The procedure typically takes 45 minutes to 1 hour for all four teeth. A single tooth can often be removed in about 15–20 minutes.

The cost can range from $75 to $200 per tooth for simple extractions and $225 to $600 per tooth for surgical extractions. Costs may vary based on complexity and location.

You can eat soft foods after the first few hours, but avoid hard or chewy foods for at least 3 to 7 days. Follow your dentist’s guidance.

Initial healing occurs within a week, but full recovery can take up to 2–3 weeks, especially if stitches or bone removal were involved.

Eat soft and nutritious foods like scrambled eggs, mashed vegetables, smoothies, soup (lukewarm), oatmeal, and pasta. Avoid anything hard, spicy, or acidic.

No, not everyone develops wisdom teeth. Some people may have none, while others may have one to four or even more in rare cases.

Most people heal in 7 to 10 days, though complete tissue healing may take a few weeks. Avoid smoking and intense physical activity during recovery.

Most people have four wisdom teeth (one in each quadrant), but some may have fewer or extra ones called supernumerary teeth.

Use cold compresses, take prescribed medications, eat soft foods, rest, and avoid smoking and sucking through straws to promote healing.

Avoid using straws for at least 7 days after surgery to prevent dry socket, a painful condition caused by dislodging the blood clot.

Yes, but be gentle. Wait 24 hours before brushing near the extraction site. Avoid vigorous rinsing or spitting for the first day.

Pain usually lasts 2–4 days and gradually subsides. Persistent or increasing pain after day 4 may indicate infection or dry socket.

Rest, apply ice packs, take prescribed medications, eat soft foods, and avoid strenuous activity and smoking for at least a few days.

Avoid smoking for at least 72 hours, ideally up to a week, to prevent dry socket and promote proper healing.

Surgery typically lasts 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the number and positioning of the teeth being removed.

Sleep with your head elevated using pillows. Avoid sleeping on your side and keep your head above your heart level to minimize swelling.

It may feel like dull aching or sharp pain at the back of the mouth or jaw, possibly radiating to the ears or head.

Yes, impacted or infected wisdom teeth can cause jaw stiffness, pain, and even difficulty opening the mouth.

There is limited scientific evidence. While oil pulling may reduce bacteria and plaque, it doesn’t significantly whiten teeth.

In-office whitening costs $300–$1,000, while at-home kits range from $20–$100. Custom trays from a dentist cost $150–$400.

Yes, in low concentrations. Many over-the-counter whitening products contain hydrogen peroxide. High concentrations should only be used under professional guidance.

Crowns are caps placed over damaged or decayed teeth to restore strength, shape, and function. They’re made of metal, porcelain, or ceramic.

They typically erupt between the ages of 17 and 25, though this can vary depending on genetics and dental development.

Yes, most strips contain peroxide-based bleaching agents that can lighten teeth by a few shades with consistent use.

Results can last 6 months to 2 years, depending on your oral habits, diet, and whether you smoke or consume staining foods/drinks.

Try baking soda with water, hydrogen peroxide rinses, and maintaining good oral hygiene. Professional cleanings are most effective.

Children usually have 20 primary (baby) teeth, which start appearing around 6 months and fall out by age 12.

White spots may be treated with fluoride treatments, microabrasion, remineralization therapy, or dental bonding depending on severity.

Sugar-free gum can actually help prevent cavities by increasing saliva flow. Sugary gum, however, can promote tooth decay.

Yes, brushing removes plaque, which helps the strips adhere better to the tooth surface for improved results.

Neglecting brushing leads to plaque buildup, cavities, gum disease, bad breath, and eventually tooth loss.

Yes, especially if impacted or infected. The pressure or inflammation can radiate pain to nearby areas like the head and temples.

Wait at least 30 minutes after removing the strips before brushing. Use a soft toothbrush to avoid irritating sensitive enamel.

For maximum fluoride benefit, don’t rinse immediately after brushing. Spit out excess toothpaste, but avoid rinsing with water for 30 minutes.

This could indicate a cracked tooth, cavity, gum disease, or a dental abscess. It’s important to see a dentist for diagnosis.

They were useful for our ancestors’ coarse diet. Today, they’re considered vestigial and often lack space to erupt properly.

No, once removed, they don’t grow back. However, supernumerary molars (extra teeth) may be mistaken for regrowth.

A full-mouth restoration with implants can cost $20,000–$50,000 or more, depending on materials, location, and provider.

They usually emerge in late adolescence or early adulthood, a time traditionally associated with gaining wisdom.

Children lose 20 baby teeth, typically between ages 6 and 12.

A single tooth implant costs around $3,000–$6,000, including the crown and surgical placement.

Professional cleaning costs range from $75 to $200, depending on whether it’s a regular or deep cleaning.

Avoid hot drinks like coffee for 24–48 hours post-surgery, as heat can dislodge clots. After that, consume only lukewarm coffee.

You can eat as soon as the numbness wears off if a composite filling was used. Wait at least 24 hours for amalgam (metal) fillings.