The field of dentistry offers a wide range of specialties, each with its own unique focus and approach to dental care. Understanding the different types of dentists and their specialties is important for finding the right provider to meet your individual dental needs. While most of these specialized forms of dentistry are quite obscure and you might never interact with them in your life, for those who do need their services, they can be miracle workers who save them from constant pain.
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Are your teeth getting enough fluoride? Even if they are, this doesn't mean they won't need the occasional fluoride boost. However, because excessive fluoride can in fact be harmful to teeth, you should only increase your fluoride intake if recommended by your dentist. Is this something you should be asking about at your next checkup?
Sensitivity
Don't jump to any conclusions just yet, but excessively sensitive teeth (particularly to hot and cold foods and drinks) can be a sign that your teeth are losing mineralisation.
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Teeth often develop crazing on the surface as they get older. This is a natural process. As teeth age, they can start to show signs of years of wear and tear. They develop small crack-line lines on them.
These crazing lines aren't usually a dental problem; however, you might not like the way they make your teeth look. It might be a good idea to talk to a dentist about the problem.
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Have you just had your tooth knocked out as a result of a sporting injury or other accident? Are you wondering if there's any chance that your tooth can be saved? The answer is yes—but only if you take the correct action as soon as possible. Keep reading for details on how you can maximise the possibility of saving your tooth.
1. Put the tooth back in place if you can
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Dentists are often called on to extract teeth, and there are a few reasons why this might be necessary. In some cases, the tooth may be so damaged that it can't be saved. In other cases, the tooth may be infected and need to be removed to protect the rest of the mouth.
Here are two other situations when a dentist may need to extract your tooth.
You Have Impacted Teeth
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