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Is scaling of teeth painful?

My friend needs to have his teeth scaled and he's a little bit nervous for it. Is this procedure painful?
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Why do gums recede with age?

I heard that as you get older, your gums recede. I'm 45 years old now, and I haven't noticed any of these changes. But is this true? What causes gums to recede as we get older?...
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Should I use mouthwash regularly?

I'm 36, and I use mouthwash every morning after I brush my teeth. Should I be using mouthwash at night as well?
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What can be the cause of my bad breath?

My breath smells bad a majority of the time. I'm not sure if this is because of oral issues (haven't gone to the dentist though), but I do get frequent bouts of indigestion....
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Should I have gum pain after getting a tooth pulled?

I had a tooth extracted last week and I'm still experiencing gum pain when I brush the neighboring teeth. Should I have gum pain after getting a tooth pulled?
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Can your oral health affect your overall health?

I am 37 year old male. I don't go to the dentist, but I take care of my teeth by brushing and flossing them every day. Is it important to go to the dentist even if my teeth seem...
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Can bad breath be caused by dental issues?

I noticed that I have bad breath, and not just in the morning. My bad breath sticks with me throughout the day. Could this be caused by dental issues? What exactly causes it?...
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Do I have a gum disease?

It feels like my teeth are loose. All of them feel like you can move them around. Does it mean I have gum disease? If not, what else could it be?
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Why are my gums swollen?

My teeth seem fine, but my gums on the top and bottom of my mouth look swollen. Should I be worried?
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What are the signs of early stage gum disease?

I'm 35 years old and I noticed that my gums have started to bleed when I floss and brush my teeth. Am I developing gum disease?
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Should I seek a periodontal consultation for my bleeding gums?

My gums have been bleeding every day for the past 5 months, just in the morning after I brush my teeth. Should I go to a periodontist for this? What should I do?
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Do I need gum surgery?

My gums bleed every morning, and I am 25 years old. I'm not sure why it's happening. I brush regularly, and they seem like they are the right color. Would I need gum grafting...
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What could happen when I get my gum surgery?

I'm scheduled for gum surgery, a gum graft, soon. I'm 30 years old and I'm worried about any complications that could happen because of it. What complications are associated...
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How can gingivitis be treated?

I think I have gingivitis since my gums are bright red and swollen. I've had this before so I recognize the symptoms. Are there any home remedies for it? Do I have to see a...
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Gum pain after getting a tooth pulled. Is it ok?

I had tooth extracted just last week and I'm still experiencing gum pain. Will this pain go away on its own? Do you think I should be concerned?
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How do I prevent gum disease?

What causes gum disease? I'd like to know, is there any way to prevent it?
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Why are my gums turning brown?

I have been noticing my gums turning brown for a few months. I'm 28 and I've never seen anything like this before. I'm not a smoker. What can I do?
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I brush my teeth 2x a day, why do I still have bad breath?

I have no broken teeth, and I believe I have no cavities, but even if I brush my teeth twice a day I still have bad breath? What could this be?
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Bleeding gums

I have had bleeding gums for the past 5 to 6 months when my periods were irregular. However, since December my periods have been normal, but my gums are sill bleeding. I met...
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Emergency Gum Surgery

I just found out I have to get emergency gum surgery due to seriously receding gums. I started invisalign 3 months ago. Is this going to be a problem and does gum surgery recovery...
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