Implant mobility and maintenance
My implant feels loose: is it the implant or a screw?
A similar sensation can come from different parts, and the cause determines what needs assessment and treatment.
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BAEKSANG HEALTH JOURNAL
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Dental health articles
Everyday questions explored through research and trusted clinical guidance, in clear, practical language.
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Composite restorations and tooth preservation
Only the filling on my front tooth has turned yellow. Does it all need replacing?
A change in color does not automatically mean the entire restoration needs to be removed.
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Between-teeth and restoration care
Food always gets stuck in the same place? The problem may not be your toothpick
Removing the food is one task. Finding out why it keeps getting trapped is another.
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Whitening and tooth color
Your teeth look whiter—but one front tooth has not changed
Things that look like teeth are not always made of the same material.
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Food, drinks and dental health
No sugar, but still hard on teeth? The catch with “zero” drinks
A “0 g sugar” label does not tell the whole story. Acids in drinks can affect teeth too.
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Toothache and general health
You Thought It Was a Cold, but Your Upper Molars Hurt: Why?
The air space beside your nose and the roots of your teeth are closer neighbors than you might think.
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Tongue-tie and articulation
Will releasing a tongue-tie improve speech?
A frenulum that looks short is not necessarily one that interferes with speech.
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HPV and oral and throat health
Why does the HPV vaccine come up in conversations about mouth and throat health?
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is linked not only to cervical cancer, but also to some cancers at the back of the throat.
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Medicines and dental treatment
Should You Stop Blood Thinners Before Seeing the Dentist?
Concerned about bleeding? Do not pause your medicine first. The decision belongs in your treatment plan.
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Gums & Daily Habits
Just brushed, but still pink? What plaque-disclosing tablets reveal
Look at the places you missed, not only the time you spent brushing.
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Implants & Surgery
“Same-day implants”: can you really chew steak that evening?
Getting a tooth sooner and being ready to chew freely are separate questions.
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Children & Orthodontics
A baby tooth was removed—why does the gap need an appliance?
A space maintainer does not create a new tooth. It helps preserve room for the permanent one.
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