Tag: hygiene
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Dry Socket
Introduction to Dry Socket Dry socket is a nasty complication of dental extractions, usually occurring 2-4 days after you have had a tooth taken out. You’ll know you have it if you have intense pain that doesn’t go away after the extraction! When you have a tooth removed, there is some bleeding from the socket afterwards. A…
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Denture Care: Tricks & Tips
It is really important that if you wear a denture, that you take proper care of it…. both for the good of your mouth AND your denture. We’ve written this piece for patients who wear dentures. Some useful tricks and tips for you all. Handle your dentures with great care. As dentists, we replace many…