Treatment Options for Temporomandibular Disorders Including TMJ
WebMD talks to experts about treatment options for TMJ or other temporomandibular disorders
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Can My Diet Help My Smile?
How to choose foods that help your teeth stay bright, white, and healthy.
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…
How Your Oral Health Affects Your Overall Wellness
Brushing, flossing, and regular visits to the dentist can protect you from far more than cavities, including stroke, heart disease, and osteoporosis.
Dental Implant Terms
*Today we have a guest post from guest blogger James, explaining key terms used with dental implants* Dental Implants – A Glossary of Terms As dental implants are rapidly becoming one of the most commonly carried out dental procedures in the US and the UK,…
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…
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…
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…
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. …
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…