I had a tooth pulled on Saturday. The procedure was so smooth it was over before I knew it, so I felt lucky, since the previous one had been a nightmare. I followed all of the dentist’s recommendations to the letter: no smoking (I don’t smoke, so that one was easy), no spitting (gross! easy!), […]
Tag Archives: Tooth Extraction
Getting your wisdom teeth out is a rite of passage today. Most people have them removed several times in their teens or early 20s. If you have a big mouth, be lucky who doesn’t have to take it off. If the jaw is wide enough, the wisdom teeth will grow straight and the teeth will […]
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Dec
Dec
If you are having your wisdom teeth removed, your diet is probably going to change for a while. Whether the extraction is done at your dentist’s office or at the hospital, the outcome will be similar: there is going to be at least one big, gaping whole in your jaw, a potential hiding spot for […]
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Dec
Dec
If you ever need an upper tooth extracted, it is important that the dentist advises you if the roots of the tooth are placed in the sinus cavity. Especially if you are over 50 years of age, the roots of the tooth can grow well into the pocket, and this can create a real problem […]
You survived the scary experience of having your tooth or teeth extracted (pulled). Congratulations. You are half way there. What? What could that possible mean, only half way? What could possibly be left for you to do? The answer is simple. You must heal and you must heal properly to be assured of less pain. […]
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Nov
Nov
Patients who have a painful or broken tooth, an unusual growth or sore in their mouth, or gum disease may be expecting to have oral surgery. Dental implants have become common. Even simple surgical procedures can be taxing for some patients. Expect dentists to spend time with their patient before and after the surgical procedure […]
Like many dentists, I talk about dentists regularly with parents and children. After a very busy session in July, I was carrying my bags around and heard a little boy ask his father when he was going to see the dentist. The sad answer was, “Honey, dentistry is for people who can afford it. We’ll […]
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Dec
Dec
Three hours ago, I was sitting nervously and reluctantly in the dentist chair, waiting to get a wisdom and molar pulled. After my horrible experience two years ago with an infected wisdom tooth extraction, I was close to a panic attack. Being the queen of procrastination, I have put this off for two years now. […]
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Aug
Aug
If a tooth has never been pulled before due to injury or decay, the prospect sounds quite disturbing. But the more you learn about tooth extraction, the more you will know that it is actually the most correct procedure. If you are particularly worried, consider a consultation with the dentist to explain what is involved […]
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Jan
Jan
Tooth decay in children affects both baby teeth and permanent teeth. Parents who make the time to learn how children can prevent the need for a tooth extraction by properly using fluoride toothpaste and flossing as part of their oral hygiene routine, usually find that this can go a long ways toward preventing other associated […]
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