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Can cavities in small children get serious?

My son is 4 years old and has been detected with 3 cavities due to excessive sweet eating habit. Can this become serious in the future once he has permanent teeth?
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I often have a throat infection. What is the reason?

I have had a recurring throat infection almost six times in the last two months. What could be the cause of this?
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Can a tooth cleaning procedure cause inflammation?

I underwent a tooth cleaning procedure three months back. However, after the cleaning I am left with inflammation particularly around my gums. Could it be due to the cleaning...
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What are the first signs of gingivitis?

I am a 27 year old woman and I maintain good oral hygiene. However, I have recently been noticing a faint film depositing around my teeth. Is it a sign of gingivitis?
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My root canal is infected again. What should I do?

I am a 32 year old woman. I underwent a root canal procedure 3 months back. I have been having a pain in the same area where the procedure was done. Upon X-ray, the doctor said...
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At what age should braces be worn to get rid of the gap between the frontal teeth?

My daughter is 13 years old and has a gap in between her frontal teeth. What is the right age to get her braces to close this gap?
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My stitches done for gum grafting have become loose. What can I do?

I underwent a gum grafting surgery 6 months back. However the stitches that were done during the grafting have now become loose. What can I do to deal with this?
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Gum recession

I've had some gum recession (I'm in my 30s). I have good tooth care. Why did my gums recede?
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Is the HPV vaccine compulsory for kids?

HPV vaccine i have read is a protector against cancer. I have a son who is 4 years old now. Should i get him vaccinated by HPV? We don't have a history of cancer in our family,...
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What is a dry socket?

My friend had a tooth removed and developed a dry socket. What is this? How is it fixed?
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What if only one tooth is crooked?

I have one crooked tooth. All the rest are pretty straight. Do I need braces for this? Wouldn't braces move my other teeth too?
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I don't understand how I got Periodontal disease

I brush my teeth regularly, how can I have gotten periodontal disease? I also floss once per day, at night. This runs in my family, but my family also doesn't really take much...
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Gum disease and heart disease

Is there a link between gum disease and heart disease? Is dental plaque really the same thing as the plaque associated with an unhealthy heart?
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When can I return to work after gum graft surgery?

I found out I have 4 teeth that need grafting. I was offered the option to get them all done in one shot. What would recovery look like? Is it worth it to space it out?
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