When a tooth dies, it means that the pulp inside the tooth, which contains nerves and blood vessels, has become infected or damaged to the point where it can no longer survive. This can happen due to various reasons, including severe decay, gum disease, or trauma, such as a tooth being knocked. A dead tooth can lead to pain, discolouration, and swelling if left untreated.
Read MoreImpacted canines, also known as impacted canine teeth, occur when the canine teeth (the pointed teeth located next to the incisors) do not erupt properly into their correct position in the dental arch. Instead, they become stuck, or impacted, in the bone or gum tissue
Read MoreOsteoporosis can affect the jawbone, and is a systemic condition characterised by decreased bone density and increased bone fragility throughout the body, and the jawbone is not exempt from these effects.
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