Having a tooth extracted may not take too much time or cause you any immediate problems; however, this procedure may affect you later in the day. While some people go back to work straight after having a tooth out, this isn’t always a good idea. What do you need to think about before deciding when to return to work?
Pain Management
Chances are you won’t feel any pain when you leave your dentist’s office after an extraction.…
If you’re planning a tooth extraction, the last thing you might expect to discuss with your dentist is the contraception you take. However, if you’re on an oral contraceptive, this is a conversation you need to be having. Why?
Oestrogen and Extraction Bleeding
The oestrogen in oral contraceptives can affect the way your body deals with bleeding. Given that you’ll bleed after having a tooth extracted, the pill you take may affect your recovery time and the healing process.…
You may have experienced that slimy, sticky feeling on your teeth when you haven’t brushed them for a day or two, perhaps when you’ve been at a music festival or over a friend’s house and have been distracted from your daily brushing routine. This is plaque, a formation of bacteria that builds up on your teeth usually after eight hours, and can cause damage to the enamel because of it’s acidity. If it isn’t removed, then it can turn into tartar, a hardened yellowy substance that is a lot more difficult to remove and may require a trip to the dentist.…
