When you need a dental crown placed on a tooth, you may first receive a temporary crown before your permanent crown arrives. These crowns are meant to protect your tooth for a short period of time, but how long does a temporary crown last? Here is what you need to know about temporary crowns. Dental…
Blisters are fluid-filled sacks that can occur on the skin, sometimes filled with blood, which is known as a blood blister. These can occur anywhere, usually when there is friction against the skin, including a blood blister in mouth. What causes blood blisters in the mouth? Here is what you need to know. Blisters form…
Have you ever wondered, “Why do kids get silver teeth?” When a child needs a tooth repair, there is a good chance that they will receive silver-colored restorations to fix their teeth. If you see silver teeth kids, there is a good chance they needed cavities removed or had some other tooth damage. Kids begin…
If the pulp in a baby tooth is damaged, it may need to be removed. The pulp is inside the tooth under the dentin, and it protects the nerves of the tooth. If your child has a primary tooth with pulp damage, the pulp may need to be removed. What is the difference between a…
Do you have a lump or sore on your gums? You may have a gum boil, which can appear as a blister on your gums. This condition can be uncomfortable and may need gum boil treatment to control the infection under the skin. Here is information on how to treat a gum boil and when…
The mouth has many different types of tissues, from your teeth and tongue to muscles, ligaments and frena (plural for frenum). What is a frenum? It is one of the lesser-known tissues, also called a frenulum. In some cases, a frenectomy may be recommended for children, but is this a wise choice? Frenum are connective…
In most cases, the hard tartar on teeth can only be removed by a dental professional. Brushing, string flossing or water flossing usually will not budge calculus on teeth, but in the right circumstance, it may happen. If tartar broke off while flossing, here is what it means and what you should do next. What…
Every tooth has nerves that connect the tooth to the nervous system. These nerves can signal when a tooth is exposed to cold, heat or inflammation, causing toothaches and other sensations. Here is what you need to know about an exposed nerve in tooth pain and how to get relief. When teeth are healthy and…
If you have braces, you know that oral hygiene can be more challenging when you have brackets and wires on your teeth, especially flossing. You may wonder, should you use specialized dental floss with braces or what works best? Here’s what you need to know about floss for braces. Do You Have to Floss If…
If you have crooked teeth or a misaligned bite, your dentist may suggest that you get orthodontic treatment. Braces are the traditional treatment for malocclusions, but clear aligners like Invisalign® are very popular. Is Invisalign better than braces? Invisalign vs. braces – which is right for you? How Braces Work Braces use brackets that are…
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