Questions and Answers
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Does Taking Antibiotics Make Your Teeth Darker? The relation between drugs and the colour of teeth can be of concern because some people worry that taking antibiotics such as tetracycline might make their teeth dark and greyish. But does taking such antibiotics at any age affect the colour of your teeth? |
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How Can You Tell that You Have a Tooth Abscess? Usually when you feel intense pain in your mouth, you would suspect a tooth abscess. But sometimes an abscess can develop slowly without causing any pain or swelling. So how can someone detect the beginning of a tooth abscess before it becomes painful? |
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Are Dental X-Rays Safe for Pregnant Women? A pregnant woman might hesitate to see a dentist, wondering how safe treatments might be for her future baby. If you are pregnant, the thought of taking dental x-rays might scare you off because you are not sure how the radiation would affect your baby. |
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Can Dry Mouth be Harmful? Dry mouth, or xerostomia, is a state where there is a lack of saliva flow in your mouth. If not treated, xerostomia can lead to problems with eating, talking and initiate halitosis (bad breath). It can also trigger gum disease and tooth decay. |