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Painful Bumps in the Mouth? A Dentist Explains What They Are

July 7, 2018

Filed under: Uncategorized — longfamilydental @ 9:20 pm

A person with canker sores.There are few things more infuriating than going to take a bite out of your favorite food and being met with a jolt of mouth pain. However, this pain isn’t stemming from your tooth. Instead, it’s coming from the inside of your lip or cheek. When you look in the mirror to see what’s causing the pain, you’re probably met with a white spot.

This is what a general dentist calls a canker sore. To learn what they are as well as how to relieve and prevent them, keep reading!

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Your Dentist Says You Should Never Ignore Receding Gums!

July 6, 2018

Filed under: Uncategorized — longfamilydental @ 5:31 pm

A closeup of someone’s mouth.Do you notice your teeth becoming longer than usual? Do they feel tender to the touch or make eating foods difficult? Perhaps you notice sensitivity when drinking hot or cold beverages? According to your dentist, these signs point to issues that puts your teeth and roots at risk if left untreated. This is the issue of receding gums.

Having a healthy smile is one thing, but healthy gums are absolutely crucial to holding your teeth in place.

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