If you have a dry socket, you ll find that antibiotics and even the strongest of prescription drug won t cure it. An antibiotic will normally cure infections, although a dry socket isn t considered to be an infection. The best way to fight a dry socket is to go back to your dentist and have him pack the socket. Minor fractures aren t that bad, as they can normally be smoothed out using sandpaper. Sometimes, the tooth can also be restored with a composite. Either way, you ll need to make sure that you use extreme caution with the tooth for the next few days. The more moderate fractures, normally include damage to the dentin, pulp, and even the enamel. The proper way to brush your teeth takes less than 2 minutes, although many people tend to spend much longer, or much less. Most adults tend to spend less than a minute, which isn t enough time to clean your teeth. To get the right amount of time brushing, you should try using a stopwatch while you brush. Composite fillings are a common type of material, as they match the color of your teeth. The material that makes up the composite filling is mixed then placed directly in the cavity, where it hardens. They last several years, although composite isn t recommended for large cavities, or areas where they may chip. If the root tips have managed to wrap themselves around the bone, the removal process can be very time consuming and quite painful. Once the extractions have been completed, there is normally little to no swelling involved. Your dentist will prescribe you some pain medicine, which you should use as soon as you arrive home. Even though the single filament floss is more expensive than nylon, it will slide easily between teeth, even tight areas and spaces. Unlike nylon, single filament is impossible to shred or tear. No matter which type of floss you choose, as long you floss regularly, it will remove debris from your teeth and gums.