Millions in U.S. Lack Access to Dentists
Fewer than half of Americans see a dentist each year and millions live in areas where access to dental care is severely limited, a new analysis from the health policy group Institute of Medicine (IOM) finds.
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Pulpitis: Reversible pulpitis vs Irreversible pulpitis
Question: “What procedure is done to fix reversible pulpitis” Answer: Causes of Tooth Pain Whether it’s on and off, lingering or thumping, tooth pain is really uncomfortable and sometimes makes it hard to do anything else while the pain persists. Tooth pain causes are outlined…
My teeth are loose
Question: “Hello I am the age of 12 and I woke up to a loose premolar is there anything that i can do about it or will it fall out and never grow back?” Answer: Premolars are a part of our permanent set of teeth. …
What is a pulpotomy
Question: “I have a tooth where i would like to save the portion not damaged by bacteria. i am only being presented an option of root canal. can i opt to have a pulpotomy — usually this is only for <16. I would like to…
Pain in tooth after filling
Question: “About six months ago I went to the dentist and he did some kind of drilling. He put a [filling] behind my tooth in the front row on the bottom. After getting the drilling done, I couldn’t eat or drink anything! It hurt so…
8 signs of a cavity
So you’ve started to feel something “funny” in your tooth and now you’re wondering whether this can be the early signs of a cavity, or is it just your imagination. Here are some surefire signs to look for to determine whether you have a cavity…
I have tongue pain
Question: “I have a toothache and my tongue hurts in the same spot as the tooth. What is causing this and is there anything I can do at home to treat it.” Answer: Causes of Tooth Pain There are several causes of tooth pain. The…
Dental Implant Terms
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