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Learn why a red swollen flap over a tooth may trap food, how infection can develop, and when professional dental assessment may be appropriate.
Learn when pain on biting may suggest an infected root tip, what other causes can feel similar, and when prompt dental assessment may be appropriate.
Learn what emergency root canal treatment in the City of London involves, when it may be discussed, and how dentists assess pain, infection, and tooth preservation.
Learn what to do if an adult permanent tooth is knocked out, whether milk or saliva is better for storage, and when urgent dental assessment may be appropriate.
A chipped composite filling can be both concerning and uncomfortable for patients. Many people discover damage to their white fillings whilst eating or during routine oral hygie...
Waking up with intense, throbbing dental pain that seems worse at night is one of the most distressing experiences patients face. Many people find themselves searching online du...
Learn what sports dental trauma may involve, how mouthguards may reduce risk, and what first aid steps can help after a chipped, displaced, or knocked-out tooth.
When you notice a painful bump on your gums that resembles a boil, your first instinct might be to squeeze or pop it. Many people experience gum boils at some point and often se...
Discovering a loose or detached dental crown can be particularly concerning for elderly patients, especially when it occurs outside normal dental surgery hours. Many people sear...