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Why do wisdom teeth cause pain? Wisdom teeth do not always come out all the way (fully erupt), when there is not enough space in the mouth for them. They partially erupt, which means the gum does not fully seal the tooth, sometimes causing a gum flap. Due to the location, it is often difficult…
1. Avoid fiddling with the area or rinsing on the day of the extraction. The first day is an important day for healing to occur, as its when the blood clot stabilizes. If the blood clot is lost, the socket takes a lot longer to heal (dry socket), and you could be risk of infection.…
Can you still get braces when you’re older? Yes, you can absolutely straighten your teeth even if you’re not a teenager. We see hundreds of patients a year, some even into their late 40s. What are the issues with getting braces when I am older? The same issues that can potentially occur when you have…
At our dental practice – Sensational Smiles, we understand that when you get toothache, all you want to do is get out of pain, fast. That’s why we strive to see you within 24 hours so that you don’t have to suffer with pain. We are offering appointments to new patients, so don’t hesitate to…
Gum disease is caused by bacteria that accumulate around where the tooth meets the gum. Your body will see the bacteria as invading bugs and will start to fight a war to try and kill and neutralize them. This war involves many casualties including destroying your own gums. The amount of destruction can vary from…
