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… Surgery Overview Tooth extraction is the complete removal of a tooth, from the part of the tooth that you can …
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… dentist will open up the gum tissue over the tooth and take out any bone that is covering the tooth. The dentist will separate the tissue … general) almost always is used during the extraction procedure. All surgeries, including …
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… Condition Basics What is tooth decay? Tooth decay is damage that occurs when germs … the diseased pulp of a tooth. Removal (extraction) if the root of the tooth is …
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… as: Pain or jaw stiffness near an impacted tooth. Pain or irritation from a tooth coming in at an awkward angle and … tissue that has formed on top of an impacted tooth that has broken partway through the gum. …
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… that are forceful enough to knock out a tooth may also damage other teeth or other … the mouth, gums, lips, or cheeks. A permanent tooth can sometimes be put back into its … The best results occur if a dentist puts the tooth back in the socket within 30 minutes. …
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… Condition Basics What is an abscessed tooth? An abscessed tooth is an infection in or around the tooth. It can be very painful. If the …
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… Overview A chip or break in a tooth may occur suddenly with an injury or … wear and tear. A chip, crack, or break in the tooth enamel is less serious than one to a deeper layer of your tooth . A chip may result from grinding the …
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… Overview Tooth decay and cavities are caused by … away the outer protective layer (enamel) of a tooth. Help prevent tooth decay in young children by adopting …
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… Overview If a tooth or dental appliance breaks, take the … dentures. Find the pieces. Find any pieces of tooth or the broken dental appliance and take … will want to check for missing pieces of tooth or dental appliance that may have been …
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… as an infection or not enough space for the tooth to grow. All of a child's first 20 … ages of 6 and 11 years. Sometimes a permanent tooth will begin to come in before a child loses the primary tooth. This usually is not a problem unless …
