You should wait at least 72 hours (3 days) before drinking alcohol after a wisdom tooth extraction, and waiting a full 7 to 10 days is the safest approach. Alcohol thins the blood, increases the risk of dry socket, interacts dangerously … Continued
You can eat soft foods about one hour after a tooth extraction, once the gauze is removed, bleeding has slowed, and the numbness from the local anesthesia starts to wear off. Waiting for the numbness to fade is important because biting … Continued
Treatment for a cracked tooth depends on how deep the crack goes and how much of the tooth structure is affected. A small surface crack may only need monitoring or dental bonding, while a crack that reaches the pulp typically … Continued
Swelling around a tooth almost always signals a bacterial infection, and that infection will not clear up on its own. Swelling that spreads across the face, turns firm and tense, or arrives with a fever of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or … Continued
Tooth pain requires dental attention when it lasts longer than two days, wakes you from sleep, arrives alongside facial swelling or fever, or stops abruptly after being severe. Those four patterns separate a passing irritation from a problem that gets … Continued
Dental cleanings and plaque removal involve a dental hygienist using professional instruments to scrape away plaque and hardened tartar (calculus) from your teeth and below the gumline. According to the CDC, approximately 47% of adults aged 30 and older have … Continued
During a routine dental exam, your dentist reviews your health history, takes digital X-rays when needed, examines each tooth for decay and damage, evaluates your gums for signs of disease, performs an oral cancer screening, and finishes with a professional … Continued
General dentistry and preventive oral care form the foundation of a healthy mouth at every age. Preventive care includes routine checkups, professional cleanings, digital X-rays, fluoride treatments, dental sealants, and oral cancer screenings. According to the CDC, over 90% of … Continued
