Oral Surgery Blog for Patients
The Best Oral Surgeons in NJ – A Legacy of Excellence
When you require oral surgery for yourself or your child, you don’t want just anyone poking around in there; you want the very best oral surgeons available. But what makes someone the best? Any oral surgeon should be competent in the basic skills needed to get the job done. Good oral surgeons enhance that expertise […]
When is a tooth too damaged to be saved?
Dentists and oral surgeons will always try to save your natural tooth, but in some cases this may not be possible. When this is the situation, extraction can be the option that leads to the best results. In this post, we’ll run through some common scenarios where a tooth is too damaged to be saved. […]
What to expect after wisdom tooth extraction
Wisdom tooth extraction is one of the most common oral surgeries. While it does require recovery time, wisdom tooth extraction is a straightforward procedure. If you are having your wisdom teeth removed, here is what you can expect after surgery. Recovery time will vary Recovery time from wisdom tooth extraction varies. Some patients feel fine […]
Understanding sleep apnea
Sleep apnea is a condition that when left untreated can lead to exhaustion, headaches, mental fatigue. Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that causes a patient to stop and start breathing during the night. Sleep apnea is most easily discovered when another person observes loud snoring, gasping for air or instances of stopped breathing during […]
What are the most common oral surgeries?
The term oral surgery refers to any surgical treatment applied to both soft and hard tissues within the jaw, gums, teeth or facial structure. Encompassing everything from removing impacted teeth to cosmetic enhancements, oral surgery covers a broad range of procedures. Here are some of the most common oral surgeries. Tooth extraction Tooth extraction is […]
Advantages of implants for single tooth replacement
Missing a tooth can lower your self-esteem and have a negative impact on your confidence, especially when the missing tooth is clearly visible when you talk or smile. Fortunately, a permanent tooth replacement is possible with a dental implant. Here are a few reasons an implant is the better solution for single tooth replacement than […]
Two or four? How many wisdom teeth to remove?
Patients who have all four wisdom teeth sometimes ask if it is better to extract two now and two later, or all four at the same time. In most cases, having all four wisdom teeth removed at once is the better way to go. Reduced recovery time Despite doubling the number of teeth and doubling […]
Bone grafting 101
In this post, we will explain what a bone graft is and how it works. We will also share some interesting facts about this procedure. An innovative fix for deteriorated bone When you are missing one or more teeth, the jawbone under the gap can slowly loses bone density and volume over time. This happens […]
Understanding impacted wisdom teeth
An impacted wisdom tooth is a common condition caused by not having enough space in your jawbone to fit your third row of molars. In this post, we’ll explain the different types of wisdom tooth impaction and cover the basics of the extraction procedure. What are impacted wisdom teeth? Impacted wisdom teeth are molars at […]
Do I need to replace my back molars?
For some people, the number one concern when losing a tooth is how the gap in their smile will affect their overall appearance. When the missing tooth is a molar in the back of their mouth, they think, “Why do I need to replace this tooth if nobody can see it?” But negative side effects […]
