A sore tooth does not automatically mean root canal treatment or extraction. Learn how dentists use exam findings and x-rays to decide what comes next.
Socket preservation is sometimes considered at the same visit as a tooth extraction when a future implant, bridge, or denture is likely. Here is what the procedure means, why the jaw ridge changes after extraction, where the evidence is helpful, and what to ask before the tooth is removed.
If you take warfarin, apixaban, rivaroxaban, dabigatran, aspirin, clopidogrel, or a similar medicine, a tooth can often still be removed safely. The key is planning. Here is what Hamilton patients and families should know before an extraction, including why you should never stop a blood thinner on your own.
Many patients expect antibiotics after wisdom tooth removal or other oral surgery, but routine use is not recommended for most healthy individuals. Here is what the evidence and Canadian guidance say about when antibiotics are helpful, when they are not, and how to spot warning signs during healing.
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