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Can I use alcohol free mouthwash after tooth extraction?
Yes. Just don’t swish hard and dislodge clot
How long until gums stop hurting from flossing?
Have them cleaned by the hygienist. Floss regularly instead of just when food is stuck. Be more gentle. You just have to go up and down the side of the tooth, not sawing into the READ MORE
Have them cleaned by the hygienist. Floss regularly instead of just when food is stuck. Be more gentle. You just have to go up and down the side of the tooth, not sawing into the gums.
Do I need antibiotics for dry socket?
Dry socket does not require antibiotics. Usually treated by placing medicine in socket. It will heal on its own; just slow healing and painful.
Should I brush my teeth after deep cleaning?
Yes, to keep the bacteria and plaque removed from the teeth.
Can periodontitis be cured at home?
No. It has to be treated by getting your teeth cleaned below the gums down to bone level to stop the progression of the damage to bone around teeth
Should I have gum pain after getting a tooth pulled?
Should go away, but you should get it checked.
What is the fastest way to heal a gum graft?
All you can do is keep it clean. Rinse with hydrogen peroxide diluted 50/50 with water, or listerine. Whatever other instructions your doctor gave you
Is Zirconia crown better than ceramic?
Zirconia is the strongest material for crowns
Do I have a gum disease?
That is probably beyond gum disease to bone loss. That requires extensive treatment or simply tooth removal and replacement
What is the best treatment for receding gums?
Brushing, flossing, listerine mouth rinse, and regular visits to the dental hygienist. After this, there is the periodontist that can graft gum tissue.
Can dental implants cause neck pain?
You need to let the implant doctor know you are having problems.
How do you stop a cavity from hurting?
Get the tooth fixed. A combination of 500 mg tylenol and 600 mg ibuprofen every 6 hours until then.
Is it normal for gums to bleed after a crown?
Yes it is common. More so with the temporary. The gums don’t like foreign materials in contact with them. But esthetics dictate that the margin of the crown is at the gum line
Is it bad to remove tartar yourself?
Not exactly. You risk damaging your gums, but also you could end up causing a gum abscess
Is having a molar extraction painful?
No. You should just feel pressure. That is why we use anesthetic
Can your tooth hurt without a cavity?
Yes. You could have a crack in it. Sinuses can put pressure on an upper tooth. Clenching and grinding can make the tooth sore. You could bite something hard and bruise the tooth READ MORE
Yes. You could have a crack in it. Sinuses can put pressure on an upper tooth. Clenching and grinding can make the tooth sore. You could bite something hard and bruise the tooth
Can you remove braces early?
Yes, they can be removed at any time, but it is best to finish treatment.
