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and extractions, which account for about half of dental antibiotic prescriptions. Experts quoted in the article emphasize that antibiotics are a finite and precious resource. For most simple extractions in healthy patients, evidence reviews show no benefit from prophylactic antibiotics. For patients who
March 17, 2026
Pharmacology
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65 y.o African American Patient came in today with a CC that her gums where getting dark. Only change in Med hx. is that she had breast cancer and is now on Chemo drugs. Velcade Revlimid Prednisone. Anyone ever heard of gums getting darker because of this? The current pigmentation looks just
December 02, 2019
Oral Pathology
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Hi guys! Is there any recession in LL3, lower left canine? Someone is arguing with me that its a pseudorecession because there is blanching of LL3 gum. There is cross bite in ul2 btw. I think blanching could bedue to cross bite, but could we say there is recession? Pseudorecession
January 22, 2019
Orthodontics
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I had a lady in a week ago for a prophy. I noticed some reddened areas on her gums and some white areas as well. I did the prophy and asked her to come back a week later to take a peek and see if her gums had improved. The lesions are asymptomatic and of unknown duration. Here are the pictures from
May 15, 2018
Periodontics
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I want something for those patients whose gums look like a sloppy joe when you remove their temp crown, it doesn't happen often. I use viscostat plus and its usually awesome. What about atringident X, anyone use that? I still use...Cutrol will clog the...+1. The trick is to scrub the gums GENTLY
June 30, 2016
Restorative Dentistry
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period. Meal preparation This is a practice that should be followed both before and after the implant. During the recovery period, your gums will seemingly be tender making it difficult and painful to chew hard foods. To minimize the pain, try preparing soft foods such as smoothies and soups. Also
June 30, 2018
by PravSolankident
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marijuana smokers are three times more likely to develop periodontal (gum) disease by age 32 than those who don't smoke it. The study considered subjects habitual if they had smoked marijuana at least 40 times since turning 18. Researchers reported that the connection between smoking marijuana
May 22, 2018
by DentInsStore
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are looking for others to chime in, and I hope they do, but I'll address your follow-up question. An approach that is proposed by Breakaway is to give a patient that needs scaling and root planing the regular cleaning they are anticipating, and then scheduling them to come back and get the needed gum
April 10, 2014
Marketing
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down to replace laterals and still have diastemas distal to canines. Do I bring down the gum in #6, right upper canine? I talked with my periodontist and he said that the gum wont get to where we want it. Other option is to get a general crown lenghtning but that means venners over dentin. She has
September 25, 2019
Cosmetic Dentistry
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Hello everyone, we are used to bleaching of gum pigmentation, but has anyone performed bleaching of lips ? Being in Middle East lots of ladies are complaining of dark lips and darkening with age , any tips please ? Also I have Biolase epic 10 , thanks a lot Nothing ? No clue?I got nothing but would
December 18, 2016
Laser Dentistry
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continuous for the individuals who have gum issues so that some change can be offered to the patient and wellbeing can be re-established to the teeth and gums. The individuals who don't comprehend will view teeth cleaning as superfluous. They clean their teeth at home and they trust
May 18, 2016
by Tariq Drabu
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opening what do you do for someone so young, do you do a night guard, refer to os? Thanks Refer for an MRI of the joints. Or make him an OG using the McHorris method. How much gum chewing does he do? If the jaw deviates to the left with opening, it's probably not a right capsular issue ,that would
December 27, 2025
TMD and Occlusion
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much anatomy from the restoration surface.Final polish.No more spaces. I used some plaque detector to show patient how lousy a job he was doing with his brushing. Mother was surprised since hygienist at his last cleaning appointment said he was doing a great job but he had some seriously soggy gums
March 21, 2015
Cosmetic Dentistry
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space for them at the very end of the dental arch. However, not all teeth are cooperative and sometimes, the dental arch is too small to accommodate the extra tooth. What happens is the wisdom tooth remains underneath the gums, forcing its way out without success. When this happens, the gums can
May 15, 2015
by jasonsteel
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Ibuprofen work against beta-blockers, alpha-blockers, vasodilators, ACE inhibitors, and diuretics when taken long enough. Again, this is most typically not a concern for a dental implant patient. The bigger concern following tooth implant procedures is gum health and oral hygiene. Calcium channel
October 10, 2016
by EONClinics1221
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Ibuprofen work against beta-blockers, alpha-blockers, vasodilators, ACE inhibitors, and diuretics when taken long enough. Again, this is most typically not a concern for a dental implant patient. The bigger concern following tooth implant procedures is gum health and oral hygiene. Calcium channel
October 11, 2016
by EONClinics1221
