2023年11月30日 · Cavities are areas in the hard surface of your teeth that are damaged. These areas of tooth decay become tiny openings or holes that can lead to a serious toothache, infection and tooth loss.

2023年11月30日 · Your dentist usually can detect tooth decay by: Asking about tooth pain and sensitivity. Looking around inside your mouth and at your teeth. Probing your teeth with dental instruments to check for soft areas. Looking at dental X …

2022年10月4日 · The infection inside a tooth evades antibiotics because of bacteria inside of very small tubules in the dentin portion of the tooth, and no blood supply there that can deliver antibiotics systemically. The dentist cleans it out as best they can and plugs it to seal it …

2022年6月29日 · A periapical tooth abscess usually occurs as a result of an untreated dental cavity, an injury or prior dental work. The resulting infection with irritation and swelling …

2023年6月27日 · When the dentist feels the changing has slowed, then the permanent dentures can be made. Here’s a good article that tells you about temporary immediate dentures and what takes place. https://www.healthline.com/health/immediate-denture

2024年3月14日 · Contact your dentist right away if you notice any oral health problems. Taking care of your oral health protects your overall health.

2023年11月15日 · Oral cancer screening is an examination performed by a dentist or doctor to look for signs of cancer or precancerous conditions in your mouth. The goal of oral cancer screening is to identify mouth cancer early, when there is a greater chance for a cure.

2025年1月16日 · The side effects of radiation therapy to the mouth may include dry mouth, tooth decay and damage to the jawbone. You may need to see a dentist before radiation therapy starts to be sure your teeth are as healthy as possible. Any unhealthy teeth may need treatment or …

2023年11月22日 · Some dentists recommend removing wisdom teeth if they don't fully grow in. In many instances, taking out wisdom teeth as a young adult — generally 15 to 22 years old — is safer, easier and requires less recovery than taking out wisdom teeth later in life.

2025年1月29日 · Dental floss is an effective tool for cleaning the tight spaces between teeth. It removes the sticky material, called plaque, that can build up in places a toothbrush can't reach.