South Florida Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Blog

No matter what kind of oral health problem you’re dealing with, life just doesn’t stop. Even if you’re missing teeth, replacing them is something you’ll have to make room for in your likely busy schedule.

That being the case, people who travel for work often wonder how long it will be after their dental implant surgery before they’re going to be able to get on a plane again. It’s a good question; if you’re in that situation, here’s what you should know. 

Wisdom tooth surgery is something that most people will have to go through at some point in their lives. Just about everyone has these extra molars, and more often than not they have considerable problems.

However, as common as wisdom tooth surgery is, there are still aspects of the procedure that people don’t really know all that much about. For example, you might know that stitches are usually necessary in order to heal after the procedure—what happens to them, and will they need to be removed? If you’re wondering, here’s what you should know.

Many people suffer from dental fear or anxiety, but that doesn’t have to stop you from seeing your dentist. Sedation dentistry makes it easy and comfortable to get the care you need. Conscious sedation relieves anxiety using sedative drugs. Many types of IV sedation can be used in dentistry. Here are 4 of the most common drugs.

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Did you know that approximately 10 to 30% of people have some level of anxiety about undergoing dental procedures? This causes people with dental issues to delay getting treatment, worsening the issue, and leading to additional discomfort. Fortunately, in modern times, we have a variety of sedation options to help even the most anxious patients get the essential dental care they need. General anesthesia is the highest level of sedation that a dental patient can receive, but who makes a good candidate? Continue reading to learn more about how general anesthesia works and when it’s used.

The wisdom teeth typically begin to emerge in the late teens or early twenties, and they often bring with them a plethora of oral health problems. Because of this, dentists often recommend having them extracted. Wisdom teeth are impacted if they do not properly emerge from the gums, making them more vulnerable to injury and decay that can jeopardize the health of the rest of the mouth. Here’s what you should know about impacted wisdom teeth, a few signs that you might have them, and what your dentist can do to help.