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Jackson Ave Dental Blog
Our dentists in Long Island City have created this resource on how to take care of your teeth just for our patients. Perhaps it answers your question about one of our dental services?
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Incision And Drainage of Dental Abscess - Things To Know
An incision and drainage (I and D) is a palliative dental procedure that is used to reduce facial swelling from a dental abscess. As it...
David Chen, DDS
Nov 9, 20239 min read
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The Absolute Best Pain Reliever For Toothache: Yes, It's OTC
The best pain reliever for a toothache is advil dual action, which is formulated with ibuprofen and acetaminophen together into one pill....
David Chen, DDS
Nov 3, 20234 min read
3,097 views
My Tooth Hurts But Dentist Didn't See Anything Wrong
So you've been having a toothache or at least you're pretty sure that it is. However when you went in to see your dentist, they told you...
David Chen, DDS
Nov 2, 20235 min read
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How Long Does a Toothache Last?
The duration of a toothache will depend on the underlying cause but typically, the severity of the pain is a good indicator for how long...
David Chen, DDS
Nov 2, 20235 min read
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How Dentists Kill Your Tooth Nerve
The two ways that a dentist can kill a nerve in your tooth is with either a root canal procedure or tooth extraction. Those are the only...
David Chen, DDS
Oct 31, 20234 min read
2,040 views
HELP! Painkillers Aren't Working For My Toothache
If painkillers aren't working for your toothache, it means the condition is too severe to be self-treated because your condition needs...
David Chen, DDS
Oct 27, 20235 min read
16,339 views
Self-Care For Dental Abscesses
While you may not be able to treat and get rid of a dental abscess at home, you can however manage the symptoms and impede it's...
David Chen, DDS
Oct 27, 20234 min read
125 views
Rinsing With Chlorhexidine May Help Your Toothache
Rinsing with chlorhexidine gluconate (CHX) may help a toothache if the source of the pain stems from the surrounding soft tissue like the...
David Chen, DDS
Oct 27, 20235 min read
9,020 views
Taking Antibiotics Will NOT Stop Your Toothache
No, taking antibiotics will not stop your tooth pain because it is not an analgesic which means it does not have pain relieving effects....
David Chen, DDS
Oct 26, 20233 min read
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Do NOT Use Expired Amoxicillin For Dental Infections
We do NOT recommend taking expired amoxicillin if you've a dental infection or abscess because it has lost potency and you may overdose...
David Chen, DDS
Oct 26, 20233 min read
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Amoxicillin For Dental Infections: Dosages & Indications
Amoxicillin is the most commonly prescribed dental antibiotic that is used to treat dental abscesses and infections. With that being...
David Chen, DDS
Oct 26, 20234 min read
10,645 views
Why Tooth Pain Got Worse After Starting Antibiotics
If your tooth pain is worse after starting antibiotics, you may not have given it enough time to work or it could be a developing...
David Chen, DDS
Oct 26, 20234 min read
29,497 views
Periodontal Abscess Vs Periapical Abscess
Both periodontal abscesses and periapical abscesses are infections that occur in your mouth but the similarities end there. A periodontal...
David Chen, DDS
Oct 22, 20233 min read
2,131 views
Can a Tooth Abscess Harm The Fetus?
A tooth abscess will not directly harm the unborn baby because dental infections tend to be very localized and typically does not spread...
David Chen, DDS
Oct 14, 20235 min read
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Unbearable Tooth Pain While Pregnant: What To Do?
If you've an unbearable toothache while pregnant, the only way to get permanent pain relief immediately is by getting treatment with a...
David Chen, DDS
Oct 14, 20236 min read
2,136 views
Can a Dentist Pull a Tooth With An Active Infection?
Your dentist can always pull an infected tooth but sometimes they may not be able to because of the extent and severity of the infection....
David Chen, DDS
Sep 23, 20225 min read
13,419 views
Abscess Tooth While Pregnant - What to do
There are a lot of limitations and restrictions for what you can and can't do while pregnant but what is the consensus on a tooth...
David Chen, DDS
Aug 9, 20226 min read
13,852 views
Can I Go To The ER For Tooth Pain?
You should not go to the emergency room if you're having tooth pain because they won't be able to do much for you and doctors recommend...
David Chen, DDS
Jul 25, 20225 min read
4,213 views
Temporary Crown Fell Off and I Swallowed It
If you accidentally swallowed your temporary crown in the middle of a meal, you will be okay but you should get a new one by your...
David Chen, DDS
Jul 17, 20223 min read
21,924 views
Reasons Your Gums Are Swollen Around One Tooth
Your gums can be swollen around just one tooth if you happen to have a dental condition that has a localized effect affecting a single...
David Chen, DDS
Jul 12, 20225 min read
36,665 views
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