‌ A dry socket is an uncomfortable condition and results in delayed healing. It typically occurs when something moves or dissolves the blood clot from the socket. During a tooth extraction, you naturally develop a blood clot over the site that protects and heals your underlying bone and nerve endings. Therefore, to ensure quick and […]

Most people are not precisely fond of dental visits or regular checkups. However, delaying or neglecting dental visits boosts the risk of several dental infections, including tooth loss, decay, cavities, and other oral complications. Luckily, dentists now practice high-quality dental sedation techniques that aim to help patients obtain necessary dental care without experiencing severe pain […]

Sedation dentistry incorporates the drug prior to or after the dental treatment. It uses medications that help patients to relax who have anxiety and fear dental treatment. Amongst the different types, general anesthesia is the only form that makes the patient entirely unconscious throughout the treatment. However, other types of anesthesia induce a relaxed state […]

Bone grafting is a surgical procedure that helps in preparing for dental implants. It uses transplanted bones to rebuild or repair the damaged or diseased bones. While bone-grafting is a part of the implantation procedure, post-operative care is necessary. It helps minimize the effects of unwanted pain, discomfort, and complications arising out of swelling and […]

Bone grafting is one of the most fundamental surgical procedures to create bone augmentation. Implants dentists use this procedure to support the dental implants and replace the missing bone, encouraging the growth of new bone during the process of osseointegration. When implants are placed, osseointegration occurs where the living bone in the jaw fuses with […]

Tooth extraction, or tooth removal, is performed when there is excessive tooth decay,  a severe tooth infection, or overcrowding of the teeth in the mouth. Additionally, many teens and adults opt to remove wisdom teeth because of toothaches. Performed by a dentist or oral surgeon, tooth extraction is a well-tolerated outpatient procedure.  During the procedure, […]

A tooth is a lot more than its appearance. It has a highly intricate anatomical structure that comprises a pulp chamber, root, nerves, canal, and dentin. The tooth ordinarily functions painlessly when its sensitive parts are not exposed to harmful chemicals or food items. However, once it starts to decay, the problem continues to grow […]