South Florida Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Blog

Dental implants can be a great way to enjoy a complete smile after losing one or more teeth, and they can prevent a host of oral health problems that come with tooth loss such as alignment issues, TMJ disorders, and bone loss in the jaw. They also boast an impressive 95% success rate and can last for thirty-five years or even a lifetime with excellent care. Here’s how getting plenty of vitamin D after dental implant surgery can set you up for a successful treatment with long-lasting results.

Dental implants are one of the most effective methods of tooth replacement. They offer patients incredible bite strength, realism, and durability. They can also last for decades easily without any issue and may even endure for a lifetime if cared for properly.

With all that they have to offer, patients sometimes wonder whether it’s worth replacing their healthy teeth with dental implants. After all, there are some ways in which these incredible replacement teeth are even better than your natural ones! If you’re curious, here’s what you should know about that prospect.

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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