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Can my silver fillings be replaced with white fillings?

I have a lot of old silver fillings in my back teeth. Can I get them removed and replaced with the more modern white fillings?
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I have some back teeth missing. Should I consider dental implants?

I have a few teeth missing in the back of my mouth. The gaps are not visible when I smile and it doesn't bother me now but I'm wondering if the spaces will affect the position...
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One of my molars is severely worn down. Can this be repaired?

I tend to chew on the left side of my mouth and I've noticed that one of my left molars is very worn down. It doesn't hurt and there's no cavity there, but it feels strange....
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Will my increased sugar levels cause a problem to treat my gum disease?

I'm being treated for my gum issue, but my sugar levels are high. Are these levels causing a delay in my healing problem?
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Is it possible for my braces to become loose?

My braces don't feel as tight as they were before. Is it possible to loosen them? What should I do?
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Does a teeth whitening have long-lasting effects?

I need to have my teeth whitened for an event that I have coming up. Would getting a whitening have a long-lasting effect on my teeth?
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I need a bite alignment procedure. What is this?

My dentist and oral surgeon say I need a bite alignment procedure. What exactly happens during this procedure? Also, how long after the procedure will be my bite be improved?...
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What is dentalveolar surgery?

My son needs to undergo dentalveloar surgery for an impacted tooth. What happens during a dentalveolar procedure?
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Can extreme gingivitis be life threatening?

I have excessive gingivitis in my gums. Can this be life threatening for me?
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Can I get anesthesia two times in a time gap of just one month?

I recently underwent a root canal treatment for which I was given anesthesia. Now I need another root canal to be done. Is another anesthesia in just one month okay?
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Can a tooth infection be the cause of my fever?

I've had a fever for the last 2 days and I also have a bad toothache. I haven't been able to go to the dentist due to the fever. Now I'm wondering: is the tooth that's hurting...
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Is my digestive system responsible for mouth ulcers?

I keep getting mouth ulcers almost every week. Lately, due to erratic changes in my regular eating schedule, my digestion hasn’t been very good. Could this be the cause of my...
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I have had a second root canal on the same tooth. Why?

I just got a second root canal done on a tooth that had root canal performed on it about 6 years ago. What could be causing this tooth to get infected repeatedly?
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My gums are turning blackish-pink. Is this something that comes with aging?

I am 59 years old. Over the past year, I've noticed my gums are becoming more blackish-pink in color. Is this normal for people as they age?
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My 3 year old daughter grinds her teeth. Is this okay?

My daughter is 3 years old and has a habit of grinding her teeth, especially at night. Is this normal? Also, is it likely to harm her teeth in the long run?
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What are the different ways of filling in the oral cavity?

I have a few cavities in my mouth that my dentists wants to fill all in one session. Would I need anesthesia for this?
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Do I need to have my wisdom teeth removed?

All of my wisdom teeth came in, and they're all kind of painful (the pain is really on and off). Do I really need to have them removed? What happens if I don't have them removed?...
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Is TMJ genetic?

I've had TMJ for as long as I can remember, and haven't yet gotten it treated (I really just learned how to deal with it). Is there a chance that my daughter can have this disorder...
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Is root canal the only way to treat a tooth cavity?

I have a bad cavity in my tooth, and the dentist told me that I needed to have a root canal to treat it. Is it the only way? What determines that a root canal should be treated...
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How do I care for my dental implants?

I recently got dental implants done. Is there anything that I should keep in mind while taking care of them?
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