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How can a toothache cause a headache?

I have a headache that comes and goes. It goes away after I take medication, but I also have a toothache in one of my upper teeth--this doesn't go away. My mother seems to think...
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Can you get a root canal during pregnancy?

I haven't gone to the dentist yet, but I know that I need a root canal treatment for my back molar. But I'm also in my third trimester of pregnancy. Is it safe to get a root...
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Is tooth sensitivity a sign of decay?

The teeth in the back of my mouth have been really sensitive lately, and I'm not sure why. Could this sensitivity be a sign of tooth decay?
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Does an anesthesia injection in the mouth cause pain?

I am scheduled to undergo a root canal and I know I will get an anesthesia injection for the procedure. Will the injection hurt a lot?
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Is it safe to have a root canal during pregnancy?

I am 8 months pregnant, and I need to have a root canal. Is it safe to have a root canal while pregnant?
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What causes tooth erosion?

What causes someone to have tooth erosion?
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How is a tooth abscess treated?

What is the treatment for tooth abscess? Is there a natural way to treat them?
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Why am I feeling numb around where I had a root canal?

I have numbness where I had my root canal, and this numbness has been there for the past few days. Why could this be happening?
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Is a broken tooth a dental emergency?

My husband broke his tooth while playing ice hockey. The puck hit his mouth pretty hard and he was not wearing a cage on his helmet. He got stitches for the cut on his lip, but...
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How long will I have to be on painkillers after a root canal?

For how will I need to take painkillers after a root canal surgery?
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What kind of foods should I avoid after a root canal surgery?

I have to have a root canal next week, and I want to know if there's anything that I should avoid after I have it done. Like food, certain drinks, etc.
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I have had 6 root canals in the past. I need another one now. Why is this?

Even though I brush and floss every day and see the dentist routinely for cleanings, I have has 6 root canals done and was just told I need another one. What am I doing wrong?...
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I have had a second root canal on the same tooth. Why?

I just got a second root canal done on a tooth that had root canal performed on it about 6 years ago. What could be causing this tooth to get infected repeatedly?
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Is root canal the only way to treat a tooth cavity?

I have a bad cavity in my tooth, and the dentist told me that I needed to have a root canal to treat it. Is it the only way? What determines that a root canal should be treated...
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Can my braces ever rust?

Braces are made of steel and I am wondering if they can ever start rusting?
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I have tooth loss at the age of 34. Is it normal?

My tooth had just fallen out, naturally, at the age of 34. (Naturally meaning that I didn't do anything for it to fall it). Is this normal, or should I be really concerned?
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I had three of my crooked teeth extracted and they won't stop bleeding. What should I do?

I had my two crooked teeth (upper central part) and one normal tooth (lower molar) extracted 8 hours ago. The bleeding won't stop, the first gauze that the dentist gave me was...
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Why do I feel sensitivity even after a root canal?

I got a root canal a few days ago, but I still feel slight sensitivity. Is this normal? Why am I experiencing sensitivity?
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I think I have infected soft pulp tissue in my back tooth. What's the treatment for this?

I have a feeling the soft pulp tissue in one of my molars is infected. Before I go see my dentist, I'm wondering what the course of treatment will be for this tooth?
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How to fix cracks in the teeth?

I have little cracks in my teeth, what could this be from? I have no other dental issues. The cracks bother me when I smile as its noticeable. What is the treatment?
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