First Signs Of Wisdom Teeth Coming In
It feels as if you're having a toothache but you just had a dental check up recently. Your dentist didn't find any cavities so what could...
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Jackson Ave Dental Blog
Our informative dentists at our Long Island City office have put together an additional resource on how to take care of your teeth just for our patients. Perhaps it answers that question about one of our dental services?
Follow along to learn about tips on maintaining excellent oral health.
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David Chen, DDS
- Sep 23, 2022
- 4 min
What Color Is a Dry Socket?
A dry socket should look off white in color but it also depends on the lighting. It could range anywhere from a light yellow to white...
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David Chen, DDS
- Sep 23, 2022
- 5 min
Can a Dentist Pull a Tooth With An Active Infection?
Your dentist can always pull an infected tooth but sometimes they may not be able to because of the extent and severity of the infection....
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David Chen, DDS
- Sep 19, 2022
- 9 min
Why Wisdom Teeth Swell Up And What To Do About It
Your wisdom teeth don't normally bother you but they've been feeling swollen since yesterday. What could've caused that and is there...
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David Chen, DDS
- Sep 8, 2022
- 10 min
How To Pull Out a Tooth - Complete Guide
Ever wondered how you can pull out teeth at home and at the dentist? This guide will cover everything that you'd need to know about...
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David Chen, DDS
- Sep 6, 2022
- 7 min
Options For a Broken Wisdom Tooth
If your wisdom tooth suddenly breaks, what should you do and is it even an emergency? This article will explain why it could've happened...
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David Chen, DDS
- Sep 2, 2022
- 5 min
Why Is My Wisdom Tooth Hole Black?
It is actually a good sign if you see a black hole where the wisdom tooth was removed because it means that it is in the middle of...
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David Chen, DDS
- Aug 30, 2022
- 8 min
Bad Taste In Mouth After Wisdom Tooth Removal
Immediately after having the wisdom teeth removed you will notice a bad taste in your mouth from the socket bleeding. It'll be a bloody...
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David Chen, DDS
- Aug 28, 2022
- 9 min
To Use A Mouthwash Or Not After Wisdom Tooth Removal?
After taking your wisdom teeth out there is giant gaping hole in the gums and you should NOT use mouthwash immediately afterwards. You...
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David Chen, DDS
- Aug 27, 2022
- 5 min
What To Do If Wisdom Teeth Stitches Are hanging
Getting stitches isn't exactly the most pleasant thing in the world and having them for your wisdom teeth are no exception. What can make...
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David Chen, DDS
- Aug 23, 2022
- 7 min
Gum Flap Over Wisdom Tooth
Lately when you've been looking in the mirror, you've seen seeing a flap of gum that is covering your wisdom tooth. That flap of skin...
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David Chen, DDS
- Aug 21, 2022
- 2 min
Wisdom Teeth Xray - Gallery
All of these wisdom teeth xrays are of our patients at our long island city dental office. They include periapical x-rays (PA) as well as...
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David Chen, DDS
- Aug 18, 2022
- 6 min
When Do Wisdom Teeth Stitches Dissolve?
If you are wondering about how long it takes your wisdom teeth stitches to dissolve, it would depend on the type of stitches your dentist...
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David Chen, DDS
- Aug 15, 2022
- 4 min
What To Do If Your Wisdom Teeth Stitches Are Infected
Extracting your wisdom tooth may have removed the source of the infection but the stitches that were placed are not immune to infection...
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David Chen, DDS
- Aug 15, 2022
- 5 min
Why Didn't I Get Stitches After Wisdom Teeth Removal?
Despite the procedure leaving a hole your gums afterwards, you don't always need stitches after having your wisdom teeth removed. It all...
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David Chen, DDS
- Aug 12, 2022
- 8 min
Emergency Wisdom Tooth Removal - Can It Be Done?
An emergency wisdom tooth removal is required when your wisdom teeth cause you unbearable pain that disrupts the quality of your life. It...
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David Chen, DDS
- Aug 12, 2022
- 4 min
Can Wisdom Teeth Still Grow In At Age 30?
Yes, your wisdom teeth can still grow in even at age 30. Although technically they started forming in your mouth when you were as young...
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David Chen, DDS
- Aug 12, 2022
- 6 min
Does Your Jaw Need To Be Broken To Remove Wisdom Teeth?
The way wisdom teeth need to be removed are different depending on if they are impacted and how impacted they are. Fortunately for you,...
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David Chen, DDS
- Aug 11, 2022
- 5 min
Wisdom Tooth Decay - Common Problem?
It is not uncommon for wisdom teeth to have tooth decay because they are still a type of teeth and all teeth can get cavities. They have...
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David Chen, DDS
- Aug 11, 2022
- 6 min
Guidelines For Exercise After Wisdom Teeth Removal
Our recommendation is to abstain from all physical activity including exercising after wisdom teeth removal for at least 24 hours. After...
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