Root canals are one of the most common dental procedures in the United States. In fact, it is estimated that approximately 25 million root canals are performed each year. But what causes them to be required? And more importantly, how can you prevent them from happening to you? In this article, we will discuss the causes of root canals and provide some tips on how to avoid them!
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It’s a common question that many people have: can wisdom teeth press on nerves? The answer is, yes, it can. However, this typically doesn’t cause any pain in the jaw. That being said, wisdom teeth pressing on nerves does make a difference in terms of the decision to remove wisdom teeth and how wisdom teeth removal surgery is approached. In this article, we will discuss what happens when your wisdom teeth touch nerves and what that means for you.
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We all know that eating too many sweets is not good for our teeth, but what about ice? Many people mindlessly eat ice from their drinks, but should we avoid it altogether? While chewing ice extremely infrequently usually isn’t doing much damage to your teeth, more frequent or extended ice chewing (such as in pagophagia) can have a negative impact on the health of your teeth. In this article, dentists provide their perspective on whether chewing ice is bad for your teeth or not.
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