How to Stop Bleeding Gums after Quitting Smoking

How To Stop Bleeding Gums

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…

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Glass Ionomer Cements: Indications, Advantages, and Disadvantages

Glass Ionomer Cements: Indications, Advantages, 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 –…

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Referred Tooth Pain: Why Tell Me Where It Hurts Dont Work

Referred Tooth Pain

“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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