Are you planning a wedding? If so, then our Santa Rosa, CA oral surgery team extends very warm congratulations! Now, for the smile-related details: Have you been thinking that what you really want to include in your plans is dental implants but something about adding a surgical procedure to your list makes you feel a… Read more »
Category: Implant Placement
Urging You To Call Before The Holidays
Yes, we are certainly persistent when it comes to encouraging you to come in to talk with our team. Why, you wonder? Well, because we know that in many cases, you may find yourself putting off a visit to come in to talk about oral surgery, dental implants, and more. That is, even though you… Read more »
Why Do Dental Implants Require So Much Time?
As much as you love the thought of dental implants, you may also feel just a tad stressed about the amount of time it can take to receive them. Why does the entire experience take so much time, you may ask yourself, after you’ve been considering other solutions like a traditional bridge or denture? We… Read more »
Remember: Times When Oral Surgery Is About Choice!
Within oral health care, there are absolutely times when there is something your smile needs in order to return to its good health. However, there are also other times in which coming in to talk with our Rohnert Park, CA oral surgery team is all about you making choices for your smile based on things… Read more »
Why Do I Need Oral Surgery? My Smile Seems Healthy!
One of your jobs as a patient is to keep your smile healthy. You assume this just means following through with plaque removal with brushing and flossing, as well as professional cleanings. What you might not realize is that it’s up to you, as well, to consider the structure and function of your smile and… Read more »
Oral Surgery Recovery: It’s The Little Things
You may find that as you get closer to the day of your oral surgery, you think a bit more about recovery. Maybe you’ve had to take some time off from work or class. Perhaps you’re very detail-oriented, so you’ve gone over the directions for post-op several times. We know that even patients who are… Read more »
Dental Sedation: Things We Consider For Each Patient
You might have always thought that there’s just one type of dental sedation for you if you require additional numbing or relaxation for your oral surgery procedure or visit. What you will discover (or have likely already realized) is that you have multiple options. There’s nitrous oxide, IV sedation, and oral sedation. While there’s certainly… Read more »
Remember: One Tooth Affects So Much!
We know that when you’re dealing with a problem like a missing tooth, you may have a moment during which you’re stuck in a bit of a tug-of-war. On one hand, one missing tooth seems like a very big deal. After all, it’s a big percentage of your entire smile and now your grin looks… Read more »
Sedation: Really, There’s No Stigma!
You may feel like asking about dental sedation if you’re not about to undergo major oral surgery is just something that you shouldn’t be doing. If for some reason, you feel there’s some stigma attached to sedation for something like nervousness or general dental anxiety, we strongly encourage you to think again! Let’s cover some… Read more »
Oral Surgery: Hidden Culprits Causing Tooth Loss
There are only so many times that restorative care can save a tooth. There’s also a limit to the lengths that this field of dentistry can go to save your dental tissue. As a result, there are two things to consider when you’re wondering why you’re dealing with tooth loss, despite your best efforts. Let’s… Read more »