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At Hermitage Dental Group, we want to make sure that each of our patients not only get the necessary & quality dental care  that they need, but that they are also endowed with resources to keep their smiles bright and healthy. That’s why Dr. John Friedmann and his staff have created this dental blog!

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Pain In The Lower Wisdom Tooth

Wisdom Teeth Symptoms

Although all the ailments and symptoms seem to be attributed directly or indirectly to wisdom teeth, the latter cannot be responsible for everything that happens in the mouth and the face (orofacial region) of a person. The third molars can indeed cause several problems during their development and their eruption, or even after their extraction, but it seems too often that, when one cannot find another cause for certain symptoms in the orofacial region, the wisdom teeth quickly become the ideal scapegoat, sometimes with reason, but very often also without scientific foundation!

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What is Gingivitis?

the mildest form of periodontal disease is Gingivitis, and it can be treated by adopting a proper oral care routine at home!
The first and the mildest stage of periodontal disease is Gingivitis. It begins with the swelling and bleeding in the gingiva or gums. It does not cause any pain, and people can treat with good oral home care.

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