Oral surgery & extractions
Updated on 17 October 2026
Not every tooth comes out the same way. Learn how a simple extraction differs from a surgical one, why your dentist chooses one or the other, and what to expect.
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Oral surgery & extractions
Updated on 17 October 2026
Gauze, cold packs, soft food and salt-water rinses: what to do after a tooth extraction, from the first hour until the socket has healed.
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Oral surgery & extractions
Updated on 17 October 2026
Pain that gets worse a few days after an extraction may be a dry socket. Learn the signs, how a dentist treats it and how to lower your risk.
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Oral surgery & extractions
Updated on 17 October 2026
When does a wisdom tooth really need to come out? A clear guide to the procedure, anaesthesia, recovery, risks and what affects the cost.
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