When a tooth is extracted, a blood clot typically forms during the healing process. This happens naturally in order to protect the exposed bone and nerve. The clot creates a protective layer that defends the underlying bone and nerve endings until the wound heals. It also creates the groundwork for the development of new bone
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Dedicated Dental Care: Gentle and Compassionate Dentist in Las Vegas
Here at Dedicated Dental, in keeping with our name, we are dedicated to providing our patients with exceptional dental care. We want to help our patients achieve more than healthy teeth and gums – we want to give them the satisfaction and confidence of a great smile for a lifetime. We can offer personalized service
Read MoreWhat Can Invisalign Do for Me?
Invisalign® has swept the nation ever since it was first introduced to straighten crooked teeth the way braces do, but in a discreet fashion. It’s practically invisible to the untrained eye. Many people assume that Invisalign is just for straightening teeth for cosmetic reasons, but this incredible product does even more. It gives patients health benefits – and
Read MoreAre Charcoal Toothpastes All They are Cracked Up to Be?
Throughout history, charcoal has been used to mitigate the effects of poison or drug overdoses and used as a wound salve thanks to its ability to grab and absorb impurities. Now “activated” charcoal can be found in shampoos, supplements, facemasks and even toothpaste. Charcoal toothpaste has been promoted for its teeth whitening and breath-freshening abilities, but is it really as
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