Canker sores are a common problem many of us face at some point in our lives. These small ulcers can be painful and hard to ignore, but can you pop them to get rid of them once and for all? The answer is no, and popping them can actually cause a host of other problems. This article will explain what canker sores are, why popping canker sores isn’t recommended, and offer tips on how to manage them instead.
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A bright, white smile is something that many people strive for, and teeth whitening has become a popular way to achieve it. However, some individuals have reported the appearance of white spots on their teeth after undergoing the whitening process. This occurrence can be concerning, but it’s important to remember that it is not uncommon. In this article, we’ll discuss what these white spots are, why they may appear after whitening, and what can be done to address them.
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Wisdom teeth extractions are a common dental procedure that often requires stitches to help the wound heal. Dissolvable stitches are commonly used and come in different materials, each with its own characteristics. These stitches are designed to dissolve naturally in the body over time, reducing the need for removal by a dentist or surgeon. The stitches that dentists typically use are dissolvable stitches, which include:
| Type of Suture | How its Made | Type of Material | Color |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Gut | Natural | Animal intestines | Yellow/White |
| Plain Gut | Natural | Animal intestines | Yellow/White |
| Chromic Gut | Natural | Animal intestines | Yellow/White |
| Polyglycolic acid | Synthetic | Polymers | Purple/Violet |
| Polydioxanone | Synthetic | Polymers | Purple/Violet |
| Polytrimethylene carbonate | Synthetic | Copolymers | Green |
| Polyglactin 910 | Synthetic | Copolymers | Purple/Violet |
| Glycomer 631 | Synthetic | Copolymers | Purple/Violet |
| Polyglytone 6211 | Synthetic | Copolymers | Purple/Violet |
| Poliglecaprone | Synthetic | Copolymers | Purple/Violet |
Dissolvable stitches can be broadly categorized into three groups: all-natural, synthetic polymers, and synthetic copolymers. These wisdom teeth stitches all have a slightly different look to them, which will be covered in more detail in the articles below.
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