Posts Tagged ‘ best oral surgeon colleyville ’

4 Most Common Facial Injuries Requiring Oral Surgery

Facial injuries that affect the person’s ability to eat, speak, breathe, or see often require oral surgery. Thankfully, oral and maxillofacial surgeons are highly trained and experienced in correcting these issues through surgical treatment and facial reconstruction.  If you’re searching for an oral surgeon in Colleyville, TX, look no further than Dr. Chris Tye. Nominated […]

If your wisdom teeth are impacted, here’s what you should know.

Often, wisdom teeth don’t grow in as they should. When this happens, wisdom teeth are impacted. Before further health issues arise, we advise setting an appointment with Dr. Chris Tye at Texas Oral Surgery Specialists. Call 817-552-3223 or message us online if you’re suffering from the discomfort that you believe derives from partially or fully […]

6 Signs of Wisdom Tooth Infection

Wisdom teeth, or third molars, are the last teeth to come in a mouth, usually when you’re in your late teens or early 20s. Wisdom teeth become infected when they’re impacted or not cleaned properly. The common symptoms of a wisdom teeth infection are pain, swelling, difficulty opening your jaw and sometimes bad breath. Recognizing […]

Oral Surgeons, General Dentists, and Oral Surgery

Both oral surgeons and general dentists can perform oral surgery. However, that doesn’t mean they are equal in quality. Only one of these is an expert in face, mouth, and jaw surgery while the other has minimal training. Can you guess which is which? Oral Surgeon vs General Dentist Oral and maxillofacial surgeons (OMS) receive […]

Wisdom Teeth Recovery: 9 Tips to Prepare for Removal

9 Tips to Prepare for Wisdom Teeth Removal Have you recently received distressing news from your dentist that it is time to have your wisdom teeth removed? Even more distressing, you received the news regarding your child. The idea of oral surgery can be frightening, but if you take steps in advance to be well-prepared, […]

Do oral surgeons treat oral cancers?

Oral cancer is a subgroup of head and neck cancers that affects the lining of the lips, mouth, or upper throat. According to the NIDCR, about 49,700 cases of oral cancer are diagnosed every year. Most of those cases are men over the age of 40, but women and people of all ages are affected […]

What is dental implant surgery?

At Texas Oral Surgery Specialists, Dr. Chris Tye offers dental implants to replace one missing tooth and All-on-4® implant-supported dentures and bridges to replace a few or all teeth. Implants have a long list of benefits. Once you’ve determined that they’d be a great fit for your life, you may wonder what you can expect […]

Do I Require Lower Jaw Surgery?

For patients who suffer from a significant misalignment of the jaws and teeth, corrective jaw surgery (orthognathic surgery) can restore chewing function and jaw alignment. The straightforward surgery can also drastically improve their quality of life.  If you live in Colleyville, TX or surrounding areas and are noticing issues with how your teeth fit together, […]