Patient guides
Plain answers to the questions patients ask us every week — gum health, toothaches, root canals, crowns, dentures and costs. Every guide is reviewed by one of our dentists.
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Can you get braces with a crown?
Read the guide →: Can you get braces with a crown?Yes, crowned teeth can usually be moved with braces. Here’s what an orthodontist checks first and how your dentist helps before and…
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How smoking affects dental implants (and what you can do)
Read the guide →: How smoking affects dental implants (and what you can do)Smokers can often still get implants, but smoking slows healing and raises the risk of infection and failure. Here’s why, and how…
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Why you shouldn’t ignore the early signs of gum disease
Read the guide →: Why you shouldn’t ignore the early signs of gum diseaseBleeding gums are the most common early sign of gum disease. Caught early, it is reversible. Here is what to watch for…
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Oral cancer: signs, risk factors and how it’s found
Read the guide →: Oral cancer: signs, risk factors and how it’s foundMost mouth sores heal in two weeks. Oral cancer doesn’t. Here are the signs to watch for, who is at higher risk…
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Types of gum disease and their symptoms
Read the guide →: Types of gum disease and their symptomsGingivitis and periodontitis look and act differently. Learn the symptoms of each type of gum disease and how each is treated.
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How soon can you eat solid food after a tooth extraction?
Read the guide →: How soon can you eat solid food after a tooth extraction?Soft foods first, solid food after about a week. Here is a day-by-day guide to eating after a tooth extraction.
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5 reasons to wear a night guard if you grind your teeth
Read the guide →: 5 reasons to wear a night guard if you grind your teethGrinding at night can crack teeth and wear out dental work. Here is what a night guard does, who needs one, and…
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Can popping a gum abscess kill you? Why to leave it to a dentist
Read the guide →: Can popping a gum abscess kill you? Why to leave it to a dentistSqueezing a gum abscess can push infection deeper. Here is why it is risky, what to do instead and when it becomes…
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How long does a root canal take?
Read the guide →: How long does a root canal take?Most root canals are finished in one or two visits, plus a crown. Here is what changes the timeline and what each…
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How long does a dental crown last?
Read the guide →: How long does a dental crown last?Most crowns last 10 to 15 years or more. Here is what wears them out, the signs a crown is failing, and…
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