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Restorative Dentistry

Can a Cracked or Knocked Out Tooth Be Fixed?.

Tooth enamel may be the hardest material in the body, but teeth can still crack under pressure. Cracks in teeth can expose the softer inner layers of teeth to bacteria and may even lead to tooth loss without treatment. More severe injuries could see you losing a tooth altogether. A cracked tooth isn.....
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Category: Dental Emergency, Restorative Dentistry

Oral Cancer Screening: Who Needs It?.

Oral cancer or mouth cancer is one of the most common types of cancer. It can affect any of the soft tissues around the mouth, including the lips, cheeks, tongue and inside of the mouth. An oral cancer screening provided by a dentist can detect the disease at an early stage when there's a greater ch.....
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Category: Dental Emergency, Restorative Dentistry

What to Do If a Permanent Tooth Falls Out.

Losing a tooth can be an upsetting experience, but trying to stay calm and knowing what to do in such a dental emergency could improve your chances of a full recovery. Your dentist may even be able to reattach a knocked-out tooth, depending on its condition and how soon able to get to the dental cli.....
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Category: Dental Emergency, Restorative Dentistry

Is It Better to Get a Root Canal or Extraction?.

If your tooth feels painful or sensitive, it might be infected. Dentists usually recommend root canal therapy to save an infected tooth, restore its function and stop the infection from spreading. If you have a more severe infection, the only option might be to have the tooth pulled out. Dentists wi.....
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Category: Restorative Dentistry

Risks of Dental Tourism: Beware of Cheap Dental Treatments Overseas.

We know that dental care isn't always cheap. A 2013 survey found that almost a third of Australians (32%) avoid or delay getting dental treatment because they're worried about the cost.[1] For some people, flying overseas for cheaper dental treatments for can be a tempting alternative. However, dent.....
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Category: Cosmetic Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry, General Dental