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Is the yellow tinge on my teeth caused by smoking permanent?

I have been a smoker for the last 3 years and there is yellowing on my teeth that has started from the time I began smoking. Will this be permanent or can it be treated?
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What could be the cause of my throbbing tooth pain?

I am having an intense pain in my teeth every time I chew on my right side. What could be the cause of this pain?
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What are the ways to close the gap between two frontal teeth?

I have a gap between my front two teeth. I know braces is one of the most common options for closing the gap. Are there any other ways of closing this gap between my front two...
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Do all soft cleft palate surgeries require dental treatment as well?

My daughter is 9 years old and a year back she underwent a treatment for her soft cleft on the left side of her mouth. Does this mean she requires dental treatment as well for...
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Why is my tongue hurting and burning?

I'm experiencing an odd pain and burning sensation in my tongue. I have heard this could be a sign of a yeast infection, but I don't see any physical symptoms. Is it something...
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I have white dots on both of my gums and tongue. What could these be?

I have white dots that look like pimples on the inside of my cheek. There are one or two of these dots even on my tongue. What could these be?
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Why does my breath stink?

Even after brushing my teeth twice a day and rinsing my mouth with mouthwash, my breath smells very bad. Could this be associated with indigestion or is it some other oral problem?...
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I have severe pain in my deep cavity filling. What could this be?

I have severe pain in my deep cavity, which has been extremely sensitive to the cold from ever since I got the filling done. I was unable to bite on this teeth and had shooting...
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My daughter has a cut inside of her mouth from falling. How can I rule out any infection?

My daughter is 3 years old and last night she fell pretty badly, causing her to have cuts on her chin and on the inside of her mouth with severe bleeding. The doctor said she...
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Could wisdom tooth extraction cause an infection?

I got my wisdom tooth extracted and now I am having a lot of pain along with a bad taste in my mouth. Could it be a sign of an infection?
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How many times should I floss?

I recently read an article that said that too much flossing could actually be harmful for the teeth. So how many times should I floss in a week or day?
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What could be the reason behind the burning sensation in my gums?

My gums are burning a lot. I have had no injury or cuts of any kind but the burning sensation has been there for the last 4 days. What could be the reason for this?
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What are the natural ways to deal with tooth sensitivity?

I am a 32 year old woman and I am 5 months pregnant. I am having a lot of tooth sensitivity and according to the doctor I may need a root canal. However, I don’t want to take...
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My daughter is 5 years old and has been recommended a root canal surgery. What should I do?

My daughter is 5 years old and has been suffering from teeth sensitivity. The doctor has recommended that she undergoes a root canal surgery. What are the repercussions of having...
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Is there a possibility of infection after a root canal treatment?

I recently underwent a root canal infection which healed well. Now past 2 days I am feeling pain, swelling and redness around the same part of the tooth which was operated. Could...
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My lower jaw is a little backwards. How can this be corrected?

My lower jaw is a little uneven and is set a little backwards. What can I do to correct this condition? Will a surgery be required for the same?
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My wisdom tooth hurts a lot. Is extraction the only option?

I am 32 years old and my wisdom tooth has just erupted. It is growing a bit weird and is extremely painful. Should I have it extracted?
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My pain is not better even after a root canal treatment. What should I do?

I recently underwent a root canal surgery for the severe tooth pain that I was experiencing. Even after the surgery, my pain still persists. What should I do to treat this
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Is a surgery recommended to treat a gum infection?

I have had a severe infection in my lower gums. It has become completely red and pains a lot. Will antibiotics help me or will I have to get a surgery done?
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What are the symptoms of dental problems in children?

My daughter is 2 years and 8 months old and she loves to eat sweets. In fact she eats chocolates almost everyday irrespective of what we say. c?
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