The pain, swelling, and bleeding after oral surgery will limit your food intake because of difficulty with chewing and swallowing. During your recovery, you should only choose soft foods to include in your diet. These soft foods are easy to prepare by mashing, moistening, pureeing, or grounding, giving your body the essential nutrients it needs… Read More »
Over your underbite? You’re not the only one. For many Americans, even a slight underbite can seem extremely noticeable. While many patients with this type of malocclusion can address their concerns through braces or other treatments, some individuals with more severe cases may find that corrective jaw surgery is a better long-term solution. Here’s what… Read More »
Whether the cause of your problems was trauma or tooth decay, tooth extraction is sometimes the best solution for preserving a patient’s oral health. However, removing teeth can impact a person’s wellbeing in other ways. Bone grafting is an excellent solution to help protect dentition and prepare an individual’s smile for future restorative care. Here’s… Read More »
Wisdom teeth, also known as third molars, are the last type of tooth that grows into the human mouth. For many people, these teeth do not pose an issue. For others, though, there is not enough room in the mouth for the teeth to emerge. In these cases, a dentist must remove the wisdom teeth… Read More »
Good dental and oral care is a vital part of your great smile and offers so many benefits. So, now is the perfect time to resolve to protect your teeth. While we at Hill Country Oral Surgery are happy, able, and highly qualified to help you with your oral surgery needs, we also hope to… Read More »
For many patients, tooth extraction can be traumatic. Every time you look in the mirror, it reminds you of what’s missing. It’s common to feel a profound sense of loss. Many patients try to avoid or minimize smiling due to embarrassment from a missing tooth. You can live with empty space after a tooth extraction,… Read More »
It’s easy to forget about your teeth until something goes wrong. Suddenly your tooth feels painful and sensitive. When you’ve got unexpected tooth pain, it’s time to see a dentist or oral surgeon. You may have a dental abscess. Prompt treatment is crucial to protect your health and your teeth. What Is a Dental Abscess?… Read More »
Whether you’ve had one tooth extracted or all of your wisdom teeth removed, your recovery will be supported through a combination of rest, pain medication, diet, hygiene and avoiding certain activities for a few days. Your doctor will explain the keys to recovery before the procedure and send you home with specific instructions after your… Read More »
After you’ve had one or more teeth removed, you have the option to replace them with dental implants. The purpose of an implant is to restore function as well as to make you look and feel better. They are the closest thing you can get to natural, healthy teeth. You’ll regain your old smile and… Read More »
Wounds in the mouth heal ten times faster than cuts on the body, making recovery from dental surgery much easier than recovery from other surgeries. Your mouth is primed to heal and with these simple techniques, you can help facilitate the process. Here are our best tips for quick and manageable recovery after tooth extraction. … Read More »
