Archive for November 2012
When Fillings Alone Can Eliminate Pain
Patient presents with pain on his lower left molars. He only feels pain when he is eating or drinks something cold. We took X-rays of the teeth to confirm that there was some decay on the top surfaces of the teeth. I also tested the teeth with cold and they were sensitive but not overly painful. This is a…
Read MoreTongue Piercing Causes Recession
Just to add to my previous post on tongue piercings and the effects they can have on the gums. I see this too often in my clinic. Check out the photo below. It is taken of the lower front teeth from behind (tongue side of teeth). Notice the tooth in the middle of the picture;…
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