The severe anxiety from even the THOUGHT of seeing a dentist, even if there’s nausea and trembling, can be relieved with acupuncture. If dental visits have you terrified, acupuncture may be your solution, says a [...]
The sudden onset of sensitivity in one’s teeth can be caused by several uniquely different issues. […]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
“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 [...]
Following the removal of wisdom teeth, the patient may end up with symptoms resembling the flu, confining them to bed. […]
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 [...]
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. […]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
