As an oral surgeon, I’ve heard many fallacies and misconceptions over the years about wisdom teeth. Here are a few myths and misconceptions and the …
Wisdom teeth frequently become impacted or stuck behind the second molars and are extremely difficult to clean. Plaque, along with poor access for oral hygiene, …
Impacted wisdom teeth are anatomically close to the inferior alveolar nerve, which runs in a canal in the lower jaw bone. The inferior alveolar nerve …
Our new and updated post-operative instructions video contains expanded information to help patients with better healing. Kazemi Oral Surgery: Post-operative Instructions from H. Ryan Kazemi, …
Impacted or malpositioned wisdom teeth are associated with a number of complications related to inflammation including infection, caries, and periodontal disease. Hence why they are …
In this most recent episode from Hints & Tips in Dentistry, Dr. Kazemi describes a unique non-invasive surgical technique in third molar surgery and how it can help patients recover faster with little or no post-operative swelling or other sequela.
Sinus perforation is a potential complication in certain patients undergoing extraction of their upper back teeth. In this Hints & Tips in Dentistry episode, Dr. H. Ryan Kazemi discusses how to recognize high risk patients and offers solutions on how to prevent and manage sinus perforations should they occur following extraction of teeth in the posterior maxilla / upper jaw.
One of the potential complications with wisdom teeth extraction is injury to the inferior alveolar nerve which can result in prolonged or permanent numbness of …
A recent report on CBS This Morning, “Wisdom Teeth Removal is Contributing to the Opioid Crisis, Experts Warn,” clearly got my attention. After all, I …
As Orange Theory, Cross Fit , Lifting and Yoga become more popular… I get asked after every dental surgery “When can I go to the …