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A temporary crown usually lasts 2 to 3 weeks. Learn the risks of keeping it too long, how to protect it, and what to do

Yes, you can brush after a tooth extraction if you protect the blood clot. Follow this day-by-day brushing and rinsing guide from Ardagh Family Dentistry

Can you drive after laughing gas at the dentist? Learn how fast nitrous oxide wears off, how it compares to other sedation, and safety tips

Should you sleep with dentures in? Learn why removing them at night protects your gums and health, plus a simple night routine from Ardagh Family

Baby teeth can need pulp therapy when decay reaches the nerve. Learn why saving the tooth usually beats extraction and what treatment involves.

Most dental treatment, including many extractions, is done without stopping blood thinners. Learn what to tell your dentist and how bleeding is managed.

A dental abscess is a pocket of infection that needs same-day care. Learn the signs, the two types, and when it means hospital rather than

Brushes cannot reach between teeth, which is why decay forms there. Learn why it is invisible, which cleaning tool fits, and how it is treated

Sleep propped up, use pain relief as directed, rinse with salt water and apply cold. Learn what helps, what to avoid, and when to seek