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sensitivity when they have had small radiographic interproximal lesions or small buccal lesions right along the gum line (not abfractions but caries, and only along the gums not buccal pits) The reason I want to learn mores is how symptom / pain, or lack of it associated with specific types
August 04, 2024
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of gum. Sometimes the area becomes infected and swollen, causing pain. This can also affect your nearby teeth or your ear on that side of your face. Left untreated, an infection known as pericoronitis may develop. Symptoms Vary As new teeth begin to erupt through your gums, you may experience
January 11, 2021
by FarzinFarokhzad
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, and then came in saying that her gums on the palatal of 8 and 9 (right at the cervical) are swollen and she could not pronounce few words I gave her peridex and asked her to floss and also smoothened out filling on #8 lingual She called the office twice after that and says that her gums around #8
April 06, 2021
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or plastic moldings and cover decaying or unpleasant teeth. ?Have bonding done to fill in chips or cracks in your teeth. ?Crowns to help with structure and stabilizing a certain tooth or more than one. ?Gum surgery to fix your gums if you have been affected by periodontal disease
April 29, 2015
by jasonsteel
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of the cosmetic dentistry treatment options include: Dental Bonding: Composite resin bonding could help in concealing numerous blemishes. Gum Contouring: This process would involve the effective removal of little amounts of gum tissue for rectifying an uneven gum line or a gummy smile. Porcelain Veneers
March 27, 2019
by muhammadtahir
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teeth twice a day is crucial for keeping your dental implants in good condition. It's important to use a soft-bristle toothbrush that is gentle on your gums and implants. Soft brushes can help you clean areas that are harder to reach, ensuring that food particles and plaque are effectively removed
November 12, 2024
by jasonauerbach
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a natural look, making them a popular choice for those seeking a long-term solution to tooth loss. Gum Contouring People can not only improve the look of their teeth, they have the ability to change the look of their gums as well. For individuals with a gummy smile, gum contouring can create a more
December 06, 2024
by ziadjalbout
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area to confirm it was bone. Area is really sore and painful. I ended up referring to an oral surgeon. Pt said he had wisdom teeth extracted 40 years ago and last year on the left side he had 3-4 small painful bone spurs come through the gums from wisdom tooth surgery. Pt noticed this area
January 04, 2016
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
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bigger? if the bridge doesn't seat, do you use a diamond football bur to re-shape the gum? thanks! did you have black triangles with the provissional? can you please post pictures of provisional and the permanentI didn't have black triangles with provisionals. If I do, i usually fill it up
May 08, 2019
Restorative Dentistry
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, or denture. Dental implants, as opposed to traditional solutions, which only cover the gums, replicate the missing tooth, making them nearly identical to the real thing! What Steps Are Involved in Receiving Dental Implants? You have to make an appointment with your dentist before receiving dental implants
April 08, 2024
by edimulya100
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of healthy bacteria in your mouth returns. 3. Evaluation Following initial treatment, you will have another dental checkup to evaluate your gums and breath. 4. Maintenance Regular dental hygiene appointments and good oral home care will help you maintain a healthy mouth. Along with regular brushing
June 11, 2016
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PerioShield by Sunstar GUM Supposedly with plaque blocking technology Pt asked me if I had heard of it and if it was good for her bc of her friend who was given it by a local perio (the usual story- they trust the friend more than us). I've never heard of it but sounds good in theory. Anyone
August 14, 2017
Periodontics
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bleaching when they can buy it on Amazon themselves for a far less... 1. Not everyone has Amazon or shops online 2. Read some of the user comments; not everyone is happy or trusts the origin of the product 3. Trays they sell online are not custom made to scallop around their gums; some people had
November 13, 2017
Bleaching / Whitening
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Hello all, One of my 12Y girl patients is getting braces Monday and the orthodontist sent her to me to look at a white spot on her gums between 28 and 29. The lesion is 1mm round, well defined, non-ulcerated, and doesn't slough. All teeth in the area are percussion, probe, and cold normal. The only
March 16, 2017
Oral Pathology
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of extractions and RTC), then get them into hygiene to get the gums cleaned up. After that, taking care of non emergency exts, rcts and fillings and finally proceeding to a reconstructive phase. My hygienists are questioning this order because it is resulting in patients who are in pain during
May 05, 2015
Cariology
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Let's say a pt presented w/ lots of recession. Enough to be able to see 1/5 of roots above gum. Is there a tx recommended to a patient if the pt cares about how they have bigger space between teeth and more food get stuck between them? And if the tooth with recession got caries and need a crown
September 18, 2014
Periodontics
