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How does mouthwash work?
It kills or reduces bacteria, freshens breath, and can provide fluoride and fight plaque, depending on its formulation.
How does smoking affect teeth?
It can lead to staining, bad breath, gum disease, suppressed immune responses, and increases the risk of oral cancer.
How does a dentist remove tartar?
Using special instruments in a process called scaling, during a professional dental cleaning.
How can I address receding gums?
Practice good oral hygiene, avoid aggressive brushing, quit smoking, and consult a periodontist for treatment options.
How can I protect my child’s teeth?
Ensure good oral hygiene, limit sugary snacks and drinks, use fluoride toothpaste, provide a balanced diet, and have regular dental check-ups.
What is a dental hygienist’s role?
They focus on preventive oral care, clean teeth, examine for oral diseases, and educate on oral hygiene.
How do oral bacteria cause cavities?
They feed on sugars and produce acids that weaken and demineralize tooth enamel, leading to decay and cavities.
What’s the difference between a dentist and an orthodontist?
Dentists address overall oral health, while orthodontists specialize in correcting teeth and jaw alignment.
How can I maintain white teeth?
Avoid staining foods/drinks, use whitening toothpaste or treatments, brush and floss regularly, and have professional dental cleanings.
How do dentists treat broken or fractured teeth?
Depending on the severity, treatments include dental bonding, veneers, crowns, root canal therapy, or extraction.
What is a dental bridge?
A fixed prosthetic device that replaces missing teeth by anchoring to adjacent natural teeth, often made of porcelain or ceramic.
What are lingual braces?
Braces placed behind the teeth, making them virtually invisible, yet they can be as effective as traditional braces.
What’s the difference between a dental cleaning and deep cleaning?
Regular cleaning is preventive, focusing on the tooth’s surface. Deep cleaning (scaling and root planing) treats gum disease by cleaning below the gumline.
How do I care for a knocked-out tooth?
Hold it by the crown, rinse without scrubbing, try reinserting it, or keep it moist (in milk or saliva) and see a dentist immediately.
What are dental retainers used for?
After orthodontic treatment, they maintain the new position of teeth, preventing them from shifting back to their original positions.
How is laser dentistry used?
Lasers can be used for a range of purposes, including cavity removal, teeth whitening, tissue reshaping, and to harden bonding materials.
Are x-rays safe?
Dental x-rays use very low radiation levels and are considered safe. They’re essential for diagnosing certain dental conditions not visible to the naked eye.
How can I prevent cavities?
Maintain oral hygiene, eat a balanced diet, avoid frequent snacking on sugary foods/drinks, use fluoride toothpaste, and have regular dental check-ups.
How does sugar affect oral health?
Bacteria in the mouth feed on sugars, producing acids that weaken tooth enamel, leading to decay.
How do dentists fill cavities?
By removing the decayed portion and filling the area with a material like amalgam, composite resin, gold, or ceramic.
Is it possible to be allergic to dental fillings?
Rarely, some people might be allergic to metals or materials in fillings. Symptoms can include itching or skin rashes.
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