Getting dental implants is the first step, but implant aftercare is just as important. To avoid unnecessary discomfort, pain, and complications, you must take special care of your new smile. The text below will explore dental implant aftercare, including the day of your surgery and the weeks that follow. Begin Aftercare Immediately As soon as… Read More »
Dental health is essential to us all because it not only affects the quality of our smile but, in many ways, it influences our quality of life. Besides the ability to offer a brilliant smile, a healthy mouth allows us to eat correctly, breathe without obstruction, speak with expression, and get into close encounters with… Read More »
In these uncertain times, Hill Country Oral Surgery wants you to know that your oral surgery care will still be here for you. Interested? Contact us today for a consultation or call us at 512-327-7233.
Oral cancer is changing. Once it was a disease for older men, typically with a history of tobacco use. Today, oral cancer patients are younger, and many do not regularly smoke. More females are getting oral cancers than ever before. Oral cancer is no longer a “disease for old men” and is something we should… Read More »
An estimated 22 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea, a condition that causes interrupted breathing during sleep. This can lead to a lack of sleep, development of other health conditions, and a decrease in the quality of life. Although there are many causes of sleep apnea, jaw problems are often a contributing factor. Jaw surgery… Read More »
Jaw surgery changes lives, improves bites, and beautifies smiles. Corrective jaw surgeries are a specialty of our oral surgeons here at Hill Country Oral Surgery in Austin, TX. Learn more about jaw surgery. Find out if you’re a candidate. Finally, call us at 512-327-7233 to schedule a consultation with one of our oral surgeons. What… Read More »
Have you been missing one or more teeth for a long time? Are you considering dental implants? If so, then you should be considering a bone graft. Schedule a consultation today to find out how a bone graft could benefit you. Finding out if you need a bone graft is a painless procedure but you will… Read More »
Ghosts, witches, and goblins, beware. Too many Halloween treats can wreak havoc on your smile. Learn how to enjoy one of fall’s favorite holidays without damaging your pearly whites. What Does Candy Do to Teeth? You’ve probably heard your dentist say that sugar is bad for your teeth. In reality, it isn’t the sugar… Read More »
Are you tired of feeling like a number, not a person, when you go to the dentist? Do you want better care, personalized attention, and the latest treatment technologies in dental care? Consider a boutique dental practice. These personalized practices approach dentistry differently than a traditional practice and provide patients with many unique benefits. Hill… Read More »
All-on-4 is a surgical procedure where dental implants are placed to support an entire arch of teeth, and a permanent, non-removable restoration is fixed to the implants. Full dentures are removable teeth that are secured with dental paste. Read our infographic below to learn about the differences between the two options. If you’re interested in all-on-4… Read More »
