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: Tooth brushing is inexact, and can lead to enamel loss, gum disease and painful sensitivity when done improperly. The VarioSonic technology eliminates the guesswork, which is especially important for dental patients who suffer from periodontal disease symptoms, or have sensitivity or bleeding. Five
December 03, 2018
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This patient has had her implant denture for about a year now and has consistently complained about reddish, puffy gums under the denture. I'm not really sure how to explain it. She has a conventional upper denture that was made by the same lab and the maxillary gingiva does not have any issues
March 29, 2018
Oral Pathology
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-ups every six months and proper at-home oral hygiene care, bonding can last for years. Am I a Good Candidate for Veneers or Bonding? To be a good candidate for veneers, you cannot have any form of gum disease, have decaying teeth, have a misaligned bite or have a low amount of enamel, which
June 08, 2015
by Charles Crawford
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and polished.Gingival prosthesis in place.Simple and fun to do.Creative .How do u stabilize acrylic in her gum?I have no interest in trying to hand make this like you did, so I was thinking about a lab option. How well do you think a lab fabricated Valplast prosthesis would work. I'm thinking
December 20, 2014
Cosmetic Dentistry
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of the dentists. So, an evaluation for risk of tooth decay, gum infection or even oral cancer can be conducted by your dentist. After determining the level of risk for developing a disease, the dentist puts in place preventive measures. This way, the identified threat can be contained and managed so
June 18, 2015
by Russell Roderick
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the gums look good, and I think radiographically it looks ok. I prescribed chlorohexidine and told dad to try that and maybe it was the gums that were sensitive. Dad calls back today and is upset because the tooth is still sensitive. He wants me to remove the crown and check the work and then redo
September 04, 2019
Pediatric Dentistry
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impacted food in the area about 1-2 months ago. She said it felt abnormal since the onset, and just today she was able to feel the growth with her tongue. Here are some other details... -in her words, appears white with many tiny dots or filament-like projections and protruding from the gum -she
September 11, 2018
Oral Pathology
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if you have any areas of pocketing, bleeding, etc., then that area gets extra attention. At a cleaning visit the tarter at the gum line is removed, but not extra treatment is done to areas of pocketing or bleeding. Since periodontal disease does not hurt until it is too late, we have to create
August 14, 2017
Alternatives to Dental Insurance
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Anyone know anything about Hyland Teething Tablets? They're supposedly homeopathic dissolving tablets you rub on an infants gums to help with the teething pain? Below is a bunch of active ingredients I don't know about. Just curious to hear any thoughts. Active Ingredients: Calcarea
April 12, 2016
Pediatric Dentistry
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more or less 4, 000 chemicals in which among them are more than two dozen known carcinogens. Tobacco is one of the biggest culprits in the development of pre-cancerous lesions. Another major cause of oral cancer is too much alcohol use. Alcohol could irritate the lining inside the gums or mouth
December 09, 2014
by drjcrocker
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to wear braces you might need to have some teeth extracted to accommodate it Some people have dental phobia. For example you can’t bear the sight of a dentist leave alone the oversized syringe that is supposed to go in through your tender gums. Most dentists in Temecula CA blend
February 05, 2015
by azaleadental
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gums and teeth. Brush your teeth two times per day and floss once a day at least. Clean The Trays Your trays can end up getting just as dirty as your teeth. They can be cleaned using a soft bristled toothbrush, or use water to rinse the out at the very least. Before putting the trays back
May 12, 2016
by Tariq Drabu
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. You may think about why use the water flosser. You can use the water flosser when you find string floss is very hard to use, do not floss often or do not like string floss. Water flosser is more convenient than string floss. All users of the water flosser prevent gum diseases and clean braces
April 27, 2019
by jasonsteel
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will keep replacing.First and foremost - make sure the reflux is controlled -hygiene, xylitol, chewing gums, changing toothpaste to prevident, etc Second -I agree it is a full mouth case, if the patient isn't onboard and can't sustain part 1, you can't really be successful. You could do a wax up, get
January 16, 2019
Restorative Dentistry
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Perhaps this has been addressed before, but if I have issues with my margins , I simply place a small bead of extra light wash material and reseat the triple tray. I tell patients to put firm pressure to drive the material into the gum line in threads about H&H etc I read about concerns
April 07, 2014
Restorative Dentistry
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! Does it matter? Up for debate. Jonathan, patient comes every 3 months for a cleaning and does not have any issues. Gums do not bleed. We did placed screw retained on his LL site. When we placed originally prosthesis patient had problems cleaning under it, since the gum design you see on the model
November 07, 2015
Implantology
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terms. A dental implant is made of titanium and is one of the few metals that will successfully fuse with our bone and tissue. The surgical component is the titanium piece that is surgically installed into your gum tissue. After being installed the implant works as the root of your tooth
