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Steven Shwedel
Dentist
Dr. Steven Shwedel is a Dentist practicing in Taylor, Michigan. Dr. Shwedel specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases and conditions associated with the mouth and overall dental health. Dentists are trained to carry out such treatment as professional cleaning, restorative, prosthodontic, and endodontic procedures, and performing examinations, among many others.
Steven Shwedel
- Taylor, Michigan
- Emory University School of Dentistry
- Accepting new patients
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What is a dry socket?
A dry socket occurs when a tooth is extracted and blood clot that normally protects the socket while healing takes place doesn't form or is dislodged. This results in the painful READ MORE
A dry socket occurs when a tooth is extracted and blood clot that normally protects the socket while healing takes place doesn't form or is dislodged. This results in the painful condition called dry socket. Essentially a direct opening into the bone where the extracted tooth was.
To treat this the socket is irrigated with a solution to clean out all debris. A soothing paste on a special gauze is placed in the socket while it heals from the bottom up.
To treat this the socket is irrigated with a solution to clean out all debris. A soothing paste on a special gauze is placed in the socket while it heals from the bottom up.
