Many people have an instinctive fear of going to the dentist. You can blame the media and your friends and older relatives’ horror stories for giving dental clinics a bad rep. In reality, regularly consulting with a dental professional is a necessary part of a preventative dental care routine. It prevents you from developing severe
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Humans don’t stop growing their teeth until they’re around 25 years old. The last of the teeth to grow are the wisdom teeth, which are also known as the third molars. More often than not, they cause pain and impaction when they grow, necessitating removal by a dentist. The worst part is, this annoying extra
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No one wants to willingly lose their natural tooth, right? Yet, sometimes, it is needed to repair a cavity or infection under the tooth. It may also be required if the tooth is chipped or broken, or if you are suffering from periodontal disease. Not only losing a natural tooth hurt, but it can also
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Losing a tooth when you are older is intimidating, unlike when you had to lose a tooth when you were a kid. There are no tooth fairies, and it is no longer a rite of passage into being a grown-up. Now, tooth extraction only means pain and discomfort. The process can be stressful. And there
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When wisdom teeth erupt inappropriately, they can cause a lot of complications such as impaction, infection or in the worst case, oral cancer. And when these issues occur, 67th Street Dental suggests extracting the wisdom tooth. There are a number of reasons why your dentist may recommend to get your wisdom tooth removed. If you are reading
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Wisdom teeth troubles are one of the most common reasons for tooth extraction. If the wisdom tooth comes out without impacting the molars, congratulations you have a new pair of teeth. But if they have affected the adjacent teeth, then you’re going to writhe in pain, and only an extraction can help you. Tooth extraction can also
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