Archive for 2020

What Age Do You Typically Get Wisdom Teeth?

Most of us forget about the pain of losing and growing new teeth as soon as our last permanent teeth emerge in elementary school—at least until we get our wisdom teeth. Wisdom teeth may sound fancy or beneficial, but they can actually spell disaster for your dental future. Smart individuals can plan and prevent disaster […]

How a Bad Dental Visit Can Affect Future Visits

Everyone is scared of something, but not all fears are equal. One bad dental visit can be all it takes to develop dentophobia, a fear of the dentist. Continue reading to learn more about this fear.  Information on Dentophobia Phobias fall under the anxiety disorder umbrella because they’re consistent and often irrational. Although it’s normal […]

Restorative Oral Surgery for Elderly Patients

Elderly men and women require restorative oral surgery more often than younger people due to aging complications.  Seniors face unique dental issues, such as severe tooth damage and loss. Continue reading to learn how restorative options can help them reclaim their lives. How Does Restorative Oral Surgery Help the Elderly?  According to the Centers for […]

Is Tooth Infection Painful?

A tooth infection often results in dental abscess due to bacteria, which enter chipped, broken, or decaying teeth.  When bacteria reach the center of your tooth and infect it, pus can accumulate, resulting in a toothache. Continue reading to learn more about abscessed teeth.  What Makes Tooth Infection Painful?  An abscessed tooth can cause mild […]

Why Do Dentists Use Laughing Gas?

Dentists use laughing gas for a variety of oral surgeries. If you need it for your procedure, it doesn’t mean something is wrong with your teeth. Are you scared of anesthesia? Let us reassure you that it’s a safe option for most people in today’s blog. What is Laughing Gas? You may have seen movies […]

How Can I Prevent a Dry Socket After Oral Surgery?

After tooth extraction, a protective blood clot forms over the tooth’s socket. You must prevent dry socket so that your healing isn’t prolonged. Continue reading to learn about this condition. Information on Dry Socket A blood clot protects your bone’s nerve endings after oral surgery. Unfortunately, sometimes the blood clot doesn’t form or becomes dislodged, […]

Do All Wisdom Teeth Need Removing?

Patients often ask their dentist or oral surgeon if all four of their wisdom teeth need removing, even if they aren’t causing problems.  Even if all four of them are free of infection, or if only one of them is causing trouble, an oral surgeon may recommend removing all of them at once. Continue reading […]

Does Laughing Gas Make You Laugh?

Laughing gas is the most popular sedative that dentists and oral surgeons use to help their patients relax during oral procedures, such as wisdom teeth extractions and root canals. Most people experience anxiety before surgery, which is why most professionals administer laughing gas to help them experience a comfortable and pain-free dentist visit. Stay tuned […]

Is There a Surgery for Sleep Apnea?

Sleep apnea is a disruption that can have adverse consequences on your health. Generally, this condition causes a person’s breathing to stop while they sleep periodically. When you’re unable to breathe, your body will wake up mid-sleep, causing you to have poor sleep.  If you suspect you have this condition, you should treat it before […]

Tips to Recover from Oral Surgery

Oral surgery is any procedure performed on the teeth, gums, or jaw. After surgery, there’s a recovery period that varies in length, depending on the work you had done to your mouth. It’s crucial to stick to your surgeon’s post-operative instructions to have the smoothest recovery possible. Stay tuned to learn more about oral surgery […]