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Is periodontitis a dental emergency?

Treatment methods for periodontitis depend upon how far along the disease has progressed. This... Full Answer

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What can I do to prevent canker sores?

Practicing good oral hygiene is a good preventative measure for many oral health problems. This... Full Answer

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Are any other diseases associated with canker sores?

There are many causes for canker sores. One can be the symptom of a disease or disorder. Your mouth... Full Answer

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How do medications treat aphthous stomatitis (canker sore)?

Canker sores typically heal on their own within a week. For temporary relief, there... Full Answer

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What are the current ideas for preventing apthous stomatitis (canker sore)?

Unfortunately there is currently no real way to entirely prevent canker sores. Practicing good oral... Full Answer

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How common are canker sores (aphthous stomatitis)?

Canker sores are a fairly common mouth sore. They may return frequently and may be only one canker... Full Answer

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Do canker sores affect children differently than adults?

Canker sores can occur at any age. One common cause of canker sores can be braces. If your child... Full Answer

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When do canker sores develop in women?

Canker sores may return frequently and may be only one canker sore or several. There exact cause... Full Answer

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What are common acidic foods that cause tooth erosion?

Prolonged exposure to any food or drink that is high in acid or sugars can eventually lead to tooth... Full Answer

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How can eating carbohydrates lead to tooth erosion?

Tooth erosion is a condition that occurs when acids eat away at a tooth’s surface. If... Full Answer

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What does the doctor do during the tooth removal and extraction?

An extraction means to have a tooth removed, usually because of disease, trauma or crowding. During... Full Answer

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How is tooth erosion in children treated?

Tooth erosion is a condition that occurs when acids eat away at a tooth’s surface. If... Full Answer

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What is acute pain?

Acute pain is something used to describe a sharp pain that comes on suddenly. From a dental... Full Answer

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What are the dietary recommendations for someone with canker sores?

If you have a canker sore, there are certain foods you may want to avoid. This... Full Answer

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Should I avoid activities when I have aphthous stomatitis (canker sore)?

If you have a canker sore, in most instances it will not affect your physical activity or other... Full Answer

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