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What are cavities?
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Cavities are lesions on the teeth. To put it in simple terms, they are holes on the teeth made by bacterial waste products (acid). You may or may not have any symptoms especiallly when the lesions are small.
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This patient let his cavities get out of control. This patient needed extractions and root canals.
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Warning Signs of Gum disease
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Gums bleed when teeth are brushed. Red, swollen or tender gums. Gums that have pulled away from the teeth. Teeth that are loose or changing position. Any change in your bite. Constant bad breath or bad taste in your mouth. Potentail throbbing pain.
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What is a root canal?
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A root canal is the complete removal of the nerve (pulp) and associated blood vessels from the canals of the tooth. Once removed a filler material (gutta percha) is placed which seals the canals from bacterial
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A nickel-titanium file is used to remove the diseased tiissue from the tooth.
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Web Site created by Michael Lee DDS 2006
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