
Why are some people's canine teeth sharper than others?
Some people have sharper canine teeth than others because of genetic differences and factors. The sharp canine teeth are not harmful to have a good dental health, but some of the people find it …
Which tooth is the hardest to extract? - FindaTopDoc
These teeth are usually cut into 3 sections and extracted as if they are 3 single rooted teeth. Finally, canines (cuspids) can present a challenge for extraction. Canines may only have one root; but, it is …
I wear my retainer, so why are my teeth still shifting?
After having braces on for three years, I was given a retainer to wear at night. I wear it every night, but I'm still noticing that my teeth are moving. What can I do?
Can you leave Sensodyne on teeth overnight? - FindaTopDoc
I am a 30 year old female. I want to know if you can leave Sensodyne on teeth overnight? Learn more from our experts.
Why is my cheek swollen after a root canal? - FindaTopDoc
I went to the dentist for a tooth filling and as she cleaned the tooth my cheek felt very hot and swollen. Learn more from our experts.
Can you brush your teeth after bone graft? - FindaTopDoc
You may brush your teeth as usual and this is highly recommended. However in the area of the bone graft, while it is important to keep it clean while healing to help prevent bacteria buildup in the area, …
Why are my teeth suddenly separating? - FindaTopDoc
Suddenly I have realized that my teeth are separating, I am very tense about it. Learn more from our experts.
Can a top tooth make a bottom tooth hurt? - FindaTopDoc
A top tooth can make a bottom tooth hurt if...the top tooth has an abscess that is pushing it slightly out of the socket and putting more pressure on the bottom one.
Very swollen and red gums after routine dental cleaning
Thanks for the question. It is impossible to damage teeth and the gums with a scaler, not in the range at which dental scalers vibrate. It is however, very common for ones teeth or even the gums to feel very …
Can brushing your teeth help a toothache? - FindaTopDoc
As a general rule of thumb, brushing your teeth does not help a toothache to go away. However, it does help if your pain is caused by something lodged between your gums and your tooth or if you have …