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 »
Category: Tooth Extraction
Your “How Do I Know” Questions For Your Oral Surgeon
Do you have a lot of “how do I know” questions left unanswered at the moment? Maybe you wonder how you will know if dental implants are right for you, how you will know when to move ahead with plans, and more! We understand! This is a new area of dental care for you and… Read more »
Wisdom Teeth: Why You Don’t Actually Need To Worry About Them
You might find that one of those worries lingering in the back of your mind includes wisdom teeth removal. It might be for yourself. It might be for your child. Whatever the case, this somewhat foreign territory may lead to general upset since you’re not sure how to figure out what to do about them… Read more »
Your Kids And Their Wisdom Teeth: Plan For Holiday Time!
Yes, we know that when it comes to figuring out when to schedule your children’s wisdom teeth removal, things can get a bit tricky. You have to consider their school, you have to think about when will work for them if they’re coming in from out-of-town college, and you know they will need a bit… Read more »
Just What Are Wisdom Teeth?
Wisdom teeth are most properly called third molars. If they emerge (and not everyone’s do) they usually appear in the young adult years — between about ages 17 and 24. There are many people who think of wisdom teeth as “Those things that cause problems and need wisdom tooth extraction in Santa Rosa, CA.” For… Read more »
Happy News After Extractions
When you discover you need a dental extraction, it can leave you feeling a bit emotionally numb (or raw!). We’re not talking about tooth removal for orthodontics or for wisdom teeth. We mean when you have teeth removed because they are damaged or diseased but you end up left with smile openings! What to do… 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 »
Wisdom Teeth Time: Bring In Those Teens!
Are your teenagers officially on summer break just yet? Perhaps you’re at the very end of the end-of-the-school-year-countdown. In any case, if you’re thinking it’s too late to call us to discuss wisdom teeth removal for your children, think again! There’s still time to get your visit on the books, so you can get this… Read more »
Tooth Extractions: 2 Things To Forget About
There are some particular thoughts we find often fill the minds of our tooth extraction patients. While we would be overjoyed if these thoughts were all optimistic and relaxed in nature, we must admit they often lean toward the not-so-positive end of the spectrum. Of course, especially if oral surgery is new to you, it’s… Read more »