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Wisdom Teeth At-Home Care
Wisdom Teeth At-Home Care

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Wisdom Teeth At-Home Care

After Wisdom Teeth Extraction... After you've had your wisdom teeth removed, it's crucial to maintain proper at-home care during the recovery period. Always follow your dentist's specific instructions, and remember the general guidelines below. Post Wisdom Teeth Instructions Pain, Sensitivity, Swelling It's normal to experience mild to moderate pain following extraction. If discomfort occurs, use the prescribed pain medication as directed. You can use an ice pack to reduce swelling, which should also bring some measure of pain relief. If you experience unusual or [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2023-03-14T08:00:11-07:00March 14, 2023|Patient Education|

Wisdom Teeth: Should They Stay Or Go?
Wisdom Teeth: Should They Stay Or Go?

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Wisdom Teeth: Should They Stay Or Go?

Why Get Rid of Wisdom Teeth? Wisdom teeth are the third set of molars at the very back of the mouth. They appear in late adolescence, at about ages 17 to 25, depending on the individual. The problem is that most people simply don't have enough room to accommodate these extra teeth. When wisdom teeth are "impacted," it means they are causing problems for neighboring teeth, possibly disrupting their alignment. They are also notorious for emerging in irregular positions, partially emerging, or failing to [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2023-01-24T08:00:51-08:00January 24, 2023|Patient Education|

Dry Socket, A Painful Setback
Dry Socket, A Painful Setback

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Dry Socket, A Painful Setback

What Is Dry Socket? What to know after an extraction. You probably know that missing a tooth can cause problems. Of course, it leaves behind a gap in your smile, affecting your appearance. But it can also impact your ability to eat properly and cause other oral health problems. Yes, a missing tooth is never ideal. However, sometimes a tooth extraction becomes necessary when too much damage or decay is present. In these instances, be aware that dry socket may occur in the days [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2022-11-01T08:00:26-07:00November 1, 2022|Patient Education|

Wisdom Teeth Extractions
Wisdom Teeth Extractions

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Wisdom Teeth Extractions

Why Wisdom Teeth Need to Go Wisdom teeth are the largest teeth in your mouth, and the very last to come in. When they do, they can cause problems for the surrounding teeth, a condition we call impacted. Back in the day, before modern dentistry, people didn't take good care of their teeth. It was fairly common for people to lose one or more, even before early adulthood. When that was the case, it made sense that we had an extra set of molars. [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2022-06-21T08:00:46-07:00June 21, 2022|Patient Education|