Preventing Dry Sockets After a Wisdom Tooth Extraction
Preventing Dry Sockets After a Wisdom Tooth Extraction The last thing you need after wisdom teeth surgery is to develop a dreaded dry socket. A dry socket is a painful condition caused when the blood clot which normally forms in the area to protect and aid healing...Notable Signs of When a Root Canal Is Needed
Notable Signs of When a Root Canal Is Needed You have an idea of what many dental procedures are from their name. For example, a filling is a procedure where the dentist fills a small hole (cavity) in the teeth. But what is a root canal? What does it do? This isn’t so...Dental Fillings: What to Expect Ahead of Treatment
Dental Fillings: What to Expect Ahead of Treatment Cavities (aka dental caries) are the second most common disease, just behind the even more common cold. Virtually everyone has had them, yet according to the American Dental Association, 26% of adults have cavities...
