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My wisdom teeth are all fully erupted I heard it is advisable to have them extracted? Is this true?

Posted on July 13, 2015 by editor

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Wisdom teeth

This will depend on the clinical circumstances which are unique to each individual. Your dentist will advise specifically for you. If your 4 wisdom teeth are fully erupted into good positions and your oral hygiene is good around these teeth you may be advised… Continue Reading “My wisdom teeth are all fully erupted I heard it is advisable to have them extracted? Is this true?”

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I had a wisdom tooth extracted yesterday. It is still bleeding and clotting. Is this normal?

Posted on April 8, 2015 by editor

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Apply a mouth pack (available from your local pharmacy) to the wound and bite on it for a half hour to an hour. A small amount of bleeding is not harmful. However, losing a large amount of blood is not normal and may require… Continue Reading “I had a wisdom tooth extracted yesterday. It is still bleeding and clotting. Is this normal?”

Category: Ask The Dentist, NewsTags: bleeding gums, clotting, extraction, wisdom tooth