Dentistry
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can you truly know which one is best for your smile? Tried and True: Dental Bridges Traditional bridges span between healthy teeth, anchoring a crown over each one and supporting a “false tooth” or pontic crown between them. Usually, they only require about two or three appointments
November 24, 2016
by Tariq Drabu
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Everyone knows that keeping teeth clean and healthy is a must since an aching tooth is the last experience we would like to have. If you are lucky to be born with originally strong and healthy teeth that no sugar can harm, then feel free to skip this article. But if you have to visit the dentist
October 08, 2020
by FFD419
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Looking after your teeth is vital to enjoy a healthy mouth, andmaking sure that your mouth and teeth are clean can help you to avoid common problems like tooth decay, and more serious complaints like dental erosion, and gum disease. Looking after your teeth isn't a difficult task, but you must get
August 07, 2019
by asifsidiq
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are well taken care of, you have increased confidence and are comfortable talking to other people without worrying about the state of your mouth. Increased attractiveness People who have healthy teeth and fresh breathe are commonly considered more attractive and thus find making
July 24, 2017
by PravSolankident
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are bringing about yourself that can prove detrimental to your oral health and, if you do not do anything about it. That is why it is so important to know what sorts of situations are out there and how these different problems may affect your health and ability to maintain a healthy smile
January 27, 2015
by dentalmaryland
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. Dr. Perrone is highly trained in diagnosing and treating dental and oral health conditions and can offer you options for a healthy, beautiful smile. Below are a few of the dental issues a smile makeover can correct. What kind of dental procedures are involved in a smile makeover? Each patient's smile
August 03, 2022
by MPerroneDDS
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