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 »
Category: Tooth Extraction
Oral Surgery And Your Youthful Appearance
Do you feel that the appearance of your smile ages you? Perhaps it makes you feel older unto yourself as a result of the way your mouth feels or what you see when you look into the mirror. Whatever the case, you may recognize that something about your grin is causing this problem but isolating… Read more »
Extractions: The Simple Questions You Think Nobody Else Asks
There are some simple questions you may find that you have about tooth extractions that, due to their simplicity, you feel embarrassed to bring up. You may even think that you’re the only person out there thinking them, which makes you feel even more hesitant to open your mouth and let the question out. As… Read more »
Extractions: Why Can’t I Use A Straw?
You would think after a tooth extraction that in order to bypass your empty socket to promote healing, it would make sense to use a straw to drink. After all, couldn’t you even drink soup, smoothies, and more this way, while you avoiding chewing for a bit? Well … it’s not exactly a good idea…. 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 »
Remember: Extractions Are Not Punishments
Maybe you think to yourself that you’ve done something very wrong to end up requiring a dental extraction. The truth is, while it’s entirely possible you have neglected a tooth and, as a result, it requires removal, this is no punishment! It’s a treatment that rescues your smile or that paves the way for the… Read more »
When The Cause Of Your Anxiety Is Sedation
Usually, we like to suggest dental sedation for patients who appear to feel anxious about their upcoming visit or treatment. So, what happens when the main reason you’re experiencing anxiety is the fact that the idea of receiving IV sedation (or otherwise) is putting you on edge? Fortunately (and you may be surprised to learn… Read more »
Your Extraction: Recovery Questions
The process of receiving a dental extraction may be something you know about and something you feel is definitely worthwhile! The benefits, of course, include promoting your best oral health. The thing you may not have memorized just yet might be what happens when you go home after your extraction. Looking for details? Let some… Read more »
Your Oral Surgeon Answers Common Questions
There are oh so many questions that pass through the lips of our patients. As you might imagine, some are unique and others are very common. Since the unique inquiries are things you’ll need to ask in person, we encourage you to get some basics sorted first out by considering information patients frequently ask of… Read more »
Your Oral Surgeon Discusses: Ridge Preservation
Are you having problems with some of your teeth, the degree of which suggests dental extractions and tooth replacements are your best solution? If so, you may have heard us mention ridge preservation as a means of keeping your jaw prepared and safe throughout your smile journey. For a better understanding of what it is… Read more »