Tooth Extraction Aftercare: Do’s and Don’ts
Tooth extraction is a relatively common dental procedure. Here are aftercare guidelines to ensure a smooth recovery.

Tooth extraction is a relatively common dental procedure. Here are aftercare guidelines to ensure a smooth recovery.
Although permanent teeth are expected to last throughout life, they could be extracted due to a number of reasons. Extracting a tooth is usually the last resort, especially if the tooth cannot be saved. After a tooth has been extracted, a hole is left behind- the space that housed the missing tooth in the jaw …
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