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Can I Have a Problem With My Teeth Even If I Don’t Have Pain?
Can I have a problem with my teeth even if I don’t have any pain? Yes. Mostly dental decay and cavities won’t start to hurt until they are very large and in urgent need of attention by your dentist. Even gum disease may not hurt at all, yet can be causing serious damage. In fact, you may…
Read MoreCould My Osteoporosis Medication Interfere With Dental Treatments?
Could my Osteoporosis medication interfere with dental treatments? Some Osteoporosis medications containing anti-resorptive agents, such as bisphosphonate, which are used for patients in the prevention of bone fractures, have been reportedly associated with osteonecrosis of the jaw. This is a non-healing condition which can lead to severe loss and damage to the jaw bone. Please note that…
Read MoreCan My Filling Be Repaired?
Can my filling be repaired? It is possible for some fillings to be repaired when they fracture. Even when the tooth around a filling fractures there are some situations where it can be repaired. For your filling to be repaired there must be no tooth decay present. Fillings are a way for teeth that have been…
Read MoreHow Do I Care For My Sports Mouthguard?
How do I care for my sports mouthguard? Clean your mouthguard after every time you wear it. Dental plaque that can accumulate on your teeth will build up on your sports mouthguard too if not regularly cleaned. At a minimum, rinse your guard with cool water after wearing it, and take the time to scrub…
Read MoreWhat Is a Dental Hygienist?
What is a Dental Hygienist? Dental Hygienists are trained to work with patients to help them with their dental care and oral health. They clean teeth, examine you for things like gingivitis and provide other preventative dental care treatments. Dental Hygienists also help patients with dental education to give them ways of improving as well as maintaining good oral…
Read MoreHow Many Dentist Appointments Do I Need For Dental Implants?
How many visits to the Dentist do I need for Dental Implants? In the best case scenario, when you have good oral hygiene and your case is simple, it can take as few as two visits to your dentist to perform the treatment and place your dental implants. This is however, only an estimated number of visits…
Read MoreWhat are Wisdom Teeth?
What are wisdom teeth? Your wisdom teeth are the back teeth (rear molars) that are usually last to come through; in your late teens or twenties. For some people they can cause problems because there is not enough space for them in your mouth. When there isn’t enough room, these large back teeth may push through on…
Read MoreMy Child has a Loose Baby Tooth That Won’t Come Out, Do I Need to do Anything?
My child has a loose baby tooth that won’t come out. Do I need to do anything? If you can see the permanent tooth coming through and trying to push the baby tooth out of the way, it is a good idea to see your dentist. They will examine your child’s mouth and may take x-rays…
Read MoreCan Soft Drink Really Harm My Teeth?
Can soft drink really harm my teeth? Large volumes and frequent drinking of soft drinks is one of the major risk factors that cause dental decay. For example, one can of lemonade such as Mountain Dew has eleven teaspoons of sugar in it and is highly acidic. If you challenged yourself to eat those 11 teaspoons…
Read MoreIs It Possible to Close Spaces Between My Front Teeth Without Braces?
What can I do about the ugly space between my two front teeth? Before your dentist can present you with appropriate treatment options, they first need to determine why you have those spaces. Depending on your specific situation, the treatment options may range from braces to dental bonding. Is it possible to close the space…
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