When you spend time thinking about coming in to see your oral surgeon to care for your smile, there are oh so many details that might pop into your mind. You may wonder suddenly why you’re seeing us and not your general dentist. You may wonder what this type of surgeon actually does and what… Read more »
Category: Patient Education
Some Safety Questions: About Sedation
Do you have safety questions about dental sedation? If so, even though you love the potential benefits that it has to offer you (or your family member), it’s very possible you still feel on edge! Now, not only are you experiencing some dental anxiety but you are also very concerned about whether receiving sedation is… Read more »
What Would My Oral Surgeon Say?
Perhaps you heard what your oral surgeon told you regarding a particular treatment, office information, or otherwise but you cannot quite seem to remember. Or, maybe you haven’t seen us just yet but you would like to ask the important questions, the answers to which you won’t find anywhere else. How to access the things… Read more »
Treat Problems Rather Than Mask Them!
Have you ever heard someone mention “masking the symptoms” when it comes to an illness or oral health problem? Are you aware of the difference between making symptoms, so they temporarily go away, versus treating the source of the problem, so it permanently goes away? This can become confusing, can make it challenging to make… Read more »
How Do I Know: Which Type Of Bone Grafting Do I Need?
When you know that your jaw is not prepared for dental implants or you are simply in need of care for damage, you are likely overjoyed to learn that bone grafting can help. You also know that this is a way of repairing the damage, so you have jaw tissue that is full, strong, and… Read more »
Getting The Comfortable Help You Deserve
How do you feel about coming in to see our oral surgeon team? How do you feel about treatments that you need? Do you notice that even when you feel comfortable on an intellectual level about our team, what your smile needs, and your oral care path, you still have a serious amount of hesitation?… Read more »
3 Good Things To Ask Your Oral Surgeon
You might be filled to the brim with questions for your oral surgeon. However, that doesn’t mean we will hear a peep from you during your next visit (even though we would much prefer that you ask your questions). So, how to help you feel much more confident about asking all about whatever is on… Read more »
Antibiotics: 3 Things To Remember
Depending on who you see and the type of health or oral health concern you’re dealing with, you may find yourself back home having filled a prescription for antibiotics. While this type of medication can provide you with powerful and effective results, it is not without issues like side effects and even over-prescribing and over-use…. Read more »
Sedation: Making Decisions For You!
Especially if you have just begun scratching the surface of the oral and maxillofacial surgery experience, then you may feel like every single thing you’re learning is brand new! One of the details that may have recently come your way is the fact that you can expect dental sedation when you’re receiving care from our… Read more »
Holiday Travel Tips From Your Oral Surgeon
When you plan on heading out for your holiday traveling, you may want to take just a moment to gather your thoughts. In addition to all of the other details and arrangements you need to make, you will also need to remember to prepare for your oral health while you’re away. How to do that,… Read more »
Dr. Rogers was published in CDA’s November Issue. Click above to see his article (pg.601).