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Practical tips, honest answers, and educational content from the team at Rabbit Creek Dental to help you take great care of your smile.

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How Much Does a Tooth Extraction Cost in Mobile, AL?
Insurance & Financing

How Much Does a Tooth Extraction Cost in Mobile, AL?

Find out what a tooth extraction costs in Mobile, AL. Simple vs. surgical extraction price ranges from FAIR Health Consumer data at Rabbit Creek Dental.

• Dr. Joseph Gegzna
How Much Do Dental Implants Cost in Mobile, AL?
Insurance & Financing

How Much Do Dental Implants Cost in Mobile, AL?

Wondering what dental implants cost in Mobile, AL? Learn what affects the price, what our UCR fee covers, and how to make implants affordable.

• Dr. Joseph Gegzna
Daily oral care habits for a healthy smile
Preventive Care

Simple Habits for a Healthy Smile

The simple daily habits that protect your smile between visits — brushing, flossing, fluoride toothpaste, and the foods to limit.

• Dr. Joseph Gegzna
Considering dentures
Restorative Care

What to Know Before Getting Dentures

An honest look at what dentures can and can't do — traditional vs. immediate, adhesive, function, and setting the right expectations.

• Dr. Joseph Gegzna
Preparing for a dental implant
Dental Implants

Getting Ready for Your Dental Implant

Thinking about an implant? How to prepare — supplements, medications to discuss with your doctor, smoking, and what the process looks like.

• Dr. Joseph Gegzna
At-home whitening trays
Cosmetic Care

How to Use Your At-Home Whitening Trays

Step-by-step instructions for getting the most from your custom at-home whitening trays — gel, wear time, and storage.

• Dr. Joseph Gegzna
Adjusting to new dentures
Restorative Care

Getting Used to Your New Dentures

New dentures take patience. Tips for speech, eating, soreness, adhesive, and cleaning to help you adjust faster.

• Dr. Joseph Gegzna
Implant healing abutment
Dental Implants

Caring for Your Implant Healing Abutment

Your healing abutment shapes the gum while the implant fuses. The week-by-week cleaning routine and the one rule that matters most.

• Dr. Joseph Gegzna
Recovering after dental implant surgery
Dental Implants

What to Expect After Dental Implant Surgery

A week-by-week guide to healing after dental implant surgery — cleaning, eating, and protecting the implant while the bone fuses.

• Dr. Joseph Gegzna
Temporary dental crown
Restorative Care

Caring for Your Temporary Crown

Your temporary crown protects the tooth and holds the space. What to do if it falls off and why you shouldn't wait.

• Dr. Joseph Gegzna
New dental crown and bridge
Restorative Care

Caring for Your New Crown or Bridge

What to expect after your crown or bridge is cemented — sensitivity, bite feel, and the daily habit that protects it most.

• Dr. Joseph Gegzna
After a root canal
Restorative Care

What to Expect After a Root Canal

A root canal is a lot like a filling — and a dull ache for a few days afterward is normal. What to expect and why the crown matters.

• Dr. Joseph Gegzna
After a dental filling
Restorative Care

What to Expect After a Dental Filling

Some cold sensitivity after a filling is normal. What to expect, when you can eat, and the signs that mean you should give us a call.

• Dr. Joseph Gegzna
Healing after extraction and bone graft
Tooth Extractions

Healing After an Extraction and Bone Graft

A bone graft sets the stage for a future implant. How to protect it while you heal — the 72-hour rules and why smoking is the #1 risk.

• Dr. Joseph Gegzna
Patient resting after a tooth extraction
Tooth Extractions

What to Expect After a Tooth Extraction

Protecting the blood clot is everything after an extraction. How to handle bleeding, swelling, eating, and healing — and when to call us.

• Dr. Joseph Gegzna
Cracked tooth model showing fracture line
Emergency Dentistry

Broken Tooth with a Sharp Edge: What to Do Right Now

A jagged broken tooth can cut your tongue and cheek — and needs prompt attention. Here's what to do, what NOT to do, and how we fix it at Rabbit Creek Dental.

• Dr. Joseph Gegzna
Jaw swelling indicating possible dental abscess
Emergency Dentistry

Dental Abscess: Symptoms, Dangers, and What to Do

A dental abscess will not heal on its own — and can become life-threatening. Dr. G explains the key symptoms, when to go to the ER, and how we treat abscesses in Mobile, AL.

• Dr. Joseph Gegzna
Extracted tooth held in gloved fingers
Emergency Dentistry

Tooth Knocked Out? Here's What to Do in the Next 30 Minutes

A knocked-out tooth can often be saved — but only if you act fast. Dr. G walks you through exactly what to do in the critical window before you reach our Mobile, AL office.

• Dr. Joseph Gegzna
Calm jaw profile after dental procedure
Tooth Extractions

How Long Does It Take to Heal After a Tooth Extraction?

Most patients feel significantly better within 3–5 days, but complete socket healing takes longer. Dr. G breaks down the full healing timeline and what to watch for.

• Dr. Joseph Gegzna
Porcelain dental crown on white surface
Emergency Dentistry

Crown Fell Off? Here's What to Do Right Now

A fallen crown is one of the most common dental situations — and often fixable. Dr. G walks through exactly what to do to protect the exposed tooth before your appointment.

• Dr. Joseph Gegzna
Dental hygiene tools including scaler and mirror
Preventive Care

How Often Should You Really Get a Dental Cleaning?

Most people have heard "every six months" — but is that actually right for everyone? We break down what the research says and when you might need to come in more often.

• Rabbit Creek Dental Team
Dental implant and bridge models side by side
Dental Implants

Dental Implants vs. Bridges: Which Is Right for You?

Both options can replace a missing tooth beautifully — but they work very differently and the right choice depends on your bone health, budget, and long-term goals.

• Dr. Joseph Gegzna

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