Swelling After Tooth Extraction: Normal vs Dangerous
Post-extraction swelling peaks around 48 hours, involves mild to moderate cheek puffiness, jaw stiffness, and occasional bruising. All of that is normal healing. Swelling that keeps climbing after day 3, fever above 101ยฐF, pus from the socket, difficulty swallowing,...
CBCT Scan in Dentistry: Why 3D X-Ray
A CBCT scan captures a full 3D image of teeth, jawbone, nerve pathways, and sinuses in one 10-20 second rotation. Regular dental X-rays flatten everything into a 2D shadow where structures overlap and problems hide behind each other. CBCT measures bone density...
CAD/CAM Same-Day Crowns vs Lab-Made
restoration in about 60-90 minutes. No temporary crown, no gooey impressions, no second visit. Lab-made crowns involve impressions sent to an external technician who layers porcelain by hand over 7-14 days with a wider range of materials including gold and...
Gummy Smile Treatment Options Cost Results
Excessive gum display when smiling has four or five possible causes and each one needs a completely different fix. Laser gum contouring handles tissue overgrowth. Botox calms a hyperactive lip. Braces fix tooth positioning. And orthognathic surgery is the only option...