If your teeth hurt when you drink hot or cold beverages, you may have sensitive teeth. This can be the result of tooth decay, fractured teeth, worn fillings, gum disease, worn tooth enamel or an exposed tooth root due to gum recession. Treatment will depend on the source of sensitivity. If you’re concerned about the sensitivity of your teeth see your dentist for diagnosis and treatment options.
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Types of mouth sores include canker sores, cold sores, leukoplakia and candidiasis. They vary in their severity and causes. Mouth sores could be the symptom of a disease or disorder; infection from bacteria, viruses or fungus or result from irritation caused by braces, dentures or the sharp edge of a broken tooth or filling. Your dentist should examine any mouth sore that lasts a week or longer.
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A cracked or broken tooth can happen for a variety of reasons—brittle teeth, teeth grinding, injury. The crack may be invisible to the naked eye and even X-ray, but they can be incredibly painful and create bigger problems if left untreated. If you experience pain when chewing see your dentist. They can diagnose the cause and develop a plan for treatment.
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What Causes Tooth Enamel Damage?
Enamel is kind of like the shell of an egg: it protects the softer, more vulnerable part of the tooth inside.
But unlike an eggshell, the thin layer of enamel is tough.
In fact, enamel is the hardest substance in the body. It can withstand decades of biting, chewing and crunching -- with some luck and good dental care.
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Perhaps, you have heard that conditions like
high blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, smoking, being overweight, being physically inactive, and
having a family history of early heart disease exposes one to the risk of
having a heart attack.
While certain risk factors cannot be changed,
it is important to realise that you do have control over many others regardless
of your age, background, or health status. Protecting your heart can be as
simple as taking a brisk walk, taking healthy vegetable soup, maintaining a healthy weight and regularly but properly
brushing your teeth.
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By:Brian Ssenoga
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BROKEN TOOTH
Rinse dirt from injured area with warm water.
Place cold compresses over the face in the area of the injury. Locate and save
any broken tooth fragments. Immediate dental attention is necessary.
BLEEDING AFTER BABY TOOTH COMES OUT
Fold and pack a clean gauze or cloth over the
bleeding area. Have the child bite on the gauze with pressure for 15 minutes.
This may be repeated once; if bleeding persists, see a dentist.
PERMANENT TOOTH THAT IS KNOCKED OUT
Clean the area around the sore tooth
thoroughly. Rinse the mouth vigorously with warm salt water or use dental floss
to dislodge trapped food or debris. DO NOT clean or handle the tooth
unnecessarily. Try to reinsert it in its socket. Have the child hold the tooth
in place by biting on a clean gauze or cloth. If you cannot reinsert the tooth,
transport the tooth in a cup containing milk or water. See a dentist IMMEDIATELY!
Time is a critical factor in saving the tooth.
BROKEN BRACES AND WIRES
If a broken appliance can be removed easily,
take it out. If it cannot, cover the sharp or protruding portion with cotton
balls, gauze or chewing gum. DO NOT remove it. Take the child to a dentist
immediately. Loose or broken appliances that do not bother the child usually do
not require emergency attention.
CUT OR BITTEN TONGUE, LIP, OR CHEEK
Apply ice to bruised areas. If there is
bleeding, apply firm but gentle pressure with a clean gauze or cloth. If
bleeding does not stop after 15 minutes and if it cannot be controlled by
simple pressure, take the child to a hospital emergency room.
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