Dental Directory - Edward Zuckerberg, D.D.S.,F.A.G.D. in Palo Alto, California

"Dry socket is a condition that can occur after tooth removal. It usually happens 35 days after surgery. Dry socket causes intense pain because it exposes the nerves and bones in the gum."

"Caring for your teeth is a lifelong commitment, but the more you can do to help your kids maintain proper dental habits the more you can instill good dental care at any age."

"The American Dental Association recommends cleaning between your teeth daily with an interdental cleaner (like floss). Cleaning between your teeth may help prevent cavities and gum disease. Cleaning between your teeth helps remove a sticky film called plaque. Plaque contains bacteria that feeds on leftover food or sugar in your mouth. When that happens, it releases an acid that can eat away at the outer shell of your teeth and cause cavities."

"The ADA recommends changing your toothbrush every 3-4 months, so make a resolution to change your toothbrush with every season this year."

"Teeth are held in place by an elastic tissue called the periodontal ligament, which attaches the tooth to the bone and provides nerve sensation and blood supply. When a tooth is knocked out, many periodontal cells remain on the root. As long as those cells remain alive, they can regenerate once the tooth is reinserted in the socket."