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Tooth Extraction is supposedly one of the most traumatic procedures to visitors at a dental practice. Infact the term "pulling teeth" is often used to describe a difficult situation. Having a tooth pulled however is sometimes necessary to prevent more serious problems from developing. The procedure done by a regular dentist or by an... more »
Tooth extraction is known officially as an oral surgery procedure. It can sound much worse then it is. Fear of the unknown can cause you to imagine all kinds of horrible scenarios but the truth is there is an actual procedure that usually runs pretty smoothly. It is also a relatively short process once you have been prepared for the... more »
Many of us will have to have our wisdom teeth extracted during our late teens or early twenties. This is often because the teeth can grow in crooked and displace other teeth in the mouth. They can also be hard to reach and prone to decay as a result. A wisdom tooth extraction is a serious surgery and should be treated as such. The... more »
Blood clots are important in the healing process following tooth extraction. The loss of any clot following the dental procedure can lead to "dry socket," which can infect the area after the extraction. If a blood clot does not form or if it is dislodged it can harm or prolong the healing process. A dentist needs to be immediately... more »
Wisdom teeth are molars in the very back of your mouth that come in between the age of 17 and 21. If your dentist determines that your wisdom teeth are impacted--or unable to come in due to their placement or being stuck inside the jaw--the teeth will have to be removed. Another reason for wisdom teeth to be removed is if your mouth... more »
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A tooth extraction can be an office procedure either using local or general anesthesia. The actual procedure takes place only after your dentist... more »
After having a tooth extracted, it is important to take care of your mouth. Expect to experience some pain, swelling and possibly even bleeding... more »
Your child has just had his braces removed and is wearing retainers. The retainers won't do any good if the wisdom teeth erupt and move his teeth... more »
Wisdom teeth often cause pain and problems with chewing that necessitate their removal. While most wisdom teeth extractions are pretty routine and... more »
Sometimes patients who undergo dental surgery do not heal easily. Older patients and those with clotting disorders most often find themselves... more »
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