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Getting conventional full dentures usually takes about 3 to 6 weeks and 4 to 6 appointments once your gums are healthy, but if teeth need to be removed first, the full process can take 2 to 6 months while the gums heal.

Teeth usually hurt when you eat sweets because sugar is reaching dentin, the sensitive layer under the enamel, through a cavity, worn enamel, receding gums or a leaking filling.

A dead tooth usually looks darker than the teeth around it, turning yellow, grey, brown or almost black over weeks or months as the nerve inside breaks down.

A custom-made night guard usually lasts 3 to 10 years, depending on how hard you grind and what it’s made of, while soft store-bought guards often wear out in a few months to a year.

A tooth extraction is healing properly when pain and swelling ease a little more each day after the first 2 to 3 days, a dark red blood clot stays in the socket, and the gum starts closing over within 1 to 2 weeks.

Light bleeding after a dental cleaning is normal and usually stops within a day or two. Learn what is normal, warning signs, and gum care tips from a Barrie dental clinic.

Dental numbness usually lasts two to five hours. Learn what affects it, safety tips while numb, and when to call your dentist from a Barrie family dental clinic.

A tooth that hurts when you chew may have a cavity, crack, problem filling, or infection. Learn causes, diagnosis, and treatment from a Barrie dental clinic.

Fluoride is safe for kids in the right amounts. Learn how much toothpaste to use by age, the facts on fluorosis, and preventive care tips from a Barrie family dentist.

Ease a toothache with salt water rinses, flossing, cold compresses, and pain relief until you see a dentist. Learn warning signs and treatment from a Barrie dental clinic.