It can be a scary sight. Your child is crying and holding his mouth, and you can see where the lip is bloodied. Whether he bit or bumped his lip, the result is the same. He’s in pain and he needs you to know what to do. Fortunately, mouth injuries in children usually look worse […]
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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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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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If you have high blood pressure, your medical doctor may prescribe calcium channel blockers to help control it. However, that can have a side effect of sore, swollen gums that can be disturbing if you don’t expect it. Calcium channel blockers can cause gingival (gum) overgrowth, said Dr. Michael Quinn, a periodontist who practices at
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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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There are many things to worry about while you’re pregnant, but your dental visit should not be one of them! Annual dental exams and routine cleanings not only safe during pregnancy, they’re recommended. If you’re expecting a baby, here is what you need to know about your trip to the dentist: Tell your dentist you’re
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About 800,000 Americans have a hip or knee replacement each year, and more than half a million Americans have heart surgery each year, according to the National Institutes of Health. When you fill out your medical history form at the dentist’s office, you’ll notice it asks if you’ve had any of these procedures. If you
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Tori, often referred to as mouth bumps, are a common dental condition that can cause concern among those who discover them suddenly in their mouth. Despite their alarming discovery, tori are typically harmless, though they can sometimes lead to discomfort or concerns about oral health aesthetics. In this blog post, we’ll dive into what tori
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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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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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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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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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