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What is the medication that the dentist will use as an anesthesia before my root canal?
Most dentists use the latest local anesthetic, such as Lidocaine. If your dentist uses analgesia (gas), ask if that is available.
Could wisdom tooth extraction cause an infection?
Yes, any extraction can result in an infection. Wisdom tooth (3rd molar) extractions maybe more prone to infection because the reason for the extraction could be an infected tooth. A READ MORE
Yes, any extraction can result in an infection. Wisdom tooth (3rd molar) extractions maybe more prone to infection because the reason for the extraction could be an infected tooth.
A badly infected tooth, before extraction, usually will have antibiotics prescribed prior to the extraction.
A badly infected tooth, before extraction, usually will have antibiotics prescribed prior to the extraction.
I underwent a root canal treatment and it is in pain again. What could be the reason?
Possible causes for continuing pain: If a multiple rooted tooth, one or more of the canals was not treated completely or only partially treated. On a treated canal, it may READ MORE
Possible causes for continuing pain: If a multiple rooted tooth, one or more of the canals was not treated completely or only partially treated.
On a treated canal, it may have over treated into the periapical space (area beyond the tooth tip.)
Tooth maybe cracked or fractured. Go back to your dentist.
On a treated canal, it may have over treated into the periapical space (area beyond the tooth tip.)
Tooth maybe cracked or fractured. Go back to your dentist.
What can I eat or avoid eating to reduce plaque?
some patients develop dental plaque in large quantities. Eating fibrous foods (apples, carrots etc) will help keep plaque accumulation down. Try an oral irrigator, such as a READ MORE
some patients develop dental plaque in large quantities. Eating fibrous foods (apples, carrots etc) will help keep plaque accumulation down. Try an oral irrigator, such as a WaterPik. I feel it as efficient or maybe better than dental floss in reducing plaque, since most people do not use dental floss properly.
Did my dental x-rays harm my baby? (first trimester)
yes, dental x-rays do emit radiation. Try to avoid them during pregnancy. If it is absolutely necessary to have an x-ray when pregnant, be sure you are adequately covered by READ MORE
yes, dental x-rays do emit radiation. Try to avoid them during pregnancy. If it is absolutely necessary to have an x-ray when pregnant, be sure you are adequately covered by a lead apron or other radiation protector.
How to get rid of mouth ulcers
Sores in the mouth are often due to a Herpes virus.. If they develop on the lips, they would be considered cold sores. I recommended to my patients taking a vitamin B complex READ MORE
Sores in the mouth are often due to a Herpes virus.. If they develop on the lips, they would be considered cold sores. I recommended to my patients taking a vitamin B complex called L-Lysine 500 mg daily. I have taken them daily for over 50 years and do not get any cold sores (Herpes) any longer. This is an anti-virus vitamin.
Biting down on side of cheek when eating
To correct cheek biting, careful reshaping and equilibration of the teeth will usually correct this. Reducing and reshaping the buccal occlusal surfaces of the mandibular
teeth READ MORE
To correct cheek biting, careful reshaping and equilibration of the teeth will usually correct this. Reducing and reshaping the buccal occlusal surfaces of the mandibular
teeth (mostly molars), will prevent the cheek from getting caught between the maxillary and mandibular molars.
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teeth (mostly molars), will prevent the cheek from getting caught between the maxillary and mandibular molars.
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