Can Poor Dental Hygiene Make You Sick?
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6 Tips for Recovering From a Sinus Lift
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What Is the Difference Between a Periodontist and a Dentist?
Medically reviewed by Dr. Shalom Mintz If you have been told you need to see a periodontist, you may be wondering how that differs from the dentist you already see. Both professionals play important roles in oral health, but their training, scope of practice, and the conditions they treat vary significantly. Knowing the difference can…
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7 Tips to Help Prepare for a Root Canal
Medically reviewed by Dr. Shalom Mintz If you have a cracked tooth or an infection deep within your tooth, you may need a root canal. During this procedure, a specialist removes the infected center of the tooth, cleans it out, and fills it. While the root canal process is critical to your oral health, the…
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What are the Healing Stages of a Crown Lengthening Procedure?
Medically reviewed by Dr. Shalom Mintz If you need dental work but lost crown structure in your teeth, you may undergo a crown lengthening procedure. This process involves removing gum and bone tissue to expose the teeth beneath the gum line, which prevents the crown margin from intruding into the bone and ligaments of the…
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What Is an Endodontist and When Should You See One?
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When You May Need a Crown Lengthening Procedure
Medically reviewed by Dr. Shalom Mintz If you go to your dentist to fill a cavity or apply a crown, they may also recommend a procedure called crown lengthening. Crowns need at least two millimeters of surface area to bond with the gums, so crown lengthening reshapes the gums to expose more of the tooth…
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What You Need to Know About a Gum Graft
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Early Signs of Oral Cancer
Medically reviewed by Dr. Shalom Mintz Medically Reviewed by Dr. Shalom Mintz, DDS on July 28, 2026 The early signs of oral cancer include mouth sores or ulcers that do not heal within two weeks, red or white patches inside the mouth, unexplained bleeding, a lump or thickened area in the cheek or tongue, persistent…
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How Is Oral Cancer Treated?
Medically reviewed by Dr. Shalom Mintz Each year, the American Cancer Society estimates about 60,480 new cases of oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancer in the United States, making early detection and timely treatment more important than ever. Oral cancer treatment varies based on the type and stage of the disease, the location of the tumor…
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