Ideally, your regular dental cleaning ends with effusive praise over how well you’ve been maintaining your teeth. But sometimes, you need to have some repairs done, and a handful of scenarios might even call for a tooth extraction—a minor procedure performed by an oral surgeon, dentist, or periodontist.1 Whether you have an extraction scheduled to …
Hearing your dentist utter the words “tooth extraction” may give you a jolt of fear, but rest assured, they’re a common and sometimes wholly necessary aspect of dental care. Performed by a dentist, oral surgeon, or periodontist, tooth extractions are exactly as their name suggests: They’re the complete removal of one or more of your …
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Tooth extractions may be performed in your dentist’s chair, but the aftercare you perform post-procedure is one of the keys to a swift and successful recovery.1 A large part of the tooth extraction aftercare comes down to the diet you follow post-procedure. And while your dentist may have advised eating “soft foods,” that may be …
Toothaches, sensitive gums, and general oral discomfort can completely upend your day. Imagine having to politely refuse a charcuterie board or abstaining from a glass of wine after a long workday due to the pain of eating and drinking. In the worst cases, even smiling can make you wince. Herein lies the importance of daily …
Children’s Dental: What To Do if a Tooth Falls Out by Sarah Carpenteryou and your child at West Coast Dental Most babies get their first teeth — known as primary teeth — between 4 and 7 months old. What’s cuter than those first teeth pushing through? That adorable little grin can light up a room. …
Between insurance, availability and your own preferences, finding a dentist can be overwhelming. If you’re wondering how to find a good dentist, here are 4 things to look for.
Dentists and licensed and registered dental hygienists are fully trained and skilled to remove tartar, plaque and stains during your teeth cleaning. But what can you eat once the process is done? Read on to learn more about what to eat after teeth cleaning and the foods and drinks you should avoid.
Chewing gum in some form, has been around for hundreds of years, but is gum bad for your teeth? Read on to learn more.
You may have heard of gingivitis, but you might not know what gingivitis looks like when you look in the bathroom mirror. So, what does gingivitis look like? Here’s what you need to know about identifying and treating this common oral health issue.
Do you love coffee and tea but hate the way they stain your teeth? More people are turning to home remedies to brighten their smile. To learn how to whiten teeth with baking soda by following our three-step guide.
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