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Tooth Removal
What is the Process of Healing After Tooth Extraction?
Removal of a tooth often leaves a space in the socket which heals in 1-2 weeks. In this period, the gums join together to close the space in the jaw.
Tooth Removal
Why Should You Avoid Smoking after Tooth Extraction?
Cigarette smoking after tooth extraction can result in dislodgment of the blood clot and dry socket. Also, smoking can delay the overall healing process after tooth extraction.
Crown and Bridge
Five Life-Changing Alternatives to Dental Crown
Dental crown alternatives include onlay, provisional crown, in-office resin crown, and tooth extraction. Options depend on long term benefits & cost.
Tooth Removal
What is Baby Tooth Extraction? – Its Procedure and Cost
Baby tooth extraction is a type of dental procedure that involves painless removal of the whole tooth or root with minimal trauma to the surrounding supportive tissue such as the bone and gums.
Tooth Removal
Do You Know Tooth Extraction Complications? Let’s Find Out
Tooth extraction complications may include post-extraction infection, bleeding, trismus, and pain. Some complications may occur before a during tooth extraction, such as soft tissue injury, injury to adjacent teeth, and surrounding bone.
Dental Conditions
What to do if You Face Bone Infection After Tooth Extraction?
Bone infections are a dangerous ailment that commonly occurs after tooth extraction. Bone infections often become the center of sepsis caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi. The sepsis can often enter the bloodstream and spread to vital organs of the body.
Implants
Dental Implants Vs. Root Canal Treatment – Which One to Choose?
The choice between getting a dental implant or root canal treatment depends on the patient's dental condition and cosmetic needs.
Appliances
Is Tooth Extraction Required for Braces?
Tooth extraction for braces is the last resort for orthodontists to treat the patient's smile. Most orthodontists perform a detailed clinical and radiological examination to determine the need for tooth extraction.
Tooth Removal
What is the Importance of Socket Preservation After Tooth Extraction?
Socket preservation is critical for several reasons. It mainly helps to maintain the height and density of the underlying bone. While maintaining the integrity of the bone, socket preservations act as support for future tooth replacement procedures.
Tooth Removal
Surgical Tooth Extraction – When it Becomes Necessary?
Surgical tooth extraction is a procedure in which surgical access is required to remove a tooth completely. This procedure is required for the tooth that is not visible in the mouth, such as impacted teeth, or the tooth which has broken off.
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A Peek Inside the Working of a Mobile Dental Clinic
In a mobile dental clinic, the dentist and staff arrive at a facility where the patients are already located. This facility can be a school, community center, old age care facility, or even a sizeable manufacturing facility.