Family Practice Dentistry

  It is common to wonder how long your gums will take to heal after a tooth extraction. Every person recovers in a different manner and may be influenced by the type of extraction, the condition of the tooth and the overall state of their mouth. The gum will probably begin to heal within a few days and feel better in the next week or two; the deeper tissues and bones may take longer to heal. Knowing the healing process can help you understand what to expect and what you should do to take care of the extraction site during healing. If you've suffered from tooth extraction, you can better prepare for the days and weeks to come by understanding more about dental extraction recovery.  How Long Does It Take for Gums to Heal After Tooth Extraction? Most patients will see their gums heal for the first time in the course of 1 to 2 weeks. This will be the time where tenderness, swelling and sensitivity begin to improve as the extraction site begins to heal. The longer it takes for heal...

When a tooth becomes painful or sensitive, you may wonder whether you need root canal therapy. Not every toothache requires this treatment. A dentist first looks at the condition of the tooth, the symptoms you are experiencing, and what is happening inside the tooth before recommending root canal therapy. The goal is to determine whether the soft tissue inside the tooth, known as the pulp, has become inflamed or infected and whether the tooth can be treated and preserved. What Is Root Canal Therapy? Root canal therapy is a dental treatment used when the pulp inside a tooth becomes severely inflamed, infected, or damaged. The dentist removes the affected tissue, cleans and disinfects the inside of the tooth, and seals it to help prevent further infection. It may be recommended when damage has reached the inner part of the tooth and cannot be managed with a simple filling or other routine treatment. What Symptoms May Lead to a Root Canal Evaluation? Certain symptoms can indicate that a t...