How long can hard-boiled eggs stay out at room temperature? The Easter basket looks empty without them. Your friendly U.S. Department of Agriculture says you can keep those colorful eggs in the Easter basket or out for an Easter egg hunt for absolutely as long as you like  as long as it's not more than two hours. Otherwise, it says, they should be kept in the refrigerator.
Some stages of gum disease are so serious that an affected tooth cannot remain in place. At its most serious stage (advanced periodontitis), gum disease may lead to gum recession and extreme gum swelling. Another consequence is that teeth in the affected area may become loose, requiring tooth extraction. Tooth Extraction: What a Patient Can Expect Since the tooth extraction procedure is surgery, patients will receive an anesthetic (whether local or general will be determined by the patientâs oral condition and that patientâs particular needs).
Tooth decay is a common cause of tooth loss in younger people. Bacteria are normally found in your mouth. These bacteria change foods -- especially sugar and starch -- into acids. Bacteria, acid, food pieces, and saliva combine in the mouth to form a sticky substance called plaque. Plaque sticks to the teeth. It is most common on the back molars, just above the gum line on all teeth, and at the edges of fillings. Plaque that is not removed from the teeth turns into a substance called tartar. Plaque and tartar irritate the gums, resulting in gingivitis and periodontitis. Plaque begins to build up on teeth within 20 minutes after eating. If it is not removed, tooth decay will begin. The acids in plaque damage the enamel covering your teeth, and create holes in the tooth (cavities). Cavities usually do not hurt, unless they grow very large and affect nerves or cause a tooth fracture. An untreated cavity can lead to a tooth abscess.