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Root Canal Treatment

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  When a dentist tells a patient they'll probably need a root canal treatment, a common answer is: "What are some alternatives to the root canal? "Many patients are anxious and apprehensive about having a root canal, so the question arises whether it is the most efficient way to treat a dying tooth. Let's look at why patients can need a root canal treatment, what are some alternatives and how successful each is. What is root canal treatment? A root canal has the function of reducing pain and protecting an infected and dying tooth. Inside a tooth the living tissue is called pulp and keeps the tooth healthy and alive. If the pulp gets inflamed or infected, it may need to be removed to save the tooth. And that can be because of: Tooth decay which causes pulp infection or inflammation Several oral treatments on the same tooth. Gum disease Alternative root canal The simplest alternative to a root canal is simply to cut the tooth. Many dental practitioners are going to tell...

Children Oral Health

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Cavities also called caries or tooth decay are one of the world's most common chronic child diseases. Children with poor oral health often miss more school and receive lower grades than other children. About 1 out of 5 children 5 to 11 years old have at least one untreated decayed tooth. 1 in 7 adolescents between the ages of 12 and 19 have at least one untreated decayed tooth. Children from low-income families aged 5 to 19 are twice as likely to have cavities compared to those from higher-income households. The good news is that it's preventable cavities. Fluoride varnish in baby teeth can avoid about one-third of cavities. Kids living in fluoridated drinking water households have less cavities compared with children whose water is not fluoridated. Likewise, kids who brush with fluoride toothpaste everyday should have less cavities. What Parents can do Wipe the gums twice a day after the first feeding with a soft, clean cloth in the morning and wipe away ba...