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… Mouth and Dental Learning Center Learn about mouth and dental health If you've ever had a toothache, you know how … Open/close information section Medical Tests Dental X-Rays KOH Preparation Salivary Gland Scan Self-Examination …
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… Dental Sealants On this page: Treatment Overview Treatment Overview A dental sealant is a strong liquid-plastic material that … the tooth, the place where nerves and blood vessels are. A dental sealant does not take the place of good dental care …
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… Dental Anxiety On this page: Overview … visit. The smell of the office or seeing or hearing the dental tools (such as the sound of a drill) may bring this … your dentist uses. To help feel less nervous about a dental visit, try the following: Talk about your fears. Tell …
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… Dental Implants On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Surgery Overview A dental implant is an artificial tooth. Your dentist may … you eat only soft foods for a while. Dental Crowns Tooth Decay Current as of: November …
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… Dental Crowns On this page: Treatment Overview What To … problems, your dentist may prescribe antibiotics before a dental procedure. Some procedures can cause bacteria in the … problems, your dentist may prescribe antibiotics before a dental procedure. Some procedures can cause bacteria in the …
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… Basic Dental Care On this page: Overview Common Concerns Routine … Gums Overview What is basic dental care? Basic dental care involves brushing and … chances are you won't need a filling. Will I need dental X-rays? Dental X-rays can identify cavities, bone disease, and …
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… Mouth and Dental Injuries On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms … knocked out or torn away from the socket. First aid and dental care are needed right away when a permanent tooth has … colour. A tooth also may be loose or moved in position (dental luxation) or jammed into the gum (intruded). Other …
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… Dental Fillings (Restorations) On this page: Treatment … fillings. They require special equipment and may require dental lab support. You may need several appointments. What … problems, your dentist may prescribe antibiotics before a dental procedure. Some procedures can cause bacteria in the …
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… Ultraviolet Rays From the Sun On this page: Overview … the earth has ultraviolet A and ultraviolet B (UVA and UVB) rays. These ultraviolet rays are the main causes of damage to the skin from the sun. …
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… Dental Checkups for Children and Adults On this page: … primary teeth appear or by 12 months of age. Babies with dental problems caused by injury, disease, or a … painful. Occasionally your dentist will want to take X-rays. The X-rays take only a few minutes. Your dentist or …
