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Oral surgery is a branch of dentistry that involves diagnosis, treatment, and surgical management of various conditions and diseases related to the mouth, jaw, face, and neck. This specialization in dentistry can be performed in a dental office, hospital, or outpatient surgical center, depending on the nature of the procedure. One of the courses that you have to take as…
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A tooth broken in half, often called a fractured tooth, is one of the most common dental emergencies. It often occurs during fall injuries, sports activities, and physical violence. However, it can also be caused by extensive caries, large restorations on weakened teeth (i.e. tooth that has undergone root canal treatment), and parafunctional habits like bruxism. Depending on the intensity…
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Dentures are a replacement for missing teeth. These prostheses can replace several missing teeth or complete dentition to help you get your precious smile back. Two of the most famous denture-making materials are porcelain and acrylic. Nowadays, your dentist might tell you to choose between porcelain and acrylic. But how can you know what material is best for you? Do…
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Some people tell you that it will only take about 15 to 20 minutes; some people say it will take longer than that; so now you’re confused- how long does a dental cleaning take? To answer your question, a usual dental cleaning could take as short as 15 minutes or as long as an hour, depending on the circumstances.These circumstances…
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The following home remedies are found to be useful to a teething baby: At around 6 months of infancy, an important milestone in a baby’s development takes place. While this is an exciting event in a baby’s growth and one that parents eagerly anticipate, it is not one without worries. The emergence of a baby’s first set of teeth (primary…
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Your first year of dental school means getting to know the basics and memorizing them like the back of your hand. This means that you have to familiarize yourself with not just the anatomy and functions of your teeth, but with the structures that surround it as well, like the periodontium. In this article, we will be talking about all…
Read MoreDo you see a shadow forming in between your teeth? Do you also observe some sort of hypersensitivity in that site whenever you drink something cold? Maybe you already have a cavity between your teeth and you just don’t know it. Key Takeaway: You don’t have to panic if you see discoloration between your teeth, but you do have to…
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You would only fully understand how something works if you know its parts and functions first. One of the first courses you will take in Dentistry is Oral Anatomy, which helps you learn everything about tooth anatomy. If you need a cheat sheet on Tooth Anatomy, here is an illustration that could help you out: The two major divisions of…
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Wet your toothbrush with water and squeeze a pea-sized fluoridated toothpaste on the bristles.
Starting from the front surfaces of your teeth, angle the head of your toothbrush at 45 degrees, making sure that you are brushing even the gumline, in a circular manner.
Read MoreBad 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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