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- Dentist
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- Stuart Dental Spa
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What could cause my gums to bleed when I am brushing?
The cause of bleeding gums could be due to a type of gum disease, infection or brushing too hard. Make sure you floss. After two weeks of brushing and flossing daily, if you still have bleeding gum...
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How can I prevent bad breath from acid reflux?
The best way to prevent acid reflux from destroying the enamel on your teeth or causing a bad taste or bad breath, is to chew xyitol gum. Or gargle and rinse your mouth with a non-alcohol mouthwash...
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What should I do if I get redness on the skin around my mouth?
If the corners of your mouth are red, you may have a yeast infection and will need to use an anti-fungal agent. Or it may be due to a vitamin deficiency, and you can try a multi vitamin and a B12 s...
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How do soft drinks cause tooth decay?
Soft drinks have phosphoric acid and citric acid, which wear away the enamel of the tooth. Also, Gatorade, sports drinks, and Crystal Light have some forms of acid. The enamel is the hard protectiv...
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What happens during professional teeth whitening?
There are a few ways to have your teeth professionally whitened at a dentist office. The "laser light" method, which would be like Zoom or Sapphire, involve sitting in a reclined chair for about on...
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How does tooth sensitivity relate to cavities?
If your tooth is sensitive, it may be due to a cavity, or a fracture, a leaky filling, gum recession, gum disease, acid erosion or clenching and grinding to name a few. If the tooth is sensitive to...
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What should I think about if I have a root canal treatment?
It would be best to think about all your options and the fees before you do the root canal. You and your dentist should sit down and talk. You could have an extraction and an implant, an extraction...
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Are there different types of tooth decay that lead to cavities?
A tooth has many surfaces and some people describe the decay by where it is on the tooth. The cavities the dentist can see by a clinical exam are on the chewing surfaces of the teeth and on the gum...
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Does tooth decay in baby teeth affect adult teeth?
Yes, it does. It is important to keep all 20 baby teeth until the adult teeth are ready to erupt. Baby teeth erupt usually starting at age 6-7 and ending about 11-12 years of age. So, if your child...
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Why should a mother remind an adolescent or teen child to brush?
Mothers, fathers, grandparents, guardians and even babysitters need to remind kids to brush for good oral health. Good oral health leads to a healthy life. This is similar to reminding them to wash...
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Are my parent's dental needs met in a nursing home?
More than likely, your parent's are not having their teeth brushed and flossed on a daily basis. Teeth are not considered a priority, when other health issues are in high demand. Some nursing homes...
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Can I prevent dental erosion?
Yes, you can prevent dental erosion, once you are aware of what is causing it. Soda, Gatorade, or power drinks ( either regular or sugar-free) are very acidic and eat away at the enamel. Avoid sipp...
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What treatment options are available for dental erosion?
Your treatment options depends on how badly the teeth are eroded. There are many good toothpastes that will help re-mineralize the enamel to resist further attacks. Your dentist can do some easy pa...
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How can I lower the risk of tooth erosion from acid reflux?
Avoid brushing your teeth for at least 20 minutes If you brush, you will be scrubbing the acid deeper into the tooth. The acid will eat away at the enamel and weaken the tooth. Try to rinse out you...
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How can I prevent bad breath from acid reflux?
The best way to prevent acid reflux from destroying the enamel on your teeth or causing a bad taste or bad breath, is to chew xyitol gum. Or gargle and rinse your mouth with a non-alcohol mouthwash...
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