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… Abscessed Tooth On this page: What is an abscessed tooth? An abscessed tooth is an infection in or around the tooth. It can be very …
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… Tooth Decay On this page: What is tooth decay? Tooth decay is damage that occurs when germs (bacteria) in …
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… Tooth Extraction On this page: Surgery Overview What To … 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 … 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 …
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… done when decay will likely damage or has already killed a tooth. During a root canal, a dentist or endodontist removes the pulp from the centre of a tooth and fills the pulp cavity. This can prevent a painful … treat an infection that has developed into an abscessed tooth . This procedure can relieve toothache, stop …
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… Wisdom Tooth Problems On this page: Conditions Basics Related … around them. A cyst forms. This can damage the bone or roots . What are the symptoms? If your wisdom teeth are … around them. A cyst forms. This can damage the bone or roots . What are the symptoms? If your wisdom teeth are …
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… Wisdom Tooth Extraction On this page: Surgery Overview What To … to existing dental work, such as crowns or bridges, or to roots of a nearby tooth. A painful inflammation called dry … to existing dental work, such as crowns or bridges, or to roots of a nearby tooth. A painful inflammation called dry …
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… Tooth Development in Children On this page: Overview Related … a problem, such as an infection or not enough space for the tooth to grow. All of a child's first 20 primary teeth … between the ages of 6 and 11 years. Sometimes a permanent tooth will begin to come in before a child loses the primary …
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… scaling cleans between the gums and the teeth down to the roots . Your dentist may need to use a local anesthetic to numb (freeze) your gums and the roots of your teeth. Some dentists and dental hygienists … gums have either started to pull away from the teeth or the roots of the teeth have hard mineral deposits (tartar) on …
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… Chipped or Broken Tooth or Dental Appliance On this page: Overview Overview A chip or break in a tooth may occur suddenly with an injury or develop slowly … because of wear and tear. A chip, crack, or break in the tooth enamel is less serious than one to a deeper layer of …
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… Knocked-Out Tooth: First Aid On this page: Overview … Mouth injuries that are forceful enough to knock out a tooth may also damage other teeth or other structures in the … the roof of the mouth, gums, lips, or cheeks. A permanent tooth can sometimes be put back into its socket …
