Question: “I have a tooth where i would like to save the portion not damaged by bacteria. i am only being presented an option of root canal. can i opt to have a pulpotomy — usually this is only for <16. I would like to preserve my radicular pulp/ dentin. (not symptomatic)” Answer: Pulpotomies . . . → Read More: What is a pulpotomy
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Question: “Hello I am the age of 12 and I woke up to a loose premolar is there anything that i can do about it or will it fall out and never grow back?” Answer: Premolars are a part of our permanent set of teeth. So, if you are sure that it’s a premolar . . . → Read More: My teeth are loose Question: “What procedure is done to fix reversible pulpitis” Answer: Causes of Tooth Pain Whether it’s on and off, lingering or thumping, tooth pain is really uncomfortable and sometimes makes it hard to do anything else while the pain persists. Tooth pain causes are outlined in the article. Brushing at least twice a day . . . → Read More: Pulpitis: Reversible pulpitis vs Irreversible pulpitis Question: “I just had a root canal treatment in the top tooth, 5th from the middle. It’s been a month since the treatment, and I am having slight pain, it feels slightly loose. What would you suggest for me to keep my tooth” Answer: What is Root Canal Treatment? A root canal specifically refers . . . → Read More: Pain after Root Canal Question: “I am 13 yrs old. While playing my front upper incisors they broke in such a way the joint part broke giving “V”shape for the front teeth.{small part only} please suggest what should be done to correct this ? Are dental caps[crowns] useful in this case.” Answer: Broken Front Teeth Broken incisors are . . . → Read More: Tooth Trauma Question: I just had my wisdom teeth removed earlier, but I misplaced my post-op instructions. What do I need to do after a wisdom tooth removal? Answer: Thanks for writing in. There are definitely some key steps that you need to take after extraction of your wisdom teeth. Be sure to follow these instructions . . . → Read More: Post Wisdom Tooth Extraction Question: My dentist told me I had pericoronitis and that I needed to have my wisdom teeth removed. What is pericoronitis? Answer: Pericoronitis refers to an infection that develops around a wisdom tooth (third molar in the back of the mouth) that’s currently erupting (pushing up through the gums into the mouth) or has . . . → Read More: Pericoronitis | Wisdom Tooth Infection Question: When you have gum surgery do they cut the gums from the front of the teeth or behind the teeth? Answer: Well this answer depends upon the type of gum surgery. There are several types of gum surgeries including clinical crown lengthening, gingivoplasty, gingivectomy, gingival grafts, and more. It appears as if you . . . → Read More: Gum Surgery |
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