December 10, 2019
by ismilespecialists
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, damaged nerve endings begin to renew and your sense of smell and taste return to normal. Phase III. Make it to day 10; your teeth and gums will resemble a non-smoker, your cravings lower and your breathing easier; you’re on track to beat this addictive practice. Phase IV. Finally, week 3, your
November 03, 2016
by EONClinics1221
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had the opposite but it might be relevant. Patient was referred to dentist by PCP for severe mouth pain. Pt has been edentulous for many years and has not even worn any dentures past couple years because her mouth hurts so bad. Been gumming it 100% for 2 yrs. Exam is non significant. Great bone
June 14, 2015
Evidence Based Dentistry
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My wife recently found out about Turmeric. It is a yellow spice used in lots of Indian dishes, supposedly it has anti-inflammatory effects as well. WebMD says it has been shown to be as effective as ibuprofen in reducing osteoarthritis pain. It also claims: Gum disease (gingivitis). Early
March 06, 2015
Holistic
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with no complications. When she came in for the fill, post, crown she was asymptomatic. No palation or percussion sensitivity. 2 weeks later she came in and has sensitivity on the buccal at the gum line, very jumpy when it gets touched there. Adjusted buccal cusp and and an antibiotic and had her give
July 23, 2020
Sensitivity
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paste like Prevident. 3-Same for mouth washes like x pure, containing fluoride at 0.2 and 10% Xilitol (twice daily instead of the once weekly suggested on the label). 4-Suggest the use of x pure mints and chewing gum during the day, which also contain the same xilitol. 5-Suggest the use of xylimelts
November 08, 2018
Restorative Dentistry
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visit you dentist at least twice a year for a checkup, during which your dentist will inspect your gums and make sure the implants are doing well.) There are two things “wrong” with dental implants: They are expensive and may not be covered by dental insurance. Not everyone
May 13, 2015
by Brent Cornelius
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it. Any specific time that he noticed the jaw pops a lot? is it when he wakes up in the morning, after chewing gum or other activity? any oral habits or certain food that he likes to chew...He did mention it pops when he chews gum. I will ask him more about what causes it when he comes back in next
August 09, 2018
TMD and Occlusion
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of periodontal disease in the management of blood sugar control for diabetic patients and the unique challenged presented to dental practitioners, physicians, and patients in the dual care of diabetes and gum disease. • Global Perspective on Periodontal Medicine | Sunday, Sept. 21 – 2:30 p.m. to 5
August 28, 2014
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all present She presents with PFM bridge #'s 12-14 in her hand. #12- Missing- Cantilever pontic #13- Abutment- fractured at the gum line with recurrent decay #14- Abutment - fractured at the gum line with recurrent decay The PA and BW show no PARLS. But the images show. #15- PFM with large mesial
June 19, 2016
Restorative Dentistry
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I just did my first silver diamine fluoride ( SDF) case. A de-mineralized root surface /caries This is a clear liquid that darkens over a few days with contact of collagen/protein. A curing light will cause SDF to turn affected areas black instantly. Will cause gum tissue to turn dark.It is used
October 24, 2016
New Product General Discussions
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it goes. What I tell all my new denture patients is that gums do move when you put pressure on them, much like your skin moves when you put pressure on it. Also anything that they can remove with their hands will move slightly in the mouth. I also recommend that the patient bite super hard
July 24, 2018
Restorative Dentistry
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I had a patient come in for a cleaning today and her gums were extremely painful. We polished and scaled a little bit, but I told her to up her game at home in the oral hygiene department, and then we'd bring her back and finish the prophy. I'm pretty sure it's ANUG, but she's also got some red
October 19, 2014
Periodontics
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56y.o patient smokes 1 pack a day and has dry mouth. Noted acid erosion around the gum line extending up into the Inter prximals. The X-ray shows inter proximal lesions but they are in the same area as the acid erosion. Could it be these are not cavities and acid erosion that can be reminerlized
July 24, 2021
Restorative Dentistry
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a retraction cord. However, they recommend the use of a christmas tree bur on a handpiece to trough around the gums of the tooth in need of a crown so that the impression flows in and picks up the margin. What are your thoughts about this? Back in school, we would always use retraction cords
August 09, 2017
Restorative Dentistry
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Crowns done less than a week ago. Feeling sensitive to hot/cold and like punched in face. Gums look a bit inflammed. Your thoughts? Xray sent from other office as dentist there is away. Doesn't make sense it's sensitive to hot/cold as these are RCT teeth. Do you see anything substandard
October 25, 2022
Restorative Dentistry
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a straightforward endo on it. Then locate the lesion using an explorer, numb the patient a bit if you must and poke around. It will be super close to the edge of the gums, and you will very likely be able to fall into it. Once you locate it, you can access it be flapping or moving some gums, clean
February 15, 2023
Implantology
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Tooth #31 drifting or tipping forward, your tooth above it coming down because teeth like to hit against each other. The tooth above it coming down is the most concerning because it can cause gum issues and likely if its shifting down because it isnt hitting against the lower tooth will be extracted
