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the gums. But even at the second delivery of the crown, it fit better and xray looked better but I clinically couldn't feel it seating. Looking for tips and tricks! Usually when an abutment and crown won't seat all the way it's a contact issue. How were the contacts? Yes I adjusted the mesial IP
June 12, 2025
Implantology
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Gunner? No. Common sense? Yes. I'd compare this to a multivitamin. Unnecessary with a healthy diet.It sounds like she wants to take a risk-based approach. If she's serious about this, she needs to under stand what constitutes moderate to high risk- there are very few patients who are not moderate
April 11, 2016
Fluoride
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that is still on your teeth will be spread even further as you floss. Do note this:Brushing and flossing serve two distinct purposes. Brushing cleans your teeth, while flossing helps protect your gums from gum inflammation, known as gingivitis. If you get gingivitis, you could lose your teeth
March 23, 2017
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Clinic. Other specialized databases will surely follow suit, and for good reason: As the importance of dentistry to long-term health has become better known—including, how gum disease can increase the risk of heart disease and cancer—more patients are seeking both authoritative sources
August 04, 2015
by Reza Izadi DDS
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; to do so he had to go pretty far under the gumline. Unfortunately, your gums aren't reacting well to that, so the answer is to do crown lengthening. I'd suggest that same situation in another patient might not be an issue. This way you tell the patient what he/she needs to know without suggesting
March 19, 2014
Periodontics
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or jaws. In most instances, toothaches are caused by tooth or jaw problems, such as a dental cavity, a cracked tooth, an exposed tooth root, gum disease, disease of the jaw joint (Temporo- mandibular joint or TMJ), or spasms of the muscles used for chewing. The severity of a toothache can range from
March 23, 2017
by seodentals
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teeth and everything is connected in one long span bridge The 3 and 4 are cantilevered off the teeth in front of them and he's asking if I fill in the space between the pontic and his edentulous ridge, if it will protect his bridge from breaking. I think it could but not sure if the gum and bone
April 03, 2019
Fixed Prosthodontics
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anterior open bite (2-3mm) and said the posterior flanges of the denture were jabbing into his gum. With great difficulty I managed to remove his denture, the swelling was already occuring under the denture and we adjusted the back but the bite didnt look right.My theory is that he wasnt biting down
February 27, 2021
Removable Prosthodontics
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. Patients also complain of gum inflammation, cavities, mouth sores, and dryness of the mouth. The lack of nutrients such as Vitamin D as well as mouth problems such as cavities, and gum inflammation/bleeding are a few of the detrimental side effects that cause an individual to lose or severely damage
October 13, 2016
by EONClinics1221
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, or other serious problems in the throat. Your dentist should notice any abnormalities in the tonsils, especially while performing a routine oral cancer screening. If you Have Chronic Bad Breath it Might Be Your Tonsils Turns out your seriously bad breath might not be coming from your teeth, gums
September 15, 2015
by Charles Crawford
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. This will garant you do not lie to him. 1 month, brush with H2O2 % (add 2 part of water). Keep for 8 month. No commercial toothpaste during treatment. 2 month, add mix of 6 part bicarbonate powder with 1 salt and tapp on gum line after H2O2 brushing, Spit and remove excess, but do not rince. Morning
October 31, 2014
Periodontics
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selling expensive implants, bridges, or even esthetic veneers. Perhaps the patient feels their money is well spent because various objects are being SCREWED or GLUED into their mouth. Implants/bridges/veneers are tangible items. But with Pinhole, all the patient sees are puffy gums for $3500/quad
September 25, 2018
Periodontics
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instances, toothaches are caused by tooth or jaw problems, such as a dental cavity, a cracked tooth, an exposed tooth root, gum disease, disease of the jaw joint (Temporo- mandibular joint or TMJ), or spasms of the muscles used for chewing. The severity of a toothache can range from chronic and mild
August 27, 2018
by seodentals
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NBC News Dec 2016 A type of bacteria found in severe gum disease may trigger many cases of rheumatoid arthritis, researchers reported Wednesday. The bacteria is found in about a third of people, and the researchers found evidence that 47 percent of patients with rheumatoid arthritis had evidence
December 23, 2016
The Oral-Systemic Health Connection
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still not healing as fast as I want him too. Wonder if I should just take a rongeur to it and cut it down flush so the gum tissue can more easily cover it. As it is, the bone is kinda brown as he is a chain smoker, but might just be chlorhexidine stain. I usually pinch my extractions afterwards
July 01, 2019
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
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the number of bacteria that are naturally found in the oral cavity. Then the area where the implant is exercised must be anesthetized. After anesthesia has been provided, the dentist evaluates the bone region where the implant needs to be placed by making incisions on the patient’s gum
July 31, 2014
by Sterngold
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What's your initial DD on blue gingiva? I saw a 18yo girl who drove herself. When I did the exam I first noticed the blue palate. Possible abuse or just being a promiscuous teenage girl is what first came to mind. Then upon further exam, all of her gums were blue. I'll post a pic in a bit
