When you stand in front of your mirror and look at your smile, you may wonder how we have the ability to figure out what’s wrong with your oral health. How exactly can we tell that your jawbone is not healthy enough for implants just yet? How do we know that your wisdom teeth will… Read more »
Category: Patient Education
Don’t Let Dental Anxiety Get In The Way
Are you someone who looks at our website quite regularly, you have a plan all laid out in your mind regarding the care journey you likely require for a healthier smile, and you love thinking about the future of your oral health? Are you also someone who appreciates the benefits of oral surgery but you… Read more »
Start The Year Off Right: Schedule A Visit!
Have you been working with your general dentist who has suggested you visit an oral surgeon? Has it been awhile since you’ve discovered you need a particular treatment but you just haven’t found the motivation to make any forward movement on the matter? Whatever the case, we find that the best first step toward caring… 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 »
Make Use Of Your 2016 Insurance Benefits!
In many instances, you rely on your dental insurance benefits to ensure you can receive the oral surgery that you need for your smile. Of course, this can require thoughtful planning throughout the year, so you may optimize your benefits and protect your oral health. As we are about to usher in a new year and bid farewell… Read more »
Vocab 101: Maxillofacial, Orthognathic
You are probably used to hearing some basic dental vocabulary. You probably know “dental hygiene” has to do with keeping your teeth and mouth clean and healthy. You might know that a planned “tooth extraction” means removing a tooth that is causing a problem or overcrowding your mouth. (An “unplanned tooth extraction” usually means a… Read more »
Dental Sedation: What are My Options?
You might be surprised at the number of people who put off needed dental appointments out of fear. They may hope that a dental problem “just goes away.” Perhaps the thought of sitting still for a long procedure is making them fearful. Maybe they have a heard a procedure is uncomfortable. Dental sedation is meant… 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 »
Impacted Canine Teeth: Can You Help My Child?
We often find that patients are uncertain about what’s happening with their child’s impacted canine tooth, what this issue really means, how to address it, and why it’s so essential to fix the problem. Rest easy. We understand that discovering your child’s teeth require treatment for proper development can feel a little overwhelming. The good… Read more »
Dr. Rogers was published in CDA’s November Issue. Click above to see his article (pg.601).