The degree and length of time of pain suffered following a tooth extraction can be very variable, depending on which tooth is involved and whether there were complicating factors such as infection present or breaking of the tooth making extraction difficult.
The extraction of a first tooth for a child, although upsetting for the child, would [...]

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The short answer to this question is, that, on average a temporary filling will last about 3-4 weeks in a suitable condition. However, if a tooth is badly broken a temporary filling may last only a couple of days since there is not enough tooth substance to hold it in. At the other end of [...]

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It is widely known that illicit drugs and excessive alcohol consumption can seriously damage your general health. It is perhaps less well known that they can also play havoc with your teeth and gums.
Cannabis is often considered to be one of the less harmful drugs but it is addictive, and apart from the unpleasant effects [...]

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A crown is an artificial restoration that fits over a broken or decayed tooth and makes it look like a proper tooth again. Other reasons to have a crown or cap are:
- to restore teeth that are badly discoloured
-to change the shape of a tooth to make it look better
-to strengthen a tooth that has [...]

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When a tooth is extracted it disrupts the blood supply to the tooth. The small blood vessels at the base of the tooth, called capillaries, are ruptured, along with some others in the gum around the tooth. Provided the extraction was straightforward, requiring forceps only there would only be a limited amount of bleeding. If [...]

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The cost of a wisdom tooth extraction can vary quite widely depending on where you have it done and the difficulty involved. Across the United States of America the cost can range from between $150 to $350 for a straightforward or “simple” extraction. This is where the tooth is erupted fully enough for forceps to [...]

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Ph is a measure of acidity – the lower the ph the more acid something is. Low ph in the mouth is a bad thing for teeth since teeth are formed of a crystalline hardened chalk-like material called enamel on their outside. A ph value lower than about 5.0 is sufficient to cause some softening [...]

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Tooth decay is a major problem that affects almost three quarters of the population in the world. This gets worse as it can be quite costly to treat most problems caused by tooth decay such as loss of teeth. Therefore, if you are wondering if there are ways available to prevent tooth decay by eating [...]

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In case you have rotten teeth that make you feel embarrassed or undergo some pain, you need to talk to a dentist concerning the ways through which you can use to boost both your overall and dental health statues, let alone your smile’s appearance. Depending on the extent of damage your rotten teeth have caused, [...]

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I am sure that most people have at least been advised that the only way to prevent tooth decay is by seeking dental treatment. To some extent, dental services are necessary, but you can avoid and stop tooth decay by using natural means which might require a visit to the dentist. If you know the [...]

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