January 18, 2023
Implantology
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crowding. Diagnosing Crowding Teeth If you have dental crowding, there are techniques to identify it. However, the most typical signs include: Your gums will bleed each time you floss. You'll experience jaw pain. There will be frequent biting of the tooth that will cause discomfort. Difficulty
February 21, 2024
by francescap
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teeth like this all the time and sometimes worse. I try crowning them but then I get burned when they come back a year later with there crown in hand and the tooth and crown are broken off at the gum line. I think it would have been better to just leave the composites. I have thought about veneers
December 04, 2023
Fixed Prosthodontics
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for rapid implantation, immediately after the procedure is done. 4. Your bespoke dentures can be fitted over your gums as soon as the extraction is completed. In less than a day, the entire procedure might improve your appearance in a matter of hours. Advantages of Immediate Dentures The following
June 17, 2024
by Anass Habrah
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Procedures:Procedures like root canals, dental implants, and orthodontic treatments can be challenging to explain. 3D animations simplify these processes, showing every step in detail. Demonstrating Oral Health Issues:From gum disease progression to the effects of tooth decay
December 19, 2024
by francescap
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are using ETTL the pearl is to meter the exposure off of the gingiva.This will allow the gums to be ideally exposed with out over exposing the teeth. If the teeth are overexposed then the translucency is not evident. Again this photo is used for the lab to understand what the incisal effects need
May 06, 2026
Cosmetic Dentistry
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, wants and maybe somedays. The patients questions and concerns may also encourage me to present the whole treatment plan. I suspect everyone will define comprehensive dentistry differently. My definition is to restore all the dentition and periodontium to a functional and healthy state, including
October 17, 2014
Restorative Dentistry
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cuspid and lateral, they are both broken at the gum line, starting to cause some pain. So what can you do to fix this mess: Both teeth are severely decayed, even sub bony, but the roots look pretty long and fat to me and I'm thinking PET. I explain thing to the patient and he agrees, mainly
January 27, 2015
Restorative Dentistry
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125mg/5cc. I'm making a few assumptions so please take it with a grain of salt. Also if they have actual draining fistulas antibiotics may help a bit but not sure the kid will suffer greatly without them for one night. Is there such a thing as too young to have a gum infection? NO Kid
September 09, 2015
Pediatric Dentistry
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Vital signs to look out for to help determine whether a patient can benefit from pre-orthodontic treatment The necessary fees associated with Myofunctional Therapy Healthy Start Vs Myobrace and the pros and cons of both appliances To listen to the podcast episode hit play below: Here's a more
June 05, 2018
by tagarwalnc
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Blancorexia: the obsession for whiter teeth. Have you ever seen oral pathology caused from an obsession with obtaining whiter teeth? Brings back memories of a Friends episode when Ross's teeth glowed in the dark and they had to do an...Usually just burned gums and high BP and nervous disorders for the dentist....i think i coined the term
February 03, 2017
Bleaching / Whitening
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Boka has been named the top toothpaste brand for receding gums by Expert Consumers due to its innovative and science-driven oral care approach. This recognition highlights the importance of using specialized toothpaste for addressing specific dental concerns like receding gums.This article summary was generated by AI. To view the full article, click the link here:
December 19, 2024
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, or a lost implant? When I see 15mm bone loss and a firm implant the bone loss causes the adjacent teeth to be compromised. (look at the pics above) Isn't that worse than just losing a short implant and much less impact to the adjacent dentition? If an implant is not healthy, why add 5-15 years
June 15, 2015
Implantology
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how many times would you torque a Locator abutment if it were to come loose? If you have to do it more than once, it is probably because it is sticking up way too high, or there are not enough of them to hold the denture.. They are designed to be just above gum level. The retaining elements can wear out quickly as well in these circumstances, necessitating replacement of the locater abutment.
December 08, 2021
Implant Controversies
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I don't know a lot about Gaviscon but a patient came in reporting pain when chewing Gaviscon. Would that be from just the trauma of the tablet? She had chewed up Gaviscon sitting on her gum tissue when i looked , so is there some type of chemical burn happening ? thanks Is it one tooth in particular? Do you have a tooth sleuth?
September 24, 2020
General Health
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June 07, 2017
Implantology
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The patient doesnt have amalgam at the gum line and no evidence of amalgam tattoo on the gingiva, what could it be? Does that bone distal of the second molars look normal? I think that's a chunk of amalgam ...probably some flash from the filling that bone distal to the 2nd molar looks like bone that was placed in there after the wisdom tooth was removed...I could be wrong... Thanks
March 11, 2021
Radiographic Diagnosis
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