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Who is most likely to have filled teeth?
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Women attend the dentist more regularly than men and continue to have more fillings, an average of 7.3 compared with 6.6. Again, the largest difference in who has filled teeth, occurred for those aged between 45 and 64. People in these age groups who
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What are wisdom teeth for?
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Short answer: to grind food in the early stages of the digestion process Long answer: Most likely, the root (pun?) of this question is "why do wisdom teeth erupt so late, and why are they often surgically removed?" Well, most likely, wisdom teeth eru
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What is Dental Phobia?
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A few things to know to understand dental phobia: • The Facts on the Dental Phobia • Causes of the Unexplained Fear • Diagnosis of the Phobia 1. The Facts On The Phobia Dental phobia, by definition, is an unexplained fear of dentistry and of seeking
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Can i sue my dentist for bad root canal?
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OK, after going to a root canal specialist, he told me on a tooth that already had a root canal, that the root canal didn't go all the way to the end of the tooth, and that bacteria and such will develop and i have to have another root canal on the s
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My braces make my teeth hurt really badly. what can i do?
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I am sorry your teeth hurt, they usually only hurt for a while (like when you get a new sized wire, head gear, rubber bands or some other new accessory!). My best advice would be to eat soft foods, take ibuprofen, and orajel! Hope you feel better!
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Can braces with teeth shifting cause redness in gums and very sore to the touch?
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Oh yes. Completely normal. I have braces on and they are shifting teeth. It can also matter if you are wearing white bands or power chains. I have looped braces on that are pulling teeth over and down. It will be sore but i suggest orajel or ibuprofe
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What are cosmetic or tooth-colored fillings?
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When your dentist removes tooth decay, he or she replaces the removed structure with a filling to protect and retain the structure of the tooth. Traditionally, dentists have used metal amalgam fillings for this purpose. Cosmetic fillings, also known
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What are the types of dental crowns?
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Crowns are distinguished by the materials they are made from. There are typically three types available. Dr. Breazeale can explain which materials make sense for you based upon your individual circumstances because each material has its own advantage
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What causes periodontitis?
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Periodontitis is caused by plaque, which unremoved, causes a gum infection which spreads to surrounding tissue. Plaque is a sticky film of bacteria that forms daily on our teeth. It reacts with the food we eat to produce acids and toxins that cause t
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What are some causes of stains and discoloration in children’s teeth?
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• FOOD AND DRINK Organic compounds can leave stains on children’s teeth. Some of the worst culprits for children and adolescents are cola drinks, tea, and some fruits and vegetables, such as apples and potatoes. • MEDICATIONS Medications containing i
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