We know that you might not feel very excited to come in to see us if you need oral surgery. However, we strongly encourage you to do so (particularly if your dentist has made the recommendation). To help you feel a bit more motivated to pick up the phone and schedule an appointment, we love… Read more »
Category: Jaw Surgery
3 Things That Are Normal After Oral Surgery
One of the most challenging aspects of going home after oral surgery is the fact that you are a patient, not an oral surgeon. As a result, you may find that you have trouble deciding whether something you notice is just a normal part of the recovery process or if it’s a reason to become… Read more »
Why Your Front Teeth Don’t Touch (And What To Do)
If you have gone through life with back teeth that touch but front teeth that cannot come in contact with one another, you may be dealing with a malocclusion known as an open bite. The severity of the opening between your top and bottom anterior teeth can vary. As a result, you may find that… Read more »
Happy Holidays (And Don’t Forget About Your Smile)!
We wouldn’t be an oral surgery practice, of course, if we could make it through a single sentence without reminding you about your smile. While the upcoming holiday weekend is going to be chock full of surprises and fun, we would like to help offer the slightest morsel of a recommendation: Take a little bit… Read more »
Bring Us Your Severe Smile Concerns
We have heard far too many times from patients that want help for their smiles but feel too embarrassed (or assume their oral health is too bad for care). To these worries, we always respond in the same way. We explain that from our technical standpoint as oral surgeons, we see a project that requires the appropriate treatment,… Read more »
Giving Yourself The Gift Of Oral Surgery
Are you happy to gather up tons of goodies for everyone in your life that you love (but you haven’t gone out of your way to give yourself the one gift you truly want this year: A healthy smile)? If this resonates with you, we certainly aren’t going to steer you away from spreading joy… Read more »
Bone Grafting Q&A: Am I Ready?
If you are an individual who is hoping to improve your candidacy for dental implants, you may first require bone grafting. This is something that occurs when a patient’s jawbone is deficient in some way, such as in width or volume. As a result, the jaw is not immediately prepared to support the placement of… Read more »
3 Ways To Get To Know Us
Are you interested in getting to know us better but you’re not really sure where to begin? Do you prefer to perform a bit of research before you jump into becoming a new patient? No problem. To enjoy the introduction you’re looking for, we have a variety of suggestions that are all easy to access!… Read more »
Oral Surgery: How To Stop Worrying
Do you find that even though you know your upcoming oral surgery treatment is extremely beneficial and necessary, you still feel worried? Are you finding that even with tons of reassurance, you still feel concerned? Perhaps you are stressing because you are not certain about what to expect and you’re worried that you’ll forget to… Read more »
Test Your Knowledge: Bone Grafting
Have you been thinking about coming in for a visit to discuss bone grafting but you are not sure what to think? Perhaps you know that you need some assistance with treating your jaw tissue before you can move ahead with replacing your missing teeth with implants (but you are a little unsure about certain… Read more »
Dr. Rogers was published in CDA’s November Issue. Click above to see his article (pg.601).