Surgical extraction or a flap in medical and dental terms, is when a surgical incision is made to gain access to underlying tooth, bone, and other anatomical structures. Here is the summary of the procedure of a surgical tooth extraction: What is the procedure of a surgical extraction? Surgical extraction or a flap in medical and dental terms, is when a…
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Help Me Doctor: Unbearable Toothache! What To Do At Home
These are the 10 home remedies that you can administer to help alleviate your unbearable toothache: Warm Saline/ Salt Water Rinse Saltwater rinses can help relieve toothaches in several ways: To prepare a salt water rinse, mix about half a teaspoon of salt in a cup of warm water and have the child swish it around in their mouth for…
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How to Stop Bleeding Gums after Quitting Smoking You can stop bleeding gums after quitting smoking by getting a deep cleaning from your dentist, improving your oral hygiene, swishing antibacterial mouthwash and using other adjuncts to augment self-performed mechanical plaque removal, living a healthier lifestyle, and taking vitamins to promote the healing of your inflamed gums. Blood is a universal…
Read MoreGlass Ionomer Cements: Indications, Advantages, and Disadvantages
Indications – Restorative material– Luting cement– Pulp protection– Pit and fissure sealant– Atraumatic restorative technique Setting Time 2-3 minutes Type of Reaction Acid-Base (Chemical) Types Type I: Luting CementsType II: Restorative CementsType III: Liners and BasesType IV: Pits and Fissure SealantsType V: Orthodontic CementationType VI – GIC is used for core build-upType VII – Fluoride releasing light-cured GICType VIII –…
Read MoreReferred Tooth Pain: Why Tell Me Where It Hurts Dont Work
“The dentist pulled out the wrong tooth! My canine was hurting, but he pulled out a molar!” When a dear friend messaged me this, my first reaction was let’s sue them! However, the dental student in me objectively requested her dental radiographs taken before the extraction and asked her to relay her dental history. True enough, the dentist didn’t pull…
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