June 03, 2014
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by tooth or jaw problems, such as a dental cavity, a cracked tooth, an exposed tooth root, gum disease, disease of the jaw joint (Temporo- mandibular joint or TMJ), or spasms of the muscles used for chewing. The severity of a toothache can range from chronic and mild to sharp and excruciating
July 28, 2017
by seodentals
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is creating that ultimately dissolves the tooth's enamel. Cavities are more prominent in adults who consume high-carb and sugary foods, or those who fail to take care of their mouth and gums over time. Cavities are corrected most oftenwhich are placed in the decayed tooth, eliminating the need for a full
May 17, 2018
by DentalAp
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. This will garant you do not lie to him. 1 month, brush with H2O2 % (add 2 part of water). Keep for 8 month. No commercial toothpaste during treatment. 2 month, add mix of 6 part bicarbonate powder with 1 salt and tapp on gum line after H2O2 brushing, Spit and remove excess, but do not rince. Morning
October 31, 2014
by Mark Bonner dmd
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When you bite down, you may experience pain in your tooth for a variety of reasons. A variety of conditions, including cavities and tooth damage, sinus infection, and gum disease causes this type of toothache. These issues, in addition to causing sharp stabs of pain when chewing or applying
March 27, 2023
by Ella Dekhtyar
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Please discuss how you deal with tissue/gingival blanching during screw retained implant crown insertion? If the blanching doesn't go away after 30 minutes? Send restoration back? Cut the tissue? recontour the restoration before screwing it in? Do nothing and let the gums remodel? thanks assuming
August 14, 2023
Implantology
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changes for 90 days. What's the code you are billing and would you mind sharing how much you charge? M marking. remin Can You Reverse Tooth Decay? Advertisements for special toothpastes, powders and gums suggest that it's possible. Here's what dental experts say. The New York Times article explains
November 30, 2025
Pediatric Dentistry
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issues with ortho alone. If I'm wrong and there's a way we can make this change I'm all ears. He is still eligible for further aligners if need-be. Here are his pre-ortho photos: If you are wanting to move the gumline apically, you can either remove bone and gums or you can move incisors
May 01, 2021
Fixed Prosthodontics
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other suspicious-looking teeth, such as #19 (lingual furcation, not through-and-through and certainly cleanable) and didn't find enough reason to take more out apart from #1, #2, #3, #15, and #16. No real active perio elsewhere and gums looked fair. A bit of calculus so we gave him a quick clean
December 24, 2014
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
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well with meds : I did Tylenol 3 here. Pain can be tolerable with 800 mg Motrin. I had 3 times different gum grafting in my mouth and I can tell you what is the most painful part : sutures from the palate ... I hated the stent and the dressing .. During my training at UCLA I did a survey on Perio
June 22, 2017
Periodontics
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is a waste of time. Despite decades of advice from the entire dental and public-health establishment, theres not a shred of scientific evidence that it cuts down on tooth scum or prevents gum disease and cavities. I scarcely know whether to be relieved or outraged relieved because Im off the hook
April 29, 2020
Dentistry In The News
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peroxide, especially when used multiple days in a row, can lead to highly irritated gums and sensitive teeth, dentist and Waterpik spokesperson Chris Strandburg, DDS Dr. Chris Strandburg DDS 11687 National Blvd., Los Angeles, California 90064 Originally from Northern California, Dr. Chris
May 18, 2021
Pediatric Dentistry
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. The complications never ended. Teeth at the gumline will still get caries. Not a good idea. Cut the teeth close to bone level and let gums grow over them. After endo of course. If it were me, I'd refer 1st. If oral surgeon won't take them out then I would do as posted above. The time-honored dentaltown question
August 31, 2023
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
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. How much axial reduction would you suggest for PFM? Zirconia? Emax? Apparently, 1mm is too much even though some of the materials' guidelines call for that. I graduated in 2000. I've been a CEREC user since 2007. I have seen many teeth snap at the gum line, with the entire prep still inside
June 25, 2021
Restorative Dentistry
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or discomfort. Dentists also diagnose problems with the teeth and gums such as cavities or oral cancer. Dentistry is one of the most common specialties among general dentists in the U.S., with over 60 percent of all dental care provided by dentists each year. Dentistry involves more than just treating teeth
January 04, 2023
by Dentaltownexpert
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So what is the active ingredient in Paradontax that is supposed to stop gums from... It has fluoride and glycerin PEG 8 hydrated sylica pentasodium triphosphate flavor SLS titanium dioxide polyacrylic acid cocamidopropyl betaine sodium saccharin That's itMaybe it has Viscostat in it....damn
June 22, 2017
Periodontics
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. Alveolar crest incision, periosteal elevator and you will find it pretty quickly. Should be able to accomplish this without too much trauma. The elevation of the incision only has to be enough to allow you to find the root tipIf you must, after anesthesia, stick something radiopaque in the gum where you
June 24, 2017
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
