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… your baby. Also, don't "clean" your baby's pacifier with your mouth. Prevent prolonged … your baby. Also, don't "clean" your baby's pacifier with your mouth. Prevent prolonged …
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… mouth. Having diabetes. Smoking, using spit (smokeless) tobacco, or breathing second-hand smoke. Children, whose teeth are still …
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Surgery Overview Tooth extraction is the complete removal of a tooth, from the part of the tooth that you can see to the roots that are in the jawbone. Damage caused by tooth decay is the most common …
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… Condition Basics What is an abscessed tooth? An abscessed tooth is an infection in or around …
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… have these teeth taken out before they break through the gums. An oral surgeon or dentist … surgery site. If this happens, it can delay healing. Medicines Your doctor will tell you … This can loosen the blood clot and delay healing. Avoid rubbing the area with your …
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… tissue to grow over them. The flap can trap food and lead to a gum infection. They come in … tissue to grow over them. The flap can trap food and lead to a gum infection. They come in …
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… 19 Beginning dental care early is important for your child’s health. Dental care keep … Your dentist or dental professional may also apply fluoride at regular dental visits. In … in families who receive income assistance can apply for MSP supplementary benefits to …
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… a mineral found naturally in our water, air, food and soil. At low concentrations, fluoride … a mineral found naturally in our water, air, food and soil. At low concentrations, fluoride …
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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 Mouth injuries that are forceful enough to knock out a tooth may also damage other teeth or other structures in the mouth or face, such as the roof of the mouth, gums, lips, or cheeks. A …
