There are many types of oral health issues that may be considered emergencies. Dislodged teeth, cracked crowns, and the accidental removal of a dental filling are just a few examples. However, none of these problems are nearly as painful as an oral abscess. There are two types of abscesses you may experience that include gum abscesses and tooth abscesses.
A gum abscess generally begins in a periodontal pocket and grows into a large ball of pus that places direct pressure on the tooth or teeth in the area.…
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Around 70% of people in the Unites States have a fear of losing one of their teeth. Strangely enough, around the same amount of people also have a fear of receiving a root canal. Since root canals are used to save the teeth from eventual extraction, you would think this fact would help to stave off scared feelings. Well, if you are one of those fearful adults, then you should know that there are some real reasons why you should not fear the treatment.…
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If you think of your dentist merely as a solver of dental emergencies, you’re missing out on the many greater benefits to your long-term well being this practitioner can provide. Here are four important ways you can benefit from regular dental care.
1. Better Digestion
If you’ve ever tried to eat with a toothache, you know how difficult it can be to chew the food properly. Chewing is the critical first stage of the digestive process – the teeth reduce the food to digestible chunks while enzymes in saliva begin reducing the food for easier breakdown of nutrients in the stomach and intestines.…
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