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How to Find a Dentist to Extract a Tooth
When it comes to maintaining a healthy smile, most dental treatments are used to preserve one's natural teeth. In some cases, though, keeping a tooth in your mouth could cause more harm than good. If you have a damaged or problematic tooth, tooth extraction may be the...

What Are the Complications of Tooth Extractions?
When it comes to keeping your smile healthy, preserving your natural teeth is usually the goal of most dental procedures. In some cases, removing a problematic tooth is the best way to prevent other complications. The friendly and professional team at Walnut Creek...

What Are Wisdom Teeth?
Nobody wants to have teeth removed at the dentist, but sometimes doing so can help preserve your smile's comfort, appearance, and health. This is particularly true in the case of wisdom teeth. Whether your wisdom teeth have emerged and are causing problems, or you're...

How Can I Sleep With a Toothache?
Few things are more annoying and painful than a toothache, particularly at night. If you experience tooth pain before bedtime, you may wonder how to rest until your dentist can see you in the morning. Check out these practical tips from Dr. Pappas at Walnut Creek...

When Should Wisdom Teeth Be Removed?
Having their wisdom teeth removed is something that most people can expect to do to preserve the well-being of their smile and prevent annoying symptoms, such as pain. If you haven't already had your wisdom teeth extracted, it's worth discussing the process with your...

Why Dental Cleanings are Essential
Everyone knows that cleaning your teeth at the dentist can help keep your teeth beautiful and strong, but did you also know that routine dental cleanings are essential to maintaining good overall health? It's true. Professional teeth cleanings can prevent several oral...

What is considered as a dental emergency?
Your oral health should be a top priority at all times. You should consult your dentist whenever you experience a dental emergency to receive the most suitable dental care and treatment. When should you consider a dental problem to be considered a dental emergency?...

Will an Emergency Dentist Pull a Tooth?
An emergency dentist treats patients needing urgent oral healthcare, as most will see their patients within 24 hours. At Walnut Creek Dental East, we offer emergency appointments because we understand emergency care. These dental emergencies address several problems,...

Why would a tooth need to be extracted?
No one wants to have a tooth pulled, but sometimes a simple extraction can be the best option to preserve the well-being of a person's overall oral health. While most dental treatments are performed in an effort to save a natural tooth at all costs, there are...

Is It Better to Have a Root Canal or Extraction?
Even when a person practices excellent oral hygiene habits at home every day, it's possible for teeth to still become infected or damaged. When this occurs, it's important to have the infected tooth treated at the dentist right away to prevent the problem from...
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