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We do our best to make visiting our oral surgery practice a positive experience, but we know that getting ready for any surgery can be stressful. That’s why we want to put your mind at ease by helping you feel 100% prepared before the day of your procedure. In this post, we go through some tips to help you improve your experience before, during, and after your oral surgery. The good news is that most oral surgeries are outpatient procedures, so you’ll only need to plan on spending one day (usually only a few hours) at our office. Read on to find 12 ways you can prepare for your oral surgery!

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In most cases, root canal therapy is a one-time treatment. It has the potential to provide a lifetime of restored function to a badly damaged tooth! Unfortunately, though, there are some cases where a tooth must undergo a second root canal. What are some reasons for root canal retreatment? What can you expect during the procedure? Read on to learn the answers.

When it comes to treating sleep apnea, nonsurgical intervention is usually the preferred course of action. Things like small lifestyle changes and a custom oral appliance can do much to improve nighttime breathing. But what if your condition is severe? Your care provider might recommend that you undergo a procedure known as hyoid advancement for sleep apnea. What does the surgery involve? How can it protect your health? Read this blog to find out.

If you are missing all or most of your teeth, you are probably contemplating the prospect of getting dentures. Prosthetic teeth have the potential to renew your smile and restore your ability to eat most foods. But what can you expect throughout your treatment journey? Is surgery necessary before getting dentures? In some cases, yes, surgery is an important stepping stone on the path to a recompleted smile. Read this blog post to learn more about this aspect of the treatment process.

Dentists try to help patients retain all of their natural teeth for as long as possible. However, in some circumstances, one or more extractions become necessary. This may occur due to a variety of reasons, including advanced decay, impacted wisdom teeth, or the need to make room for orthodontic treatment. If you know you will soon need to get a tooth extracted, it is important that you prepare to care well for your mouth following your procedure. Here are some tips from an experienced oral surgeon in Houston to help you do just that.

Proper dental instrument sterilization has always been of paramount importance in oral surgery clinics. However, the outbreak of COVID-19 has caused many people to wonder about the safety and cleanness of the objects in and around their mouth during dental and oral surgery appointments. There’s no need to worry. Whether an oral surgeon is inserting dental implants in Houston into a patient’s jawbone, performing a consultation, or doing anything else, they are careful to ensure that the instruments they use are properly sterilized. Would you like to learn more about how they do so? In this post, we’ll discuss some of the basics of how your oral surgeon’s team cleans their tools.

Dental implants are a remarkably successful treatment. In fact, they thrive in more than 95% of cases! Unfortunately, though, there are rare instances when they fail. How can you recognize a failed dental implant, and what action should you take to address the situation? Continue reading to discover the answers.

Many people deal with chronic headaches or migraines. In fact, as many as 4 million adults suffer from frequent head pain, according to the Migraine Research Foundation. Are you one of them? If so, you may wonder if you will ever find a solution to the problem. As your oral surgeon in Houston knows, the first step is identifying the cause.

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Cleft lip and cleft palate are serious conditions that can interfere with a baby’s ability to eat adequately and speak properly. While surgery can correct these issues, it is better to prevent them in the first place. How can you do that? While you cannot completely eliminate the risk that your baby will have one of these defects, you can reduce the risk by making sure you take in adequate nutrition during pregnancy.

Can folic acid prevent cleft lip and cleft palate? This blog post discusses the answer.

An orthodontist is a dental specialist who is in charge of improving the alignment of the teeth with braces, Invisalign clear aligners, or any other treatment that repositions misaligned teeth. Most of the time, an orthodontist can do their job without needing the help of another type of specialist. However, in some complex cases, an oral surgeon can help to create the right environment for orthodontic treatment to take place. Keep reading to learn more about when an orthodontist may seek the help of an oral surgeon in Houston — and what to expect if your treatment case requires this outside assistance.

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