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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?

Follow along to learn about tips on maintaining excellent oral health.

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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...

David Chen, DDS

Aug 23, 20227 min read

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...

David Chen, DDS

Aug 21, 20222 min read

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...

David Chen, DDS

Aug 18, 20227 min read

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...

David Chen, DDS

Aug 15, 20225 min read

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...

David Chen, DDS

Aug 15, 20225 min read

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...

David Chen, DDS

Aug 12, 20228 min read

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...

David Chen, DDS

Aug 12, 20224 min read

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,...

David Chen, DDS

Aug 12, 20226 min read

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...

David Chen, DDS

Aug 11, 20225 min read

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...

David Chen, DDS

Aug 11, 20226 min read

My Dentist Didn't Give Me Antibiotics After a Tooth Extraction

You just had a tooth extracted but your dentist only gave you a prescription for pain medication and a bag of gauze. Why didn't your...

David Chen, DDS

Aug 7, 20223 min read

Wisdom Tooth Cutting Into Cheek

Wisdom teeth can cause a lot of problems but one of interest is when it cuts into your cheek for no apparent reason. Most of the time it...

David Chen, DDS

Aug 2, 20224 min read

What Does An Abscess Tooth Look Like?

An abscessed tooth can have a wide range of clinical presentations and thus no two abscesses look identical. Sometimes the abscess can...

David Chen, DDS

Jul 31, 20224 min read

Do Abscesses Go Away After a Tooth Extraction?

After a tooth extraction an abscess will go away because you've removed the source of the infection and also established a path of...

David Chen, DDS

Jul 31, 20224 min read

Craze Lines - Guide

Craze lines are superficial thin lines that appear on the surface of your tooth enamel. They are a cosmetic issue and not a dental...

David Chen, DDS

Jul 29, 20228 min read

When to Stop Using Gauze After Tooth Extraction

After a tooth extraction, you must keep using gauze until the bleeding completely stops and that may take up to 2-3 hours on average. The...

David Chen, DDS

Jul 29, 20225 min read

Pictures of Real Wisdom Teeth

This is a collection of real pictures of wisdom teeth (third molars) that were taken at our long island city dental office. They are...

David Chen, DDS

Jul 28, 20223 min read

Will a Tooth Abscess Go Away With Antibiotics?

Antibiotics alone will not make a tooth abscess go away because it does not establish a path for drainage nor does it treat the source of...

David Chen, DDS

Jul 27, 20225 min read

Hole In Gum Behind Molar

A hole in the gums behind your molar is a tell tale sign of an erupting wisdom tooth. That wisdom tooth may or may not be impacted. You...

David Chen, DDS

Jul 21, 20226 min read

White Stuff in Tooth Extraction Hole

On the day of the tooth extraction, the hole looks blood red but over the next few days, the color starts to change into what looks like...

David Chen, DDS

Jun 21, 20226 min read