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Tooth Extraction and Aftercare - Your Most Common Questions Answered

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While being told you need a tooth extraction is the last thing you want to hear from your dentist, it’s sometimes the necessary solution to prevent further issues from tooth damage or decay. It’s among the most common dental procedures used to improve oral health and involves completely removing a tooth from its socket. Dentists, periodontists, and oral surgeons all perform tooth extractions, with more complex cases such as impacted teeth often being referred to oral surgeons.

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Object Stuck Between Your Teeth

4 Ways to Remove a Lodged Object Stuck Between Your Teeth When eating with family and friends, you may find yourself a bit embarrassed should you or someone else notice an object stuck between your teeth.

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Clean Hands Beat COVID-19

Clean Hands Help Beat COVID-19 When COVID-19 first reached the United States, people flocked to grocery stores to purchase hand sanitizer and hand soap. Without a doubt, these items can play a pivotal role in preventing the spread of dangerous contagions; they are indispensable during this pandemic season.

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How Dentist Prepares Appointment During COVID-19

How Your Dentist Prepares for Your Appointment During COVID-19 As someone with family members who are high-risk for COVID-19, you’ve been doing your part to flatten the curve. You’ve been working from home, wearing a mask when you have to go out, and washing your hands frequently.

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Tallahassee Periodontist COVID 19 Importance Of Oral Health

Don’t Put Off Taking Care of Your Gum Health During COVID-19 The best way to protect yourself and others from COVID-19 is to practice social distancing. Even as the country begins to slowly reopen, it’s important that we only leave our homes for essential trips like visiting the grocery store, the pharmacy, or the dentist.

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Is Gum Grafting Painful

Is Getting a Gum Graft Painful? Gum grafting can be used to help restore the health and structure of your gums if they’ve been severely affected by periodontal disease and have begun receding. If your dentist has let you know that you’re in need of this procedure, it’s crucial to act quickly and schedule your treatment.

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Gum Graft As Part Of Gum Disease therapy

How a Gum Graft Can Help You Recover from Gum Disease Periodontal (gum) disease is one of the most common oral health problems in the United States. In fact, according to some estimates, it affects roughly half of the adults in our country. In its early stages, its effects are not very noticeable.

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Red Gums Treat Before Cosmetic Dentist

Red, Puffy Gums? Treat It Before Cosmetic Dental Work You have big plans for your smile. Those chips and stains have bothered you for years, and you’re excited to finally do something about them. But there’s one catch—your gums look puffy and red.

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