There are some rare cases of severe dental trauma or untreated tooth decay where the tooth is simply too badly compromised for the dentist to effectively treat it with a root canal. This could also be complicated by a large dental abscess or issues with the periodontal structure. In a case like this the dentist… Read more »
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Avoiding Dry Socket
Although the dentist will do everything he can to make sure that you keep your natural teeth whenever possible, there are occasions in which a tooth has been damaged by trauma or disease to the point that it is no longer viable. When that happens, an extraction may be necessary. After your tooth has been… Read more »
Impacted Wisdom Teeth Might Require Surgical Extraction
The average adolescent has four wisdom teeth developing deep in the periodontal tissues deep at the back of their mouth. They tend to attempt to erupt from the gums at some point after all of your son or daughter’s permanent molars have come in. Initial symptoms that this process has started often involves a sensation… Read more »
Wisdom Teeth Might Need Surgical Extraction
Most adolescents have four wisdom teeth embedded deep in the gum tissues behind their last molars. In the later teenage years, these vestigial third molars might attempt to erupt from the gums. This typically happens after all eight of the permanent molars have come in. Common symptoms of this starting might include a dull ache… Read more »
Oral Cysts Often Require Professional Treatment
Oral and dental cysts differ from an abscess infection. An abscess is an acute infection that often results from untreated tooth decay. An oral cyst is typically slow to develop and it might not even involve an immediate infection. The size, severity and discomfort caused by an oral cyst will determine the course of treatment… Read more »
Wisdom Tooth Extraction Is a Wise Preventative Measure
The wisdom teeth lurking deep within the gums at the back or your mouth can pose a serious threat to your long-term oral health. These vestigial third molars start to emerge in late adolescence. Since the back of the mouth has little room to spare, wisdom teeth can become painfully impacted. In time, this can… Read more »
