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Are Fillings Painful?

A lot of people picture a dental filling and imagine a painful appointment with a lot of drilling. That image is usually…

What Are the Front Teeth Called?

The teeth sitting right at the front of your mouth have a proper name. They are called incisors. You use them every…

How to Avoid Cavities in Children?

Kids don’t usually wake up thinking about teeth. They think about cartoons, snacks, and whatever toy is currently missing under the couch.…

Which Teeth Come First in Babies?

That first tiny tooth feels like a big event. One day your baby is smiling with a smooth little gum line, then…

What Stains the Teeth?

You notice it in a strange way. One day your teeth look normal, then a photo catches you off guard. The color…

How Are Cavities Treated?

A cavity usually starts as a tiny weak spot in a tooth. A small cavity gets a simple repair. A deeper one…

Can Teeth Cavities Heal?

Your tooth hurts, you see a dark spot, and the first thought is usually, “Is this going to fix itself?” I get…

What Does Decay on Teeth Look Like?

Tooth decay usually doesn’t announce itself. It sneaks in. You might notice a tiny spot that looks strange or a rough patch…

What Is a Pulp in a Tooth?

Deep inside every tooth is a soft area called the pulp. Most people hear the word and think of fruit pulp, which…

Does the Enamel Grow Back?

Answer is no. Once enamel is gone, your body does not rebuild it like skin after a scrape. And that surprises a…