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26 September 2026Why Do My Teeth Sting When I Drink Something Cold?
Sudden, sharp, shooting pain from something cold, in a nutshell, usually means the dentin underneath is exposed, whether from worn enamel, a cavity, or an exposed root, and finding its…Read the article
25 September 2026Should I Replace My Toothbrush After Being Sick?
Yes, and it carries a risk of cross-contamination for the family because, in most homes, toothbrushes share a single holder, and certain bacteria and viruses are highly resistant, making replacement…Read the article- 14 September 2026
Do Baby Teeth Cavities Need Filling if They Fall Out?
Yes, baby teeth with cavities need fillings because untreated decay spreads quickly, causes infections, pain, and can damage the growing permanent teeth below.Read the article - 13 September 2026
Am I Brushing My Teeth at the Wrong Angle?
You are probably brushing your teeth at the wrong angle if your bristles only point straight at the front of your teeth.Read the article - 12 September 2026
Why Does My Tooth Hurt Months After a Dental Filling?
Tooth pain months after a filling usually means the seal around your dental filling has become faulty, and saliva, along with bacteria, seeps back in to start decay again.Read the article - 6 September 2026
Tooth Sensitivity After a Deep Cleaning? A Dentist Explains
Sensitive teeth after a deep cleaning are expected if tartar was sitting over an exposed root surface because it has no enamel, and once that's gone, you may experience sensitivity…Read the article - 6 September 2026
Teeth Feel Loose After Deep Cleaning? A Dentist Explains
If your teeth feel loose after a deep cleaning, that's actually empty space where tartar was previously packed around them.Read the article - 5 September 2026
Should I Be Scared of a Deep Cleaning With Mild Gum Inflammation?
No.Read the article - 3 September 2026
Should I Stop Flossing If My Gums Bleed? A Dentist Answers
Bleeding while flossing usually means there is a source of irritation present e.g., food particles, and stopping will only leave them in place because inflammation will not resolve until that…Read the article - 3 September 2026
Is it too Late to Fix Bleeding Gums
Gum disease can be "stopped" at any stage, but when inflammation has affected the bone, the bone does not come back through normal healing of the body, and that is…Read the article - 30 August 2026
Tooth Sensitivity After Using Whitening Strips
If you've ever had sensitivity or pain in your teeth after using whitening strips, it's because of H2O2 (Hydrogen Peroxide).Read the article - 30 August 2026
Why Your Tooth Can Still Hurt Even After Anesthetic Is Given By Your Dentist
If your tooth still hurts after anesthetic but your lip is numb, it usually means the nerve inside the tooth is inflamed, which is harder to switch off, and there…Read the article
