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Latest · Dental pain, emergencies & X-rays · 26 Oct 2026
Mouth ulcers are small, painful sores inside the mouth, on the inside of the cheeks or lips, the tongue, the gums or the roof of the mouth. They are very common, and most heal…
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Dental pain, emergencies & X-rays · 24 Jun 2025
Some dental problems need prompt treatment to relieve pain, control infection or save a tooth. This article explains common dental emergencies, warning signs, what…
Dental pain, emergencies & X-rays · 1 Jun 2025
Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) is a type of dental X-ray that produces a three-dimensional (3D) image of the teeth, jaws and surrounding bone.…
Dental pain, emergencies & X-rays · 30 May 2025
Toothache can range from brief sensitivity to constant, severe pain. The type of pain and what triggers it can give clues to the cause,…
Dental pain, emergencies & X-rays · 28 Mar 2025
Digital X-rays use an electronic sensor instead of film to capture images of the teeth, gums and jaw. The image appears on a computer…