What Is A Dry Socket After A Tooth Extraction?

What Is A Dry Socket After A Tooth Extraction?

After having a permanent tooth extracted by your dentist, the socket normally develops a blood clot to protect the socket. A dry socket occurs when this blood clot doesn’t form, or once it has formed, becomes dislodged. Without a blood clot, the nerves and the bone are exposed, and vulnerable to all foods, beverages, and bacteria in the mouth.  A …

Drinking Hot Liquids After A Tooth Extraction

Drinking Hot Liquids After A Tooth Extraction

If all options to save a natural tooth have been exhausted, your dentist may need to extract a tooth. Tooth extractions are common procedures. However, it is crucial that you follow your post-procedure instructions as directed by your dentist. These instructions will advise you to avoid hot liquids such as coffee, tea, hot cider, cocoa, etc., for the first few …

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What Is a Bone Graft for Dental Implant?

If you’re thinking of getting dental implants, you may have learned that you’ll need bone grafting first. This news could have come as a shock to you, but patients who need bone grafting for dental implants are much more common than you would think.  If teeth are missing for an extended period of time, the area of the jawbone that …

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What Can I Eat After Dental Surgery?

A common question we hear at Champagne Smiles is, “What soft foods can you eat after oral surgery procedures?” After oral surgery or dental implants, it’s important to eat soft foods that don’t require much chewing. Some ideas include: Soups, broths, and smoothies Yogurt or cottage cheese Mashed potatoes, cauliflower, avocado or carrots Scrambled eggs Oatmeal blended with a banana …