Category: Oral Surgery

If you are anticipating some type of oral surgery procedure, you are likely to have a number of questions, especially if it’s your first time. Even patients who have undergone oral surgery before may not know what to expect from a different type of intervention. Rest assured that your oral surgeon is eager and willing… Continue reading Most Common Oral Surgery Questions Patients Ask

Oral surgery is a valuable intervention for addressing many oral health issues and improving both the function and appearance of your smile. Surgical approaches can be used to correct a number of different deficits in the smile, from congenital defects to damaged caused by facial injuries. For the best experience with oral surgery, it’s important… Continue reading How Oral Surgery Can Improve the Appearance and Function of Your Smile

Patients who are working with an oral surgeon for the first time will want to know what to expect from their treatment, including the anticipated duration of their surgery. So will patients facing more advanced or complex treatments. Because oral surgery covers such a diverse group of procedures, there is no one answer to the… Continue reading How long will oral surgery take?

Patients facing oral surgery will want to do everything possible to ensure an uneventful procedure and subsequent recovery. Therefore, you may need to discontinue certain medications prior to your procedure if they might contribute to excessive bleeding or interfere with healing. Some Medications Can Interfere With Oral Surgery Whether you are having dental implants placed,… Continue reading Oral Surgery: Do I need to avoid certain medications?

In a modern oral surgery practice, technology significantly influences your treatment and the outcomes it achieves. Different types of technology are incorporated into all aspects of the multiple treatments provided at our practice, including: Dental implants Wisdom teeth extraction Bone grafting Jaw surgery Certain scanning tools and software packages help us to develop an effective… Continue reading How is technology used in evaluation and treatment planning?

Some patients may benefit from taking antibiotics and/or over-the-counter or prescription painkillers to optimize comfort and minimize risk of infection after oral surgery, such as jaw surgery, wisdom teeth extraction or the placement of dental implants. Your oral surgeon will work closely with you to plan for all aspects of your post-operative care so that… Continue reading Will antibiotics and pain medication be prescribed after my oral surgery?

Our oral surgery practice offers a number of procedures to help our patients enjoy comfortable and healthy oral function. Procedures such as wisdom teeth extraction, jaw surgery, placing dental implants, and treatment for facial trauma might seem daunting to new patients. While any oral surgery can produce swelling and bruising, our oral surgeons try to… Continue reading Will oral surgery cause bruising or swelling?

Do you have an upcoming oral surgery for dental implants, wisdom teeth removal, or jaw surgery? After your procedure, it is important to follow all post-operative guidelines from your oral surgeon. One important aspect of your recovery will be to make temporary modifications to your diet. More than likely, you will be instructed to consume… Continue reading Foods to Include in Your Recovery Following Oral Surgery

When you are preparing for oral surgery, you want to be reassured that the oral surgeon is using the most current techniques and tools available in the field. Procedures ranging from dental implant placement to wisdom teeth extraction depend on such updated knowledge. The providers at our practice are committed to staying informed about all… Continue reading How Our Oral Surgeons Stay Updated On The Latest Technology

Successful recovery following oral surgery, such as placement of dental implants or extraction of wisdom teeth, depends on the patient taking good care of the surgical site at home after leaving our office. It’s also important to be aware of the signs of post-operative complications so that you can follow up with the oral surgeon… Continue reading Home Care Tips After Oral Surgery