Your dentist may suggest a wisdom tooth removal (or third molar surgery) for various reasons. It could be to prevent further oral complications or to help maintain how well your teeth look. Once your wisdom tooth has been removed, it’s wise to follow all aftercare instructions for your safety and fast recovery. What to… Read More »
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5 Tips to Prepare for My Oral Surgery Consultation
Preparing for your initial oral surgery consultation is essential. For a successful operation, and for the sake of you and your surgeon, it’s best that you are ready not just emotionally, but logistically, too. The best way to feel confident about your procedure is to be equipped with all the important information and facts… Read More »
Do I need to have my wisdom teeth removed?
Wisdom teeth or third molars often erupt during adulthood. By this time, the mouth has developed a complete set of teeth, and the size of the jaw has stopped growing. It could be the reason why wisdom teeth frequently become problematic. When there is no room in the mouth for another molar, or when the… Read More »
Dentures vs. Dental Implants
As the fiеld of dеntiѕtrу grows, dental раtiеntѕ bеnеfit frоm a widеr range оf сhоiсеѕ. Fоr thоѕе оf уоu miѕѕing one or mоrе teeth уоur choices саn inсludе bridgеѕ, раrtiаl оr full dentures аnd implants. Fоr people miѕѕing аll оf thеir tееth on оnе оr mоrе arches, hеrе аrе ѕоmе роintеrѕ comparing dеntаl imрlаntѕ vs…. Read More »
Top 5 Things to Do while Recovering from Wisdom Tooth Extraction
Wisdom teeth removal is one of the most common rites of passage for adults. It’s a simple procedure, although once your wisdom tooth has been removed, it is normal to feel some pain and discomfort. The removal of wisdom teeth is still a surgical procedure, and it’s essential that you follow your surgeon’s instructions for… Read More »
Why I Became a Diplomate of The American Board of Oral Implantology and Implant Dentistry
As a board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon, I have received extensive experience in implant dentistry as well as oral reconstruction, not to mention countless hours of continuing education. For me becoming an American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry (ABOI/ID) diplomate was initially about assessing my current practice and confirming my credentials. I never expected… Read More »
Can I Have My Wisdom Teeth Extracted without Narcotic Pain Medications?!
Opioid treatment for postoperative pain has long been an integral part of treatment following oral surgery. Although very useful and well tolerated by many people, these medications come with their own issues. Before recently we did not have a lot of options for those patients who wanted to avoid post-operative opioid medication use. With the… Read More »
