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If you are HIV-positive, you should tell your oral surgeon and other dental professionals in order to receive the best care. While you do not have to reveal your health status, putting the dentist on notice can make him more aware of conditions to look for in your mouth that could impact your overall health. […]

For those who need facial surgery, scarring is one of the biggest concerns. Scars cannot be completely prevented in many cases, but with proper care, they can be minimized. Over time, many incisions fade to the point of being nearly invisible. By taking an active role during the healing process, you can help reduce your […]

Oral cancer will strike more than 48,000 people in the United States in 2016, according to the American Cancer Society, and more than 9,500 are expected to die as a result of the disease. The American Cancer Society also tells us that an early diagnosis provides the best chance for a successful treatment outcome. Having […]

Dental implants are quickly becoming a preferred method for replacing missing teeth, with millions of patients opting for this procedure every year. In almost all cases, if you are healthy enough to undergo routine dental work, you can have implants. But what if your gums are receding? Are you still a candidate for the procedure? […]

If you have oral surgery scheduled, you may be feeling a bit nervous. This is a common concern we hear from our patients, stemming largely from a fear of the unknown. Rest assured that you will be in good hands. And remember, the more informed and prepared you are for your procedure, the less anxiety […]

Do you really need to have your wisdom teeth removed? Our patients often wonder this, especially those who aren’t keen on the idea of extraction. If your wisdom teeth are healthy and growing properly, they likely won’t need to be removed. But in many cases, we do recommend preemptive extraction to prevent complications in the […]

When you need tooth extraction, can your general dentist do the job or do you need to go to an oral surgeon? In many cases, an oral surgeon offers the safest solution when you are having tooth pain that requires that you have the tooth pulled, but there are circumstances under which your general dentist […]

Dental implants are the state-of-the-art way to replace lost teeth, but are they affordable? Does dental insurance pay for the procedure? Unfortunately, patients are mostly on their own when it comes to dental implants. Some insurance pays only for adding the crown to an implant, but not for the procedure itself. Although this method of […]

While oral pathologies can be cancerous, your oral and maxillofacial professional can rule out many others that are noncancerous and that will not spread or metastasize to other parts of the body. You should always check out any abnormality you find in your mouth, but the good news may well be that many conditions are […]

When you are faced with impacted canines or any other teeth that have not completely erupted below the gum line into your mouth, you need the services of an oral surgeon. What happens when teeth become impacted is that they get stuck in the jaw and cannot properly come into place. While wisdom teeth are […]