Have you been experiencing clicking, popping, or pain in your jaw? If so, you could be experiencing TMJ (temporomandibular joint disorder). We will be looking for 6 signs you should see an oral surgeon for TMJ. From the beginning, we want to be clear – surgery for TMJ is usually a last resort for severe…
You may have wondered: why do people get their wisdom teeth removed when they’re young? It’s a good question, and one that comes up from time to time as we talk with patients. In this post, we’ll discuss the top 5 reasons to remove wisdom teeth early in life. From pain to inflamed gums, there…
Are you considering getting a dental implant? If so, you may be wondering what are the types of pre-prosthetic oral surgery? Oral surgeons perform pre-prosthetic oral surgery on a patient prior to installing a prosthetic device like a dental implant. The goal of this surgery is to prepare the body for the implant. Not only…
Have you heard the term “pre-prosthetic surgery?” Maybe you’ve heard that you may need it and are wondering, “what is pre-prosthetic surgery, anyways?” This is a really good question to be asking. Therefore, we’ll look more into this type of oral surgery in the article below. Keep reading to learn more about this vital step…
Oral surgery can make you a bit nervous to think about. But, due to advances in anesthesia, oral surgery is more comfortable than ever these days. You may be wondering: how does oral anesthesia work? Below we’ll go over the options that are available. How Does Oral Anesthesia Work? Anesthesia is a form of medical…
If you’re pregnant or know someone who is you may wonder is it safe to have oral surgery while pregnant? This is a good question we’ll look into further. Is it Safe to Have Oral Surgery While Pregnant? When you’re pregnant you have multiple doctor visits, so you may wonder if oral surgery is something…
If you’re scheduled for oral surgery it’s a good idea to prepare some questions ahead of time. Below are 5 common questions before oral surgery you can ask your surgeon. We will look at the questions and answers below. 5 Common Questions Before Oral Surgery 1. How Much Experience Does the Oral Surgeon Have? The…
Have you been asking yourself how can oral surgery help my cleft lip? There are people from young to old that suffer with this condition. We’ll go more into detail about how oral surgery can help in the article below. How Can Oral Surgery Help My Cleft Lip? There is more than one reason to…
Are you suffering from wisdom tooth discomfort or dental pain in general? That sounds like a problem worth addressing! In this article, we’ll explore some of th reasons to schedule your oral surgery as soon as possible. It may not seem like a big deal to push off an oral surgery appointment, but … let’s…