How Do I Know If I Have Dry Socket?

The first clue is usually the pain. Not a little soreness after getting a tooth pulled. Dry socket pain often feels deeper…

What Does a Decaying Tooth Look Like?

The Signs You Can Actually See • A white patch that looks dull instead of shiny, which is often one of the…

How to Relieve Dental Pain When Your Tooth Won’t Give You a Break

Start With What You Can Do at Home • A cold pack against your cheek can settle the angry feeling for a…

How to Get Rid of Cavities and Keep Your Teeth Strong

What Actually Happens Inside a Cavity A cavity is a hole in your tooth caused by acids made by bacteria. Those acids…

How to Get Rid of Caries and Stop Tooth Damage From Getting Worse

Start With Stopping the Damage • A fluoride toothpaste routine, especially when it becomes boring and automatic, is usually the habit that…

How Long Does Dry Socket Last After a Tooth Extraction?

The First Few Days Are Usually the Worst The pain from dry socket often shows up a couple of days after the…

What Is a Crown Tooth

Common Reasons Dentists Recommend Crowns • A cracked tooth that needs extra support, especially when chewing starts feeling uncomfortable. • After a…

How Long Does It Take for Teeth Extraction to Heal?

The First Few Days After Extraction The first three days are usually the part where you notice the extraction the most. Your…

Does Tooth Extraction Hurt? What It Really Feels Like

What Happens During a Tooth Extraction Before anything starts, the dentist checks the tooth and gives you local anesthesia. The waiting part…

How to Soothe a Toothache Without Making It Worse

A toothache has a way of stealing your attention. You try to watch something. You try to work. Then that dull throb…