Roosevelt Dental Blog

Thanks to modern anesthesia, tooth extractions aren’t the harrowing events they might have been in the distant past. You can reasonably expect your discomfort during treatment to be minimal. But still, tooth extractions can be exhausting! After returning home, you might feel like unwinding on the couch with a nice warm cup of coffee.

Don’t do it! There are good reasons why enjoying a cup of joe after tooth extraction is a no-go. This post will tell you all about it.

No one wants to have a tooth extracted. They are only ever suggested by your dentist as a last resort. However, sometimes a tooth extraction is necessary to preserve the health of the rest of your smile. There are a wide range of issues that could warrant a tooth extraction. Continue reading to learn about some of the most common ones.

Wouldn’t it be easier to make a decision if the alternatives were boxers in a match? They could battle, and you’d go with the winner! Well, if you’re choosing between dentures and dental implants, you can imagine them as fighters as you consider various pros and cons.

Let the match begin! After three rounds, you may see which one typically stands above the other.

Dentures are an excellent tooth replacement solution for those who have experienced significant tooth loss. They can restore the appearance and function of your smile. However, it isn’t uncommon for patients to experience gum irritation and sores in the mouth. Read on to learn why this happens and some ways that you can get rid of them.

If you or someone you know has had to visit an emergency room or urgent care before, you’re aware of how long it can take medical staff to go through the queue. Sometimes it seems like everyone and their brother is in the same waiting room all at the same time.

When you experience a dental emergency, your first instinct might be to go to the ER. That’s what it’s for, right? Emergencies?

Yes, but it might be better and faster for you to call an emergency dentist instead. If you’re unfamiliar with this type of doctor, don’t worry. Keep reading so you know how to get the most efficient care possible for your emergency.

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. As you make reservations for dinner and shop for a perfect gift for your sweetheart, the last thing you expect is a dental emergency interrupting your plans. 1 in 6 Americans experience a dental emergency every year. Although there’s never a good day to have one, there’s no worse time for a dental emergency to occur than on a holiday. Don’t worry. Here’s how you can lessen your risk of an oral health problem ruining your night.

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