If part of your qualifications as you seek out an oral surgery practice for yourself is that you prefer one that leans toward a green, sustainable, convenient philosophy, then you will be happy when you meet us. We encourage you to take into consideration some of the ways we practice smile care that provide you… Read more »
Category: Patient Education
Oral Surgery: When You Don’t Like Needles
We know that when you discover you need oral surgery for your smile but you’re someone who does not like or has a phobia of needles, you may think your ability to receive the care you need is going to be out of the question. Certainly there will be some type of injection or other… Read more »
What To Expect Right After Oral Surgery
You may have some idea about how long you’ll need to rest after your oral surgery, the types of things you’ll have to change over the next few days (like your eating habits), and more. However, what about right when your treatment is over and you’re about to head home? Do you know what to… Read more »
It’s April…And It’s Time To Protect Your Face!
Unless you happen to be quite keyed into the world of oral surgery, you may not remember that April is a very special month to be recognized amongst oral and maxillofacial surgeons: It’s National Facial Protection Month! In short, this means that we spend some extra time highlighting the fact that serious injuries can affect… Read more »
Your Smile After Oral Surgery: 2 Things Not To Assume
After you see us for the oral surgery your smile needs, you may go home, feel overjoyed by your improved oral health, and then one of two things may happen: First, you may continue treating your smile as you always have, remembering that consistent, mindful care is always necessary. Or, you may think that your… Read more »
Dental Sedation: Stuff You Keep Hearing
You keep hearing things from friends and family members about dental sedation. Some of it, you’re not so sure about. Since you’re planning on receiving sedation for your upcoming visit with us, you’d really like to get to the bottom of all of this “stuff.” Remember that we always advise you to check in with… Read more »
Implants: Why Your General Dental Care Still Matters
When you make dental implants part of your smile, you may think that your general dental care doesn’t really matter anymore. This is something that comes up frequently with patients who have all of their natural teeth replaced. Now, whether you have one implant, a mouthful, or somewhere in between, you must remember that your… Read more »
Talk To Your Oral Surgeon About…
There are a lot of things that you can talk with your oral surgeon about. As you have gathered, we are here to help you, so your smile is safe, so it’s healthy, so it’s functional, and so you have the best possible experience with your oral health. However, when you’re starting out with treating… Read more »
Implant Protection: Drinks With Hidden Dangers!
The last thing you probably think about when it comes to potential dental implant hazards? Beverages. While we understand that anything that’s liquid seems like it must simply pass through your mouth without much of an effect, the opposite is true. There are some drinks that can mean serious damage or frustration for you and… Read more »
Sedation: 2 Things You Need To Know
Finding out that you can look forward to a relaxing visit with us as a result of dental sedation is a wonderful feeling. Realizing you don’t really know much about the details surrounding anesthesia, however, can make you feel a bit on edge. We can quickly help you feel wonderful about coming in for care… Read more »
Dr. Rogers was published in CDA’s November Issue. Click above to see his article (pg.601).