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Our dentists in Long Island City have created this resource on how to take care of your teeth just for our patients. Perhaps it answers your question about one of our dental services?

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Accidentally Spitting After Wisdom Tooth Removal

Accidentally spitting after wisdom teeth removal can potentially dislodge the blood clot from the socket which results in continued...

David Chen, DDS

Oct 19, 20233 min read

Duration of Pain After Tooth Extraction

Pain after a tooth extraction should last about a week with the pain peaking within the first 48-72 hours and then subsiding towards the...

David Chen, DDS

Oct 19, 20235 min read

Did You Accidentally Rinse Your Mouth After An Extraction?

Accidentally rinsing your mouth after an extraction can potentially dislodge the blood clot from the socket which results in continued...

David Chen, DDS

Oct 18, 20234 min read

Do Endodontists Pull Wisdom Teeth?

Typically, endodontists would not pull out your wisdom tooth. It's not that they can't do it but rather, it isn't their area of...

David Chen, DDS

Oct 17, 20234 min read

Sleeping With Gauze After Tooth Extraction

All gauze after an extraction should be removed from your mouth before you go to sleep because sleeping with it is a choking hazard. If...

David Chen, DDS

Oct 17, 20234 min read

Do I Eat With Gauze In Mouth After Extraction?

After an extraction, you should remove the gauze from your mouth prior to eating and you can replace it with a new one after your meal....

David Chen, DDS

Oct 17, 20234 min read

Dairy or No Dairy After Tooth Extraction?

You can and should have dairy after a tooth extraction because it can be beneficial for the post-operative recovery by helping the socket...

David Chen, DDS

Oct 17, 20234 min read

Showering After Wisdom Teeth Removal

You can shower and take a bath after your wisdom teeth extraction but it is recommended that you should take a hot one rather than a cold...

David Chen, DDS

Oct 17, 20234 min read

Is Wisdom Teeth Removal While Pregnant, Safe?

It's not forbidden to have a wisdom tooth extraction while you're pregnant BUT you should calculate the risks and benefits for doing so....

David Chen, DDS

Oct 13, 20235 min read

How Soon Can I Have a Tooth Extraction After Giving Birth?

You can certainly have your tooth extracted if you've already given birth to your child. The postponement for elective surgical...

David Chen, DDS

Oct 13, 20234 min read

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...

David Chen, DDS

Sep 25, 20229 min read

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...

David Chen, DDS

Sep 23, 20224 min read

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....

David Chen, DDS

Sep 23, 20225 min read

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...

David Chen, DDS

Sep 19, 20229 min read

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...

David Chen, DDS

Sep 8, 202210 min read

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...

David Chen, DDS

Sep 6, 20227 min read

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...

David Chen, DDS

Sep 2, 20225 min read

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...

David Chen, DDS

Aug 30, 20228 min read

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...

David Chen, DDS

Aug 28, 20229 min read

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...

David Chen, DDS

Aug 27, 20225 min read