Missing teeth aren’t just a cosmetic issue. If you have damaged or missing teeth, you may struggle to chew and enjoy your food or feel self-conscious whenever you smile. Don’t let missing teeth control your life any longer. Now, more than ever, you have options available for treating missing and damaged teeth. Dental implants… Read More »
Category: Oral Surgery
Make the Most of Your Post-Wisdom Tooth Removal Recovery
Tooth extraction is often a last effort if a tooth cannot otherwise be saved, but in the case of wisdom teeth, removal is necessary as a preventive effort. Many of our patients don’t have room in their jaws for these final teeth to fully erupt. Impaction, partial eruption, and difficulty keeping the wisdom teeth clean… Read More »
Dental Implant or Bridge- Which Is Best for You?
Missing teeth? Should you get a dental implant or bridge? We’ll compare these two popular tooth restoration choices so you can choose the best replacement option for your situation. Contact our offices to schedule a personalized consultation and to get expert advice from our oral surgeons. We love helping people to get their smile and… Read More »
Our Guide to Taking Proper Care of Your Dental Implants
Get your smile back with dental implants. Once you have implants, help your new smile to last by taking proper care of your implants and your oral health. Here’s what you need to know about caring for dental implants. We’ll give you more specific care instructions as we meet together, preparing for your implant placement… Read More »
Oral Surgeons > General Dentist for Oral Surgery- Here’s Why
You want the best for your teeth, your mouth, and your health. When you need oral surgery, choose an oral surgeon. An oral surgeon is typically your best choice for oral surgery for many reasons, including anesthesia safety. We’ll discuss a few of the many benefits of choosing an oral surgeon over a general dentist… Read More »
Oral Surgery Safety- What You Need to Know
Getting oral surgery can be scary, but don’t let fear keep you from getting the dental work you need. To alleviate your fears and help you find a skilled oral surgeon, we’ve put together a helpful guide about oral surgery safety. We know dental surgery can be intimidating, but with the right information and a… Read More »
Wisdom Teeth – To Pull or Not to Pull?
Getting your wisdom teeth pulled is a teenage rite of passage, but is it really necessary? Do all wisdom teeth need removal? You would think the answer to the question, “Should I pull my wisdom teeth?” would be a simple one, but in reality, it’s quite complex. The oral surgeons at Hill Country Oral Surgery… Read More »
Common Post-Extraction Complications
Complications can and do happen after tooth extraction. Lower your chances of common extraction complications by following your recovery instructions carefully. Common Complications After Extraction What complications are most common after an extraction? What can you do to avoid these complications? Learn more below: Poor Pain Control – Take your pain medications on a regular… Read More »
Bone Grafting Recovery
Get your teeth back! Dental implants can restore aesthetic beauty and function to your smile, but they are investment, requiring both time and financial commitment. Some patients will need bone grafting to achieve optimal results from their implants. This ensures that there sufficient support for your implants and helps to avoid broken implants. Bone grafting… Read More »
How Is a Tooth Extraction Performed?
Our goal is to help you create a beautiful, healthy smile. Sometimes this means that we’ll need to remove a tooth or two so we can treat and improve your smile. What happens during a tooth extraction? Here’s what to expect from your procedure. Why Are Tooth Extractions Needed? Teeth are valuable and whenever possible,… Read More »
