How to Temporarily Replace a Tooth Filling
Fear not. You can temporarily fill a tooth or hold a dislodged crown in place for up to a couple of weeks. Look for the early signs of having lost a filling or dislodged a crown: pain when cold air, food, liquids or your tongue touch the tender area. [... more]
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How to get your child to go to the dentist
Whether it is for a school check up, anual check up or dental problem, children are often afraid to go to the dentist. Here are ideas on how to help your child feel less afraid. Most adults are afraid of going to the dentist. Much of this fear ... [... more]
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How to Prevent Cavities.
As an adult, I have only 1 small filling in my mouth. It is very rewarding to go to the dentist every six months and get a report of no cavities. Following these simple steps can help your next trip to the dentist be a better one! CHOOSE A ... [... more]
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How to Find a Local Dentist
It's important to find a good dentist. A dentist who will go out of his/her way to make you feel more comfortable. The dentist has always been my arch nemesis, even when I was a young buck. So, this list was created for people who would feel more ... [... more]
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How to use temporary filling in your teeth
Have you ever had problems using the at home temporary filling kits? I am going to tell you step by step how to make these kits work for you, not forever, but at least until you can make it to the dentist. Take the q-tip and completely dry the ... [... more]
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How to Avoid Root Canal with Direct Pulp Capping
Do you have a toothache and you're dreading going to the dentist because you fear the drill? Worse yet, do you fear having to get a root canal and crown? If you would rather save the tooth and its vitality (root and nerve), direct pulp capping ... [... more]
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How to Avoid Tooth Decay
Some people get more tooth decay than others, and fillings are not treating the real cause of the problem. Unless you get rid of the causes of tooth decay, another potentially painful dental procedure will be in your future. When tooth decay is ... [... more]
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How to Care for a Tooth Filling
Keep your tooth filling in good shape as the day you first chomped on it. If you feel any discomfort with a new filling, or one you've had for awhile, see your dentist right away. Brush and floss regularly to keep your teeth and fillings healthy. ... [... more]
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How to Deal with Toothache
When a toothache hits, you can't eat, you can't sleep. Breathing becomes a conscious task as you try to control the airflow over the affected area. Here are some hints to help you until you can get to the dentist. Put a drop of clove oil on a ... [... more]
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How to Get a Tooth Filling Replaced
Fillings are made to last as long as possible, but they still only last for so long. Most have a life expectancy of 5 to 15 years depending on the type, where it is in your mouth and how well you care for your teeth and filling. Replacing a ... [... more]
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How to Pick a Tooth Filling
While your dentist is there to help you choose the right filling, it doesn't hurt to have a little more information about your options. Pick a filling after learning about the different options. Weigh the cost effectiveness and life span of each ... [... more]
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How to Prepare for a Tooth Filling
A filling is a dental procedure in which decay is removed from the tooth and a substance is put over the area to protect the tooth. This prevents further decay of the tooth. Dental fillings are routine procedures that usually require minimal to ... [... more]
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