Whether you have had a wisdom tooth removed or you need a tooth removed due to decay or fracture, we have few tips for smoothing out the process of recovery. 1. Rest and relax for the first 24 – 48 hours. Do not do any strenuous activity or lift anything over 10...
How Does Dry Socket Occur? Dry socket (alveolar osteitis) can happen after having a tooth extracted. Ideally, a blood clot forms at the site of the extraction. If the clot does not form, or gets dislodged, the bone and nerves are exposed, causing pain. What Should It...
People with OSA, or Obstructive Sleep Apnea, find that using a CPAP machine (continuous positive airway pressure) helps with moderate to severe conditions. However, many are unable to stick with this treatment. They quit for a variety of reasons, mostly because the...
Nanotechnology is the branch of technology that deals with manipulating atoms and molecules. The American Chemical Society has reported on a pre-clinical study that shows promise for patients undergoing oral surgery. The study shows a reduction in pain and recovery...
In our last blog article, we looked at the balance of healthy bacteria in the mouth, or the “oral microbiome”, and its relationship to diabetes. Today we focus on another common disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis, or RA, and the fact that this condition also causes...
