Posts Tagged ‘ tooth extraction ’

1 | What Is a Dry Socket? If you’ve been searching “what is a dry socket”, you are not alone. Clinically termed alveolar osteitis, a dry socket occurs on average 2–5 days after a tooth extraction when the protective blood clot dissolves or is lost. Without that clot, exposed bone and nerve endings are left exposed, causing […]

Recovering from oral surgery – whether it’s a simple tooth extraction or impacted wisdom teeth removal – requires extra care when it comes to diet. Knowing what food to eat after oral surgery is essential to ensure a smooth recovery. Proper nutrition gives your body the building blocks to heal, while the right food textures […]

Wisdom teeth are the last molars (third molars) at the very back of your mouth, usually emerging in the late teens or early twenties. Most people have four wisdom teeth (one in each corner). Often, there isn’t enough room in the jaw for these teeth to come in properly. When a wisdom tooth doesn’t fully […]