When Can I Stop Worrying About Dry Socket?

Dry socket means the failure of appropriate healing after tooth extraction due to disruption of the initial clot with eventual lack of organization by granulation tissue. Dry socket is also known as alveolar osteitis. Dry socket is the most common complication of an extraction. It occurs more frequently with impacted third molar extractions. A person …

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What Are The Do’s And Don’ts After Tooth Extraction

In the oral cavity, the tooth lies within the alveolar bone. The term tooth extraction refers to atraumatic removal of tooth or tooth roots from the surrounding alveolar bone. Post tooth extraction, a new alveolar bone gets formed in the socket. This complete process of wound healing takes three months. It is essential to follow …

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Jaw Popping

Jaw popping refers to the clicking sound in the temperomandibular joint (explained below) when it is overextended. The overextension of the joint may occur during yawning or eating. Sometimes this clicking sound can be accompanied by pain sensations. Temperomandibular joint disorder (TMJD) or temperomandibular disorder (TMD) is due to the dysfunction of the temperomandibular joint …

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White Spots on Teeth

An aesthetically pleasing and attractive smile helps in creating an impactful first impression. A bright and healthy smile has both psychological and emotional influences on an individual’s personality. An unattractive smile may impact others perception about you, making you appear nervous and hesitant. Healthy teeth form the basis of an attractive smile. Developmental defects in …

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