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My 9 year old son is getting his permanent teeth, but they are not in order. What should I do?

My son is 9 years old and has just started getting his permanent teeth, which do not seem to be coming in order and already look to be crooked. What can be done to correct this?...

What is the best remedy for mouth ulcers?

I keep getting mouth ulcers off and on. They are painful but thankfully don't last more than a couple days. What is the best way to treat them?

How effective are sensitivity toothpastes in treating the problem?

I have seen a lot of commercials that talk about sensitivity toothpastes and how they help in treating tooth sensitivity. Do they really work?

Is bad breath during cold and cough normal?

I am having a bad infection which has caused severe cold and cough for me. I am on antibiotics. However, I have noticed that I am also having bad breath since the infection....

What is the right age to get braces for my child?

My son is 7 years old and his permanent teeth have just started emerging. He is having spaces in his front two teeth already. When would be the right age to see if he needs braces?...

What calcium supplements do you recommend for my son's calcium deficiency?

My son is 8 years old and is lactose intolerant. What calcium supplements do you recommend I can give him to fulfill his calcium requirements for stronger teeth and gums?

I had a root canal treatment and my inner cheek is swollen. Is it normal?

I had a root canal treatment about 3 hours ago. The doctor gave me 3 anesthesia injections. My inside cheek still feels very numb and is swollen. Is it a normal reaction? For...

I am having excessive saliva secretion in my mouth. Does it mean an infection?

All of a sudden I am producing excessive saliva. I am noticing it because I feel like I am involuntarily drooling at times. Does it indicate an oral infection?

Does yellow teeth ever mean tooth decay?

I have a yellow film on my teeth. Is it only discoloration or does it mean tooth decay?

I have a cracked tooth. Does this expose me to an infection?

While eating a pizza yesterday, my tooth cracked. Can this expose me to an infection immediately?

I am bleeding after 6 hours of my tooth extraction. What should I do?

I underwent a tooth extraction procedure and after about 6 hours of the treatment, I am having some bleeding and pain in my gums. What is wrong with me? Will I be fine?

Is a root canal treatment permanent?

If I get a root canal treatment done today, will it be permanent or are there chances that it can recur on the same tooth again?

How often should I get my teeth cleaned from a dentist?

I have heard that periodic cleaning and checkups from a dentist can help in delaying tooth problems like root canals. How often should I get my teeth cleaned from a dentist?

What is the way to prevent fungal infections of the mouth?

I am a diabetes patient and I am on insulin twice a day. I have been told that diabetic patients are often prone to oral fungal infections. What are the best ways to prevent...

What causes mouth lesions and how are they treated?

What are the main causes of oral or mouth lesions? What are the best ways in which these lesions can be treated?

What could be the reason for my mouth dryness?

I am having dryness inside my mouth. This has been happening since a couple days ago. What could be the reason? Is it worth visiting a doctor? No matter how much I drink or...

Can cavities in one tooth affect other teeth as well?

I had a cavity in my molar tooth, and got it filled. Now I am having sensitivity and pain in my teeth around the tooth. Could the cavity have spread from that tooth to others...

How should I maintain my gum health?

I am 27 years old and I brush my teeth twice a day and floss once a week. While teeth hygiene and health is taken care of, what should I do to ensure good health in my gums?

I recently read an article that said poor dental health could cause respiratory problems. Is it true?

I recently read an article about the various health problems that could result due to poor oral health. The article mentioned that poor dental health could also cause respiratory...

Is there a way to prevent cold sores from children?

This is the third time that my daughter has a cold sore, and she's only 5 years old. She keeps catching the infection from school. Is there a way to prevent this condition from...

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