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Common Traumatic Red Lesions in the Mouth (Part 2)
Mechanical trauma to the oral lining can produce a variety of clinical lesions. The purpuric macule is produced by a blunt traumatic insult to the skin.
Read MoreCommon Traumatic Red Lesions in the Mouth (Part 1)
Mechanical trauma to your oral lining can produce a variety of clinical painful lesions such as the erythematous macules. Your dentist can help you to identify and remove the causative agent.
Read MoreHerbal Remedies: Friend or Foe?
Plants have been used for medicinal purposes since the Stone Age, so it is not surprising that a natural solution is appealing.
Read MoreCurrent Options for Denture Wearers
Tooth loss requires dentures, and today your dentist have several attractive options for you.
Read MoreNo Pain, No Problem? No Excuse!
If you've been skipping regular dental checkups because you don't have any tooth pain, beware: you may have periodontal disease and not even feel it!
Read MoreThe Pirate' s Gold Crown
Gold crowns have been available since at least the mid-1700s, a time that coincides with the "golden age" of piracy between the 1680s and 1730s. But you don't have to be a pirate to need one.
Read MoreYour Teeth, Inside Out
This external view of your teeth is important, but what's inside your teeth is even more important to your overall health and the attractiveness of your smile.
Read MoreMilk for Your Child’s Healthy Mouth
Calcium is important for children's growing bones and healthy mouth. Calcium helps keep the teeth, gums, and jawbones strong.
Read MoreWhat to Do after a Tooth Extraction?
After an extraction, it's important for a blood clot to form to stop the bleeding and begin the healing process. What should you do to obtain a speedy healing?
Read MoreWhat to Do after Root Canal Treatment?
It's normal to experience some discomfort for several days after a root canal appointment, especially when chewing. To control discomfort, take pain medication as recommended.
Read MoreSteps to Prevent Dry Socket after Dental Extraction
In dentistry, a dry socket's symptoms include extreme pain, a foul taste, bad breath, and swelling in the infected area. Its treatment is mainly preventative.
Read MoreCommon Medications for Dental Pain (Part 2)
The pathophysiology of dental pain is a complex system. The use of combination analgesics that act at multiple pain sites can improve dental pain relief. (Part 2)
Read MoreCommon Medications for Dental Pain (Part 1)
The pathophysiology of dental pain is a complex system. The use of combination analgesics that act at multiple pain sites can improve dental pain relief.
Read MoreCoping with Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) in Teenagers
Signs and symptoms of TMD clearly make an early appearance in children between the ages 12 and 18. The key words to keep in mind about TMD treatment for children are "conservative" and "reversible."
Read MoreHow Do I Get Your Teeth Pearly White?
Often the distinction between a good smile and a great smile is the whiteness of the teeth. The best way to whiten your teeth without hurting them is to see your dentist.
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