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If you’re someone who can’t live without lighting a cigarette at least once a day, then chances are getting dental work done is your biggest nightmare. Most dental treatments require quitting smoking days before the procedure as well as after it. For instance, tooth extraction is an intense surgery where your oral health needs to […]

Sleep apnea, especially obstructive sleep apnea, is a sleep disorder that can be quite dangerous if left untreated. That is why it is crucial to seek treatment as soon as you can. The best way to do that is by opting for oral appliance therapy. However, only an experienced sleep specialist and your dentist can […]

Did you recently hear a loud pop echo from your jaw while you were mid-yawn? Perhaps you were getting ready to dig into your favorite meal when your mouth cracked, emitting a sudden sound. If so, don’t worry. Despite being disorienting, a popping jaw is quite common. Sometimes the clicking sound is accompanied by pain, […]

After getting your wisdom teeth extracted, there might be numerous questions racing through your mind, making you wonder, “How long does the pain last?”, “When will I be able to eat solid foods again?” or if you had to get stitches, “When will these wisdom teeth stitches dissolve?” While wisdom teeth removal is a common […]

Have you ever gone to floss your teeth, but in the middle of threading the floss, you feel an odd metallic taste on your tongue? When you go to check, you quickly realize it’s your gums — and they’re bleeding! But wait, why are your gums bleeding when all you’re doing is flossing? There are […]

Every person has a distinct smile. While some people smile with just their lips, others tend to smile with their teeth. But there are a select few who smile with their gums. And even though all smiles are beautiful — not everyone is happy with their beaming face. Be it because of yellow and crooked […]

Wisdom tooth extraction may sound scary, but it’s a great solution for a molar growing at a weird angle. Even for an impacted tooth, extraction is the best way to eliminate the pain. Although, post-extraction aftercare is what truly matters. For instance, once the wisdom tooth is removed, you are left with an empty socket, […]

Have you ever tried to open your mouth only to hear a loud “pop” or “crackle” reverberate through your bones? Perhaps you often wake up with your teeth clenched together. No matter what minor acts lead up to it, a misaligned jaw can be quite problematic to deal with, especially if proper care is not […]

A dental abscess is known to be painful and dangerous, especially if it bursts on its own. From the foul taste in your mouth to the weird, slimy feeling of the pus, the experience is utterly disgusting. But rather than running around in a panic or searching for home remedies, it is better to visit […]

When wisdom teeth are on the verge of coming out, they cause immense pain in your jaw. This is because they are the third set of molars that grow inside the end of your mouth. It is mainly their position that alerts them when something is wrong. For instance, if your jaw starts throbbing out […]