Hello Doctors, how I can resolve the gag problem when I visit the dentist?
2 Answers
Dr. Mayssa'a Blaibel,
Dentistry
- Hello.. here are some tips to help you resorve the gag problem:- take a premedication- have early appointments- do not eat heavy meals 2 hours before your appointment- relax during your treatment- thi... Read More
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Can bone resorption happen if you didn't loose teeth?
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Dr. Michel Karam,
Dentistry
- Yes, bone resorption can happen. Periodontitis involves progressive loss ofhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alveolar_bone" title="Alveolar bone" class="mw-redirect" style="text-decoration: none; col... Read More
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Hello Dr. My upward gum bone from the right is different from the left, is it normal? From the right the bone go down.
Dr. Michel Karam,
Dentistry
- If you feel that this change happened in the lately. It is not normal as this bone resorption might be due to different causes. You need to have a clinical consultation for a definite diagnosis and tr... Read More
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Should an early decay in tooth be replaced with a filling? Or should it be kept with maintaining oral hygiene? Or it will grow bigger in all cases?
Dr. Michel Karam,
Dentistry
- It depends on the decay and it's progression. Visit a dentist if you haven't to make sure they are early. And for sure maintain your oral hygiene in all cases by brushing 3 times a day for 3 minutes e... Read More
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I have swollen painful and red gums is it associated with my recurrent tonsillitis? What can I do to stop the pain?
Dr. Naim Daccache,
Dentistry
- I don't think that there is any relation between your recurrent tonsillitis and your swollen painful red gum.Your gum is inflamed you have to visit your dentist to clean your teeth and to see if you&n... Read More
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Why should I brush my teeth after using the inhaler for my asthma?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Some asthma inhalers contain steroids; these are known as inhaled corticosteroids, and they treat the inflammatory component of asthma (whereby the airways are inflamed and swollen which causes the wh... Read More
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Can teeth paste cause cancer?
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Dr. Ghassan Nawfal,
Surgery
- The concern is regarding an ingredient called Triclosan which is found in some toothpastes and in many other household products. It was investigated because it was thought to increase bacterial resist... Read More
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