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Oral and Dental Health

This forum includes discussions on gum diseases, swollen or enlarged lips, teeth and tongue diseases, dental care, TMJ disorders, tooth whitening, bad breath, black hairy tongue, geographic tongue, scrotal (fissured )tongue, hyperkeratosis of tongue, tongue and palate aphthous ulcers.

teeth pain and it really, really hurts, i'm 18 weeks pregnant

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K hey everyone I'm 18 weeks pregnant and my very back teeth need be pulled my on said its okay I been going though this pain for 2 months now and I'm at my breaking point I'm tried of crying every day

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Lump on Gum after Wisdom Teeth Extraction

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I'm 15 and got my wisdom teeth removed 6 days ago. The healing is going very well except today a lump of gum appeared beside one of the wounds, about the size of a pea. It doesn't hurt or have any weird discolouration. Is this normal? I'm worried it's an infection.

by User avatar jebbna

Cantilever Dental Bridge - it would be used on back teeth with one missing other than an implant

One of the types of dental bridges named is a cantilever bridge. I assume it would be anchored to one tooth rather than having a two or more tooth support. This would be used on back teeth with one missing other than an implant?

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You need to follow oral hygiene care on a regular basis

It takes a lot to maintain dental health. You need to follow oral hygiene care on a regular basis. You also need to brush, floss and tongue-clean to keep bacteria and plaque away. Despite all this, you’re never assured of healthy teeth and gums. Why? Because of your foods and eating habit.

by User avatar wsfamilydentist354361

Foul tasting saliva

I've had vertigo for 2 wks now & a foul taste in mouth for just under that.  I started smoking again after that as I was told it could be nicotine withdrawal. The taste is whats bugging me, it comes from the right side of my mouth.  Dentist says nothing wrong with my teeth. No fever, no sore...

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how long does it take a tongue piercing to heal after removal?

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hi, i'm trying to find out how long it takes for a tongue to heal after removing the piercing. i've had my tongue pierced for about 10 years and would like to remove it. however, i'm worried about the removal. will the hole eventually close? also, what type of aftercare should i do after...

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Bad taste after wisdom teeth removal three weeks ago

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Hello I had my wisdom teeth removed over thanks giving break I had a horrible taste in my mouth and couldn't eat anything due to my sore mouth naturally everything tasted terrible but certain things still taste bad even like about three weeks after the surgery    they are...

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Something weird with my Upper Lips. Itchy, burn, fissures,

Hello. For about 6 months I've noticed an issue with my lips, upper lip in particular. At first, it would itch just on the vermillion border and then burn a bit. Progressively through the months and specially since 2 weeks, I notice more ''phases''. First, it itches, then it burns, then it...

by User avatar candivillalobos354103

Numbness from tooth infection

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So about a week and a half ago my mouth got numb and my face as well I finally got my tooth pulled 2 days ago and started antibiotics the same time.  Now the numbness in my face is still there It does'nt seem to be reducing. My question when will i start to gain feeling back in my...

by User avatar Mariah90

small round blister looking bubble right in the middle of my lower lip

I've had a small round blister looking bubble right in the middle of my lower lip for a long time....probly like a yr maybe, it keeps coming back! It seems to grow, but not too big bout the size of....idk the pupil of an eye when it's not dilated or maybe the size of this letter "o". I can see it in...

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