Dry socket (alveolar osteitis) is a wound healing complication that can occur following teeth extractions if the initial blood clot is lost. This results in …
Removal of all four wisdom teeth at the same time has several advantages. It minimizes the number of surgeries and recoveries, anesthesia, and exposure to …
A patient recently told me that her dental implants were placed by her general dentist who is also an oral surgeon. I responded that it …
As you get older you might think that recovery from wisdom teeth extractions may be more difficult, and the risk of complications may be higher! …
When you need to have your wisdom teeth removed, you know you must see a dentist. But what kind of dentist? Many people think their …
Ever wonder what kind of dentist you need to see? Endodontist, oral surgeon, prosthodontist, general dentist, orthodontist, and the list goes on and on! With …
For decades, doctors have harnessed the unique ability of stem cells to treat leukemia and genetic blood diseases. But now, researchers are discovering that these …
Proper healing after oral surgery procedures such as teeth extractions, wisdom teeth, or dental implants requires strict adherence to post-operative instructions. One key instruction is …
Be the Best Practice in 2014! 1. Make complex things simple. 2. Deliver a great experience and people will feel rewarded. 3. Inform your patients …
Some patients may get misled into thinking that their dentist is an oral surgeon when, in fact, they are not! Here is a common scenario: …