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Results 1 - 10 of 98 for Dentist
  1. Gingivitis 
    Your dentist will examine your mouth and teeth and look for soft, swollen, reddish-purple gums. The gums are ... seen at the base of the teeth. Your dentist will use a probe to closely examine your ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001056.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Tooth extraction 
    ... socket. It is usually done by a general dentist, an oral surgeon, or a periodontist. ... tooth so you do not feel pain. Your dentist may loosen the tooth in the gum using ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007630.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Dental care - adult 
    ... a cleansing solution. Schedule regular checkups with your dentist. Many dentists recommend having the teeth professionally cleaned ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001957.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Toothaches 
    ... pain medicine if you can't see your dentist or primary health care provider right away. Your dentist will first diagnose the source of the pain ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003067.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Bleeding gums 
    Visit the dentist at least once every 6 months for plaque removal. Follow your dentist's home care instructions. Brush your teeth ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003062.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Broken or knocked out tooth 
    ... has been knocked out. Bring it to your dentist as soon as possible. The longer you wait, the less chance there is for your dentist to fix it. Hold the tooth only by ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000058.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Dental crowns 
    ... two dental visits. At the first visit, the dentist will: Numb the neighboring teeth and gum area ... lab where they make the permanent crown. Some dentists can digitally scan the tooth and make the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007631.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Tooth abscess 
    Your dentist will closely look at your teeth, mouth, and gums. It may hurt when the dentist taps the tooth. Biting or closing your mouth ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001060.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Dental care - child 
    ... take oral fluoride . THE FIRST TRIP TO THE DENTIST Your child's first visit to the dentist should be between the time the first tooth ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002213.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Dental sealants 
    Dental sealants are a thin resin coating that dentists apply to the grooves of the permanent back ... Sealants last about 5 to 10 years. Your dentist should check them at each visit in case ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000779.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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