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How Much Is a Dentist Visit Without Insurance? Exact Costs Explained
Below, you’ll find a breakdown of typical out-of-pocket costs for common dental procedures, along with the reasons behind these costs. Keep in mind that these costs can vary significantly based on your location, the dentist’s experience, the materials used, and the complexity of the procedure.
Should You Go to the ER for Tooth Pain? A Quick Guide
Whether you should go to the ER for tooth pain depends on the severity of your pain and what other symptoms you’re experiencing. Read on for help deciding how to find relief.
How to Stop Bleeding After Tooth Extraction: Easy Tips for Immediate Relief
After a tooth extraction, some bleeding at the site is normal and will usually slow down within 2-3 hours. Gentle oozing (think pink saliva) will often continue for the first 24 hours. Below you’ll find tips for helping to stop the bleeding, and how to tell the difference between normal recovery and signs that you should call your dentist.
Dental Anxiety: Proven Strategies to Stay Calm During Your Appointment
If you’re feeling anxious about an upcoming dental visit, we can tell you this is completely normal. In fact, dental anxiety is something our dentists help people navigate all the time. Read on for practical tips, and to hear from other patients who experience dental anxiety.
How to Reduce Swelling After Wisdom Teeth Removal: Fast and Effective Solutions
Some swelling is completely normal after getting your wisdom teeth removed, and there are simple ways to reduce it. Read on for what steps to take and how to tell if your healing is progressing normally.
Home Remedies: Killing an Exposed Tooth Nerve
If you’re experiencing pain from an exposed tooth nerve, the first thing to do is make an appointment with a dentist. There is no home cure, but there are some methods that can help you manage while you wait for that appointment.
How to Avoid Dry Sockets After a Tooth Extraction
When patients tell us they’re worried about developing a dry socket, we assure them that the best preventive measures are simple and straightforward. Below you’ll find everything you need to do (and not do) to avoid a dry socket in the hours and days following a tooth extraction.
Can You Drive After Laughing Gas? Safety Tips for Dental Sedation
Yes, most people can safely drive after using laughing gas, because its effects wear off almost immediately once you stop inhaling the gas.
Why Does My Tooth Hurt at Night? 5 Possible Reasons and What You Can Do Right Now
Dental problems often feel more painful at night because lying down increases blood flow to the head, which heightens pressure and sensitivity. Other common causes include increased sinus pressure and unconscious jaw clenching and teeth grinding. While the long-term solution may require a visit to the dentist, there are measures you can take immediately to get some relief.
How to Know If You Have Dry Socket: Clear Symptoms and Signs Explained
Discomfort and swelling after a tooth extraction do not necessarily mean you have a dry socket. Below you’ll find the guidance we offer patients when they ask us how to tell the difference between signs of a dry socket and normal post-extraction symptoms. We’ll start with a quick at-a-glance guide. If your symptoms align with those in the middle column, you can rest assured that your post-extraction recovery is progressing normally.
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