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WTF?!?!?!? So my gum is causing my periodontitis? But I only chew gum with Xylitol in it. Why would I cure it if I plan on spitting it out?Uggg. This is like some lousy click bait site on the internet we see so much these days. I want the 4 minutes of my life back that I just wasted
June 17, 2015
Periodontics
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23 yom presents complaining of painful gums lower anterior. He states he has noticed slight swelling for the past few days and it is painful to the touch. No pain or sensitivity noted with his teeth. Clinical exam revealed slight swelling buccal and lingual of mandibular incisors. Class 2 mobility
July 28, 2016
Oral Pathology
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at her pre Invisalign pictures there is no discoloration whatsoever then. Any ideas of what this could be? She is concerned the medication is causing it or she's wondering if it's being caused by the Invisalign trays. The trays usually at nowhere near the gum and in all the Invisalign cases I've
June 27, 2019
Orthodontics
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40 yo Caucasian female. no known health issues, regular patient, never had a cavity or perio in her life. - per patient UL started to cause a smell a couple of weeks ago, then she noticed gums peeling away on buccal a couple of days ago. She was thinking she may have gotten something stuck
June 10, 2021
Oral Pathology
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increased by 32% And gum disease, gingivitis, and bleeding gums appointments increased by 22% Improving Your Mental Health to Improve Your Dental Health If you or a loved one are struggling with mental health, there are ways you can improve, such as: Talk to a mental health professional Exercise
February 07, 2023
by southgablesdental
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, FACD, FICD Diplomate American Board of Periodontology, World Editor International College of Dentists, Author ofIgnore your teeth and they'll go away Ignore your teeth and they'll go away: The complete guide to gum disease by periodontists Sheldon Dov Sydney DDS, FACD, FICDexpanded and updated
November 27, 2020
Vatican City State
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they're still eating healthy. Robert Dharma: They're still somewhat eating better in the rural. Most of them who live in Java have junk food tastes
April 04, 2016
by howard
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17 years old patient with poor oral hygiene presented with pain with a large decay under gum line .Crown lengthening procedure was performed with RCT . Crown lengthening procedure and RCT is an alternative to extraction .In this case no esthetics were compromised . Beautiful crown prep! Do you
February 27, 2015
Periodontics
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flossing his teeth?How do you like the teeth on this #Halloween pumpkin? Bleeding gums can be a sign that you have gum disease.Halloween -- soon to be followed by Root Canal time, if historical trends around here seem to hold up. Parents munch the kids candy and that puts that tooth ache, they've been
October 24, 2014
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Had a patient finish ortho and present for peg lateral treatment. Did minimal prep,scanned and sent to lab for fabrication without temporizng. Went to seat veneer but pt did not like the shape of her gums. Sent pt tosurgeon and they did gumtreatment and used my veneer to shape a buildup. Pt likes
March 29, 2018
Cosmetic Dentistry
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. But the new ring would not snap either. I examined the abutment, and decided that for whatever reason, the abutment was now too short. I looked around in my parts bin and found a taller abutment. I changed the abutment, re-set the housing and all was well. I suspect the gum got a little higher
March 23, 2021
Implantology
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to a vision supplement causing stains, but has anyone ever encountered this? Chewing gum ....I have when my lab used a sealent, that was supposed to protect the polish, but in fact the sealent stains terribly. This could be a curry stain of such a sealent. My lab had to change the teeth to correct the problem.I've seen this from chewing gum...It may be from a lot of turmeric in food, or curcumin supplements( contains turmeric extract)
October 07, 2016
Removable Prosthodontics
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Had a patient with 6mm pocket interproximal in the posteriors. Refused perio referral. Hygienist did initial scaling.Proceeded with restos including a composite class II, slightly subgingival. Patient returned after with what is suspected to be perio abscess.Some tender gums, slightlyswollen face
May 01, 2017
Periodontics
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towel can be used to wipe excess paste as well. Any other comments, or tips and tricks that work well? Thanks everyone!!! Hi Mark , Cleanadent Pasteis a very low abrasive tooth paste developed to clean both the gums AND the denture - removing debris ,microorganism infested biofilm , and yucky denture
June 22, 2018
Restorative Dentistry
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and comfort of your teeth and oral look and feel. Cosmetic dentists do this by improving the appearance of your teeth, bite and gums by improving their alignment, size, color, position and shape. Hence, cosmetic dental procedures done to achieve these functions range from laser whitening, crowns, tooth
March 19, 2019
by muhammadtahir
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as further damage to the gums. Injuries to the gums are also important in taking care of as soon as possible, as an open wound can attract bacteria thusly causing severe infection. A small cut may be able to wait until the following day to check on oral health, but a large or deep cut in gum tissue can
March 06, 2015
by jasonsteel
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so removes bacteria and plaque that could eventually erode your teeth, causing cavities, and/or lead to gum disease, possibly resulting in tooth loss. Your dentist is always telling you to brush and floss for one simple reason: they work! Use a soft-bristle toothbrush and make sure you brush all
