Ladd Dental Group

  Dental Surgery Post-Op | Dental Healing     Post dental surgery , it is normal to feel some pain and discomfort after the anesthesia wears off. For 24 hours after having a tooth pulled , you should also expect  some swelling and residual bleeding . Peak swelling will take place at the 72 hour mark, and the pain and swelling should start to dissipate from there. However, if either bleeding or pain is still severe more than four hours after your tooth is pulled, you should call your dentist right away.     Post dental surgery , it is very important the patient not spit or rinse for 24 hours after surgery.   Keep your fingers and tongue away from the extraction site or surgical area.   Use ice packs on surgical area (side of face) for first 24 to 48 hours , apply ice 20 minutes on - 10 minutes off. Ice is very helpful in reducing the swelling post dental extraction .  In terms of time off post dental surgery , typically your dentist will as...

  Impacted Wisdom Tooth | Painless Tooth Extraction      What Is An Impacted Wisdom Tooth ?   Wisdom teeth have the potential to become stuck below the surface of your gums ( impacted ), and grows at an odd angle, possibly causing complications.  Impacted wisdom teeth  are third molars at the back of the mouth that don't have enough room to emerge or develop normally.   How Do I Know If I Have An Impacted Wisdom Tooth?   Indications that your wisdom teeth could be impacted include  jaw pain  and tenderness, redness and  swelling  of the gums around the tooth ,  bad breath , or a bad taste when you bite down on food. Impacted wisdom teeth can also put you at risk for cysts, which are pockets of fluid that form around the tooth.  How Painful Is An Infected Wisdom Tooth ?   A partially  impacted wisdom tooth  may cause food to become trapped and can make cleaning the  tooth  mo...