Bad breath (halitosis)
Most adults suffer from bad breath occasionally, although it may affect up to a quarter of adults on a regular basis. Most people suffer from bad breath occasionally. However, if it becomes permanent you should consult your dentist. Bad breath is ... [... more]
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Children's teeth and teething
The age at which the first tooth appears differs greatly from child to child. Very occasionally, children are born with one or more teeth. These may need to be removed if they are very loose, as there is a risk that the child could swallow them, ... [... more]
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Dental abscesses
A dental abscess occurs when the nerve of a tooth has become infected. This is usually due to dental decay, but may also be caused by injury to the tooth. Pus is formed, which can only escape through the root of the tooth. This causes pressure ... [... more]
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Dental injuries
Dental trauma occurs when the tooth receives a blow. Teeth can be broken, loosened or knocked out completely. Immediate treatment gives the best possible chance of saving the tooth. It may be possible to re-implant the tooth if help is sought ... [... more]
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Oral thrush (fungal infection in the mouth)
Oral thrush is an infection of yeast fungus, Candida albicans, in the mucous membranes of the mouth. Strictly speaking, thrush is only a temporary candida infection in the oral cavity of babies. However, we have for this purpose expanded the term ... [... more]
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Parotitis
The parotid glands are the saliva-producing glands buried within each cheek. The saliva they produce comes out of a tiny opening (duct) within the cheek on either side, usually at the level of the upper back teeth. Dr Angus Cain, specialist ... [... more]
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Toothache
The most common cause of toothache, or pain in the region of the jaws and face, is pulpitis - inflammation of the pulp of the tooth. The short, sharp pains usually occur in response to hot, cold or sweet stimuli. If left untreated, the pulp dies ... [... more]
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