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Does peridontitis cause a high ESR level on blood work?

RhondaAsh

I have periodontitis and am undergoing the deep cleaning with my hygenist. I also had routine blood work done at my primary doctor and re...

Receding Gums

anxious15

I am a very healthy 21 year old F who had always had very good dental health. Two years ago I had a bit of a receding gum on my front rig...

Periodontitis 90% bone loss

hopefulone1

Hi, I am a 36 years old. I have recently been diagnosed with 90% bone loss in every tooth in my mouth. I went to the dentist because I...

18 answers | 3 comments

Can nitrous oxide be ineffective in certain circumstances?

adaminchrist

My question is: Can nitrous oxide be ineffective in certain circumstances? I had a dentist appointment this morning, and I always...

3 answers

Tongue problems from TMJ? Please post yours here.

helpfromsomeone

If you've had tongue symptoms with your TMJ, please post them here. I have weird symptoms and am not sure if they are related to my TMJ....

6 answers | 3 comments

Why are my lymph nodes swollen and neck stiff?

Blondeberly

My neck is painful to move and was told by my gp the lymph nodes in my neck are causing this discomfort. I had a wisdom tooth removed ove...

What could cause bad odor in the nose?

R_Black

Good morning/afternoon/evening. English isn't my first language, so I have some trouble with medical and technical vocabulary. Please bea...

Teeth Advice (Urgent)

supernick_2000

Hi everybody, if you can please be kind and give me some advice for my teeth, that will be much appreciated. I attached both camera phot...

Gum graft smell & pain 5 days after surgery

amberlynn0509

I have had a gum graft taking donor tissue from the palate area placed on the lower gum line front tooth. It has been 5 days since surge...

1 answer

Pinch feeling in teeth ?

rileyocool

Hi guys I’ve been experiencing a pinch annoying/ vibrating feeling at the bottom of my very front tooth #41 between the gum n tooth ?? ...

What are these persistant tiny clear blisters on hard palate??

EL77

For 8 months now: Persistant tiny clear blisters (with red dot in center) on hard palate. Appeared suddenly. Now thickened skin where bli...

NUMB CHIN AND LOWER LIP

numbchin56

HAD LOWER LEFT WISDOM TOOTH OUT TUESDAY AND NOW IT IS SEVEN DAYS LATER AND STILL HAVE LEFT LOWER LIP AND LEFT SIDE OF CHIN NUMBNESS AND F...

883 answers | 75 comments

How long does it take a cut on the gum to heal?

bradleymeader

Hi, Last Thursday i cut my gum while eating a sharp chip, which then got embedded in said gum. My dentist took out the embedded shard ...

1 answer | 1 comment

Help! What is causing my beautiful teeth to break?

Kg0304

I have always had pretty decent teeth, and within the last year or so all that has changed. There are several factors I think might need ...

can someone answer please

susan414141

Does anyone know the sterilization process for dental cleaning tools? and can someone please explain if they were cleaned properly if the...

1 answer

Sharp white pointy thing on tongue

seeingtriple

Hello. For a few months now I've had this sharp white pointy thing on my tongue. I've been to my sexual health clinic and they've informe...

3 answers | 1 comment

PLEASE HELP ME

susan414141

I went to get my teeth cleaned and noticed in the sanitation bag that held the instruments were wet,I asked and she said they get sterili...

Do I need antibiotics?

kelle619

Hello everyone. I have to see my dentist soon for some dental work. This is the first I'm seeing him since being diagnosed with a hear...

2 answers

What could be causing my teeth to break?

Kg0304

I have always had great teeth, and within the last year or so all that has changed. There are several factors I think might need to be lo...

What is this gummy bubble?

Twinnies83

Had extraction 3/4 weeks ago. First 2 weeks had dry socket alot of pain, now extraction site closed and no pain but a gummy bubble like l...

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