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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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Can You Kiss After Wisdom Teeth Removal?
You may give or receive a simple kiss after wisdom teeth removal such as a light peck on the lips or the cheek. That shouldn't pose any...
David Chen, DDS
Oct 31, 20234 min read
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Will Orajel Help Dry Socket Pain?
Yes, Orajel can help with dry socket pain but it isn't the most effective pain reliever for this post-extraction complication because...
David Chen, DDS
Oct 29, 20234 min read
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What Happens If Food Gets Stuck In Wisdom Tooth Hole And It Closes?
If food gets stuck in your wisdom tooth hole and it closes, the food will get absorbed but it will most likely result in delayed healing....
David Chen, DDS
Oct 29, 20236 min read
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Using Orajel After a Tooth Extraction Is Not Recommended
It's not recommended to use Orajel after a tooth extraction because it can create undesirable side effects that may delay healing. If...
David Chen, DDS
Oct 29, 20234 min read
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Using Listerine After an Extraction
If you want to rinse with Listerine after a tooth extraction, you should wait at least 48 hours in order to minimize adverse effects from...
David Chen, DDS
Oct 27, 20233 min read
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Using Chlorhexidine Mouthwash After An Extraction
Chlorhexidine mouthwash can be used 24 hours after a tooth extraction and you can rinse with it for as long as 2 weeks. These...
David Chen, DDS
Oct 27, 20234 min read
10,776 views
Can Swallowing The Wrong Way Cause a Dry Socket?
After a tooth extraction, swallowing precautions are NOT required to prevent a dry socket because it's not a potential risk factor....
David Chen, DDS
Oct 26, 20234 min read
10,975 views
How To Dissolve Dissolvable Stitches Faster In Mouth
There is no scientifically proven study that has directly demonstrated faster dissolving of dissolvable stitches in the mouth. However,...
David Chen, DDS
Oct 25, 20234 min read
5,834 views
Length of Time Dissolvable Stitches Last In The Mouth
Dissolvable stitches should last about 10-14 days in the mouth before they dissolve enough to fall out all on their own. Although they...
David Chen, DDS
Oct 25, 20234 min read
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Alternatives If You Run Out Of Gauze For Wisdom Teeth
If you run out of gauze for wisdom teeth and you're still bleeding, you should either get more gauze or use a gauze alternative. The most...
David Chen, DDS
Oct 22, 20234 min read
10,586 views
White Stuff Coming OUT of Wisdom Tooth Hole
The white stuff coming out of your wisdom tooth hole after an extraction could either be pus or white colored food that may be encased in...
David Chen, DDS
Oct 22, 20234 min read
3,924 views
Still Having Pain From Tooth Extraction After 7 Days
Mild residual discomfort 7 days after a tooth extraction is normal but severe pain is abnormal and it is an indication of a potential...
David Chen, DDS
Oct 22, 20234 min read
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Managing Swelling After Wisdom Teeth Removal
The amount of swelling after wisdom teeth removal will vary depending on how many teeth were extracted and how impacted they are. Of...
David Chen, DDS
Oct 20, 20234 min read
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Hole In Cheek After Wisdom Tooth Removal
A hole in the cheek after wisdom teeth removal may be due to where the impacted tooth was located which required an incision to be made...
David Chen, DDS
Oct 20, 20234 min read
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Sinus Exposure After Tooth Extraction
A sinus exposure is a complication that may occur after extraction of maxillary teeth with root tips that are in close proximity to the...
David Chen, DDS
Oct 20, 20234 min read
8,782 views
Can a Wisdom Tooth Hole Open Back Up?
If your wisdom tooth hole opened back up after it had already closed, that is a tell-tale sign of a complication with the healing...
David Chen, DDS
Oct 20, 20235 min read
13,754 views
Canker Sore After Tooth Extraction
You haven't had a canker sore (aphthous ulcer) in awhile but the day after your tooth extraction, it seems to have reappeared. Is that a...
David Chen, DDS
Oct 19, 20234 min read
5,687 views
Dry Socket Self-Care: The Dos & Don'ts
Aftercare for a painful dry socket involves a lot of self care because most of the things you should do can be done at home. There isn't...
David Chen, DDS
Oct 19, 20234 min read
2,264 views
Does Dry Socket Always Hurt Or Can It Be Painless?
A dry socket will hurt because excruciating pain is a hallmark so it is unlikely for you to have it and not know it. Therefore it is not...
David Chen, DDS
Oct 19, 20234 min read
6,429 views
Benefits of a Salt Water Rinse After Tooth Extraction
Rinsing with salt water on the day after your extraction can help promote healing and reduce chances of infection as well as other...
David Chen, DDS
Oct 19, 20235 min read
2,259 views
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