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Can I go to a dental clinic to have tonsil stones removed?
Removing tonsil stones falls within ENT care. The tonsils sit deep on both sides of the throat, beyond the range of dental treatment, and an
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My tooth was knocked out. If I have no milk, can I put it in a sports drink?
We do not recommend it, because sports drinks are acidic and can damage the cells on the surface of the tooth root. For storing a knocked-ou
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A white film appears in my mouth when I wake up.
A white film you notice on waking is usually a shallow layer of the lining of the mouth that has peeled away. Common causes are 1) irritatio
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Fruit tastes strange after I brush my teeth.
This is normal, so there is no need to worry. The surfactant (SLS) in toothpaste temporarily dulls the sweet receptors on your tongue while
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Why does it itch as dental anesthesia wears off?
Itching or a tingling sensation as anesthesia wears off is a normal part of recovery. As the anesthetic breaks down and nerve sensation retu
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Can I sell a gold crown after it is removed?
Yes, a gold crown that has been removed can be sold to a scrap gold dealer or a jewellery shop. If you sign the consent form for taking remo
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Can flying in the middle of dental treatment cause toothache?
Yes, a tooth that is under treatment or has an inflamed nerve can hurt during a flight. Known as aerodontalgia, it happens as gas inside the
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Do teeth age as you get older?
Yes, teeth change with age. 1) The outer enamel wears thinner, so the yellow dentin underneath shows through and teeth look more yellow, 2)
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I bit my tongue and the bleeding will not stop.
The tongue has a rich blood supply so it bleeds a lot, but in most cases pressure alone stops it. Hold clean gauze or a handkerchief against
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My heart raced after a dental anesthetic injection. Is that a side effect?
In most cases it is a temporary effect of the vasoconstrictor (epinephrine) included in the anesthetic, not a dangerous side effect. It usua
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Is nail biting bad for the teeth?
Yes, it is a habit that harms the teeth. 1) The edges of the front teeth chip finely or wear down, 2) the front teeth can be pushed out of p
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My mouth burns and my tongue feels like it is on fire.
If a burning mouth and tongue persist for several months, burning mouth syndrome may be suspected. It is common in menopausal women, and str
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If I use a water flosser, can I skip dental floss?
A water flosser does not fully replace floss. It is effective at washing food debris out from between the teeth, but the sticky plaque cling
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I had a bad reaction to anesthesia in the past. Is there another way?
Yes, there are alternatives. First, tell us what you experienced - palpitations, dizziness, hives and so on - so we can narrow down the caus
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What is the difference between a hot compress and a cold compress?
Cold and hot compresses differ in when and why they are used. 1) Cold compress: from immediately after an extraction or surgery through the
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Why are intraoral photographs and X-rays taken?
They are taken to make an accurate diagnosis by showing what the eye cannot see - tooth roots, cavities between teeth, and the condition of
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What should I do if pain after treatment is worse than expected?
First take the painkiller you were prescribed on schedule, and if it is a surgical site, a cold compress alongside helps. Pain after surgery
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Can my face or the area around my mouth feel numb after anesthesia?
Yes, numbness and a dull feeling around the lip, cheek, and chin after anesthesia is a normal reaction. Local anesthesia usually lasts about
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Why do I have severe pain when the X-ray shows nothing wrong?
Pain can have a cause even when the X-ray looks normal. An early tooth crack is the classic example of something an X-ray does not show well
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Does a dental clinic screen for oral cancer?
Yes, a first-line oral cancer screening can be done at a dental clinic. We examine the lining of the mouth, the tongue, and the palate visua
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