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extraction, dental implantation and severe gum disease treatment are all considered surgeries. Good dentists are always prepared for emergency treatments, which means their clinics carry the complete set of oral surgery equipment. here are the essentials that you must have in your clinic when
April 26, 2015
by jasonsteel
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? It Could Happen Soon. Vaccines typically struggle to work in the mouth because its a hostile environment for foreign substances. But a nanomedicine researcher at North Carolina State University named Harvinder Gill had a eureka moment while reading about gum disease. Turns out the little trench between
July 27, 2025
General Health
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tissue inside is full of nerves and nourishes the tooth. Rule #98. Don't bite the dentist. Isabelle and Isabella's Little Book of over 200 little rules. Smoking can lead to tooth staining, gum disease, tooth loss, and mouth cancer. Do you think a good smile changes everything? Colgate dental
May 04, 2017
Patient Communication / Education
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call and compromise that would best benefit the patient. I maintained him for over 10 years until I retired. We both knew that healthy perio is the foundation on which to build the restorative, I had an UPEN graduate who did crown for 8,9 while gum was red,inflamedand bleeding. Why? $ How can
April 13, 2024
Restorative Dentistry
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My daughter-in-law just suffered the loss of her 10-year companion, a cute little Dachs named Roxy. Roxy found some chewing gum and ate it. The gum contained xylitol, a sweeter used in many foods. It can be toxic to dogs. She was rushed to the animal emergency room and lasted 24 hours before losing
July 29, 2016
Pets
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Long in the tooth? Try an anti-ageing jab in your gums: How dermal fillers can eliminate the 'black triangle' problem adding years to your smile - but is it worth the risk? The phrase long in the tooth is believed to originate from a horses teeth because the older a horse gets, the longer
October 11, 2020
Botox & Dermal Fillers
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patient with this medication and/or symptoms. Otherwise, she has no caries and probing is 2-3mm. I could think of rinse with water. And I could check if any time of oral hygiene could minimize her discomfort, but it seems the gum is so sensitive that she will need a week or two to have
February 18, 2021
Pharmacology
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pretty basic, don't you think? I love it Chip! An acidic environment is bad for your teeth and gums (locally!) because it promotes proliferation of bacteria that cause decay and periodontal disease (not through your bloodstream)Jason, there is actually a way to non-invasively measure oxidative
October 26, 2014
Nutrition
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brightening treatment as a rule contains a higher grouping of peroxide than would be utilized as a part of different techniques, so a defensive gel will be connected to your lips and gums. Moreover, the gums will be secured with moves of cotton fleece and a retractor will be utilized to keep your lips
March 04, 2016
by Tariq Drabu
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and she started using some sedative mouthrinse yesterday morning. She tells me today, that her gums starting looking white last night. They sorda hurt, but the tooth hurts a lot more. The anterior of the mouth is the worst. Posterior/soft palate looks fine. The white tissue will just peel off
January 11, 2017
Oral Pathology
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Is a non surgical intrusion of the anterior teeth possible (e.g.mini implant) and if so, what happens with the bone and gums? hi- I would do this with a combo of invisalign and braces. that amount of intrusion is doable with ortho alone. first I would try with invisalign. then if needed cut
March 08, 2016
Orthodontics
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Is there a rule in terms of what size healing cap we should use? I don't place implants but I think healing cap should be at least 2mm higher than the highest point of gum tissue otherwise there is a chance of gum growing over the healing cap and makes restorative part very difficult. I have
June 02, 2016
Implantology
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tightness around the gum and teeth throughout the mouth. When I asked exactly where it's bothering her, she wasn't sure, kind of pointed to the cheek buccal to #3. She also reported occasional throbbing pain that she could not locate, except it's in the general area of the left and right cheek. I
June 24, 2016
Restorative Dentistry
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discussed that his gum graft lingual of #22-27 wasn't looking that great and that this area would likely be a trouble spot again in the future - He had a gum graft done two years ago and the lingual recession was measuring 4-5 mm. He is 36 yo. He self referred himself to a periodontist
May 12, 2019
Periodontics
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, Catherine, to inspire people to take better care of their smiles. Like many professionals, Dr. Cu struggled to convince her patients, including Catherine, to floss regularly. At the same time, she believes that many dental issues and gum disease could be prevented with proper flossing and better
October 21, 2015
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that at night she has to put a piece of gum to control the discharge so she can go to sleep! She said that discharge was not coming from the gingival tissues. She said is coming from her occlusal areas. It has been happening for the past 6 months. She has 4 and 5 periodontal pockets on UR quadrant. SInce she
December 16, 2016
Periodontics
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you tell me more about the prosthesis? The crown are ceramic and the gingiva is resin? What about a photo of the polymer frame? These are GC LISI crowns bonded to a High performance polymer frame and then finished with Gradia Gum composite
January 23, 2018
Cosmetic Dentistry