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that is biologically compatible that will dramatically improve the patient’s health. His patient’s have no decay, no gum infections and look year younger than their real age. One of the keynote elements of health for his trademarked procedure is to reduce the neuromuscular stress in the head and neck
January 15, 2014
Cosmetic Dentistry
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as important to take care of your toothbrush! Dentists recommend that you changing it every 3 months. Once the bristles are worn down they are not as effective at removing plaque from your teeth and gums. Be sure to store it in an upright position and let it dry. Also in order to avoid reinfection
October 17, 2016
by EONClinics1221
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Colgate Total NEW YORK—Colgate's next generation of Colgate Total, , contains a new stannous fluoride formula stabilized with zinc phosphate that fights plaque-causing bacteria on 100 percent of mouth surfaces* including teeth, tongue, cheeks, and gums, providing the ideal preventive
November 30, 2018
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would be to build a composite over the gum line (gasp) and pretend you did all that other stuff...then later plan an implant. I'm usually pro ortho but wonder what the root looks like and if short will it shorten more with intrusion? I know the composite over the gums may freak out the odd perio
July 09, 2020
Fixed Prosthodontics
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toothbrush deficiency.Looks medication induced. Its hard to bruch the teeth if they are burried in gums Although there is inflammation present, not to the extent that would be representative of a plaque induced gingivitis. My opinion anywayI agree with the above. I have had a few patients present
April 23, 2015
Cosmetic Dentistry
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, will he be fine till then? My asst tells me that she told him that his gums will be sore and to take OTC pain meds as needed. So I'm hoping if in fact the cord was left and he is sore from it he will take the meds. Ahhhh! There is no excuse. I'm worried. Please tell me he will be okay till Monday
January 04, 2019
Fixed Prosthodontics
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It is hard to find the patient with perfect mouth for dental implants placement. May be you know that a lack of dental care, bad habits or environmental influences are not an issue. Often diseases gums or teeth may be genetic or caused by eating or metabolism disorders. Periodontitis
April 28, 2016
by drRachit
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cc: painful, swollen, bleeding area of gums on upper right. Onset 3 days ago. He reports that it's self healing, and 100% better than when on the first day.<br/>s: 40 year old male patient. Recently, had major asthma attack and has been on prednisone and albuterol. Had to go
March 20, 2018
Oral Pathology
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I often have patient who is missing 2nd molar, have bone loss and gum recession on distal side of 1st molar, cementum exposed, and have sensitivity. I am not sure if it's related to root exposure or not but I think it is based on number of patient I saw with the same presentation and complaints
April 25, 2016
Endodontics -- The ENDO Files
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on the...Not sure what exactly you're looking to find out but my hygiene visit is typically: xrays, OCS, probe, ultrasonic scaling, scaling, polish, floss. Ultrasonic scaling below the gum to get out especially lower linguals and molars, then exploring to see if any calc is still there. Blow air on the lower
August 10, 2017
Hygiene Discussions
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weeks after completion of SCRP. Is it appropriate to charge code 4910 perio maintenance at this visit? Thanks, Brandon At treatment planning visit, I say that after we remove all the tarter and bacteria by doing deep cleaning, you'll have to come back every 3 months for maintenance visit. Gum
January 30, 2015
Claims Processing
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for the lower alignment is a fixed retainer bonded just to the 3s. If you don't floss, who cares. The goal is not to floss; the goal is to prevent gum disease. Lots and lots of folks who never floss, don't get gum disease. Just rubber tip. You'll be fine.
April 12, 2017
Orthodontics
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2.5 years old daughter of a close friend. Fell and hurt herself near upper right primary central incisor. Saw her 12 hours after incident. Severely swollen lip, no hard broken tooth felt with lip palpation. Clinical exam of the area shows barely any tooth above gum, Left one is ~5mm above gums. Pt
December 12, 2017
Pediatric Dentistry
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Hi all, Wanted to get some additional opinions on this case regarding #25. Patient's CC was sore gums behind #25, which she has been experiencing for a few weeks. All mand anteriors were neg to percussion and palpation and everything responded normal to endo ice. Probing depths on #25 were wnl
May 25, 2020
Endodontics -- The ENDO Files
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. Developed by couple grandmas (they were featured on Shark Tank....wanted a candy they didn't feel guilty giving their grandchildren). Hope this helpsAngie, The Oropharma product is a pain in the behind to prescribe. I will look into ice chips... I usually have recommended suger free gum
September 13, 2016
Pharmacology
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though. Go for it! Ninjavitis was inspiring! Some people say there is no scientific evidence whatsoever to support Palm reading!! Yeah right, that's what they said about coconut oil pulling for gum disease which made my own gums taste better and now even my hair is growing back in!
February 15, 2015
Jokes.....(Clean)
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This is a 7yo Female. Had an accident approx. 6 weeks ago. Mom wasn't sure how far erupted 8 was before the accident, but she feels like it was intruded in the accident. When I first saw her about a month ago, the incisal edge was just barely visible above the tissue. The gums were very swollen
May 18, 2021
Pediatric Dentistry
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