Posts Tagged ‘ dental extraction ’

Quit Smoking to Save Your Smile

We are all well aware that smoking causes major problems for organs such as your lungs and heart, but what about your mouth? Smoking is a huge risk factor for many oral health issues such as: Oral Cancer- Smokers are up to 6 times more likely to develop oral cancers. Gum Disease- Smoking can suppress […]

Summer break is an ideal time for wisdom teeth removal

School is about to be out, and your children are probably already planning a summer of fun. However, did you know  summer break is the ideal time for your children to have their wisdom teeth removed. Your teenager might not want to hear this, but summer is the ideal time to schedule their surgery. After a […]

Should you exercise after Oral Surgery

Exercising is a lot like brushing your teeth, you must make it part of your daily routine in order to stay in great health. But what about when you get work done on your teeth? Is it a good idea to exercise then? If you’ve had your wisdom teeth removed, this may be one of […]

3 Warning Signs of Impacted Wisdom Teeth

Wisdom teeth can drive patients to the brink of desperate pain relief. One sign of pain in the back of the jaw usually means impacted wisdom teeth. There are an array of symptoms and signs that will alert you something is not right. Once you have an assumption something is wrong, it’s time to take […]

What To Expect When Having a Tooth Extracted

 One of the most common procedures done in our office is tooth extraction. The removal of teeth can be necessary for a number of reasons, including: Joint problems in your jaw Shifting teeth Too much damage to tooth to be repaired Baby teeth that don’t fall out 3rd molars (Wisdom Teeth) impacted (wedged between the […]