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What Happens When You Remove Your Wisdom Teeth?
From the procedure itself to recovery, diet, and healing, here’s what to expect when you have your wisdom teeth removed.
How Many Baby Teeth Do You Lose as a Kid?
Kids lose all 20 of their baby teeth, usually between ages 6 and 12. Here’s what to expect and when.
What Does a Canker Sore Look Like? Stages & Types
Canker sores have a distinct look that changes as they heal. Learn to identify the three types and tell them apart from cold sores or something more serious.
What Does Normal Wisdom Teeth Healing Look Like?
Learn what to expect week by week after wisdom teeth removal, from swelling and white socket tissue to signs that something may need medical attention.
What Should the Socket Look Like After Extraction?
Learn what a healing tooth socket looks like from day one through full recovery, and how to spot signs of dry socket or infection.
What Age Do Babies Get Their First Teeth?
Most babies get their first tooth around 6 months, but the range is wide. Learn what to expect, how to spot teething, and how to care for new teeth.
What to Do If Your Tooth Hurts Really Bad
Severe tooth pain? Learn what’s causing it, how to ease it at home, when to go to the ER, and what to expect at the dentist.
How Do You Know If Your Tooth Is Decaying?
Learn the early and late signs of tooth decay, from white spots and sensitivity to pain and bad breath, so you know when to see a dentist.
What Do Dentists Do With Teeth They Pull Out?
From biohazard disposal to stem cell banking, here’s what actually happens to your tooth after a dentist pulls it out.
What Do Canker Sores Look Like When Healing?
Learn how canker sores change as they heal, from the painful white or yellow center stage to the gradual fading that signals recovery.
How to Tell If You Have a Toothache: Key Signs
Learn how to recognize the common signs of a toothache, from sensitivity and bite pain to swelling, so you know when to call your dentist.
How Is Gum Recession Treated? All Your Options
From deep cleaning to gum grafts and newer techniques like pinhole surgery, here’s what to expect when treating gum recession.
How Do Invisible Braces Work to Straighten Teeth?
Clear aligners use gentle, consistent pressure to gradually shift teeth into place. Here’s the science behind how they work and what they can realistically fix.
What Does Invisalign Do? How the Aligners Work
Invisalign uses a series of clear plastic trays to gradually shift your teeth. Here’s how the process works, what it can treat, and what to expect day to day.