How much do you really know about nitrous oxide? Are you familiar with what you can expect from your experience with this form of anesthesia – also known as laughing gas? Or, do you simply know that it’s a form of sedation we offer our patients? The good news is that the more you learn… Read more »
Category: Patient Education
3 Tips For Post-Surgery Success
After your oral surgery, you will follow our instructions, of course, which will ensure you recover successfully. Whether you visit us for an extraction, dental implant, jaw surgery, or otherwise, the goal is to reach improved oral health and to maintain your newly improved smile. You may wonder – is there something you should be… Read more »
Oral Surgery: Getting Started
When you are well aware that you require oral surgery but you are not sure how to go about approaching this need of yours, you can find that the days and the weeks fly by – and you still haven’t come in to see us. Fortunately, getting started is quite simple (and, as you know,… Read more »
3 Reasons To Schedule Your Consultation
Have you been told by your general dentist that you need oral surgery to improve your oral health? Do you have our contact information in hand but you find that you keep hesitating to schedule your consultation? We understand that new experiences can make you feel a bit unsure. However, seeking the care you need… Read more »
Oral Surgery Questions Part 2
Becoming familiar with what to expect from your oral surgery experience may prove somewhat complex – fortunately, we are happy to provide you with information each and every step of the way. By the time your visit arrives, you will know just what to do, what will happen before, during, and after the procedure, and… Read more »
Questions to Ask Your Oral Surgeon: Part One
Once you know you need restorative oral surgery, it becomes important to consult with your surgeon about the procedure. You will also need clear directions about how to care for your smile after the procedure, and moving forward, in order to maintain great oral health. Understanding any steps you may need to take prior to… Read more »
Why You Shouldn’t Take Tooth Loss Lightly
When it comes to your smile, it’s okay to be biased. If your smile isn’t perfect, wanting it to be is a natural desire. When it comes to losing teeth, few people would consider the loss a trivial matter. Those that take a laissez-faire attitude about tooth loss often don’t realize the consequences of ignoring… Read more »
Insurance Benefits: Don’t Lose Out!
Here comes winter! And with the chillier temps comes the overwhelming excitement of the holiday season. It can quickly take your attention away from anything that isn’t adorned with snow, that has nothing to do with time spent with family, or that isn’t pumpkin-flavored. We understand – after all, this time of year is full… Read more »
Learn About The Spear Study Club
Did you know that dentists participate in continuing education? Are you aware that we are consistently keeping up with advances in dental technology and finding ways to better serve and communicate with our patients? As for our particular team, we have been participating in a dental study club for several years, promoting additional education for ourselves… Read more »
Dental Implants Recovery Tips
In many cases, we find that patients feel much more overwhelmed at the thought of dental implant recovery than they do about the surgery itself. The good news is that you don’t have any reason to worry about either aspect of your experience. In addition to ensuring you enjoy comfortable treatments, we also speak with you… Read more »
Dr. Rogers was published in CDA’s November Issue. Click above to see his article (pg.601).