5 Tips for Recovering From Wisdom Tooth Removal

5 Tips for Recovering From Wisdom Tooth Removal

Whether you have had a wisdom tooth removed or you need a tooth removed due to decay or fracture, we have few tips for smoothing out the process of recovery. 1. Rest and relax for the first 24 – 48 hours. Do not do any strenuous activity or lift anything over 10...
How Do I Know If I Have Dry Socket?

How Do I Know If I Have Dry Socket?

How Does Dry Socket Occur? Dry socket (alveolar osteitis) can happen after having a tooth extracted. Ideally, a blood clot forms at the site of the extraction. If the clot does not form, or gets dislodged, the bone and nerves are exposed, causing pain. What Should It...