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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 |2023-03-14T08:00:11-07:00March 14, 2023|Patient Education|

Watch Your Mouth

Self Examinations can Spot Signs of Trouble Through the day, you check the mirror—your hair, your collar, your hem. Ever open your mouth to see what's inside? You should, and not just when you feel pain or find blood on your toothbrush. You should routinely examine your oral orifice for any changes. Watch for red or white spots or other discolorations and small sores or swellings. Most of these oral lesions, as we call them, are harmless and easily explained. A tortilla chip or [...]

By |2016-07-12T00:00:36-07:00July 12, 2016|Patient Education|