For many people, tooth extraction is something they would want to avoid as much as possible. Not only because of the painful discomfort before the anesthetic is applied, but also because of the pain that lingers after the effects of the anesthetic has faded out. Good thing, painkillers can help alleviate the pain after tooth
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While the baby is in the womb, the development of the primary teeth begins. The first buds of primary teeth will appear on the baby’s jaws at about five weeks’ gestation. By the time the baby is born, the baby has a full set of 20 primary teeth – 10 in the upper jaw, and
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Used for tasting, chewing and swallowing food, a person’s tongue is an organ made up of muscles, attached to the mouth’s floor. Papillae are small bumps that cover the top of the tongue. Most of a person’s taste buds sit on those papillae. A healthy tongue is one that is pink and moist with thin
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Imagine looking at your toothless self in the mirror. It isn’t a pretty sight, is it? Many people think that as you age and grow older, losing your teeth is inevitable. While tooth loss is common, ending up toothless and wearing dentures is largely caused by your own doing. Tooth loss can be prevented but
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Largely attributed to sheer lack of awareness in the seriousness of the consequences of not having proper oral or dental hygiene and what missing out on supposed regularly-scheduled dental visits can lead to, some people end up wearing dentures. What are Dentures? Dentures are removable and prosthetic replacement or substitute for a person’s missing natural
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These are the facts: Dental cavity is the most common cause of tooth pain or toothache. Following dental cavity is gum disease as the second most common cause of toothache. It is also a fact that tooth pain can be caused by a problem that does not necessarily originate from a tooth or the jaw.
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Halitosis also known as oral malodor, is the technical term for bad breath. It is an embarrassing subject or topic but more so an embarrassing condition. You wouldn’t know of anyone who is happy knowing they have bad breath. Halitosis or bad breath may be caused by a myriad of reasons. Some are medical in
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How many of us even bother about checking the health of our gums? This is a question that is likely to make many people wonder as well. People are more conscious about their teeth but not quite about their gums. And most people think or assume that gums are healthy that’s why they focus on
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The following foods help whiten your teeth: Broccoli. This crunchy vegetable has iron which helps form a barrier or an acid-resistant film that can protect the tooth enamel. Broccoli florets will scrub the surface of the teeth to give them a natural midday brush. Strawberries. Malic acid is an enzyme and a main component of
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It happens to one in every 2,000 infants – having natal teeth. Natal teeth are teeth that are already present when an infant is born. Natal teeth are not the same as the neonatal teeth which erupt in the infant’s mouth during the first month of life. Natal teeth are actually the primary (baby) teeth
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Once in awhile, one gets to experience having oral lesions which bring about pain when eating and talking. These mouth sores come in different varieties and may be caused by a number of factors including: Infections from virus or fungi, or bacteria Irritation from a loose orthodontic wire, or a denture that does not fit
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Dentists tell their patients all the time that a good oral or dental hygiene habit is important in keeping healthy gums and teeth and that a visit to the dentist every 6 months will most definitely help the patients keep their teeth and gums in tiptop condition. Brushing your teeth routinely, along with flossing are
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