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2. Dentin hypersensitivity - Wikipedia

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   Repeated exposures to a low pH cause the mineral content of the teeth on the outer layer of enamel to dissolve therefore leaving the dentine exposed and leading to hypersensitivity. Other causes include dental bleaching, smoking tobacco (which can lead to recession and therefore sensitivity) cracked teeth and abfraction or grinding of teeth ...

3. Medications used in dentistry and periodontics - Wikipedia

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   Fluoride is available in non-prescription form and is available in many different types of toothpaste. Muscle relaxants and antifungal medication is also sometimes prescribed within dentistry. Muscle relaxants may be prescribed in order to reduce the patient's stress levels and/or to help the patient discontinue grinding their teeth.

4. Topical fluoride - Wikipedia

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   Topical fluorides are fluoride-containing drugs indicated in prevention and treatment of dental caries, particularly in children's primary dentitions. [1] The dental-protecting property of topical fluoride can be attributed to multiple mechanisms of action, including the promotion of remineralization of decalcified enamel, the inhibition of the cariogenic microbial metabolism in dental plaque ...

5. Gum disease: causes, risks, prevention and when to see your ...

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   Food, plaque and bacteria get trapped in these pockets, resulting in an infection. Noticeable signs include receding gums,making the teeth appear longer. Gums may bleed more, and there may be some ...

6. Cetylpyridinium chloride - Wikipedia

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   Cetylpyridinium chloride is known to cause tooth staining in approximately 3 percent of users. [14] The Crest brand has noted that this staining is actually an indication that the product is working as intended, as the stains are a result of bacteria dying on the teeth. [ 15 ]

7. New toothpaste may reduce severe allergic reactions to ... - AOL

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   The toothpaste, which doesn’t yet have a commercial name, is a product from biotechnology company Intrommune Therapeutics. When people brush their teeth with it, the peanut protein gets absorbed ...