In your heart of hearts, you are well aware that what you need is oral surgery. You even know from your dentist or from simply hearing about us that our Santa Rosa, CA oral and maxillofacial surgery practice is here, waiting for your call! However, you’re missing that final push, that convincing bit of motivation that you need in order to actually pick up the phone, schedule a consultation with us, and to get things going (so you can get your smile in better shape). We can certainly empathize with you, which is why we’re more than happy to help you figure out how to help yourself get in touch with us!
Tooth Loss: Choices That Are Totally Your Own
When tooth loss happens to you, it’s easy to suddenly find yourself feeling as though the choices are out of your hands. You’re supposed to replace your teeth, you keep hearing that the best way to do so is with dental implants and restorations, and that you’ve got to start as soon as humanly possible. While we won’t necessarily argue against any of these very wise points in terms of selecting the optimal path to deal with the loss of your teeth, our Santa Rosa, CA team does want to remind you of something important: Every choice you make is completely your own. There’s no need to feel stressed or under pressure! Instead, consider some decisions you may think have already been made for you and realize that this journey is certainly yours to take as you see fit!
Dental Implants: 3 Things You’re Investing In
It’s one of those things you hear almost instantly, when you mention dental implants to a friend or family member: They ask you about the investment! One may be asking you about costs. The other may imply that implants require more time than traditionally supported prosthetics. So, you’re left with a question to answer for yourself. Since selecting implants is certainly a decision that requires different types of investing on your part, into what exactly are you’re putting your time, energy, finances, etc., and why make this decision? Our Santa Rosa, CA team can offer compelling answers, so you feel truly at peace!
Oral Surgery: Embarrassed By Your Smile Damage?
Here’s the scenario: You know without any doubt that what you need in order to get your smile back in shape is oral surgery. You’re not worried about receiving it and you’re actually looking forward to making your smile all better again. However, what you are dealing with that’s not so fantastic is some embarrassment about your smile damage. Some aspect of what’s going on with your oral structures and the fact that you need to visit our Rohnert Park, CA team has you on edge and, as a result, hesitant to see us for the care you require! We’ve heard it before! We empathize. We also remind you that there’s no reason to feel shy. Allow us to elaborate.
3 Times When Surgical Tooth Extraction Is Necessary
Extracting a tooth is usually an option that’s only recommended when a tooth can’t be saved. In many cases, the procedure is a simple one that involves gently loosening a tooth within its socket and then removing it carefully. However, in some cases, successfully removing a troublesome tooth isn’t so simple. At our Santa Rosa, CA, office, we may recommend performing surgical tooth extraction to ensure that problem is fully resolved without causing more harm to your oral health. (more…)
Our Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery Practice: Why We Love What We Do!
We’d like to let you in on a little (not so secret) fact: The oral and maxillofacial surgeons at our Santa Rosa, CA practice love what we do! What’s that, you ask? Well, in short, we offer you comprehensive oral surgery services, including advanced imaging technology, all under one roof. We provide you with the compassionate care you want and certainly deserve, when you’re dealing with any number of concerns requiring our help, from tooth loss to jaw damage, and more! But why do you enjoy offering it so much, you ask? Well, let’s walk through some of the major reasons! Ready for care? Just give us a call.
What Makes Oral Surgery Similar To Your Routine Dental Care?
If you’re like many patients we see for oral surgery needs at our Santa Rosa, CA oral and maxillofacial surgery practice, then you see routine dental care as just another part of life. It’s no biggie! However, when the topic of surgery comes up, all bets are off! There’s something about needing specialized care that just might send you into a bit of a tizzy. While it is, of course, something that’s more intensive in terms of the care it provides and it does require surgery, we want you to remember that like your usual smile upkeep with your general dentist, it’s something you can regard as an essential part of your life that doesn’t need to cause anything but happy thoughts! Learn more.
Seeing Us About Oral Surgery: A Typical Run Through
You know that you’re coming in to see our Santa Rosa, CA oral surgery team for a visit because the thing that’s going on with your smile … your general dentist cannot fix it. So, here you are, planning on visiting an oral and maxillofacial surgery practice and this is completely new territory for you. As a result, your mind is either completely blank in terms of what to expect or full of a bunch of made up ideas about what might happen. Fortunately, we can paint a general picture for you regarding the run through of what the future might hold. (Hint, hint: It’s all going to be good stuff from here on out!).
Extractions: Teeth You Do And Do Not Need!
One of the most common concerns that patients express to our Rohnert Park, CA team when we suggest a dental extraction? They worry about whether or not the tooth that is being removed is a tooth that is necessary. Will the tooth need to be replaced? Or, can it go and be forgotten with no ill oral health consequences to consider? We understand your concerns and remind you that we will always walk you through the details, when we suggest an oral surgery treatment! For now, let’s work our way through different types of teeth, those that you need, and those that you don’t! (And remember, we offer dental implants for those that need replacing!).
Why You Might Need Dental Work Before It’s Implant Time
You are so excited because you’re ready! Dental implants are definitely for you! However, then our Santa Rosa, CA team informs you that you’re almost a candidate … but not just yet. Should you ditch your plan, you wonder? Or hang in there? What you should do is remember, of course, that each and every implant care plan is unique. For instance, perhaps it has been a very long time since you lost your teeth, your remaining teeth have shifted, and completing your smile requires a multi-step process to get everything balanced, aligned, and completed. Sometimes, this (or other circumstances) means prep work comes into play and that’s okay! Remind yourself of this fact when you visit our practice to move forward toward your goals!
Dr. Rogers was published in CDA’s November Issue. Click above to see his article (pg.601).