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Does teeth scaling weaken or damage enamel?

Does teeth scaling weaken or damage enamel?

No, properly done teeth scaling doesn’t weaken or damage enamel. What it lifts off is plaque and hardened tartar, the calcified buildup clinging to the tooth and gumline, never the enamel itself, which happens to be the hardest tissue your body makes. Studies...
Sore Tooth When Chewing: Causes and Treatment

Sore Tooth When Chewing: Causes and Treatment

Not every ache while eating comes from an obvious cavity. A sore tooth when chewing can just as easily come from receding gums, night-time teeth grinding, a hairline crack, or even sinus pressure sitting above the upper molars, and each of these needs a different fix....
Are dental X-rays safe during pregnancy?

Are dental X-rays safe during pregnancy?

Yes, a dental X-ray that’s actually needed is considered safe at any point in pregnancy, because the radiation reaching you is minute, far below anything that could affect a developing baby, and the lead apron and thyroid collar your dentist uses bring it down...
Toothache Post Filling: Causes and Treatment

Toothache Post Filling: Causes and Treatment

A filling is supposed to end tooth pain, not bring it back a few days later. Toothache post filling is fairly common and usually settles within a couple of weeks, caused by nerve irritation, a slightly high bite, or the tooth simply adjusting to the new material, but...