WisdomTeethFilter: I had my bottom two out yesterday afternoon. After changing the gauze the first time, I noticed I had little stringy, thin tissues hanging from each hole. I called my surgeon, who said losing these initial clots was normal and not dry socket. Problem is, they haven't dissolved or broken off like I hoped. I'm worried they'll end up pulling up my real clots out. So, should I cut them? Pull them? Leave 'em be? [more inside]
posted by miniminimarket on Jan 11, 2009 - 11 answers

I live in Ontario. I'd like to write to some government body praising my oral surgeon, who is so amazing it should be on record somewhere for anyone researching him in the future. Should I do this, and who should I send the letter to? He's DDS, MD, FRCD(C), Dip. ABOMS.
posted by flibbertigibbet on Oct 25, 2008 - 3 answers

What are the differences between an oral surgeon and a dentist? Can either one tend to both jaw pains and general dentistry? [more inside]
posted by Muu on Sep 10, 2008 - 6 answers

My friend is getting her molars removed on her birthday - what can we do to make it better? [more inside]
posted by brittanyq on May 19, 2008 - 18 answers

Satisfy my curiosity: why are my (extracted) wisdom teeth multi-colored? [more inside]
posted by puffin on Mar 24, 2008 - 3 answers

I need to get my wisdom teeth out this year. Can you recommend me a good dentist/oral surgeon/whatever somewhere in Western New York? [more inside]
posted by Verdandi on Jan 4, 2008 - 2 answers

How soon after very minor oral surgery can I go back to eating normally? [more inside]
posted by echo0720 on Feb 27, 2007 - 8 answers