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    Socket Preservation After Extraction: Planning Ahead

    ByDr Susan Pan, DDS

    Socket preservation is sometimes considered at the same visit as a tooth extraction when a future implant, bridge, or denture is likely. Here is what the procedure means, why the jaw ridge changes after extraction, where the evidence is helpful, and what to ask before the tooth is removed.

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    When Is Bone Grafting Needed Before Tooth Replacement?

    ByDr Susan Pan, DDS

    Bone grafting is sometimes recommended before tooth replacement because the jawbone often shrinks after a tooth is removed. In many cases, preserving the socket at the time of extraction can reduce later grafting needs, but the right plan still depends on the site, imaging, timing, and your long-term replacement goals.

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    Tooth Extraction While on Blood Thinners: What Hamilton Patients Should Know Before Stopping Any Medication

    ByDr Cindy Li, DDS

    If you take warfarin, apixaban, rivaroxaban, dabigatran, aspirin, clopidogrel, or a similar medicine, a tooth can often still be removed safely. The key is planning. Here is what Hamilton patients and families should know before an extraction, including why you should never stop a blood thinner on your own.

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    Do You Really Need Antibiotics After a Tooth Extraction or Oral Surgery?

    ByDr Cindy Li, DDS

    Many patients expect antibiotics after wisdom tooth removal or other oral surgery, but routine use is not recommended for most healthy individuals. Here is what the evidence and Canadian guidance say about when antibiotics are helpful, when they are not, and how to spot warning signs during healing.

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