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What Health Issues Does an Abscessed Tooth Cause?

What Health Issues Does an Abscessed Tooth Cause?

by Patuxent Orthodontics Admin | May 25, 2023 | General Orthodontics, Orthodontic Treatments, tooth sensitivity

Have you been experiencing pain and sensitivity symptoms that don’t go away with pain relief medication? Have you noticed a pocket of pus growing around your painful tooth? You cannot put treatment on hold any longer, as you might be one of the 200,000 Americans...
Gum Recession from Braces: Is It Possible?

Gum Recession from Braces: Is It Possible?

by Patuxent Orthodontics Admin | Aug 18, 2022 | Dental Braces, General Orthodontics, Orthodontic Treatments, tooth sensitivity

Gum recession is a common side effect of braces that occurs when the braces pressure the gum tissue or when the teeth are forced into new positions. In most cases, gum recession will disappear once the braces are removed. However, it may persist even after treatment...
Dry Socket: What is It, and What are the Dry Socket Symptoms?

Dry Socket: What is It, and What are the Dry Socket Symptoms?

by Patuxent Orthodontics Admin | Aug 11, 2022 | General Orthodontics, tooth sensitivity

If you have ever had a tooth removed or survived the removal of your wisdom teeth, then you have probably been warned about dry sockets. You hear horror stories of your neighbor getting dry sockets after having his wisdom teeth removed, and you quiver at the thought...
How We Address Hyperdontia at Patuxent Orthodontics!

How We Address Hyperdontia at Patuxent Orthodontics!

by Patuxent Orthodontics Admin | Jun 23, 2022 | General Orthodontics, tooth sensitivity

Back in our childhood, we each had a set of 20 teeth. The permanent teeth we acquire as adults replace our baby teeth. But it is possible, in rare cases, to acquire more than 32 teeth. The extra teeth present in the mouth are referred to as hyperdontia or...
What Is the Difference between an Overbite and an Overjet?

What Is the Difference between an Overbite and an Overjet?

by Patuxent Orthodontics Admin | Feb 23, 2022 | General Orthodontics, tooth sensitivity

Missing teeth can be replaced effectively with a dental implant. An artificial tooth consists of a root and a In dentistry, an overjet is a relatively common condition, but the term “overjet” isn’t. It is often mistaken for an overbite, but the two...
Do Dental Implants Last Forever?

Do Dental Implants Last Forever?

by Patuxent Orthodontics Admin | Feb 16, 2022 | General Orthodontics, tooth sensitivity

Missing teeth can be replaced effectively with a dental implant. An artificial tooth consists of a root and a crown and replaces a damaged or diseased natural tooth. The “root” is implanted into the jawbone, and the crown rests on top. It is like a natural...
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