January 13, 2016
by Brent Cornelius
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. They are placing the artificial tooth in the fraction of minutes. According to professionals, professional dentals are making the use of natural treatment that will able to eradicate the gum disease. Make sure that you are specialists who will surely make the use of genuine procedure. Eradicate
September 02, 2019
by woodleighdental
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very hygienic and that the brush head only needs to be replaced once a year. He says he loves it because of how gentle it feels on his gums. Has anybody heard more about this product? Is it actually a good brush or just another new tech toy? bump...$200 BUCKS!!!! never heard
February 03, 2015
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problems if a few preventive measures aren’t taken. *Medications- There are hundreds of medications that potentially cause dry mouth. We depend on saliva to keep the teeth and gums moist and many intravenous and oral medications given to hospital patients can increase the risk for mouth
January 10, 2014
by CharlotteSmiled
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should visit an orthodontist? To treat soreness around the gum, teeth, or mouth If your gums feel sore, then you should consider visiting an orthodontist. Many things can lead to soreness in the mouth or teeth. It's caused by having appliances such as braces in your teeth, brushing too vigorously
April 22, 2024
by francescap
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implant is? Thanks Need a better X-ray. Potentially could be implant direct legacy internal hex. So it turned out it is 4.5 Zimmer. The only problem is that the implant is sticking out of the gum on the lingual side. He complained of food impaction. I referred him to an oral surgeon for 2 new
April 30, 2024
Implantology
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. Whitening Strips or Pens Whitening strips or pens for quick touch-ups add an extra level of care, helping patients feel their best. Compact Mirror A compact mirror for purses or pockets is a convenient gift that patients will appreciate. Xylitol-Based Mints or Gum Sugar-free mints or gum with xylitol
November 01, 2024
by GraceRizza
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. Technically, I've read that the teeth need to be carefully isolated with a rubber dam, so to prevent exposure to the gums. I have seen a case where it burned the gums, and the patient experienced a lot of discomfort. A lot of my elderly patients have minimal hygiene, bleeding gums, and subgingival
November 18, 2020
Restorative Dentistry
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Photo CreditPeter Macdiarmid/Getty Image My dental hygienist complimented me on the health of my teeth and gums. Then she said something that you, too, have undoubtedly heard while sitting back in the dentist chair. Would you like bitewing X-rays? It's been a year since your last ones
July 25, 2016
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by the ADA, Martin nailed it alright when he damaged the gum in the area where thewas playing peek-a-boo. A week later the professional firefighter and father of three began suffering night sweats, fatigue and headaches. Initially thought to be flu symptoms, Martin went to the doctor and was diagnosed
January 30, 2020
by DentInsStore
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. On hygienists and dentists probing: In the 1970s dentistry was told that measuring pockets does nothing except spread infection all over the mouth. Yet the dentist that said this was called a fool and driven out. But he was absolutely right. Measuring the pockets causes your gum problem to continue
June 12, 2014
Periodontics
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, however, dentures aren’t really “procedures” -- rather, they’re prosthetics that fit over the gum that resemble ordinary teeth. Thus, pain is usually not a problem when it comes to dentures. That being said, some irritation around the gum areas is to be expected while your
August 04, 2015
by Charles Crawford
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of your guidance. I have never heard of this before and am curious How would the doctor like to wear a denture with a sharp spot causing a sore spot and see if it toughens up Now if they don't wear dentures, that's when the gums toughen up. Go long enough without any teeth, and you can bite
September 08, 2022
Removable Prosthodontics
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Substance Abuse Wrecks Your Teeth - Here's How Substance abuse doesn't just mess with your head, it trashes your mouth too. Drugs, booze, smokes - they all hit your dental health like a wrecking ball. Think cavities, gum disease, even tooth loss. I've seen it firsthand: neglect plus nasty chemicals
March 15, 2025
by Anass Habrah
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March 23, 2017
by seodentals
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I don't have the x-ray now ( I can upload later this week) The x-ray looked like this. #8 had RCT, large post, and PFM . The crown was wiggly. Mobility 2. Each time it rocks faciolingually, I could see airbubble forming at the gum line where the crown margin is. I wasn't sure if it was just
October 26, 2016
Fixed Prosthodontics
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wearing down.) Conditions such as dry mouth, gum disease, gum recession, or a history of frequent cavities could put you at a higher risk for developing cavities.could be particularly beneficial to these patients. If you're concerned about getting fluoride treatments, or you want to learn more about
August 27, 2018
by seodentals
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one below the gum. Also pulp exposure. Maybe 4-5 mm under the gum. Of course can not see my perio or OS near time soon. My thought is will need ext and maybe immediate implant. In the meantime i did a pulpectomy , CAOH,removed the broken piece then bonded the incisal segment back. Took impression
March 18, 2020
Restorative Dentistry
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