If you have ever wished your mouth could heal faster after dental work, or that sore spots and inflammation would calm down sooner, low-level laser therapy may be worth learning about. At Song Dental in Lynnwood, WA, low-level laser therapy (also called phototherapy) uses gentle, low-power light to support the body’s natural repair process, helping […]
Tips and Helps While Healing While most dentists regard wisdom tooth extraction as an ordinary and minor procedure, patients are informed that it can take about 2 weeks for a full recovery. What tooth was involved and the complexity of the undertaking usually determines recovery time. Know more about how you can better manage your […]
The Most Common Issues Seen By Dentists There are many dental and oral problems seen by dentists and that’s because we really don’t stop using our mouth in daily life. Most issues are preventable, however, yet you are bound to experience at least a few in your lifetime. Here are the most common problems. Caries […]
Amazing Dental Applications of Laser Treatment Laser dentistry first came into the scene in 1989, and since then have been used in a growing number of dental conditions. Know more about the amazing uses of lasers in dentistry. Dental practise has been the same again. Laser is actually LASER, standing for “light amplification by the […]
Dry Socket Preventive Care Dry socket is found in 1 to 5% of all tooth extractions, about one-third among wisdom tooth extractions. What happens is that the blood clot that usually forms over the extraction site either doesn’t form or becomes dislodged. This leaves the nerves and bone exposed to the air and the site […]
Different Types For Different Purposes There are many types of dental floss and there is no one “right” floss for everyone. If you must have the right one, it may entail some hits and misses, just like any product. Nothing wrong with having several types, including an electric flosser. With so many available in the […]
The Good and Bad of Mouthwashes Mouthwashes are marketed as beneficial rinses after your regular oral hygiene routine of brushing and flossing. They usually leave tingling sensations in the mouth giving a feeling of supposed freshness and good breath. However, not all mouthwashes are helpful. It really depends if they contain alcohol or not. There […]
The Back Teeth Dilemma Molars are called the ‘back teeth.’ At a certain age you would have all six in the upper arch and another six on the bottom. They include the wisdom tooth, the third one in the farthest end on both sides. They do have a purpose but they often come with issues. […]
