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Can Wisdom Teeth Fall Out on Their Own?

Can Wisdom Teeth Fall Out on Their Own?

by Dr. Richard Lee | Jun 10, 2024 | General Orthodontics, tooth sensitivity

Remember the excitement of finding a dollar under your pillow after losing a baby tooth? Oh, the good old days of the Tooth Fairy! As adults, we might whimsically wish for a similar magical resolution for our wisdom teeth. Wouldn’t it be convenient if they could just...
What Is the Ideal Wisdom Teeth Removal Age?

What Is the Ideal Wisdom Teeth Removal Age?

by Dr. Richard Lee | Feb 23, 2024 | General Orthodontics, Orthodontic Treatments, tooth sensitivity

Welcome to the intriguing world of wisdom teeth, where timing is everything and age is more than just a number! While these late-blooming teeth typically make their debut in the teenage years, not everyone’s dental journey follows the same timeline. We’ll...
Why Are My Wisdom Teeth Giving Me a Headache?

Why Are My Wisdom Teeth Giving Me a Headache?

by Dr. Richard Lee | Feb 9, 2024 | General Orthodontics, Orthodontic Treatments, tooth sensitivity

When wisdom teeth decide to make their grand entrance, they bring along some uninvited guests: headaches. These late-arriving molars, often lacking the space to comfortably join the rest of your teeth, stir up troubles galore. From creating jaw stiffness to causing...
Wisdom Teeth Removal Recovery Tips: Dos and Don’ts after Surgery

Wisdom Teeth Removal Recovery Tips: Dos and Don’ts after Surgery

by Dr. Richard Lee | Feb 2, 2024 | General Orthodontics, Orthodontic Treatments, tooth sensitivity

Embarking on the journey of wisdom tooth removal? Brace (pun intended) yourself for the adventure that follows – the recovery process. This article is your trusty companion, guiding you through the twists and turns of healing after your teeth have bid their final...
6 Ways Smoking Teeth Damage Happens

6 Ways Smoking Teeth Damage Happens

by Dr. Richard Lee | Mar 29, 2022 | General Orthodontics, Orthodontic Treatments

There are 32 fantastic reasons to quit smoking if you care about your oral health. That means your teeth, of course. It’s no secret that smoking has detrimental effects on your teeth. It may seem inconsequential to get stained teeth from smoking, but the truth...

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