Archive for the ‘ Oral Surgery ’ Category

One of the best ways to help your healing process after dental surgery is proper aftercare. Your dentist will provide instructions on how to take care of yourself after your surgery, so be sure to follow these instructions to prevent complications and to ensure a comfortable recovery. Taking Care of Yourself After Oral Surgery One […]

Since implant surgery is an oral surgery procedure, you will require some kind of anesthesia to keep you comfortable during the process. The type of anesthesia used depends upon how many implants you are having placed, the preference of your oral surgeon, and your personal comfort levels. Determining the Type of Anesthetic If you are […]

Sleep apnea can cause serious symptoms and unwanted side effects, and in some cases can be life threatening, but it usually does not require surgery for effective treatment. Certain kinds of oral surgery, though, have been found to be helpful for some types of sleep apnea. Your oral surgeon can help diagnose your apnea and […]

TAMPA By Irene Maher, Times staff writer In Print: Thursday, January 24, 2013 Every night for 10 years, Tim Holler serenaded his family at bedtime with an unwelcome tune: loud snoring. He had to sleep in another room so his wife could get some rest. “I was so loud, she couldn’t even sleep with ear plugs,” […]

Many dental practices, including regular cleanings, X-rays and everyday hygiene, are focused on preserving your teeth. However, sometimes tooth extraction is inevitable. This is most common in the instance of wisdom teeth, but sometimes other teeth must be removed as well. Preparing for an extraction procedure can help you be less anxious and enable faster […]

Dental implants are a permanent means of replacing missing teeth. In order for implants to be successful, there must be enough bone present to support them. One way of correcting a lack of sufficient bone is sinus augmentation. This oral surgery procedure adds bone to the upper jaw to help support your new implants. How […]

Orthognathic surgery is surgery to the jaw or the face used to correct problems such as sleep apnea, temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD), malocclusion, or serious issues such as cleft palate. Orthognatic surgery is performed by an oral surgeon, often working with an orthodontist. This kind of surgery can be extremely successful in treating chronic conditions […]

Temporomandibular joint disorder, sometimes abbreviated as TMJ or TMD, has a number of symptoms, some of which are difficult to connect to a problem with the jawbone. If you experience any of these symptoms, you should consult with a dentist for an appropriate diagnosis. Prompt treatment of TMJ can help you avoid oral surgery, since […]

Facial injuries can be devastating not only to the face but to the teeth, gums, tongue, and jawbones. If you experience a facial injury that damages your teeth or other oral tissues, an oral surgeon can help. To prevent facial injuries to yourself or your children, you can take precautions that will minimize the risk. […]

Dental implants are specially designed to replace your natural teeth with a permanent, non-removable smile. They also are designed to help keep your jawbones healthy and growing. Oral surgery is necessary to place the implants, but the result is a long-lasting, natural looking smile that will last many years. What are Implants Made of? The […]