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It is best to see your dentist if your gums bleed when you brush. Your dentist will tell you the cause of the bleeding gums and the solution to stop it from bleeding. There are ...
Read MoreGum disease is an infection of the gums and surrounding tissues that can range from mild, moderate, severe to advanced. On a daily basis there is plaque that forms around the teeth and gums. P...
Read MoreBaking soda and lemon juice are not a healthy way to whiten your teeth. Although the result may seem that your teeth are whiter you have actually eroded and abraded your teeth. Lemon juic...
Read MoreReceding gums can lead to a cavity because as the gum tissue goes further down the tooth the roots can get exposed. Roots are made of a much softer material then the crown of the tooth and can wear...
Read MoreIt is best to floss once a day before going to bed. You don't want the food particles and plaque build-up from the day to stay all night long when it can cause the most damage. At ni...
Read MoreGum Recession can cause teeth to feel sensitive because it exposes the underlying root surface. The tooth root is not covered like the crown portion of your tooth. When it is exposed, the...
Read MoreOn a daily basis plaque builds up on teeth. Plaque is a soft film that is made up of bacteria and bacterial byproducts. This biofilm is very close to your tooth color and can be difficult to see. I...
Read MoreA full denture will replace all the teeth in an arch and these false teeth will not get cavities. However, a partial denture replaces the missing teeth. The remaining teeth that hold the parti...
Read MoreIt can take time for some sensitivity to go away but if it does not go away then there can be many reasons. Your dentist will have to see where the sensitivity could be coming from. If there i...
Read MoreFluoride does help prevent tooth decay by helping teeth become stronger and more resistant to the acids that cause it to decay. Fluoride also helps teeth to remineralize and prevent sensitivity. Th...
Read MoreDentin is one of the four major components of teeth (enamel, dentin, cementum and pulp). It is the second hardest tissue that lies underneath the outer Enamel layer but is not as hard as enamel. It...
Read MoreThere are many reasons why teeth become sensitive. Generally, having good oral hygiene can help prevent teeth from becoming sensitive from cavities and gum disease. However, even with good oral hyg...
Read MoreTooth decay is diagnosed with radiographs (X-ray's), a visual inspection, and with an instrument to test the hardness of the tooth. Not all cavities show up on an X-ray. A visual inspection can sho...
Read MoreTooth decay does not always have symptoms but when there are symptoms it can include sensitivity or pain to hot, cold, and/or sweet, or just getting food impaction. If the decay is severe enou...
Read MoreGenerally, for a root canal, a drill is used to remove and clean the infected part of the tooth and to gain access to the pulp (nerves and blood vessels) of the tooth. After gaining acces...
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