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 »
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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 »
What Can Oral Surgery Improve?
You’ve heard a lot about the fact that you may be able to see some serious improvement with your smile soon because your dentist has suggested oral surgery. This sounds good, of course, because a smile that’s in excellent condition is always a beneficial state to enjoy. However, whether you’re planning on receiving implants, you… Read more »
A Couple Things To Remember About Your Oral Surgeon
There are some things you probably haven’t thought about in regard to your oral surgeon. For instance, do you know what to expect from your surgeon? Do you know what our team of oral and maxillofacial surgeons provide in terms of treatments? Are you certain about the way our team goes about providing treatments and… Read more »
Your Visit: 3 Things You Might Want To Bring With You
Whatever it is you’re coming in for, whether to discuss your oral health, to receive oral surgery, etc., it’s normal to feel just a bit uncertain about things. This is particularly true when you haven’t seen an oral surgeon for a procedure or appointment before. While we offer sedation and are happy to give you… Read more »