If you’ve scheduled a visit for oral surgery, you may find that you’re feeling a bit anxious. In fact, even if you have experienced oral surgery before and had a perfectly tranquil visit, you may still find yourself dealing with some level of nervousness or hesitation. Fortunately, we are quite familiar with what you’re going… Read more »
Category: Patient Education
FAQs: What To Do Before Surgery
Preparing for oral surgery can cause you to feel a lot of things – for the most part, patients tend to experience a lot of anticipation. This may include some feelings of nervousness, stress, or even excitement. Whatever the case, we often find that the more prepared you become, the more confident and relaxed you… Read more »
Digital X-Rays: What’s What?
You may have an inkling that advanced dental technology plays an important role in our ability to diagnose problems and plan for your improved oral health. However, when it comes to the particular details of digital X-rays, for instance, you may feel at a loss. True, you are likely more than happy to strike the… Read more »
Children And Dental Implants
You may feel completely filled in and confident about the benefits of dental implants and adult candidacy. However, when it comes to the oral health of your child, you are already well aware that a developing smile does not always qualify for the same treatments as Mom or Dad’s smile. We understand that protecting the beauty… Read more »
How Do I Take Care of My Dental Implants?
Dental implants are small titanium posts that are designed to mimic and replace the roots of your lost teeth. As such, they offer unmatched support for your dental crown, bridge, or partial/complete denture, making your prosthesis more lifelike in function and appearance. To help ensure the longevity of your dental implant(s) and restoration, however, it… Read more »
All About Surgery Day: Your FAQs
The day of your oral surgery is a wonderful day. You are ready to embark on a journey that will improve your oral health, so you can enjoy daily comfort, function, and often a smile that looks just as wonderful as it feels. However, we understand if you’re feeling some last minute jitters before your… Read more »
Post-Surgery Recovery: What To Expect
We recognize that while many patients are aware of the significance associated with oral surgery, many worry about post-surgery recovery. Rather than allowing your concerns to get the best of you, we encourage you to become more familiar with what you can expect as you heal. Fortunately, the benefits of surgery far outweigh the potential… Read more »
Common Reasons For Sedation Dentistry
You may assume, like many patients, that receiving additional relaxation through sedation is something we offer only for specific procedures. This is simply not the case. We would like you to wrap your mind around the following portion of our dental care philosophy: We strive to ensure you feel comfortable and relaxed. We encourage you… Read more »
Your Questions About Nitrous Oxide
Finding out that you have anesthesia options to help alleviate stress and anxiety during dental care is often a major relief for patients. However, you may be similar to many of our patients who prefer to feel fully informed both about their options and the details of each. We appreciate this desire and enjoy answering… Read more »
Anesthesia: Your Candidacy
Visiting the dentist for any reason at all may cause you to feel a bit stressed or anxious. This is true both for patients who usually feel relaxed seeking dental care as well as for those patients who deal with severe dental anxiety. Fortunately, we offer anesthesia options to ensure you can feel at ease… Read more »
Dr. Rogers was published in CDA’s November Issue. Click above to see his article (pg.601).