Questions related to disorders/diseases of the teeth and gums, including questions about prevention of dental health issues or dental procedures.
Questions tagged [dentistry]
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What are these lines in teeth?
The following tooth cracks are noticeable when a torch is shining on them (without the torch, they aren't visible). Are they serious? How viable are the teeth, and might they need to be replaced with false teeth in the near future? There is no…
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How often should I use mouthwash?
I recently started using a mouthwash recently.
However, I've read that (I'll link when I find the article again) mouthwashing everyday doesn't really help as much as doing it everyday for 2 weeks, taking a break, then using it for another 2…
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How do I know if I'm flossing correctly?
I recently started flossing regularly.
However, I'm not sure if I'm doing it right because sometimes my gums bleed. If I floss the right way, should it never bleed?
Aside from bleeding, how can I know if flossing makes a positive effect? What…
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How to stop or even reverse cavities?
This is not a question that requires any knowledge of dentistry. All I ask for is your personal experience.
What do you in case of a cavity and don't want to go dentist because you fear the side effects of drilling?
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What procedures do dentists use for cleaning teeth, is there variation, and what is the rationale?
I am curious if there is a standard regimen that a dentist uses for cleaning teeth, how standardized it is, and what is the rationale for that process over say some other.
The process my dentist seems to use is to ask me to swig with peroxyl swish…
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Why isn't sweet toothpaste bad for teeth?
I've noticed that many common toothpaste products are very sweet. (Too sweet for me, usually!) This confuses me because my understanding is that sugars are one of the things we brush to get off our teeth. It seems counter-intuitive to brush my teeth…
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For long-term use: Non-Alcoholic Mouthwash vs Saltwater
Foreword: Please beware that I ask this question only for mouthwash with NO alcohol whatsoever; so please omit alcoholic mouthwashes (which can cause cancer).
Since my grandmother continues to develop cavities, she twice daily brushes, flosses,…
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Can filling cavities affect Invisalign treatment?
I am 5 months into an Invisalign treatment which is set to last one more year. During my annual checkup, my dentist found that I have two cavities and recommended that they be filled.
Could getting the cavities filled impact the contouring of the…
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Why is saliva smelly?
Why does saliva smell only out of the mouth, and not as long it is still inside? What role do oral bacteria play, and which ones?
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What's involved in an extraction of palatally impacted teeth?
I have two impacted teeth (some combination of premolars and molars) that are on my palate. They are fairly close to my "normal" teeth: generally, the only impact of them on my everyday life is a slight pressure I sometimes feel on the sides of my…
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Dental cleaning and Bleeding
Is it possible to clean your teeth so well that there is no bleeding during bi-annual cleanings or is this goal unreasonable?
I am especially curious about the experience of dentists. If you have patients who don't bleed during cleanings, what is…
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How does removal of calculus/tartar above the gum line affect deposits below gum line?
I have some dental calculus on the back of my mandibular incisors (bottom front teeth). Some of the calculus is beneath the gum line (I'm not sure how far), and the gums are starting to recede (very slightly).
I ordered a set of dental picks and I…
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Did my dentist lie to me?
I went to the dentist a couple of years ago for a diagnosis of my jaw clicking. He told me it was TMJ joint disorder and said that my jaw was misalligned and needed to be corrected. he showed me a mirror and showed how the two teeth on the top were…
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Can the beginning of a cavity be halted in its tracks
Is there a way to stop the beginning of a cavity from progressing into a bigger one? Is that even possible for the start of a cavity of a bottom wisdom tooth under the gums of a partly erupted wisdom tooth?
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Do alcohol-free mouthrinses have the same efficacy in terms of antiplaque and antigingivitis effect as mouthrinses that contain alcohol?
The 2005 randomized control trial {1} concluded that:
This randomized, controlled comparative clinical trial demonstrated that rinsing twice daily with the experimental alcohol-free 0.07% CPC rinse provides antiplaque and antigingivitis efficacy…
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