Although painful, most ulcers take 7-10 days to heal. Non-healing ulcers present for more than 3 weeks should be assessed by a dentist/doctor.What can you do?1) Excellent cleaning- Clean mouth can encourage healing and prevent more ulcers from forming.2) Salt mouthwash3) Soft Diet- To reduce trauma from biting4) Painkillers- Ibuprofen/ Tylenol 5) Rubbing dentures- Denture adhesive […]
Bleeding gums is not a dental emergency. Bleeding gums are due to gum disease.What to do for bleeding gums?1) It usually stops if brushing and flossing techniques improve.2) Brush twice a day with fluoride toothpaste for 2 minutes3) Pink spot/ slight oozing is normal after extraction.4) Peridex mouthwash- helps with healing gums.5) Sometimes medications we […]
Urgent dental needs1) Facial swelling extending to face/ eye/ neck.2) Broken/ cracked tooth causing pain3) Trauma4) Significant toothache preventing sleep, eating, associated with significant swelling.5) Bleeding following extraction. Slight oozing is normal but it should stop within 20-30 minutes of pressure with gauze, just like if you have grazed your elbow. If it does not […]
As coronavirus continues to affect each of us, we’re making important changes at Future Dental Care. We know that life is challenging right now. We are closing until further notice by the CDC and are available for dental emergencies only.Disinfection1) We continue to disinfect each and every room with hospital grade disinfectant twice before and […]
Wisdom tooth pain is generally due to inflammation of the gum over the erupting tooth, which can be worsened from trauma. Most flare-ups can be managed with good home care. It should settle in a few days to a week. Tips To Avoid Wisdom Teeth Pain 1) Excellent cleaning- Even if it is painful to […]
Coffee is great to wake our minds up and start the day. Don’t panic if you’re a coffee lover. Discuss about the coffee stains with your dentist and they can help you during your 6-month check-ups. So make sure you schedule regular appointments to remove those coffee stains. How To Remove Coffee Stains and Whiten […]
Invisalign straightens teeth with clear aligners rather than braces. Its is very convenient to maintain normal social life even while getting treatment and no-one will even know 🙂Invisalign treatment involves translucent, custom-fitted trays that fit over the teeth. The aligners generally feel more comfortable because they do not irritate teeth and gums as braces do. […]
