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Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consetetur sadipscing elitr, sed diam nonumy eirmod tempor invidunt ut labore et dolore.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFrequently Asked<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\n\t\t<\/path>\n\t<\/g>\n<\/g>\n\n<\/g>\n\n<\/g>\n\n<\/g>\n\n<\/g>\n\n<\/g>\n\n<\/g>\n\n<\/g>\n\n<\/g>\n\n<\/g>\n\n<\/g>\n\n<\/g>\n\n<\/g>\n\n<\/g>\n\n<\/g>\n\n<\/g>\n<\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\n\t\t<\/path>\n\t<\/g>\n<\/g>\n\n<\/g>\n\n<\/g>\n\n<\/g>\n\n<\/g>\n\n<\/g>\n\n<\/g>\n\n<\/g>\n\n<\/g>\n\n<\/g>\n\n<\/g>\n\n<\/g>\n\n<\/g>\n\n<\/g>\n\n<\/g>\n\n<\/g>\n<\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1. Will it hurt?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Surprisingly, the vast majority of dental procedures are completely painless and often, when there is discomfort, it is minor and brief in duration. Otherwise, anesthetic is safe, fast-acting and the side effects dissipate quickly.<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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A dental crown is a tooth-shaped \u201ccap\u201d that is placed over a tooth \u2014 to cover the tooth to restore its shape and size, strength, and improve its appearance. The crowns, when cemented into place, fully encase the entire visible portion of a tooth that lies at and above the gum line.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Dental veneers (sometimes called porcelain veneers or dental porcelain laminates) are wafer-thin, custom-made shells of tooth-colored materials designed to cover the front surface of teeth to improve your appearance<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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If you have an infection or are experiencing inflammation, fluid may build at these points causing swelling and discomfort.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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With composites (white fillings), you can eat right away but I tell patients to wait until the anesthesia wears off because that reduces the likelihood of you biting your cheek\/lip<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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If you are brushing the recommended 3 times a day, you will likely need to replace your toothbrush after 3-6 months<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Soft. Whatever brand you like, just make sure the packaging says \u2018Soft<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Whatever you think tastes good \u2014 so you\u2019ll brush more \u2014 Ask your dentist if they recommend fluoridated or non- fluoridated for you.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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We would recommend alcohol-free rinses.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Toothpicks are better than not using anything at all, but they are only a stopgap measure. You should floss as soon as reasonably possible after eating.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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One benefit of a Waterpik is that it\u2019s gentle on the gums and is less likely to cause bleeding in people with sensitive gums. A Waterpik is also ideal for people who wear braces \u2014 water will get behind the metal wires and flush out food particles. A Waterpik doesn\u2019t remove plaque from teeth as well as floss. \u201cFlossing scrapes off the sticky film of bacteria.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Nothing takes the place of flossing and brushing, but chewing a sugarless gum may remove some food particles, mainly on the chewing surface. Chewing gum will not get between teeth or at the gum line \u2014 the place where most buildup and problems occur.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Way too many to count. They especially multiply and colonize right after a meal. That\u2019s why brushing is so important. It breaks up those colonies and inhibits growth.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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We recommend waxed and ribbon-type floss, waxed floss helps aid in tight areas and ribbon floss covers a greater surface area.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Although teeth grinding can be caused by stress and anxiety, it often occurs during sleep and is more likely caused by an abnormal bite or missing or crooked teeth. It can also be caused by a sleep disorder such as sleep apnea<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Snoring happens when you can\u2019t move air freely through your nose and throat during sleep. This makes the surrounding tissues vibrate, which produces the familiar snoring sound. People whosnore often have too much throat and nasal tissue or \u201cfloppy\u201d tissue that is more prone to vibrate.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Tooth sensitivity is caused by the stimulation of cells within these tubes, causing a short, sharp pain when the area is exposed to hot or cold temperatures through food and beverages \u2014 or even by the air. Another cause of tooth sensitivity are cracks in the tooth\u2019s enamel surface.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Sealants are a thin coating painted on the chewing surfaces of teeth \u2014 usually the back teeth (the premolars and molars) \u2014 to prevent tooth decay. The painted on liquid sealant quickly bonds into the depressions and grooves of the teeth, forming a protective shield over the enamel of each tooth<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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1. What are cavities? How do they occur?<\/span><\/i><\/div>

Cavities are a destruction of the tooth enamel. They occur when foods containing carbohydrates (sugars and starches) such as milk, pop, raisins, cakes or candy are frequently left on the teeth. Bacteria that live in the mouth thrive on these foods, producing acids as a result. Over a period of time, these acids destroy tooth enamel, resulting in cavities. This process is also called \u201ctooth decay.\u201d\u00a0 See also:\u00a0Cleaning Your Teeth and Gums<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Topical Index: Tooth Decay and Dental Caries<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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2. Smoking for many years, recently noticed a white patch in my mouth, should I be worried?<\/span><\/i><\/div>

Any mouth sore that persists for more than a week should be examined by your dentist. Leukoplakia is a thick, whitish-color patch that forms on the cheeks, gums or tongue and is caused by excess cell growth. It is common among tobacco users and can also result from irritations such as ill-filling dentures or a habit of chewing on one\u2019s cheek. The danger of leukoplakia is that it can progress to cancer. Your dentist may want to take a biopsy if the leukoplakia appears to be threatening.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>
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3. How can I help prevent oral cancer?<\/span><\/i><\/div>

Eliminate any risk factors such as tobacco and alcohol and regularly visit your dentist. Periodic dental exams allow early detection and appropriate treatment if cancer develops. If at any time you notice any changes in the appearance of your mouth or any of these signs and symptoms, contact your dentist at once:<\/p>