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Can anesthesia fail to work?
Yes, in rare cases anesthesia does not work well. It can be less effective 1) when severe inflammation has made the tissue acidic, 2) in peo
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I have severe bad breath. What treatments are available?
If the source of the bad breath is inside your mouth, we can diagnose and treat the cause at the dental clinic. The main causes are 1) bacte
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Why is my breath especially bad in the morning?
Morning breath is a natural phenomenon that everyone experiences. While you sleep, saliva flow drops sharply, so bacteria in the mouth multi
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How is dry mouth treated?
Treatment for dry mouth depends on the cause. The usual sequence is 1) sip water often in small amounts, 2) stimulate saliva flow with sugar
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What's the first aid for a broken or knocked-out tooth?
If a tooth has been knocked out completely, the most important thing is to reach a dental clinic within 30 minutes. 1) Hold the tooth by the
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What should I do if I feel pain during treatment?
Do not endure it - raise your left hand right away. We stop treatment immediately and take the steps needed, such as giving more anesthetic.
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Why do my gums bleed when I brush?
Bleeding when you brush is a classic sign that your gums are inflamed (gingivitis). Healthy gums do not bleed from brushing. Brushing more g
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Does using a water flosser help with oral care?
Yes, a water flosser helps remove food debris from between the teeth and along the gum line, where a toothbrush struggles to reach. It is es
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Is sedation truly painless?
Under sedation (sleep) anesthesia you enter a light sleep and remember little of the pain or fear of the procedure. Local anesthesia is give
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Can elderly people undergo sedation?
Yes, age by itself is not a reason you cannot have sedation. Even at an advanced age it is possible if your blood pressure, breathing, and h
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Can I go home right after sedation?
No, you must not go home alone right after sedation. Drowsiness and dizziness from the medication can last several hours, so you should rest
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I take sleeping pills or sedatives. Can I still receive sedation?
Yes, it is possible. However, taking sleeping pills or tranquilizers long term can create drug tolerance, so a standard dose of sedative may
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Will I have any problems with daily life the day after sedation?
Yes, most people have no trouble with daily life the next day. Sedative medication clears from the body over several hours on the day of tre
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My lips feel strange after anesthesia. Will it return to normal?
Yes, the sensation returns to normal with time. Local anesthesia usually wears off over 2 to 4 hours, and anesthesia in the lower jaw also n
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Is high-fluoride toothpaste better?
If cavity prevention is your goal, a toothpaste with a fluoride concentration of 1,000 ppm or higher is effective. Toothpaste sold in Korea
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What should I tell the medical staff before dental treatment?
Yes, there are items you must tell us about so treatment is safe: 1) medical conditions (diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, osteo
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Why do mouth ulcers form?
Canker sores appear most often when your immunity drops from fatigue, stress, or lack of sleep. Other causes include a shortage of vitamin B
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Are mouth ulcers contagious?
The most common type, aphthous stomatitis, is not contagious. However, herpetic (viral) stomatitis, which produces blisters, can spread thro
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Are mouth ulcers more likely when I'm stressed or have weakened immunity?
Yes, that is right. The lining of the mouth is sensitive to your immune state, so when fatigue, stress, and lack of sleep build up, canker s
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Are there different types of mouth ulcers?
Yes, the cause and the treatment differ by type. 1) Aphthous - the most common form, appearing as a white ulcer and usually healing on its o
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