Most people are aware that good oral hygiene is important. But did you know it’s just as important in a newborn as it is in an adult? Babies are actually very susceptible to a condition called “bottle rot” or “bottle tooth.” This is where teeth exposed to naturally sweet liquids like milk, formula, and juice will develop bacteria and eventually decay. A child’s front, top teeth where the liquid makes the most contact are usually the first ones to be impacted.…
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Dental emergencies happen to everyone at some point, and usually are more annoying than worrisome – after all, it only takes a quick second out of your day to get to the dentist to get your tooth looked at, if not fixed the same day. But what about dental emergencies during the holidays? Whether your emergency comes from the slightly stale bar nuts on Saint Patrick’s Day, a jawbreaker cleverly disguised as a jelly bean on Easter, or a sneaky chicken bone on Independence Day, you need dental relief fast – so here’s what you need to know.…
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Root canal treatment, which involves cleaning and sealing a tooth’s infected center, may help you to save your teeth and avoid an implant. However, there are cases where the treatment fails, and you need to go for retreatment. The need for retreatment may be occasioned by:
Cracked Teeth
The chances of a root canal treatment succeeding are higher if the tooth is wholesome than if it is cracked. This is because the cracks make good hiding places for bacteria.…
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