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Posts for Month: September 2026

My Face Is Swollen From a Toothache. Should I Call a Dentist or Go to the ER?

I’ve had a toothache for a couple of days, I wasn’t too worried about it and had a dental appointment scheduled for about a month from now. However, today I woke up with swelling on one side of my face. I know I need treatment, but is it urgent? If so, I’m not sure where […]

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My Dental Implant Is Already Placed. Does It Matter Who Does the Crown?

I’m getting a dental implant, and the oral surgeon will be placing the implant itself. After it heals, I’m supposed to go back to my dentist for the crown. I assumed the surgery was the complicated part. Does it really matter which dentist makes the implant crown, or is that basically the same as getting […]

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Can a Dental Flipper Make My Teeth Look Straight?

My teeth are a bit crooked. I don’t really want to spend a lot of money to have a mouth full of painful metal to straighten them for the next few years. Someone told me you can snap a dental flipper over your teeth and they’ll look straight. You can even get them made whiter […]

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Can TikTok Teeth Whitening Hacks Really Whiten Your Teeth?

I keep seeing these TikTok videos about how I can whiten my teeth with purple toothpaste and charcoal. Do any of these actually work? Dina Dear Dina, Social media has no shortage of “experts” in just about every topic. That includes advice on how to whiten your teeth. Some of these before-and-after videos can look […]

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