Dental implants are just like teeth, right? Brush, floss, and you’re done. Well … sort of. When cleaning your implants, you’re trying to maintain the health of a prosthesis. It’s not part of your body – so an infection can lead to rejection of the implant. But well-cared-for dental implants can last a lifetime. Here…
Losing a tooth can be a huge event. Your mouth feels different, eating is strange, and – depending where the gap is – your smile changes. Thinking about getting a dental implant makes sense. But the process is complex. Is it safe? The answer is yes. Here are 3 simple reasons why you can trust…
We’ve all heard about “laughing gas.” But what is nitrous oxide, really – and how does it work? When is it a good choice for oral surgery anesthesia? Nitrous oxide is colorless, smells sweet, and goes down easy – without irritation. It’s a breathable gas. And it has beneficial effects for pain relief during surgery….
You may not be used to drinking your breakfast. But you will be after getting your wisdom teeth removed. As painful as it is, wisdom teeth removal is good for your overall health. And there are many reasons. To help understand why, we’re highlighting the 4 most common reasons for wisdom teeth removal. So how…
Oral surgery anesthesia has come a long way. Gone are the shot glass and pliers – this is the age of pain-free oral surgery. And intravenous sedation is the ultimate in anesthesia. Also known as “twilight sedation” for its put-me-under properties, intravenous sedation calms you and eliminates pain during your dental procedure. It’s designed to get…
It may not seem like it, but getting your wisdom teeth taken out is surgery. You need to take time to recover. And how comfortably you recover is up to you. If you care for your mouth the right way, you’ll heal more quickly and easily. Here’s how to care for yourself after wisdom teeth…
* Are you experiencing pain in the back of your mouth or having headaches? * Do you have unusual soreness in your gums? * Do you have difficulty chewing food? These could all be signs of impacted wisdom teeth, and if either of these issues are the case, then you should contact an oral surgeon…