Dental Disorders

How to Care for Dry Sockets

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A dry socket is the most common complication of a tooth extraction. It occurs when a blood clot covering the site of the removal doesn't form or is dislodged. This causes the bone and nerves to be exposed, which results in severe pain. Learn how ... more »

How to Stop a Toothache

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How to stop a toothache until you can get to the dentist is easy as going to the bathroom. The main tip in this article that is going to show you how to stop a toothache, will give you temporary or permanent relief and it is available for use in ... more »

How to Treat Pericoronitis

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Pericoronitis is a dental disorder that mostly occurs among adults when a partially erupted wisdom tooth creates a cavity where bacteria can hide and cause infection in the gums. It's important to treat pericoronitis right away to stop the ... more »

How to whiten your teeth at home

By Gracie1402

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This is THE WAY to whiten your teeth and kill ALL bad breath AND it is DIRT CHEAP! We are talkin' pennies!! I did check with my doctor and my dentist on this but of course, you will want to consult your own dentist and/or doctor yourself before ... more »

How to Eliminate Bad Breath

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Have you ever had someone back away from you during a conversation? Do you know you are suffering from halitosis? If so, here is something you may not have tried. Read on for some answers... more »

How to Treat Dry Socket Naturally

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Dry socket occurs after a tooth has been extracted. This extremely painful condition generally means a trip back to the dentist or oral surgeon to have the socket packed with medicated dressings. Sometimes, however, you may not be able to get to ... more »

How to Get Info on Teeth Implants

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Dental implants are an option for certain people, but they are expensive and rarely totally covered by dental insurance unless an accident was the cause of the tooth loss. When seeking information on teeth implants, you should consider the ... more »

How to Get Relief from TMJ or Bruxism (Teeth Grinding or Clenching of Jaw)

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Like many of you I suffered from bruxism a clenching or grinding of the teeth at night to the point I could barely chew or open my jaw with a painful earache as well. I found a product that really works and relieved that pain... more »

How to Treat Bleeding Gums

By Jim Lochner

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Bleeding gums can be a sign of more serious dental problems, such as gingivitis, or may be caused by infection, vitamin deficiency, leukemia, blood-thinning medication, hormonal imbalance or ill-fitting dentures. Assuming the cause is dental, ... more »

How to Deal With a White Tongue Coating

By Kristie Leong M.D.

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The presence of a white tongue coating is a common problem that can have a variety of causes. Sometimes white tongue coating is caused by the general buildup of dead skin cells. These cells may accumulate when the tongue isn't brushed regularly ... more »

How to Prevent Tooth Enamel Decay

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Enamel, the hard mineral surface covering the visible part of our teeth, can be worn away by smoking, drinking soda, grinding, and brushing with excessive force. Once worn away, teeth can become extremely sensitive, and common activities such as ... more »

How to travel from Australia to India and get best dental implants

By Dr Arjun Bojwani

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Though dental treatment is not so expensive as compared to other cosmetic surgery procedures but in complicated cases the cost of dental surgery may be very high. Dental implants is one of the most important dental procedures and often has ... more »

How to Care for a Toothache

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Common toothache symptoms include throbbing pain around a certain tooth, sensitivity to hot or cold foods, and discomfort when chewing. Causes can vary from cavities and gum disease to cracked teeth and exposed tooth roots. These first-aid ... more »

How to Care for an Abscessed Tooth

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An abscessed tooth is an infection at the base of the root that begins as a cavity or is caused by trauma to the tooth. Symptoms include a painful tooth, or gums that are red or bleeding. An abscess can develop into a serious condition if not ... more »

How to Prevent TMJ

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There are two temporomanidibular joints in front of each ear that connect the lower jaw to the skull. These joints allow all the mobility needed for biting, chewing and talking, making it one of the most used joints in all of the human body. Many ... more »

How to Stop Grinding Teeth at Night

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Twenty percent of all adults grind their teeth at night. Grinding (bruxism) can be caused by stress or an unconscious attempt to smooth out a poor bite. It wears down and may fracture teeth, and it can lead to gum and jaw problems. Here's how you ... more »

How to Treat Dry Socket

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Dry socket is an extremely painful condition occuring after a tooth is extracted. Normal pain gradually gets better after this procedure. If you experience increasing pain as the days pass or new pain in the area, you may have dry socket. Talk to ... more »

How to choose the best dental surgeon in India.

By Dheeraj Bojwani MD,MBA

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India is a nice hot chilli spot for dental surgery. The dental surgeons in India can prove the best jolly friends to you during any kind of dental surgery or treatment no matter whether it is a dental porcelain crowns, dental porcelain veneers, ... more »

How to Diagnose Dry Socket

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Dry socket is an extremely painful condition that can occur after a tooth has been extracted. The blood clot covering the bone after the tooth has been removed sometimes fails to remain in place, leaving the socket exposed to air, debris and ... more »

How to Diagnose Nocturnal Teeth Grinding

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Nocturnal teeth grinding is formally known as nocturnal bruxism and occurs during your sleep. These episodes are brief and last 8 to 9 seconds with an audible grinding noise. This type of bruxism is found in up to 20 percent of all children and ... more »

How to Avoid Breaking a Tooth

By Kristie Leong M.D.

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Breaking a tooth can be a costly, painful, and potentially embarrassing problem. Here's what to do to avoid this problem... more »

How to Cope With a Tooth Abscess

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An abscessed tooth is never an enjoyable thing to have. An abscessed tooth is an infection between the tooth and gum or in the tooth's root, and can be excruciatingly painful. If left untreated, the infection can spread from the tooth to the bone ... more »

How to Fill in a Tooth Gap for Photos

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A gap between your teeth may be the result of family genetics or the loss of other teeth. Either way, having one can make you feel self-conscious when it comes to smiling for photographs. However, there are a number of techniques for closing that ... more »

How to find your local dentist

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If you want to know where to look for a dentist then you are in the right direction. Dental clinic in your area is also easy to drive by but if you need to know first before driving around then this is the place... more »

How to get a an economical cost dental treatment in India being an abroad native.

By Dheeraj Bojwani MD,MBA

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Dental care has become a primary need as well as factor comprising good health. So people all over the world are seeking cost effective dental treatment in India for getting free from dental disorders and tooth loss. Affordable and less cost ... more »

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