Archive for December, 2021

Tips on post extraction bleeding

BLEEDING AFTER AN EXTRACTION Assess post extraction bleeding with a flashlight and visual inspection. Look for blood flow from socket. If no flow, a clot has likely formed and gauze may no longer be necessary.  It is normal to always have some blood on gauze, even hours later. It should be less than 50% red/pink. […]

A Chewing Accident

A CHEWING ACCIDENT Often I’ll see patients with an acute onset of temporomandibular joint pain. Frequently these episodes are related to stress, grinding, clenching, or even….a chewing accident. Sometimes just biting into something the wrong way can cause inflammation in the joint and result in pain when eating tougher foods.The good news is these episodes […]

When is best time to remove wisdom teeth?

When is best time to remove wisdom teeth?   The optimal time for wisdom teeth removal is 14-17 years old. At this time the wisdom teeth are usually 1/3-1/2 developed, the surgery tends to be less complicated with lowest risk of adverse outcomes, and fastest recovery. Removing wisdom teeth in older adult years takes longer […]