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What is gum disease?

Gum disease refers to infections of the gum and bone tissues that surround your teeth. This kind of infection is also known by the technical names of...

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What is a toothache?

A toothache is pain in or around one or more of your teeth and can range from minor to severe. Some toothaches can be treated at home while others...

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Wisdom teeth removal

Wisdom teeth removal is a tooth extraction procedure that occurs when a dentist or oral surgeon removes one or more of your third molars, which are...

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What is a tooth abscess?

What is an abscessed tooth? Openings in enamel allow bacteria to grow and infect the center of a tooth, which can spread from the root to the...

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