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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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? […]
Quiz: Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Wisdom Teeth
You may want to pretend like your wisdom teeth do not exist so you don’t have to deal with them. Unfortunately, if what you need is wisdom teeth removal but you’re doing everything you can to avoid the situation, you may be promoting a much more complex and inconvenient experience down the line. Why pay […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Get Smart About Implant Terminology
If you aren’t in a dentist or oral surgeon’s office regulary, you may not know the specialized language of dental implant terminology. Maybe you know your brother-in-law got some “things” that holds his denture firmly in place. Maybe you’ve heard your sister’s story about how her implant grew into her jawbone, and now her new […]
