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Any kind of cut to your face and the delicate soft tissues inside your mouth should be addressed immediately in order to prevent further...
There are many methods for relieving oral pain. They include: Ice packs on the affected area. Avoiding hard candy or ice. Avoiding sleeping on...
Certain kinds of medications can have an adverse effect on your teeth. Long ago, children exposed to tetracycline developed tooth problems, including discoloration, later...
Some dental procedures, such as tooth extractions and oral surgery, may call for our office to prescribe medications before or after a procedure. These...
Fixed bridges and implants are often used to replace missing teeth and to correct some kinds of bite problems. Crowns and bridges are the...
Anyone who participates in a sport that carries a significant risk of injury should wear a mouth protector. Sports like basketball, baseball, gymnastics, and...
The Food and Drug Administration classifies mouth rinses into two categories – therapeutic and cosmetic. In general, therapeutic rinses with fluoride have been shown...
It has long been known that good nutrition and a well-balanced diet is one of the best defenses for your oral health. Providing your...
Newer kinds of fillings made from composite resins and porcelain can restore unsightly fillings; many people are surprised how natural these kinds of filling...
Oral cancer is one of the most common cancers today and has one of the lowest survival rates, with thousands of new cases being...
Visit any pharmacy or the health and beauty section of a supermarket today, and you are faced with a large, and many say confusing,...
Pain can occur in any number of places in your mouth: teeth, gums, roots, the palate, tongue and jaw. Cavities are a common culprit...