Hole In Gum Where Wisdom Tooth Is Growing: What to Do
A hole in the gum where a wisdom tooth is growing is a tell-tale sign that it may be trying to erupt through the gingiva. That is the...
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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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David Chen, DDS
Jan 84 min read
Does Removing Stitches Hurt?
Do you have a follow up appointment for suture removal coming up soon? You're probably anxious about whether or not it's going to hurt...
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David Chen, DDS
Jan 83 min read
Do Stitches Hurt?
Getting stitches should not hurt if you are properly anesthetized and the most that you'd feel is pushing pressure from the suture...
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David Chen, DDS
Jan 53 min read
Are Dissolvable Stitches Edible?
While dissolvable stitches can be absorbed by the body, they are NOT edible food because it is a medical grade surgical product. They're...
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David Chen, DDS
Jan 512 min read
Tooth Extraction: Things To Know
A tooth extraction is an irreversible surgical dental procedure that removes the entire tooth from the mouth. You will experience a lot...
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David Chen, DDS
Jan 44 min read
Smoking With Stitches In Your Mouth, Yea or Nay?
It is NOT recommended to smoke with stitches in your mouth because it can delay healing due to its vasoconstrictive properties....
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David Chen, DDS
Jan 312 min read
Wisdom Tooth Extraction: Things To Know
A wisdom tooth extraction is a surgical dental procedure that removes the third molar from the jaw bone in your mouth permanently. It is...
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David Chen, DDS
Dec 20, 20234 min read
Stitches Vs No Stitches After Tooth Extraction
After a tooth extraction, there are instances where you would get stitches but there are also situations where you wouldn't get sutures....
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David Chen, DDS
Dec 20, 20235 min read
Are Your Wisdom Teeth Stitches Irritating Your Cheeks?
Did you just recently get your wisdom teeth extracted and had to go the whole nine yards? After the procedure you had to take potent pain...
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David Chen, DDS
Dec 20, 20237 min read
Dry Socket: Things To Know
Table of contents: Overview Symptoms Treatment Causes Risk factors Prevention Outlook Overview Dry socket (alveolar osteitis) is a very...
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David Chen, DDS
Dec 18, 20234 min read
My Wisdom Teeth Stitches Came Out After 3 Days!
If your wisdom teeth stitches came out after 3 days, you should contact your dentist because they're expected to fall out after 10-14...
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David Chen, DDS
Dec 15, 20235 min read
Using Anbesol After Tooth Extraction: Yea or Nay?
It's not recommended to use Anbesol after a tooth extraction because it can create undesirable side effects that delay healing. If you're...
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David Chen, DDS
Dec 14, 20234 min read
Think You've a Gum Infection After a Tooth Extraction?
It's possible to get a gum infection after a tooth extraction because the surgical site is an open wound which increases the chance for...
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David Chen, DDS
Dec 13, 20232 min read
Are Blue Stitches Dissolvable?
Blue stitches are NOT dissolvable because they're made of a synthetic material called polypropylene which is a type of plastic that our...
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David Chen, DDS
Dec 13, 20235 min read
When Food Stops Getting Stuck In Wisdom Teeth Holes
You can stop worrying about food getting stuck in the wisdom teeth holes approximately 1-2 weeks after your extraction. That's how long...
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David Chen, DDS
Dec 12, 20233 min read
What Are Dissolvable Stitches Made Of?
Dissolvable stitches can be naturally made of intestinal linings of ruminant animals or synthetically made of polymers or copolymers....
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David Chen, DDS
Dec 11, 20235 min read
How To Fold Gauze For Wisdom Teeth
Learning how to fold gauze for wisdom teeth is a simple but incredibly effective way to achieve hemostasis from the extraction socket....
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David Chen, DDS
Dec 11, 20234 min read
Black Gums After Tooth Extraction, What Is It?
With the exception of bruising, most causes for black gums after a tooth extraction are not considered complications. More diligent tooth...
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David Chen, DDS
Dec 8, 20234 min read
Can I Talk After Wisdom Teeth Removal?
After your wisdom teeth removal, you can't really talk for the first three hours or so but after that you should be able to do so. There...
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David Chen, DDS
Dec 8, 20234 min read
When Can I Brush My Teeth After a Tooth Extraction
The most practical recommendation would be to brush your teeth the day after the tooth extraction because that is the earliest and safest...
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