Month: May 2019

Tooth extraction is often the last resort dental treatment recommended and administered by your dentist. Tooth extraction is carried out when there is no chance to save the tooth and preventing the decay and the disease from spreading to other teeth.

Why Would A Person Need a Tooth Extraction?

• The dental cavity is beyond repair.
• A broken tooth cannot be put back together
• Gum disease has weakened the bone, and it can no longer support the tooth.
• Baby tooth won’t falls naturally and is inhibiting the growth of adult tooth.
• Room needs to be created for dental implants, orthodontic treatments, and dentures.

How Long Does It Take To Recover From an Extraction?

The recovery of a patient from a tooth extraction can vary among patient. It depends upon factors such as the location and size of the tooth, dental health of the patient, complying with the aftercare instruction.

A simple extraction has a brief recovery period required 2-3 days of allowing the treatment area to clot and the soft tissues can completely heal within 3-4 weeks.

Cases of surgical extractions can require a longer recovery period. The patient might be required to refrain from physical activities up to a week, and the soft tissues can completely heal within 6-8 weeks.

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Here are some tips for ensuring a speedy recovery post tooth extraction.

• Avoid chewing, brushing and flossing in the region where the tooth has been extracted.
• Avoid using a straw, spitting or rinsing your mouth for about 24 hours post-treatment to enable the treatment area to clot properly.
• Avoid smoking as it can lead to an infection.
• Keep the head in an elevated position to avoid bleeding.
• Use cold compression and prescribed medication

Using local anesthesia and advanced dental technology, our dental team at Anchorage Dental Arts ensure that most extractions as simple, quick and has a faster recovery period. Our team will help you offer aftercare instruction which includes brushing twice a day, flossing regularly and regularly scheduling dental appointments.

End of the year is a busy phase for everyone. There is a lot happening during the year end such as plans for holidays, shopping, buying gifts, partying and socializing. This means that all important work should be done before the year end and your dental check up is one of them.

Here’s a Look at the Reasons You Must Take Care of Your Smile Right Now:

• Employer and Work Dental Benefits Belong to YOU – Use ‘Em or Lose ‘Em!

If you have dental or flexible spending benefits through your employer, chances are the benefit year is the same as your calendar year. Almost all the insurance plans have a use it or lose it policy. If you have not used all of your flexible spending dollars or the insurance benefits by the end of the year, they will be gone. There is no point in missing the benefits that you have paid for. If you have a dental treatment plan, it’s the right time to get it done.

• The Holiday Rush Isn’t Only at the Store

If you schedule your treatment at the end of the year, you will most likely find long waiting hours at the dental clinic near you. Your time is valuable and should not be wasted on queues. It is better to schedule appointment for dental treatment before the holiday season. You can also benefit from the extended hours offered by the clinics on Saturday and Sunday. Some of the dental procedures such as root canals, dental implants, and dental bridges need more than one office visit to complete.

• Cooler Heads Prevail When the Weather Gets Cold

Late November and December is one of the busiest times of the year as many folks try to use their benefits and complete treatment before the end of the year and there are more dental emergencies during and after the holidays. Cold weather can also be tough on natural teeth as well as restorations such as bridges and crowns. Regular dental checkups are best time to detect issues and address them.