Nearly 50,000 Americans are diagnosed with oral cancer each year. This is a key reason to make regular appointments with your doctor and dentist. As with almost any medical condition, treatment for oral cancer is more effective when it starts early. Oral surgeons often play significant roles in treating the disease. They’re qualified to perform… Continue Reading
Though you may fear the thought of oral surgery and the recovery process, it doesn’t always involve great amounts of discomfort. Qualified oral surgeons leverage advanced tools and techniques to minimize any pain during and after the procedure. Sometimes oral surgeons prescribe opioid pain medication to help during the recovery period. However, some patients worry… Continue Reading
Do you ever notice pain or discomfort around your jaw, particularly when undertaking activities that involve opening your mouth wide, such as eating or speaking loudly? Do you find it difficult to open your mouth wide at all? Does it sometimes feel like your jaw is “stuck” in a given position? Perhaps you notice clicking… Continue Reading
Even people who work hard to maintain their oral health can lose teeth at some point in life due to injuries or similar circumstances. Most people make the decision to replace them with some type of false teeth, such as dental implants. Oral surgeons often recommend implants because they are designed to look and function… Continue Reading
Many people feel anxious when told they need to have their wisdom teeth removed. While advanced techniques and tools make it possible for oral surgeons to minimize patients’ discomfort during and after the procedure, it’s understandable that many people still worry in the weeks and days leading up to their appointments. This could be particularly… Continue Reading
When most people are asked to think of the types of treatments and procedures an oral surgeon offers, they’ll typically reply with answers like “wisdom teeth extraction” or “dental implant treatment.” While these are common procedures oral surgeons specialize in, they are by no means the only treatments these professionals offer. An overlooked procedure that… Continue Reading
Oral surgeons want their patients to remain well long after they’ve undergone treatment. Beyond performing the surgery correctly to avoid complications, this involves only prescribing pain medication when necessary, and only in the appropriate amounts. It’s well known that these medications can be habit-forming, and no oral surgeon wants his or her patients to struggle… Continue Reading
Patients who must undergo oral surgery can be anxious in the days and weeks before the procedure. This is an understandable reaction and quite common. While it’s important to know that modern techniques and safety standards allow oral surgeons to offer safe, comfortable treatment, it’s still natural for some people to experience concern. However, this… Continue Reading
As with any other medical specialist, you should feel comfortable asking your oral surgeon any and all questions you may have about your treatment. Although there is no reason to feel anxious about receiving oral surgery, understandably, many people do have concerns. Those people also tend to find that they’re much more comfortable with the… Continue Reading
Although both specialists play a crucial role in your oral health, an oral surgeon is not a dentist. While a dentist is someone you typically see every six months for a cleaning, as well as for several basic dental care treatments, an oral surgeon is typically someone you’re referred to when you need a treatment… Continue Reading