You may find yourself suddenly wondering if there’s more than one type of person who may require help from an oral surgeon. Is it always the case that a patient need this specialized care due to hygiene-related problems? Is it always about functional issues? Are there other reasons oral surgery becomes necessary? Consider some ways… Read more »
Category: Patient Education
Sedation: 3 Things You Should Remember
There are some things in regard to sedation for your smile that we encourage you to remember. Though the full list would be quite lengthy, we’d like to focus today on some reminders associated with your feelings of uncertainty or embarrassment as you’re learning more about anesthesia. So, let’s help you feel wonderful about discovering… Read more »
Your Oral Surgeon Suggests: 3 Things To Watch For At The Holiday Table
Are you ready for some simple tips from your oral surgeon that can help you avoid accidentally making some very poor choices during your holiday meal? Did you realize that even selections that seem perfectly healthy and lovely might be something that could leave you with a broken tooth, stressed jaw, damaged dental implant, or… Read more »
Your Oral Surgeon’s End Of Year Tips!
When you’re enjoying your time this winter season, celebrating with friends and family and cozying up during the holidays, your oral surgeon has some tips for you to consider along the way. Though we certainly don’t expect you to make your oral health the center of your seasonal fun, we do think spending just a… Read more »
Why Wanting Dental Sedation Isn’t Unusual
Perhaps you somehow got the idea that wanting or requiring dental sedation is unusual in some way. The truth is, it’s extremely common. You will find that at oral surgeons and at your general dentist’s office alike, the use of a sedative is becoming more and more frequent. Why? Well, because we want you to… Read more »
Tooth Extractions: Your Replacement Questions
When you come to us for any type of procedure, there are a lot of unknowns that come with new territory. Naturally, that brings you to us frequently brimming with questions about what’s going to happen and how things will unfold. We expect this every time! We also know that you may be sitting at… Read more »
3 Major Ways Sedation Helps
On a conceptual level, you may recognize that dental sedation can be very beneficial for you as a dental patient. However, we are curious if you’ve ever delved a bit deeper to take a closer look at what choosing an anesthetic may mean for you when you visit our oral surgery practice. Are you dealing… Read more »
Need An Oral Surgeon? Come Talk With Us!
When you need an oral surgeon but you don’t have one at the moment, the task might feel unnerving at best. Beyond the fact that you require surgery is the fact that you now have to go out in search of someone you trust! Rest assured, we understand. Now, whether you were referred to our… Read more »
3 Things That Should Not Hurt (Ever)
There are some things that lead to pain that will not surprise you. If you drink something that’s extremely hot, oral pain is sure to follow. Bite into something that’s sharp and accidentally cut your gum tissue: Pain will likely come next. However, there are some details associated with your oral health and discomfort that… Read more »
Your College Kids: Tips To Keep Smiles Healthy
Are your kids off and settled at their chosen universities? Are you mostly happy but there are some things you’re still trying to figure out? If it has anything to do with how to keep their smiles safe and healthy from afar, recognize that you are most certainly in excellent company. This is a challenge… Read more »
Dr. Rogers was published in CDA’s November Issue. Click above to see his article (pg.601).