When Is Pain From A New Tooth Abnormal?
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22 September 2018
Children typically experience some discomfort that can last for days when a new tooth is growing in. Most parents know to expect it, but in some cases your child can experience abnormal levels of pain because something is going wrong with the tooth pushing through their gums. Here are some signs that your child is in too much pain and some potential reasons why:
Unwillingness to Eat
If you know that your child has a tooth coming in and they've stopped being willing to eat as much, the tooth is likely to blame.
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Crooked Teeth? Clear Dental Aligners May Be Right For You
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26 August 2018
Everyone wants to have a bright, beautiful smile, with straight, pearly white teeth. Unfortunately, nature doesn't usually deliver that. When it comes to crooked teeth, genetics does play a role, but environmental factors, such as using a pacifier, can also contribute to teeth that aren't straight.
Thankfully, modern dentistry and continuing advances in technology can straighten a crooked smile, and it doesn't always require months and months of walking around with "
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How To Make Sure Your Dental Implant Heals Correctly
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26 July 2018
Putting in an implant is a surgical procedure that may involve cutting of tissue, removal of bone, etc. Once all the work is done, the site where the work was done will need time to heal. Healing of implants isn't guaranteed, unfortunately. In other cases, the implant may heal, but it may not do so correctly. This can cause swelling and discomfort, especially near the site of the implant.
Although there are factors that can't be controlled, e.
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How A Missing Tooth Affects Your Jawbone
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27 June 2018
A lot of people realize that having a missing tooth can be embarrassing, but they do not realize that the gap a missing tooth creates can actually negatively affect their jawbone. The jawbone relies on teeth, and it is affected when a tooth a missing. This is one of the reasons dentists suggest replacing teeth if they fall out or have to be extracted. Here are several things to understand about the effects a gap can have on your jawbone.
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