South Florida Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Blog

If you have missing teeth that you need to replace, dental implants might be one option you’re considering, However, despite their impressive, 95% success rate, there are still things out there that can threaten their ability to restore smiles. But is chronic teeth grinding, or bruxism, one of these things, or can you still get implants if you suffer from this condition? Here’s what your dentist wants you to know.

If you’d rather be anywhere else in the world than seated in your dentist’s chair, you aren’t alone; it’s estimated that a whopping 75% of adults in the US have some level of dental-related anxiety! Unfortunately, this fear of dental care is often the reason that patients prolong necessary treatment and end up with serious problems down the road. Keep reading to learn more about dental phobia and some of the ways it can be effectively managed so that you’re able to easily get your smile the help it needs.

Wisdom tooth extraction is something that almost all of us must go through at some point in our lives—and following the procedure, it’s super important to ensure that you’re able to get some sleep and acquire the rest your body needs. Here are some useful tips from your dentist to ensure that you’re still able to catch some Z’s following your procedure!

Losing a tooth can have more of an impact on your appearance than you might think. Obviously, a gap in your smile can be embarrassing on its own, but what many people don’t realize is that tooth loss can also change the overall shape of the face. How exactly does this happen? And can you prevent it by replacing your teeth with dental implants? Your oral surgeon has the answers.

Once you’ve completed wisdom tooth extraction, you’ll be given some aftercare instructions to make sure the healing process goes smoothly. In particular, your oral surgeon will outline several steps you’ll need to take to avoid dry socket – a very painful condition that can delay your recovery. What is dry socket, and how long will it be until you can stop worrying about it occurring? Here are the basics you need to know before your procedure.