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Getting Dental Implants? What to Expect the Day After Surgery

If you’re getting dental implants, you are probably daydreaming about what it will be like to have a healthy, beautiful, gap-free smile again. No more embarrassment about your teeth, the ability to eat your favorite foods — the list of what you can look forward to goes on and on. On the other hand, when you rewind to […]

What to Expect During an Oral Surgery Consultation

Has your dentist recommended oral surgery? Whether you need wisdom tooth extraction, reconstructive jaw surgery, dental implants or another type of oral and maxillofacial surgery, your first consultation sets you on the path toward restoring your smile. If you’ve never seen an oral surgeon before, you might appreciate knowing what to expect when you come […]

Do I Have to Get All 4 Wisdom Teeth Out at Once?

Even if only one or two of your wisdom teeth are causing you pain, your oral surgeon is likely to recommend that you get all four of them removed. Is this really necessary? Wouldn’t it be better to space out the tooth extractions, or simply keep the teeth that aren’t causing any problem? The truth […]

April is National Facial Protection Month

Get the word out! April is National Facial Protection Month (NFPM), and the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS), American Association of Orthodontists (AAO), American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), and Academy for Sports Dentistry (ASD) are teaming up to remind parents, coaches and athletes to play it safe as young athletes prepare […]