How Does Candy And Snacks Affect Our Teeth
Eating candy, toffee, snacks and munchies can cause teeth to decay because of the cultivated starches that get stuck between the teeth and in turn cause periodontal disease. This type of fast food that remain in the mouth for long intervals cause bacteria to grow which forms acidic and then decay the teeth and the gums. How do we know when food can affect our teeth causing bacteria? We would be able to make out when food is stuck between teeth when even after some a long time we can get the taste of that food or can feel it around. This is bad because it has already caused the...
read moreSurprised at the amount of swelling after wisdom teeth removal
My son had 4 wisdom teeth removed two days ago, and from the removal his face is severely swollen on the left including his eye. I am seriously concerned could he possibly have nerve damage that is affecting his eye and! jaw which would require additional surgery? Or will anti-inflammatory medication, time, washing with warm salt water and penicillin help decrease the swelling? Thank you From Mother with frustrated son Angela in Maryland Angela, You’re e-mailing me two days after this surgery, which is typically the worst day for the swelling, and then it tends to go down after that. I’m...
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