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After a tooth or wisdom tooth extraction, it’s normal to experience some swelling, discomfort, and minor bleeding. These effects should gradually subside over the next few days. However, following proper after-care instructions is key to a smooth recovery and avoiding complications like dry socket. Here’s what you need to know.

You just finished lunch, don’t have a toothbrush handy, and pop a stick of gum instead. Instant fresh breath, right? But then someone says, “Chewing gum is basically the same as brushing your teeth.”

Gum disease has a reputation for being an “older person’s problem”—something to worry about later in life, if at all. But the truth? Gum disease doesn’t check your ID. It can affect adults, teens, and even children under the right (or wrong) circumstances.

It’s a myth we hear surprisingly often: “They’re just baby teeth—they’re going to fall out anyway.” And while it’s true that baby teeth aren’t permanent, that doesn’t make them unimportant. In fact, they play a crucial role in your child’s health and development—far beyond just helping them chew their favorite snacks.

You want a brighter smile—but you’ve heard that teeth whitening can damage your enamel. Maybe even permanently. That’s enough to make anyone second-guess the idea of whitening treatments, no matter how stained or yellowed their teeth might be.

There’s a common misconception floating around that goes something like this: “If I’m not in pain, I don’t need to see the dentist.” At first glance, it might sound reasonable. After all, why fix what doesn’t feel broken?