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What is the link between flossing and heart disease?
The American Heart Association published a Statement in April 2012 supporting an association... Full Answer06/18/4393
How do eating disorders cause tooth erosion?
Eating disorders can severely affect a person’s oral health. Without the proper... Full Answer06/18/3183
Should I seek a second opinion if I need dental root amputation?
If you are seeing a dentist for a dental root amputation and you don't agree with the suggested... Full Answer06/18/2379
What is dental root amputation?
A dental root amputation is the surgical removal of a tooth's root. A dentist will perform this... Full Answer06/18/2158
What may happen before a root canal treatment?
A root canal usually involves one or more visits to the dentist. Before treatment begins, your... Full Answer06/18/1451
What are the symptoms of chronic periodontitis?
Advanced gum disease is called periodontitis and its symptoms include loose teeth, inflamed or... Full Answer06/18/9917
Does periodontitis affect children differently than adults?
Periodontitis does not usually affect children because it is a very advanced stage of gum... Full Answer06/18/9568
Does gingivitis affect children differently than adults?
Gingivitis, the early stage of gum disease, treats children no differently from adults. If your... Full Answer06/18/9364
Can my cavity become infected?
Yes, cavities can become infected. Cavities that are infected can become abscesses. An abscessed... Full Answer06/18/9075
How do I treat my child's mouth ulcer?
A mouth sore is a small ulcer that can appear inside your child's mouth. These sores... Full Answer06/18/8841
When can a broken tooth become serious?
A broken tooth is serious because it can lead to infection or disease of the tooth. If that... Full Answer06/18/8378
When should a child's permanent teeth come in?
As your child develops and grows, they will grow and lose teeth. A baby's teeth start to come... Full Answer06/18/8244
Should I seek a second opinion if I need to treat a broken tooth?
A patient always has the right to a second opinion. If you are seeing a dentist for a cracked tooth... Full Answer06/18/2275
Will treating a broken tooth affect the appearance of my teeth?
A broken tooth can affect your appearance, either permanently or temporary. It depends on the... Full Answer06/18/2100
What should I avoid if I have a broken tooth?
If you have a broken tooth, you need to steer clear of biting down on hard foods such as nuts or... Full Answer06/18/1984
