A cracked tooth will not heal on its own. Unlike your bones, which have a lot of blood vessels and are therefore able to repair themselves, tooth enamel does not have any blood supply and is not able to repair itself when damaged. You cannot simply wait for the crackRead More →
The overall DPI score is determined by adding together the scores of each of the cat- egories (structural integrity, periodontal status, endodontic status, context). A DPI score >6 indicates that attempting to restore the tooth may not be advisable. When should a tooth be restored? If your teeth are missing,Read More →
Nonso Anozie as Tommy Jepperd, a traveler and reformed Last Man who saves Gus from poachers and reluctantly accompanies Gus on his journey to find his mother. Gus refers to him as “Big Man”. He was a famous professional football player before the apocalypse. What has Brolin narrated? The NarratorRead More →
Tooth extraction is performed by a dentist or oral surgeon and is a relatively quick outpatient procedure with either local, general, intravenous anesthesia, or a combination. Removing visible teeth is a simple extraction. Teeth that are broken, below the surface, or impacted require a more involved procedure. What procedures doesRead More →
Fossils have been found all over North America and Europe. Smilodon fossils from the La Brea tar pits include bones that show evidence of serious crushing or fracture injuries, or crippling arthritis and other degenerative diseases. What did the saber tooth tiger evolve from? The New World genus Smilodon isRead More →
During normal healing, the discomfort of extraction should lessen over time. However, if the pain increases, this is an indication that healing is delayed and could possibly be due to a dry socket. Typically, symptoms for a dry socket develop two to four days after tooth extraction. Should a toothRead More →
If you’re experiencing tooth pain years after a root canal, your most probably have a failed root canal. Asides the pain, you should suspect a failed root canal if you notice any of the following: Sensitivity to pressure. Swelling. Can a tooth that has been root Canaled hurt? A rootRead More →
In some published studies, people have used nicotine gum up to five years, according to Richard Hurt, MD, professor of medicine and director of the Nicotine Dependence Center at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. “As far as we now know,” he says, “there are no heart or vascular problemsRead More →