How to Enjoy the Holidays After Oral Surgery
For anyone planning on having surgery before the holidays, schedule it ahead when possible so meals and events are easier to manage. So, if you thought you would miss out on holiday food during recovery, think again. Here are a few of the best things to eat during the holidays after oral surgery. Prepare your […]
Issues Caused by Impacted Wisdom Teeth
Wisdom teeth are the last teeth to erupt, and most adults have four wisdom teeth, or third molars, that begin to emerge between ages 17 and 25 after the rest of the adult teeth are in place. An impacted wisdom tooth is a third molar that does not have enough room in the jaw for […]
Top 3 Benefits of Dental Implants
Teeth play a significant role in enhancing a person’s self-confidence and personality in general. One would not feel comfortable while laughing or talking with broken or decayed teeth. They are an essential part of a person’s appearance and play a significant role in your dental and overall well-being. Suppose you are currently facing dental problems. […]
Why You Should Remove Wisdom Teeth Early
About 90% of people do not have enough room in their mouths for wisdom teeth, also called third molars, so removing wisdom teeth is often recommended early to prevent problems and make extraction and recovery easier. Even though these teeth develop around age 10 and usually begin to erupt between 17 and 25, they often […]
How to Prevent Sports-Related Facial Injuries
If you play contact sports such as soccer, football, hockey or baseball, the best way to prevent sports injuries—especially to the head and face—is to wear the right protective gear, follow the rules of the game, avoid playing when you are already hurt, and get medical attention quickly if an injury happens. For players, coaches, […]
Benefits of Having a Tooth Extracted
A tooth extraction, or dental extraction, is the removal of a damaged, infected, or otherwise problematic tooth by a dentist or oral surgeon to protect your overall oral health. If you have been told you may need a tooth pulled because of infection, wisdom tooth problems, injury, severe decay, gum disease, or to prepare for […]
Best Post-Oral Surgery Care Routine
If you’re reading this, you probably just had a dental procedure involving oral surgery, or you’re planning for recovery after surgery sometime soon. Naturally, you most likely have many questions about oral surgery recovery, and mild discomfort and swelling are a normal response after a dental procedure while numbness may last for several hours, so […]
Are Teeth Extracted Even When Not in Pain?
There are several reasons a tooth may need a painless tooth extraction, and the safest way to get a tooth out with as little pain as possible is through professional dental care, proper numbing, and the right technique rather than trying to pull it at home. Sometimes that decision is made even when the tooth […]
What is Leukoplakia?
You may have heard the term before, but whether or not you have, it is important to know exactly what leukoplakia is. Leukoplakia is a condition that affects about 2% of the population and causes pale, white or gray patches on the inside of the cheeks, tongue, or floor of the mouth that cannot be […]
What is the Best Age to Remove Wisdom Teeth?
Wisdom teeth, otherwise known as third molars, are typically the last teeth to grow, and the best age to remove wisdom teeth is usually between 15 and 25, before the roots are fully developed and extraction becomes more difficult. Wisdom tooth removal is also one of the most common surgical procedures in the world, so […]