Dental x-rays have gotten a bad rap this year and a lot of people are asking, “Are x-rays really necessary?” The answer is yes. Dental x-rays are used for diagnosing and treating problems that can’t be seen with the naked eye. X-rays reveal cavities between the teeth or hidden by fillings, infections in the bone,
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Lydia Valdez thought she had a canker sore. The 70-year-old California woman never dreamed the spot on her tongue could be oral cancer. She didn’t smoke. She had no history of cancer in her family. She didn’t have any of the known risk factors. When she felt a sore spot on her tongue, she thought
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If your gums are puffy, tender or bleed when you floss, then you may be among the 75% of American adults who have some form of gum disease. Gum disease, which is also called periodontal disease, starts as gingivitis. Many people are shocked to realize gingivitis is an infection caused by bacteria. Untreated gum disease
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A woman just diagnosed with Chronic Periodontitis was not thinking of her own health as she sat in the dental office. Instead, she wanted to know if her children were at risk too. It’s a common question, said Dr. Michael Quinn, a Periodontist with 14 years of experience who practices at several Coast Dental locations
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Have you ever had a sudden, sharp pain in your mouth when you chew? It may be from a cracked tooth. When you bite down, you’re putting pressure on the tooth, causing the crack to open. When you stop biting, the pressure is released and you feel a sharp pain as the crack closes again.
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For most people, having a tooth pulled may not be the most pleasant experience in the entire world, but at least the pain is bearable. However, some people develop a condition called dry socket that can be extremely painful. What is Dry Socket? After you have a tooth extracted, a blood clot forms in the
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Does your mouth look like this? About 10% of Americans have tetracycline stains on their teeth. They’re especially common in people over the age of 45. Tetracyclines are a group of antibiotics that were once widely used to treat ear infections, urinary tract infections, intestinal infections, severe acne and other conditions. However, it wasn’t until
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There were only three minutes left in the college basketball game when Lindsey Botts collided with another player. Lindsey wasn’t wearing a mouthguard and her teeth struck the other player’s head, sending both women to the floor in agony. Lindsey’s mouth was bleeding heavily and three of her top teeth were loose. All those years
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A great smile requires more than just healthy teeth. It also requires healthy gums and a healthy jaw bone. The jaw bones hold the teeth in place. If a tooth is missing either due to periodontal (gum) disease or caries (decay), the jaw bone will begin to recede. Why is that a problem? You need
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MI Paste™ is like vitamins for your teeth. It provides minerals such as calcium and phosphate that strengthen teeth and protect the enamel. Plus, it helps you produce more saliva, which is needed to wash away plaque-causing bacteria. Your dentist may recommend you use MI Paste to: Reduce teeth sensitivity after whitening Reduce dental erosion
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Having yellow or brown stains on your teeth can be embarrassing. Fortunately, it’s within your control to eliminate most kinds of tooth stains and prevent them from coming back. Dr. Mohammad Sajid, a Coast Dental Robin Road dentist in Acworth, Georgia, outlines the five most common reasons for stained teeth and what you can do
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Everyone knows you should brush your teeth. But many people don’t know there is a right way and a wrong way to do it. Proper brushing removes plaque from the large surfaces of the teeth and from just under the gums. The best defense against cavities and periodontal disease is to remove the plaque daily
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