Dealing with Impacted Wisdom Teeth
Dealing with Impacted Wisdom Teeth Wisdom teeth are usually the last adult teeth to erupt. Most people have four wisdom teeth at the back of their mouth, two on the top jaw and two on the bottom. [...]
Does a Tooth Extraction Hurt?
Ask Dr. Kacos: Does a Tooth Extraction Hurt? Although the teeth are designed to last an entire lifetime, tooth extractions are among the more common dental procedures in America. The thought of [...]
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Posted Signs of Dry Socket
Signs of Dry Socket Dry socket refers to the inflammation of the alveolar bone or jawbone after your tooth has been extracted and the resultant blood clot is lost either partially or wholly. The [...]
Wisdom Tooth Extraction Age
The Best Age to Get Wisdom Teeth Removed Dr. Ben Kacos, the best dentist in Shreveport LA, explains that there is no specific age at which wisdom teeth removal is recommended. Although, some [...]
Wisdom Teeth Timing: What to Expect
How much do you know about wisdom teeth? You may know that wisdom teeth typically come in our late teens and early 20s. When your wisdom teeth come in, it can be quite painful because your mouth [...]
4 Options You Should Consider Before Having Your Tooth Extracted
4 Options You Should Consider Before Having Your Tooth Extracted Many people think that once a tooth is infected or damaged then that tooth has to be extracted. While tooth extraction may be the [...]
The Pros and Cons of Root Canal Therapy
The Pros and Cons of Root Canal Therapy When you come into a dental office complaining of tooth pain, your Shreveport’s dentist will assess the problem and come up with a treatment plan. You may [...]
Pros and Cons of Tooth Extraction
Pros and Cons of Tooth Extraction Do you have an aching or damaged tooth that you want to extract? Many pros and cons of tooth extraction exist and you need to weigh them before you make a final [...]