Extraction articles
Oral health tips and clinic news
22 articles
Does Wisdom Tooth Removal Hurt? Pain, Swelling & Day-by-Day Recovery
Realistic pain levels, a day-by-day recovery timeline, what to eat, how much time off to plan, and the red flags that mean you should call the clinic — from patients who've actually been through it.
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Sore Throat, Tonsil Stones, and Bad Breath: An Oral Health Detective Story (Hong Kong Guide)
A persistent sore throat or chronic bad breath may not be tonsillitis at all — tonsil stones or an inflamed wisdom tooth could be the real cause.
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【Complete Guide to Hyperdontia】Singer Hana Kuk’s “Zombie Teeth” Experience: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment of Extra Teeth
Are 'zombie teeth' real? Singer Hana Kuk's hyperdontia explained — the causes, symptoms, CBCT diagnosis and treatment options for extra teeth.
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The major factors that affect the cost of extracting wisdom teeth
Why do wisdom tooth extraction quotes vary so much? Seven medical factors — from impaction depth to sedation and specialist referral — shape the final fee.
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Is it necessary to remove the entire wisdom tooth? What you need to know about the wisdom tooth extraction process
Not every wisdom tooth needs full removal. See how dentists assess impacted teeth, what extraction involves, and when a coronectomy is the safer option.
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Is Wisdom Tooth Surgery Necessary? Guide to the Surgical Process and Risks
Impacted wisdom teeth grow sideways or at an angle, causing pain, infection and decay. Learn when surgery is needed and what the procedure involves.
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【After Wisdom Tooth Extraction】 7 important tips to reduce wisdom tooth extraction pain!
Pain after wisdom tooth removal usually settles within a week. Here are 7 aftercare tips to protect the wound, ease swelling and speed up your recovery.
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TMJ Arthrocentesis: When Jaw Pain Affects Chewing and Speech
When painkillers and jaw exercises fail, TMJ arthrocentesis flushes the jaw joint and adds hyaluronic acid to ease pain and restore mouth opening.
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What Are Wisdom Teeth? Removal & Impacted Treatment
Impacted wisdom teeth can cause crowding, gum swelling, decay and cysts. Learn why removal may be advised and what the extraction procedure involves.
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Wisdom Tooth Inflammation: Cleaning, Care & Extraction Options
Why do wisdom teeth swell and ache, and when is removal needed? We cover the common causes, warning symptoms and treatment options for wisdom tooth pain.
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Should Wisdom Teeth in the Early Stages be Treated? Unveiling the Causes, Symptoms, and Solutions for Erupting Wisdom Teeth
What wisdom teeth are, why they erupt, the early warning signs to watch for, and when removal is the right choice — a guide from our Hong Kong dentists.
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Wisdom Tooth Inflammation Symptoms: Throat Pain & Swelling
Why wisdom teeth become inflamed, the symptoms to watch for, and safe first steps at home — plus when a dentist may recommend extraction.
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Do You Always Need Tooth Extractions Before Braces in Hong Kong?
Worried braces mean losing teeth? Extraction is only needed for severe crowding or protrusion — many patients can avoid it. Here's how dentists decide.
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How to handle broken jawbone? (Part 1)
What happens if you break your jaw? An OMFS specialist explains how fractures are diagnosed with X-rays and CBCT, and when ORIF surgery is needed.
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How to handle broken jawbone? (Part 2)
How OMFS surgeons repair a broken jaw — plates and screws or inter-jaw wiring — plus recovery advice, soft-diet tips and the six-week healing timeline.
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Clicking or Popping in Your Jaw (TMJ): Could It Be TMD?
A clicking jaw when chewing or yawning may be more than a bite issue — it could be temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD). Learn the signs and treatments.
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How can you improve your appearance? Discussion on orthodontic treatment + orthognathic surgery
When braces alone cannot fix bite or jaw problems, orthognathic surgery may be combined with orthodontics. Here is how the multi-year process works.
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When should dental treatment be done in the hospital?
Three situations call for dental treatment in hospital: general anaesthesia, complex medical risks or severe infection, and major jaw surgery.
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Immediate Dental Implants in Hong Kong: What "Extract and Place Same Day" Means
Same-day implants let your dentist place the implant immediately after extraction — fewer visits, less bone loss and one combined surgery in suitable cases.
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Could Dental Problems Involve Your Sinuses? Teeth and the Maxillary Sinus Explained
Upper tooth roots often sit just beneath the maxillary sinuses — infections can spread between them, and sinusitis can even mimic toothache.
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What Is Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Hong Kong?
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons handle complex extractions, wisdom teeth, TMJ disorders, implants and facial trauma — and when a referral makes sense.
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When Braces Aren't Enough: How Orthognathic Surgery Corrects Jaw Bone Problems
When braces alone can't correct a severe jaw discrepancy, orthognathic surgery realigns the upper and lower jaws to restore bite function and facial balance.
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