Oral Surgery Frequently Asked Questions

by Dr. Smith | Mar 5, 2021 | Blog, Dental Topics 2, Oral Surgery

If oral surgery is in your future, you might be worried about what’s to come. The way to relieve that worry is to talk to your oral surgeon. Your oral surgeon has the experience and knowledge necessary to guide you through whatever concerns or questions you may have....

What are Wisdom Teeth and Why Do They Need to Come Out?

by Dr. Smith | Sep 18, 2020 | Blog, Dental Topics 2, Wisdom Teeth

Wisdom teeth are really just your third molars, located in the very back of your tooth arch and are the last of your adult teeth to erupt. They most commonly erupt between the ages of 17 and 20. Most people have them, but for some people, these third molars simply do...

Facial Injuries and Oral Surgery

by Dr. Smith | Aug 14, 2020 | Blog, Dental Topics 2, Oral Surgery

There are a number of reasons that dentists or oral surgeons recommend surgery, but facial injuries are probably the most unexpected and alarming cause. Maxillofacial injury, or facial trauma, refers to any injury to the mouth, jaw, and face. Most of these injuries...

Treating Receding Gums With Oral Surgery

by Dr. Smith | Mar 27, 2020 | Blog, Dental Topics 2, Oral Surgery

While minor gum recession can be treated by your dentist with deep cleaning and antibiotics, serious gum recession can only be treated with oral surgery. A loss of bone and gum pockets that are very deep require gum surgery to address the pain and damage left by acute...