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Recovering After Tooth Extraction: Warning Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore

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Swelling after extraction
Socket infection

Dry Socket or Normal Healing? What to Expect After Tooth Extraction 

After a tooth extraction, it’s normal to experience some pain, swelling, and discomfort — but how can you tell if your healing is on track or if something’s wrong?
One of the most common post-extraction complications is called dry socket, a condition that can cause intense pain and delay healing.

Understanding the signs, healing stages, and when to see your dentist can help you recover faster and avoid complications.

How James Overcame Gum Recession and Tooth Sensitivity in the Philippines

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Gum Treatments

James, a 35-year-old office worker from Cebu, started noticing sharp pain whenever he drank cold water or brushed his teeth. At first, he ignored it — thinking it was just normal wear and tear. But over time, the sensitivity got worse. Even a sip of his favorite iced coffee became painful.

Missing Teeth? Why Ignoring Gaps Ruins Your Smile (Dentist Explains)

The Slow Departure of Perfect Teeth

Lucas had always been proud of his smile—pearly whites, perfectly aligned, the kind of teeth that made people assume he had braces as a kid (he didn’t). But then, at 28, it began.

The first tooth went quietly. A molar on the lower left, loosened by an old sports injury. "It’s fine," he told his friends, shrugging. "Who even needs all their teeth?" He adjusted his chewing, avoided hard foods, and carried on.

Scientists Discover Anti-Aging Drug That Could Reverse Cellular Aging

Turning Back Time: Could This Breakthrough Compound Redefine Aging?

The Science of Cellular Time Travel

What if aging wasn’t an inevitable decline but a process we could slow—or even reverse? Japanese researchers at Osaka University have unveiled a discovery that brings us closer to that reality. Their focus? A powerful compound called IU1, which enhances the body’s natural protein-cleaning systems, effectively delaying cellular aging at its core.

Understanding Dental Abscess: Gingival, Periodontal, and Periapical Infections Explained — Causes, Treatment, and Healing Time

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Gingivitis

Gingival Abscess

Location:
Occurs on the gum surface near the gingival margin, usually above a healthy tooth.

Cause:
Food debris or a foreign object trapped in the gum pocket, or injury and irritation from brushing, flossing, or sharp food particles.

Clinical Signs:
Localized swelling on the gum, redness, tenderness, and no deep pocket or bone loss.

Avoid Dental Implant Disasters: Nerve & Sinus Mapping Explained

Nerve & Sinus Mapping – Avoiding Dangerous Complications in Dental Implants

Why Nerve & Sinus Mapping is Non-Negotiable for Implant Safety

Dental implants have a 95%+ success rate—when done correctly. However, without precise nerve and sinus mapping, patients risk permanent numbness, chronic pain, or even sinus perforation. Advanced 3D imaging (CBCT scans) and expert planning are the only ways to prevent these avoidable disasters.

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