Did you think your tooth extraction was enough? Well, we have some news for you. One of the most common complications you can have after an extraction, especially a wisdom tooth extraction, is a dry socket. It’s definitely another concern you should add to your list. This unwanted condition appears when blood fills the socket...
If you noticed some new uninvited lines on your teeth, it’s natural to panic a little and start overthinking about what exactly they could mean or if they are going to compromise the entire tooth. Here, we’ll explain the main things you should know about tooth cracks and how to identify them. What Does a...
A big part of adulting is taking care of yourself when it’s needed. And that not only includes drinking enough water and eating all three meals a day. It also consists of taking care of any dental emergency that may come up. Big or small, dental emergencies should be attended to right away. That’s why...
It’s not easy to keep a child’s teeth sparkling and cavity-free, not when they want to eat candy for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Besides, there are other things to pay attention to if you’re going to curb cavities in baby teeth. As a parent, you always want to know what to do if something goes...
Eating and drinking sweet stuff feels great until you bite into that ice cream or cookie that you like so much and feel a sudden sharp pain in the back of your mouth. Before you even realize it, you need root canal therapy. When you get to that point, it can be kind of scary....
One of the biggest mistakes you can make is ignoring your oral health. Cavities are an enemy you should look out for. They arrive to take away your pleasure for eating, your self-confidence, your comfort, and so much more. Dr. Serena Kurt, your reliable dentist in San Diego, has had numerous patients with cases of...
At least once your lifetime, you’ll encounter a metallic taste in mouth. But you haven’t eaten a sandwich filled with old rusty pennies, so what can be the reason for this strange symptom? A metallic taste in mouth is a relatively common oral issue that a good number of people struggle with. Dentists often believe...
Jaw clenching is usually something we do without noticing it. We often do it at night when we are sleeping or when we are very focused on something. Although it is easy to go unnoticed, this condition should be treated to avoid future health issues. Some of the symptoms linked to jaw clenching are severe...
Jennifer is 18 years old and just got braces. For Annie, this is a whole new world. I mean, we all know the difficulties one must go through to get used to them in the first place. But most importantly, she needs to learn how to floss with braces as a part of her cleaning...
When a filling falls out, and you can’t see a dentist right away because it’s nighttime, your dentist is on vacation, or you just simply don’t know who to call, there are some measures you can take to care of your tooth while you wait for proper dental treatment. It is essential, though, to identify...
