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Can a Smartphone Become a Dental Screening Tool?

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  Your smartphone can do much more than capturing pictures, making phone calls, or setting alarms. Thanks to AI technology, dental apps, and teledentistry, your phone can help you take care of your teeth. But how can a simple device such as a phone help you in case of emergencies or severe conditions? Well, it cannot do that on its own. Using algorithms and artificial intelligence, smartphones can aid you in a basic examination. However, there are still multiple factors that can only be examined by a dentist during a personal visit. Smartphone cameras can recognize irregularities and keep track of your oral hygiene. You can even use your phone to capture pictures of your mouth and send them to your dentist for analysis. Nevertheless, many issues cannot be visible on the surface and would require a professional inspection with all necessary equipment, such as X-rays and professional cleaning. As the dental industry moves toward high-tech technologies, patients need to be aware...

Your oral health matters | Emergency Dental Service

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Your oral health matters! From professional teeth whitening and fillings to advanced laser treatments and dental implants, we provide comprehensive care for your smile. Let our expert team help you achieve the healthy, beautiful smile you deserve.  For more information, contact Urgent Dental Care at 1-888-350-1340.  

Why Does Biting Hurt but Cold Drinks Don’t?

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  If a tooth is painful while biting, but doesn't hurt when drinking something cold, the cause may be sensitivity to hot and cold foods. However, pain when biting and sensitivity to cold are two different symptoms that can be caused by different underlying conditions. A tooth that hurts when you bite, chew, or release you r bite may have an issue with the tooth's supporting tissues, a crack, an infection, damage, or some type of problem with your bite. The fact that it doesn't hurt when you drink something cold doesn't mean that the tooth is healthy. If the pain is persistent, worsening, or accompanied by swelling, it's worth having the tooth examined before the problem becomes a Dental Emergency . Why Does a Tooth Hurt When You Bite? When you bite down, pressure travels through the tooth and into the tissues that support it. If those tissues are inflamed or the tooth has been damaged, pressure can trigger pain even when temperature does not. That...

Why Your Dental Health Can Change After Age 40

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  Turning 40 does not necessarily mean that your teeth and gums are doomed. As you enter middle age, your mouth becomes more susceptible to certain dental conditions, and some dental routines that may have served you well in your 20s and 30s may no longer be practical or possible. Gum recession, dry mouth syndrome, tooth sensitivity, enamel erosion, cavities around old fillings or crowns, and periodontitis can become a serious problem as you age. Past dental procedures or medications, in combination with your daily lifestyle and a lifetime of chewing can take a toll on your oral health. The good news is that many age-related dental problems can be prevented, or managed with consistent oral hygiene and regular dental care. And when a problem suddenly causes severe pain, swelling, bleeding, or tooth damage, knowing when to seek Emergency Dental Care can help prevent a potentially serious problem from getting worse. Why Does Dental Health Change After 40? Your teeth don't st...