Most parents assume that dental problems would be fairly easy to diagnose in the mouths of their children. However, not every dental issue is as easy to spot as it may seem, especially when it comes to an abscessed tooth. Abscessed teeth, which are basically teeth that are infected, are caused by decay most of the time, but can also be relative to a chipped tooth or trauma to the soft tissue around the tooth.
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While always unpleasant, having a tooth knocked out can be a part of any accident. It can be a very scary incident for anyone and will require treatment from emergency medical staff. If you act quickly, you may be able to save the tooth and have it reattached. However, this is not always going to be an option. If that happens, there are some things you can do.
What You Should Do When a Tooth is Knocked Out
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Brushing your teeth is more of an art than a science. While that is very much true, there are some certain unspoken rules to brushing your teeth that you should try to follow to enjoy optimal dental health now and in the future. Try your hardest not to make the following mistakes when brushing your teeth. When you stop making these mistakes, your dentist (and dental health) will thank you!
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If you have a dental implant placed, it is likely that your dentist will recommend that you follow a soft diet while the implant is healing and integrating into your jaw. A soft diet will reduce the amount that you need to chew and help ensure that there is not undue pressure on your implant so that it can heal properly. Often, your instructions for a soft diet may be given to you in your info packet or release paperwork.
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There are various levels of quality when it comes to dentures. That said, if you had a low-quality pair of dentures made some time ago, they may need to be replaced soon. Here are some signs that your dentures probably should be replaced as soon as your Medicare plan or insurance will allow.
The "Teeth" Are Very Discolored
Low-quality materials used to make the fake teeth in dentures cause the "
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