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… Dental Sealants On this page: Treatment Overview Treatment Overview A dental sealant is a strong liquid-plastic material that … are so small that a toothbrush can't clean them out. Sealants bond to the tooth's enamel. Enamel is the hard …
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… Mouth and Dental Learning Center Learn about mouth and dental health If you've ever had a toothache, you know how … Dental Fillings (Restorations) Dental Implants Dental Sealants Diabetes: Taking Care of Your Teeth and Gums Dry …
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… Dental X-Rays On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How … It Feels Risks Results Test Overview Dental X-rays are pictures of the teeth, bones, and soft … mouth, and jaw. X-ray pictures can show cavities, hidden dental structures (such as wisdom teeth), and bone loss that …
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… Dental Anxiety On this page: Overview … visit. The smell of the office or seeing or hearing the dental tools (such as the sound of a drill) may bring this … your dentist uses. To help feel less nervous about a dental visit, try the following: Talk about your fears. Tell …
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… Dental Implants On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Surgery Overview A dental implant is an artificial tooth. Your dentist may … you eat only soft foods for a while. Dental Crowns Tooth Decay Current as of: November …
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… Dental Crowns On this page: Treatment Overview What To … problems, your dentist may prescribe antibiotics before a dental procedure. Some procedures can cause bacteria in the … problems, your dentist may prescribe antibiotics before a dental procedure. Some procedures can cause bacteria in the …
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… Basic Dental Care On this page: Overview Common Concerns Routine … Gums Overview What is basic dental care? Basic dental care involves brushing and … surface of your back teeth to help prevent cavities. Sealants keep food and bacteria from getting stuck in the …
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… Pregnancy and dental health Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Why is dental health during pregnancy important? It is important to … health conditions (e.g., diabetes and heart disease) Poor dental health may affect the general oral health of your …
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… Mouth and Dental Injuries On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms … knocked out or torn away from the socket. First aid and dental care are needed right away when a permanent tooth has … colour. A tooth also may be loose or moved in position (dental luxation) or jammed into the gum (intruded). Other …
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… Dental Fillings (Restorations) On this page: Treatment … fillings. They require special equipment and may require dental lab support. You may need several appointments. What … problems, your dentist may prescribe antibiotics before a dental procedure. Some procedures can cause bacteria in the …
