https://www.verywellhealth.com/why-does-my-tooth-hurt-1059322

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This is a generally concise, straight-forward summary of the various causes of tooth pain.

I think it is important to clarify the "abscess" is when the tooth's nerve dies from any cause (a crack, an untreated cavity, gum disease, past trauma, and other reasons).

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https://www.cda-adc.ca/en/oral_health/talk/complications/pain_management/

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It is very important to discuss your concerns about any pain or discomfort that may be related to a procedure with your dentist before starting.

https://www.verywellhealth.com/permanent-retainer-5248591

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The use of retainers after straightening your teeth (or to prevent teeth from getting more crooked, even if you don’t want to straighten them!) is very important to minimize “relapse” (the natural tendency of teeth to want to go back to the position they started from). 

https://www.cda-adc.ca/en/oral_health/talk/complications/bruxism/

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https://www.brunet.ca/en/health/health-tips/dental-care-for-children/

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An excellent overview of how to best take care of your child’s teeth!

A key point to note: oral hygiene routines for children should include both tooth brushing and flossing. Toothbrushing should not only be monitored but a caregiver should be “re-brushing” or “pre-brushing” the child’s teeth with each toothbrushing session (twice a day!).

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/topics/oral-health/caring-your-teeth-mouth/children.html

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Something I always like to stress to parents is - toothbrushing is not optional! It can be stressful and challenging while you and your little one are getting used to the routine. But it is important to view it as vital a part of your child’s hygiene routines as diaper changing and bathing. They may not like it, but it has to happen, and eventually they will at least tolerate it, if not enjoy it!

https://caringforkids.cps.ca/handouts/healthy-living/healthy_teeth_for_children

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This article is a great summary for all parents of infants and young children! A few key points are:

(1) Your child's first visit to the dentist should occur by 12 months or within 6 months of eruption of the first tooth- whichever comes first.  We do not expect to see any issues, or even to necessarily be able to do a thorough (or minimal) examination or "cleaning", but we like to see children this young to help guide parents on how to take care of their child's teeth and get the baby used to the dental experience to make future visits as stress-free (and hopefully fun) as possible!

https://www.verywellhealth.com/teeth-contouring-and-reshaping-5216070

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Enameloplasty is meant to be a very conservative procedure and because the goal is to not remove so much enamel that the underlying dentin (the part of the tooth that has nerve endings) is exposed, there are not many indications for it.

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