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, the teeth and gums. Drug addicts have more cavities and than the general population. According to a report from the National Institutes of Health, only 36% of addicts visit the dentist in a single year and 18% brush their teeth less than once a day. A majority of drug addicts neglect regular oral
August 30, 2017
by DentInsStore
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Flossing is a key some portion of dealing with your teeth and gums. The specialist prescribes flossing at any rate once per day to expel plaque from the regions between your teeth where your toothbrush can't reach. This is vital in light of the fact that plaque that is not uprooted by brushing
March 05, 2016
by Tariq Drabu
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Had a patient come in Monday (12/18)- 48 year old caucasian female, no remarkable medical history other than lorazepam for sleep. No other medications. Presented with CC of Sharp piece of tooth coming through my gums. Intraoral exam showed exposed necrotic bone lingual to where #17 would
January 02, 2018
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
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. And while there are other places that offer diabetes screening — some churches, some ophthalmology offices, some health fairs — we thought the dental office offered a particularly good place to do this…because it is possible to collect blood from the gums, and that blood can be used
August 23, 2015
General Health
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and dry mouth, which reduces saliva flow and can increase the risk of tooth decay and gum disease. Gum disease: Poor oral hygiene and dry mouth can lead to gum disease, which can cause redness, inflammation, and bleeding. Bad breath: Frequent vomiting can cause bad breath due to the presence of stomach
March 16, 2023
by southgablesdental
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hurt dental health: Excessive teeth brushing: People with BDD may be overly concerned with the appearance of their teeth and gums, leading to excessive brushing that can damage tooth enamel and cause gum recession. Avoidance of dental appointments: People with BDD may avoid dental
March 15, 2023
by southgablesdental
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right cheek is swollen and her gum tissues where the cord was placed are sloughing away and all teeth very tender to percussion and palpation- even where I did not work. I've given pt meds, steroid and antibiotic. She has had no relief and will be going to ER. please give any other guidance
April 09, 2023
Sensitivity
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Tooth and gum disease affects millions of people around the world every year, and with modern diets being to blame for many of the problems, dental experts are finding themselves treating entirely preventable ailments more and more. A little-known fact about plaque and tartar, which are two
July 11, 2023
by FFD419
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usually with an acrylic bur on slow speed handpiece. Then once initial healing has taken place 3 or so weeks post-op I start them on Bubble gum Therapy. . I used to do it like this when a patient would say they had pain. It does two things. The sharp spicules of bone remodel and the tissue becomes
September 21, 2022
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
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. No idea how the gingiva is gonna heal Once it heals, it can actually be a very easy graft. After about 2 to 3 month, the gums will have closed up nicely. this is what you need to wait for. When the gums close, you can do a full thick ness flap and create a pocket of tissue that can allow you
May 09, 2023
Restorative Dentistry
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I recently did a reline for a lower CD and the patient has returned 10 times for adjustments. He DID have throat cancer a few years ago( radiation, chemo) and his gums look quite raw. Hes 90. Today I did another reline with a soft material(Mucopren) and the denture has excellent retention; good
March 18, 2025
Removable Prosthodontics
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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
Periodontics
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92 year old lady needs immediate upper denture, however she has some medical issues and her daughter's and her are very concerned about having her remaining upper teeth extracted.<br/><br/>The oral surgeon and them decided to not extract the teeth but grind down the teeth to the gum
April 23, 2016
Removable Prosthodontics
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to have my patients try it. My patients have been loving it! I can't keep it in stock. 'active' is a chewing gum that doesn't stick to clear aligners or braces! It's Xylitol based so it kills the biofilm in the mouth and on the aligners and brackets! Research also shows that chewing gum while
February 24, 2020
Hygiene Discussions
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Female patient, 30 plus years old <br/>CC: lower crowding and gum recession<br/>6 months smiles system <br/>I used IPR and lingual buttons Cross bite canineFrenectomy before Gum Drop Technique - we don't want frenum pull and short vestibuleLess invasive dentistry - less veneers
February 26, 2017
Cosmetic Dentistry
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I have a patient in a temp implant bridge from #7-9 shaping up the gums. Now I need a good way to transfer this information to the lab. I know about the single implant place on analog, and take impression on lower 1/3rd of temp, but when I spoke to the lab, they told me that would be helpful
November 21, 2016
Implantology
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So I did a pulpectomy/SSC on #A last week on a 4y.o. Mom calls today and says she needs me to look at the crown because she's worried that the gums will recede. So I get her in right away for a quick check. Everything looks perfect. I asked her what her concern was. Mom: I just wanted
September 16, 2014
Pediatric Dentistry
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