If you have a tooth pulled, normally the healing process will go seamlessly as long as you stick to soft foods and keep your mouth clean. Sometimes, however, you might develop a painful condition known as dry socket after having a tooth removed. Before you head in to your tooth extraction appointment, it is important to know the basics about dry socket and how you can prevent it.
What is dry socket?
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Sweet Teeth: What Diabetes Means For Your Dental Health
As a diabetic, your doctor will address your dietary changes, medications and testing routines. What he or she may not tell you is that diabetes can be as damaging to your teeth and gums as it can be to the rest of your body. Here's a look at what you need to know about gum disease, dental health and other associated risks and ways to avoid them.
Dental Problems from Diabetes
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Encouraging Good Dental Hygiene In Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
For children with autism, dental hygiene can often be neglected. Many children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) don't recognize the importance of good dental hygiene, and for some, sensory issues related to tooth brushing or dental visits can be a major deterrent to good dental health care. If you have a child with ASD, here are some ways that you can help encourage good dental hygiene and keep their teeth healthy as they grow.
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5 Ways To Make Your Child Feel Safe At The Dentist
When it comes to your child, you don't want anything horrible to befall them. Even if your child has nothing to fear, there are plenty of things that may insight fear in him or her. Going to the pediatric dentist's office is one of those things. Imagine hearing, for the first time, that someone's going to examine your teeth! It sounds downright scary; in fact, some adults still experience a bit of fear while going into the dentist's office.
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