Experiencing any type of injury is never enjoyable. The treatment can also be different depending on what type has occurred. If you’ve experienced such an injury to your nose, one of your first questions may be: “should I go to an oral surgeon for a broken nose?” We’ll go into more detail below. Should I…
Life is full of activity – and sometimes those activities include physical sports. Because accidents happen, having a tooth knocked out is more common than you might think. However, if this occurs, you may ask, “What happens if my tooth gets knocked out?” Keep reading! We’ll explore how to save a tooth – and what…
Ever seen someone take a fall or a punch to the face and wondered if they had to go to the hospital for that? These types of things can cause a fractured cheekbone. We’ll answer the question, “does a fractured cheekbone need surgery” below. Does a Fractured Cheekbone Need Surgery? Cheekbone fractures, also known as…
It can be a scary time if an oral surgeon has diagnosed you or someone you know with oral cancer. As a result, you may be wondering: “What’s the next step? What is oral cancer treatment?” We’ll look into these questions below. After an exam and tests with your dentist or doctor, your surgeon will…
If you’ve been experiencing chronic tooth pain you may be wondering “can adults get wisdom teeth issues?” The answer is yes. Wisdom teeth are the last permanent teeth to appear in the mouth. Many people commonly get their wisdom teeth removed between 17 and 25 years of age. Yet, some people opt to wait. Whether…
Are you having problems with your wisdom teeth? If so, your general dentist will likely refer you to an oral and maxillofacial surgeon (OMS), also known as an oral surgeon. Dentists perform minor oral surgeries. On the other hand, oral surgeons attend four years of dental school. Then, they undergo at least four to six…
Have you lost a tooth? The oral surgeon will recommend a dental implant within a few months of losing a tooth because this will help prevent bone loss. However, you may be wondering, “how does bone loss affect dental implants? And what causes dental bone loss?” We’ll look into this in detail and see how…
Considering jaw surgery and wondering what the recovery will mean for you? We will look more into how to recover from jaw surgery most effectively. This is not an easy thing to go through, but you can make it smoother by following the steps below. 7 Factors That Affect How to Recover Most Effectively From…
Have you ever wondered what the best age to get dental implants is? This question is one you may contemplate if you lose a permanent tooth. Keep reading, and we’ll look at the details below. How to Know the Best Age to Get Dental Implants Let’s start with children. A child will often lose permanent…