Tag: dentist
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7 Things That Cause Salivary Stones (And How to Prevent Them)
Salivary stones, also called Sialolithiasis, is a condition that causes benign calcified masses in the salivary glands or ducts. These mouth stones can lead to pain, cheeks and tongue inflammation, and saliva obstruction if left unaddressed. Calcium buildup in the salivary ducts occurs due to several factors, including dehydration, certain autoimmune disorders and medications, and…
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Maryland Scientists Discover Why Cold Foods Can Cause Tooth Pain
Have you ever gotten tooth pain from drinking something cold? Maryland scientists have finally found the reason behind this painful phenomenon. “It’s a unique kind of pain,” says David Clapham, vice president, and chief scientific officer of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI). “It’s just excruciating.β He and an international team of scientists have discovered…
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10 Easy Ways to Prevent and Treat Receding Gums
Gum recession is the medical term describing when the margin of gum tissue surrounding the tooth pulls back, exposing more of the tooth, or its root. Receding gums can produce noticeable gaps, making it easy for disease-causing bacteria to build up. If left untreated, the supporting tissue and bone structures of the teeth can be…