Common Dental Questions answered by United Concordia

Making oral health issues easy to understand for all

 

Have a dental question? Check out the topics below to find answers to common questions for dentists.

 

Broken Tooth

What are my options to repair a cracked or broken tooth?

 

Cavities & Tooth Decay

What causes cavities/tooth decay?

What are the signs of tooth decay?

 

Child Dentist Visit

When should my child start going to the dentist?

When should my child first get dental x-rays?

 

Gingivitis

What causes gingivitis?

 

Oral Cancer

What are the signs of oral cancer?

 

Periodontal (Gum Disease)

What is periodontal (gum) disease?

How can I prevent periodontal (gum) disease?

 

Scaling & Root Planing

What is scaling and root planing?

 

Sealants

What are sealants?

 

Tooth Pocket

What is a tooth pocket?

 

X-rays

Why are x-rays taken?

Are there any risks with dental x-rays?

Are x-rays safe during pregnancy?

 

Xylitol

What is xylitol?

 

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