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My jaw swells and hurts whenever I eat. Should I see a dentist?
Yes. Swelling and pain under the jaw at every meal suggests a salivary stone blocking a salivary duct, so you should be examined. The charac
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I have a white coating on my tongue, and wiping it off makes it bleed and hurt.
A white coating that bleeds and hurts when wiped may not be ordinary tongue coating but oral candidiasis, a fungal infection, so it needs ex
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I have acid reflux. Can it dissolve my teeth?
Yes, repeated exposure to stomach acid can cause dental erosion. Stomach acid is acidic enough to dissolve enamel, so with frequent reflux t
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Can I brush my teeth with salt?
We do not recommend brushing by rubbing salt directly on your teeth. Salt grains are coarse and can abrade the tooth surface and create smal
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Does someone have to come with me for sedation treatment?
Yes, a companion is essential for sedation treatment. The effects of the sedative can linger for several hours after you wake, causing dizzi
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Can I drive after local anesthesia?
If you had only local anesthesia, you can drive. Local anesthesia affects sensation around the mouth and does not impair judgment or motor a
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I use both a sensitivity toothpaste and a high-fluoride toothpaste. When in the day should I use each?
We recommend the sensitivity toothpaste in the morning and at midday, and the high-fluoride toothpaste before bed. The sensitivity toothpast
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I have my own mouthwash at home. Can I use that instead of the one I was prescribed?
After surgery you should use the mouthwash we prescribed (chlorhexidine, such as Hexamedine) first. The prescribed rinse has strong antibact
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It has only been 6 months since my last X-ray. Why do I need another one?
Progressing decay, loss of the supporting bone, and inflammation at a root tip cannot be seen from the outside and can only be checked with
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My nose feels numb too after anesthesia. Is that normal?
Yes, it is a normal reaction, so there is no need to worry. When the upper front teeth or premolars are anesthetized, the nerve involved als
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I could hear everything during sedation. Was I really sedated?
Yes, that is normal. Dental sedation (conscious sedation) is not general anesthesia; it keeps you in a light sleep without complete loss of
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Are teeth hereditary?
In part, yes. Structural factors such as jaw size, tooth shape and alignment, and gum thickness are strongly influenced by heredity. Cavitie
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Is the water from the dental chair safe to swallow? Is it clean?
Yes, the water from a dental chair passes through a purification filter, so swallowing a little is harmless. During treatment, though, dust
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How often should I have a dental check-up?
For preventive care we recommend a check-up every 6 months for adults and every 3 to 6 months for children. Children need the shorter interv
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