Wisdom teeth and other teeth sometimes need to be extracted. Skilled dentists can safely and comfortably remove even the trickiest teeth.
Have you had a tooth extracted? Do you now have a headache? Headaches are relatively common after tooth extractions. Although they are common, post tooth extraction headaches shouldn’t last long. There are things you can do to limit the headache. As a busy working dentist, I often get asked by patients about headaches after extractions….
Smoking after tooth removal can be harmful. It increases the risk of problems and pain. For regular smokers, the act of NOT smoking for a few days can be uncomfortable and upsetting. The risk of agonizing pain or poor healing caused by smoking is very serious though. When you have a tooth removed it can…
Wisdom teeth are the third molars found at the back of the mouth. They are typically the slowest to develop of all the teeth and can appear at any time from 16-24 (though some people fall outside this range) It is most common for humans to have four wisdom teeth, however not everyone has this…
Wisdom teeth extraction is a common surgery to remove the extra back molars. The wisdom teeth are often impacted which means the removal is surgical and can involve removal of some bone and soft tissue. Recovery after surgery in the mouth can be sometimes be difficult and take days. Healing after the wisdom teeth can…
After dental treatment a salt water rinse can speed up recovery and help with infections. Proper salt water rinses can ease pain and get rid of smells. A simple salt water mouth rinse (also known as a saline mouth rinse) can be very beneficial for the mouth and oral health. As an Australian trained practicing dentist, I…
A wisdom tooth is the tooth right at the back of the mouth. The most common age to get wisdom teeth is between age 17 and age 19. It is however not unusual to have wisdom teeth erupt anytime from from age 17-25.
The third set of molars are known as the Wisdom teeth. Despite their name, these teeth can be downright stupid – and can grow impacted or out of position. It is very common for people to need to have their wisdom teeth removed by a dentist or oral surgeon. Ouch!
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