SUDDEN Onset Sensitivity of Some Teeth: Causes, Solutions
The sudden onset of sensitivity in one’s teeth can be caused by several uniquely different issues. […]
Can a Novocain Shot Cause Nerve Damage?
Yes, a shot of Novocain can damage a nerve— but the bigger question is if this can be permanent. Is your upcoming visit to the dentist to have a cavity drilled out causing you to [...]
When Should Gums Stop Bleeding After a Deep Cleaning?
Are your gums left bleeding after a deep cleaning from your dentist or hygienist? First off, do not be alarmed if a deep cleaning has left your gums bleeding. “Gums heal very quickly,” begins Laurence [...]
How to Tell If Your Molar Extraction Site Is Healing Well
Things can definitely go wrong in the healing process following molar removal, so it’s important to know how to tell whether the site is healing well or not. “As with any surgery, there's going to [...]
Why You Can’t Fully Open Mouth After Wisdom Teeth Removal
For some people who will undergo wisdom teeth removal, they will find that opening their mouth fully following the procedure will be problematic, while others will not have this problem. “The inability to open the [...]
How Normal Is Pain Two Weeks After Wisdom Teeth Removal?
“It is not uncommon for a wisdom tooth extraction site to be uncomfortable for several weeks,” explains Guy M. Hanson, DDS, MBA, MAGD, Academy of General Dentistry. “The discomfort should diminish on a continual basis,” says [...]
Flu-Like Symptoms After Wisdom Teeth Removal: Cause, Solution
Following the removal of wisdom teeth, the patient may end up with symptoms resembling the flu, confining them to bed. […]
The Worst Possible Outcome of Wisdom Teeth Removal ?
The worst possible thing that could happen to you as a result of wisdom teeth removal will shock the daylights out of you. “The worst possible outcome of wisdom tooth removal is death,” says Guy [...]
What Is the Black Debris in Gum Where Tooth Was Removed?
You’ll be surprised to learn that the gum debris or “gunk” where the tooth was pulled isn’t really black—but dark red because it’s blood. […]
Should a Broken Molar Be Pulled? Sometimes Yes, Sometimes No
Molars are subjected to the most biting force and thus can end up broken pretty badly, but at what point should they be pulled when this happens? “Broken teeth are probably one of the most [...]
How Long After Molar Extraction Should It Bleed & Solutions
There’s a general rule for how long after a molar is removed that active bleeding should last and how long seeping should last, plus how to treat and what to expect. A lot of bleeding [...]
Can Wisdom Teeth Removal Cause Nerve Damage?
A dentist says that nerve damage can be caused by the removal of wisdom teeth. Here is what Cyndi Blalock, DDS, explains: “Yes, it can if the patient is built with a inferior alveolar nerve [...]
Brushing Teeth: Cold vs. Warm Water
How often do you brush your teeth and wonder if it really makes a difference whether the water is cold or warm, as far as the ability to clean your teeth? Of course, cold water [...]
Why You Need More than Mints to Have Fresh Breath for Valentine’s Day
4 Tips Straight from the Dentist’s Mouth The most important part of planning the perfect Valentine’s Day date is planning on having fresh breath. This make-it-or-break-it step cannot be crammed in at the last minute, [...]
Cause of White Sticky Slime in Mouth Walls & Prevention
Finally, an explanation for what causes that gooey, white, slimy substance inside the walls of your mouth. As annoying as that white, sticky and gooey substance inside the walls of your mouth is, it’s actually [...]
Pain After a Filling: Dentist Explains All Causes
There are at least five causes of pain after a filling, says a leading dentist. There are a number of causes for pain after getting a filling, besides the expected discomfort or soreness from the [...]
Why Your Teeth Are So Sensitive After Getting Fillings
If your teeth are sensitive very soon after getting fillings, this is to be expected. That's because this naturally sensitive area of the mouth was manipulated by the dentist. Some post-procedure soreness or sensitivity is [...]
Can Biting Hard Food Cause Jaw to Make Clicking Noise?
If you bite down on a hard piece of food with enough force like a cold chunk of solid chocolate, this can lead to a clicking noise in your jaw. “It is not uncommon to [...]
Can Grating, Clicking Jaw Noise Be the Only TMJ Symptom?
What’s really going on if your only symptom is a grating or clicking sound in your jaw when you chew, open or close it? Is your jaw suddenly clicking or making a grating sound, but [...]
