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Tooth Avulsion and the Young Athlete
An avulsed tooth is one that has been completely displaced from its socket. In other words, a knocked-out tooth is an avulsed tooth. Among young athletes, according to the Journal of the American…
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Why Your Sweet Tooth Is a Pain In the Jaw
You did not think you had any cavities, or at least not any worth worrying about. Suddenly, every time you eat or drink something sweet, you feel pain. You may not see the…
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Why Are My Gums Bleeding?
One of the most common symptoms of gum disease is bleeding gums. Gingivitis begins with plaque buildup on the teeth. When the plaque is not cleaned away, it develops into tartar accumulations. Tartar…
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Sports Related Tooth Injury
Now that summer is upon us and the coronavirus seems to be abating, thoughts are turning toward summer sports and the fun to be had after more than a year of isolation or…
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Beware of Mask Mouth
Life as you knew it has been severely altered since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Even as the country slowly begins to move into the “new normal,” some things may need to…
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When Gum Pain is Serious
Toothache pain is undeniable and sends people to urgent care and emergency rooms every day. Gum pain, on the other hand, may be considered an annoyance and may not get the same attention…
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Diabetes and the Dental Emergency
Ideally, if you are diabetic, you are taking good care of yourself and your teeth. You have regular dental checkups and are staying on top of your oral hygiene and are in the…
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Irritated Gums
Gum irritation or pain can be caused by a few different conditions. Gum pain does not always begin right away, and the source may be minor, or it could turn into something serious.…
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The Importance of Homecare After Extraction
An extraction of any sort is considered minor surgery. Whether you have a tooth root removed, an infected tooth pulled or all your wisdom teeth extracted, homecare afterward is important in order to…
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When You Need Emergency Dental Care
The hospital emergency room is the first place people consider when faced with an emergency. Urgent care facilities are also at the top of the list. When the emergency involves tooth pain or…
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