How to Prepare for Wisdom Tooth Surgery
Getting wisdom tooth surgery can be a scary and painful operation. It's important to be thoroughly prepared before you go into the hospital or oral surgeon for your treatment. If a wisdom tooth simply...
View ArticleFrenectomy Side Effects
There are two types of frenectomy, labial and lingual. Both procedures carry risks and side effects. A labial frenectomy is done when the thin piece of skin that attaches the upper lip to the upper gum...
View ArticleAdult Tonsillectomy Recovery
Getting your tonsils taken out as an adult can be an exceptionally painful experience, and require a great deal of recovery time. Where as children can often bounce back quickly from a tonsillectomy,...
View ArticleHow to Kiss After a Dental Extraction
If you've just had surgery, you'll probably want to go home and receive some comfort and affection toward your loved one. Unfortunately, dental surgery complicates matters. If you've had a tooth...
View ArticleHow to know when to use mouthwash after wisdom tooth extraction
Wisdom tooth extraction can be a relatively painless process. Yet, oftentimes people experience complications such as dry sockets after a wisdom tooth extraction. The real key to post-operation healing...
View ArticleWhat to Eat After Having My Teeth Extracted
Tooth extraction is a procedure many people must suffer at some point in their lifetimes. Dentists remove teeth for many reasons, but no matter what the reason, it's always necessary to eat cautiously...
View ArticleTypes of Extraction Forceps
Dentists and oral surgeons use extraction forceps to pull teeth. Extraction forceps consist of two parts that are crossed and hinged to form one instrument, similar to a pair of pliers. The...
View ArticleThe Effects of Inhaling Nitrous Oxide
Nitrous oxide, also known as N2O or laughing gas, is a colorless, odorless gas used to sedate patients prior to dental surgery. It is also used in the baking industry as a propellant for whipped cream...
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