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Are wisdom teeth problem?
Is an extraction indicated ?
What is antibiotic prophylaxis?
Your Changing Mouth in old age
Why am I losing my sense of taste?
Aren't cavities just kid's stuff?
Should I be concerned about gum disease?
What is Orthognatic surgery?
What is TMJ problem?
What are Dental Implants? tooth, bridge, or denture can attach to make a stable restoration.
What is Root Canal Therapy?
RCT is a method of saving a tooth by cleaning out a damaged nerve and filling in the resulting chamber.
What is Gum Disease?
Periodontal disease is the deterioration of the supporting structures of the teeth.
Why should I replace missing teeth?
The empty space in your mouth starts to cause many problems including decay and periodontal disease, an unbalanced bite, and stress on the remaining teeth.
Why do I need a crown (Cap)?
A crown is needed on a tooth when the tooth is weakened by either decay, a fracture or a very large restoration.
I don't like my smile is there anything I can do?
Besides Braces, there are three common procedures available; bonding, bleaching, and veneering.
Why does the floss get caught in between my teeth?
Floss can shred if the contact between the teeth is tight or there is a rough or broken surface between the teeth.
How can I
avoid getting Cavities?The best way to avoid cavities is by eating right, brushing with a fluoridated toothpaste, flossing daily and visiting your dentist every six months. Children and some adults can benefit by having Sealants placed.
Anyone bad breath?
At what age should I
start taking my Child to the dentist?summary in KoreanSome say at 1 year of age, but definitely by the child's 3rd birthday.
What should I do if my Child's Tooth is Knocked out?
Place the tooth in cool milk or if the child is old enough, under the child's tongue. Be real careful not to swallow the tooth and get to the dentist within 30 minutes so it can be reimplanted.
I've got these
lacy-white streaks, white patches, and ulcerations in my mouth, what can they be?It is possible that you have a condition called Lichen Planus. It has an unkown cause but can be an allergic reaction. Have you changed your toothpaste brand, medications, etc? Also, it may be aggrevated by stress! Check out this wonderful area on LP, with info and live chats.
When do those Baby and
Permanent teeth erupt?Teeth erupt at different times in all individuals . Your child's tooth should erupt eventually unless your dentist tells you that there is no replacement permanent tooth.
How can I describe my pain to my dentist? to my dentist?
This is a good question. Communication between patient and dentist is very important for good diagnosis.
What are the available pain killers over the count?
What are the dental specialties available ?