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Infections and Abscesses: Know The Facts
Infections within the teeth occur when the nerves inside die or become damaged. Bacteria builds up around the affected area, which can spread and lead…
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Detecting inflammation after dental implants: could chewing gum be the answer?
About 6-15% of patients who receive dental implants to replace their teeth subsequently develop bacterial inflammation. In future, these patients may be able to use…
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When you hit eighteen, it’s time to screen
You should request annual oral cancer screening once you reach 18; screening is pain-free and can be done while your dentist is checking your teeth.…
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Why you should talk to your teen if they are grinding your teeth
If you think your teenager is grinding their teeth while they sleep you may want to ask them if they are being bullied. Key takeaways:…
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Should I worry about having a dry mouth?
Having a dry mouth can damage your teeth. Without adequate saliva food debris can get stuck between teeth and form plaque while harmful acids attack…
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Don’t Abuse Your Teeth
We all know we should brush and floss daily in order to keep our teeth in good order. However, we sometimes abuse our teeth in…
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Wisdom Tooth Extraction and ‘Dry Socket’
‘Dry socket’ is a painful condition which can occur after the removal of wisdom teeth and the exposed nerves and bone become infected. The first…
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Should we be using antibacterial toothpastes?
During recent years, questions have been raised about the use of antibacterial mouthwashes, due to a risk of killing off healthy bacteria from the tongue.…
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Addiction to Opioids and Links to the Dentist
Opioids are quite commonly used by as an anaesthetic during the removal of wisdom teeth and other surgical procedures. They can also be prescribed as…
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Title: Why Are My Gums Bleeding?
Bleeding gums are cause for worry. Here are three reasons why your gums may bleed. Key takeaways: – Gingivitis (plaque build-up) is one of the…