Archive for the ‘Oral Surgery’ Category

When Might Oral Surgery Be Needed?

Posted on: November 11th, 2024
Oral surgery for most patients turns out not to be as scary as it sounds initially, and here at our office, we strive to ensure each one of our patients is comfortable and well-informed through each step of the process.

Can a General Dentist Perform Oral Surgery?

Posted on: September 12th, 2022
The idea of oral surgery can be intimidating, especially when your dentist recommends it. It is easy to understand the extra layer of anxiety that happens when the dentist goes on to refer you to a specialist. As you picture an unfamiliar person coming at your mouth with sharp instruments, you ask yourself: Do you […]

What Are Some Common Oral Surgery Procedures?

Posted on: June 9th, 2022
Learning about some of the more commonly used oral surgery procedures allows dental patients to understand more about any procedures that can improve their dental health. Updated dental technologies allow dental surgery to be quick and safe, giving patients peace of mind. Know that a general dentist can typically perform certain types of surgical procedures. […]

Oral Surgery and Impacted Teeth

Posted on: February 2nd, 2022
Oral surgery is often necessary to remove impacted teeth. A tooth is said to be impacted if it fails to emerge fully through the gum tissues because something inhibited its eruption, such as bone, malocclusion, cysts, dense soft tissue or other teeth. This problem is common with wisdom teeth, usually because there is no longer […]

Quick Guide to Oral Surgery Treatments for a Smile Makeover

Posted on: October 1st, 2021
Learning more about the oral surgery treatments now available for smile makeovers is something everyone should do when interested in improving the way their smile looks. There are more cosmetic dentistry options available than ever before for you to choose from, which means you have lots of options when it comes to cosmetically designing your […]

Can a Dentist Perform Oral Surgery Procedures?

Posted on: April 16th, 2019
Can a Dentist Perform Oral Surgery Procedu When you go to the dentist and they tell you that you need oral surgery, do you need to visit another specialist? How do you if your dentist can perform the procedure themselves? Let us go over what exactly a dentist and an oral surgeon do and how […]

Preparing For Recovery: What Life is Like After Oral Surgery

Posted on: March 1st, 2016
If you need oral surgery either to remove a wisdom tooth, have dental implants placed or some other health reason – it is important to know what to expect.  In our office, we like to inform patients so that the time spent after the surgery goes as smoothly and as comfortably as possible.  We understand […]

When Do I Need Oral Surgery?

Posted on: July 29th, 2015
As a dentist in Cleburne, we perform oral surgery on a regular basis.  Most people want to know, “when do I need oral surgery?” While needing oral surgery is not necessarily a common occurrence, it is important watch for the signs so that you can seek immediate dental care when required.  It helps to understand […]
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