Tag: Dental emergency

According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, milk is a highly recommended storage medium for a knocked-out tooth that cannot be immediately re-implanted. This surprising fact prompts a critical question for anyone facing an oral emergency: why does milk keep teeth alive and what makes it so effective for preserving a tooth?

An estimated 15% of people will experience a dental abscess in their lifetime. When an oral abscess has popped, many people immediately wonder, "Can I eat with a popped abscess?". The answer is yes, but your diet needs careful management to promote healing and avoid re-infection.