by Peter Mayhew | Jul 1, 2019 | Root Canals, Tooth Extraction
Should you get a root canal, or have your tooth extracted? The final decision in most cases is up to you, but it should not be taken lightly and without extensive consultation with your dentist.Root canals are generally used to save damaged or diseased teeth that can... by Peter Mayhew | Jun 26, 2019 | Dental Facts, Dentistry, Tooth Extraction
For an adult, having a loose tooth can cause lots of discomforts. The teeth are already deeply rooted in the jaw. They are surrounded by delicate gums, blood vessels, and sensitive nerves. Pulling out such a tooth on your own can easily cause permanent damage or leave...
by Peter Mayhew | Jun 21, 2019 | Tooth Extraction, Wisdom Teeth
Although wisdom teeth removal is considered minor surgery, it remains a surgical procedure and involves some recovery period. Among the many side effects that many people struggle with during the recovery is how to sleep comfortably and safely after the extraction of... by Peter Mayhew | Mar 18, 2019 | Dental Facts, Tooth Extraction, Wisdom Teeth
The last teeth to erupt among the molars are wisdom teeth and they are located in the very back of your mouth. Although most people will have four wisdom teeth, there are instances where people can have fewer or even more than four.Wisdom teeth usually erupt during... by Peter Mayhew | Jan 4, 2019 | Dental Facts, Teeth surgery, Tooth Extraction
Mouth surgery, like any surgical procedure, requires that the patient pays careful attention to the post-operative care instructions. For example, after tooth extraction, it’s important to leave the gauze pad in place for the initial 30 minutes after leaving the... by Peter Mayhew | Nov 7, 2018 | Dry Sockets, Tooth Extraction
Is your socket dry and empty and the pain radiates to your jaw? You might have a case of dry socket, which happens when a blood clot is dislodged at the site of tooth extraction.Within 24 hours of extraction, you should see a colored clot at the site (the place where...