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How painful is a tooth extraction?

My son is 10 years old, and he needs to have remove one of his front teeth. Are tooth extractions painful for children?
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Will cavities require root canals if left untreated?

I have a few cavities that aren't treated (I can feel them). If I don't get these filled right away, is it possible that I would need a root canal for them? Is there any way...
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I have canker sores, what can I do?

My dentist diagnosed canker sores on my tongue and after 2 weeks they are still not healed. How long do they take to heal? Is there anything that I can do at home to treat them?...
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Is it possible to have a cavity without tooth pain?

There's a tooth in the back of my mouth that looks like a cavity but it isn't causing me any pain or discomfort. Is it possible to have a cavity without tooth pain?
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Do I need antibiotics for a tooth extraction?

I'm scheduled to have my tooth removed tomorrow. Do I need antibiotics for a tooth extraction? How long would I need to take these for?
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How often do I need a dental cleaning?

I'm 22 years old, and I probably go to the dentist at least once a year. I usually just go when I feel like I need to do. Should I be going more often?
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Do children need fillings for baby teeth?

My daughter has pain in her teeth when eating very cold and very hot foods. She has baby teeth, but I think she might have a cavitiy in one of them. If she has a cavity in one...
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Is it painful to get dental implants?

I am about to get dental implants next month and I want to know if it's going to be painful? How long would the appointment be?
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Is Water Flossing better than Air Flossing?

I have gingivitis, and I'm starting to floss to reduce it--but which is better? Water flosses or air flosses?
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Do I really need teeth cleanings every 6 months?

I heard from my friend that I need a teeth cleaning at least every 6 months. Is this really true? Why would I need them that often?
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Why are my teeth so sensitive to different temperatures?

I am a student and I have perfect teeth. Lately, it seems that my teeth have become extremely sensitive to different temperatures. If something is too hot or too cold, it makes...
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Do I need a follow up after getting dental implants?

I'm 30 and had a few dental implants installed a few months ago. Do you think I need to get a follow up for them? If so, what will my dentist check for?
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Does tooth pain mean I have a cavity?

My tooth hurts when I drink cold water and eat cold food. Because my tooth is so sensitive, do you think I should go see a dentist? It doesn't seem like I have a cavity in that...
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Is tooth whitening safe?

I want to have tooth whitening, but I'm just wondering---would it ruin my tooth enamel? I have healthy teeth, but they're just yellow.
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Why is my enamel breaking down?

Why is my enamel on my teeth breaking down? Is there any way to fix it?
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What is the procedure for replacing crowns?

One of my crowns is causing pain. Is it possible to replace them?
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What causes teeth grinding?

My girlfriend says that I grind my teeth when I sleep. I tried sleeping other ways to help this, but it's not working--according to her. Is there anyway to fix my tooth grinding...
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Why are my teeth becoming loose?

I noticed that some of my teeth were starting to become loose, but I don't think that I have oral problems. Why is this happening? Should I go to the dentist if I start feeling...
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Can having a root canal cause any long-term complications?

I need to have a root canal on one of my back molars, and I'm a little worried. I never had one of these done before. Could there be any complications from getting a root canal?...
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Why do my teeth feel loose?

Two of my teeth feel a little loose, and both of these are adult teeth. So, I know that this isn't very normal. Why could this be happening?
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