Bad breath – Diagnosis and treatment Bad breath or oral halitosis is the third most common complaint patients report when they visit the dentist. This condition is usually caused by the increased number of microorganisms that produce volatile sulfur compounds, desquamated cells on the surface of the tongue, the presence of dental caries, periodontal disease, dental cavity, tonsilloliths, the patient’s…
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Help Me, Doctor: My Tooth Fell Off!
1.Retrieve the avulsed tooth by holding it on the crown
2.Rinse it with milk, HBSS (Hank’s Balanced Salt Solution), NSS (Normal Saline Solution), or clean water
3.Once free from any debris and if the patient is conscious, put the tooth back into the socket
4.Bite on a gauze or a clean handkerchief to hold it in place
5.Go to the dentist immediately.