How thin are dental veneers?
Dental veneers are very thin layer of material placed on a tooth to correct its shape or its...
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For which sports should you use a mouthguard?
Usually mouthguards are associated with tough contact sports such as boxing; basketball or rugby....
Is smoking bad for your teeth?
Smoking is very bad for your health. It is the major cause of lung disease, including lung cancer,...
Are teeth alive?
Is a tooth alive? Well a tooth cannot walk around by itself and reproduce like any other living...
Is it necessary to place a dental crown on a tooth that had a root canal?
Yes, it’s very important to put a crown on a tooth which had a root canal treatment, because...
Can an abscess cause a tooth to break apart?
A tooth abscess is a very uncomfortable state in the mouth that can be very painful and have bad...
How many teeth are there in the mouth?
An adult person who has all his or her adult teeth should have a total of 32 teeth. These include...
How long does the numbing last after a dentist appointment?
Local anesthesia is the injection of a solution that numbs the area where a dentist has to work on...
At what age do children’s teeth start coming out?
A child’s first teeth generally start erupting at 6 to 10 months old. Usually it’s the central...
How can you tell if you have a tooth abscess?
Usually when you feel sudden and intense pain in your mouth, you would immediately suspect a tooth...
