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Is ridge augmentation possible at my age?

I'm 65 years old, and I'm experiencing bone loss in my lower jaw, according to my doctor. Do you think a ridge augmentation is possible at my age?
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How long does it take to recover from a tooth extraction?

I'm 35 years old, and I need to have a tooth extraction next week. How long does it take to recover from a tooth extraction?
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Should I put ice on the area my tooth was extracted?

My doctor prescribed pain killers and antibiotics after my tooth extraction, but the area is still sore. Does ice also help?
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What are the side effects of removing teeth?

My back molar cannot be saved with a root canal, so my dentist decided that I need to have it extracted. Are there any side effects with removing teeth?
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What is a mini tooth implant?

My friend keeps talking about getting a mini tooth implant, instead of a regular one. What is a mini tooth implant? I never heard of it before.
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Will I experience pain after a tooth extraction?

I'm going to have a tooth extraction soon. I know I'm going to be sedated, but I'm worried about soreness or pain that I'd feel after the sedation wears off. Will I experience...
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Pain 5 days after tooth extraction?

I had my wisdom tooth extracted 5 days ago and I still have pain. Should I still be experiencing pain 5 days after it?
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What are the symptoms of an infection after tooth extraction?

I'm 35 years old, and I had a tooth extraction over a week ago. I don't think it's healing properly, especially since the area feels pretty tender. There's also some pain still....
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Is there any way to make the pain caused by TMJ go away?

I have TMJ and lately it has been causing me a lot of pain. Is there any way, other than surgery, that can help make the pain from TMJ go away?
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Can you eat normally with dental implants?

I'm going to have a dental implant surgery at the end of this week. When is it okay to eat normally after a dental implant?
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Can a dental implant fall out?

I had a dental implant place two years ago, and the implant feels loose. I can actually wiggle if I try to. Is it possible for these implants to fall out?
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Is it possible to lose feeling in face after extraction?

My wisdom teeth are pretty far in my gums and jaw bone. I was told there could be a nerve damage because my nerves are very close to the roots. Is this a normal warning for patients?...
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How long does novocaine last after wisdom tooth removal?

I'm going to have my wisdom teeth removed next week, both of my bottom ones. I know I'm going to get novocaine for it, but I was also planning on doing something later that day....
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What is the best pain relief after tooth extraction?

Hi, I need to have my tooth removed next week and I'm nervous about any pain I might feel after it. What are the best ways to relieve pain after an extraction?
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Do I need to go back to dentist after wisdom tooth removal?

I'm 23 years old and I just had my wisdom teeth removed. I'm recovering at home and took the day off from work to recover tomorrow (I had 3 removed). Do I need to go back to...
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Can wisdom teeth extractions cause changes to my face?

I think I'm going to need all of my wisdom teeth removed, but I found a few articles that said that these extractions can cause my face to change. Is this true?
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Is it okay to take ibuprofen before oral surgery?

I don't want to feel any pain during my extraction. Do you think it's okay to have ibuprofen before my surgery?
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When can I start brushing my teeth after wisdom tooth removal?

I need to have my wisdom tooth removed at the end of this week. When can I start brushing my teeth after a wisdom tooth removal?
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Can I drink water after wisdom teeth removal?

I'm 32, and I need to have my wisdom teeth removed next week and it's going to be all 4 of them. Can I drink water after wisdom tooth removal?
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Is it better to have root canal or extraction?

I heard from my friend that it's better to have an extraction, rather than a root canal. Is this true? What are the pros and cons?
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