Part I: Why Dental Follow Up Is Important

when-do-you-need-a-root-canal-treatment

There is still hope for teeth that have damaged, disease or dead pulp. Root canal, or extraction? Root canals and tooth extractions are two procedures dentists can use to treat teeth that are damaged or infected in some way....

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mouth-ulcers

Question: Lately I have had painful ulcers cropping up in my mouth. They are extremely painful and they make it very difficult for me to talk, drink or eat. Just when I think they have disappeared, they pop back up again. Why does this happen and what can I do to prevent these ulcers from coming back?...

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dr-raymond-lim-sensitive-teeth

Question: Lately my teeth feel very sensitive when drinking hot or cold drinks. What causes this and how can I cope with this? [video width="1280" height="720" mp4="http://www.doc.sg/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Dr-Raymond-Lim-Part-I.mp4"][/video]

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root-canal

Q: I have serious teeth grinding problem. What should I do to prevent this? Answer: There are two types of teeth grinding: clench which tightly holds your top and bottom teeth together; or grind when you slide your teeth back and forth over each other your teeth. Medically called bruxism. If you have bruxism, you may unconsciously clench your teeth to...

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denture-and-tooth-loss

Question: I am in my 50s and I have been wearing a denture for 2 years. Recently, I just removed a tooth next to the denture, which I could no longer wear it because it does not have support from the tooth and it keeps dropping. I wonder why that tooth loosens even though I have brushed my teeth regularly. Is it caused by the denture?...

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teeth-whitening-by-dr-raymond-lim

Question For many years, I have been trying to make my teeth clean by brushing twice or sometimes thrice daily and that includes flossing. However, I am disappointed that my teeth still remains yellow despite all efforts to remove the stains. What can I do to whiten my teeth?...

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