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My daughter’s middle tooth seems to be out of line from the remaining teeth. Can this be corrected with braces?

My daughter is 10 years old and her middle teeth seem to be not in line compared to the rest of her teeth. Should we consider braces for her?
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Can calcium deficiency impact teeth?

My son is lactose intolerant and I have been unable to feed him milk. His teeth as a result are not very strong. Can calcium deficiency impact the health of teeth?
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I underwent a root canal treatment and it is in pain again. What could be the reason?

I underwent a root canal treatment 2 months back however I am suffering from pain in the same tooth. What could be the reason for this pain?
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How can I reverse yellowing of my teeth?

I am 27 year old woman and I am now seeing my teeth are turning yellow. Is there a way that I can reverse yellowing of my teeth?
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Dentures have caused gum injury. What can I do?

I am a 75 year old man and I am wearing permanent dentures. Although they fit in well, they have now started causing injury around my gums. I clean them and take them out regularly,...
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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 bleeding of gums dangerous for a diabetic patient?

I am 32 years old and I am diabetic for the last 3 years. Off late I am experiencing bleeding from my gums everyday when I brush. Is it a warning sign of something serious?...
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Is anaesthesia required for a root canal?

I am a 32 year old woman. I just recently delivered my baby through C-section. I am now due for a root canal surgery for which the doctor says again an anaesthesia will be required....
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Do root canals happen more often as you age?

I've never had a root canal, but I am only 26. Does my risk increase with age? How so? I know my mother has had a few done even though she takes good care of her teeth.
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Is chewing gum often bad for your teeth?

Since I quit smoking last year, I am pretty much always chewing gum. Obviously this is not nearly as bad for my teeth as smoking was, but can this do any damage to my teeth?...
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Does switching toothpaste matter?

I heard it's good for your mouth to switch toothpastes once in a while. Is there any truth to this?
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Can novocaine be used during cleanings?

I absolutely can't stand the feeling of scraping against my teeth. It makes me dread getting my teeth cleaned. Is it possible to ask for novocaine during cleanings?
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Is higher or lower pressure better with water flossers?

I just got a waterpik and have been working my way up with the water pressure. (I still floss regularly, too. ) I feel comfortable with it halfway, but is there any particular...
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