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If you are planning to have a corrective orthognathic surgery, you may have concerns about how you’ll progress through recovery after the procedure. Fortunately, there are several steps that you can take to make your recovery more comfortable. GET AHEAD OF THE PAIN It is recommended that you start taking your pain medication about four… Continue reading Four Tips for an Easier Recovery after Orthognathic Surgery

It’s common knowledge that the wisdom teeth tend to give us a lot of problems, and for that reason, many people elect to have them taken out as a preventative measure. These teeth usually erupt in the late teens, and compared to the other teeth, they are especially prone to infection. If you still have… Continue reading Is Your Wisdom Tooth Infected?

Many people are under the impression that tooth loss will simply affect the appearance of their smile. However, losing teeth can actually affect your overall oral health and a variety of other issues, so it is important to replace missing teeth whenever possible. DAMAGE TO OTHER TEETH Did you know that if you are missing… Continue reading How Tooth Loss Can Impact Your Oral Health

Do you have an upcoming TMJ surgery scheduled? This is a major surgical procedure, and to get ready, there are some steps that you can take to prepare ahead of time. Don’t make the mistake of trying to get a recovery strategy together after your surgery has been completed, as you will be in no… Continue reading Preparing for Your TMJ Surgery

Dry socket is a painful condition that could occur after you have a permanent tooth extracted. This is the most common complication associated with extractions and often happens when the wisdom teeth are removed. If you are scheduled to have a tooth extraction, there are several things that you can do to prevent dry socket.… Continue reading How to Prevent Dry Socket

While root canal treatments are generally quite successful, these therapies sometimes fail to resolve an infection near the root of the tooth. In these situations, a minor oral surgery known as an apicoectomy may be required. This is arguably the most common root canal surgery, and it involves removing the tip of the root along… Continue reading What is an Apicoectomy?

You might not think of how your smile can change your life, but honestly, it is one of the most important aspects of your wellbeing. While it cannot help you fight diseases, it can help you in many other ways that are just as important to your life and overall health. In general, smiling just… Continue reading Your Smile is Important!

Most bruxism, or teeth grinding, happens at night when we are unaware of what our body is doing, so you may be wondering exactly how you are supposed to know if you really need a nighttime mouth guard. After all, if you are able to sleep through your grinding, is it really that big of… Continue reading The Top Signs of Needing a Mouth Guard for Nighttime

Extensive research has been conducted to determine the effects of smoking on patients who have had permanent dental implants. All the research seems to agree that one of the predominant causes of long-term failure is smoking. The success rate of dental implants has been well established over the last several years and the medical community… Continue reading The Dangers to Dental Implants When You Smoke

Oral surgery might seem scary, but we perform it on a daily basis. In order to best prepare yourself, there are certain things you should do and know so that you are not anxious and understand everything that is going on during your oral surgery. HAVE SUPPORT Before you have your surgery, we will discuss… Continue reading Are you Ready for Oral Surgery?