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3 Consequences of Not Addressing Extracted Teeth

Sometimes our doctors need to inform our dental patients that they have a tooth or teeth that need to be extracted. When tooth extraction is required, we recommend that the patient replace the tooth with dental implants. These built-to-be-permanent tooth replacement systems are the most state-of-the-art option on the dental market and provide significant benefits … Read more

Types of Sedation for Oral Surgery

For many of our patients, their oral surgery with our doctors is the first surgery they’ve ever had. Understandably, they are often nervous about what the experience will be like. Even patients who don’t normally experience dentist anxiety can be concerned about oral surgeries like tooth extractions, jaw surgery, or the placement of dental implants. … Read more

When Is Sedation Dentistry Appropriate?

Many residents have dental anxiety. Whether they had a bad experience as a child, or just find dental procedures painful, it’s understandable that patients are nervous about dental procedures. While routine procedures that can be performed by a general dentist, such as teeth cleanings and filling a cavity, don’t require sedation dentistry, the oral surgeries … Read more

Is Snoring Always a Sign of Sleep Apnea?

Let’s be real. Nobody likes it when their partner or another member of their household snores. It’s loud, it’s annoying, and it can keep you up at night while the offender is happily dozing off. But in some cases, excessive snoring can be a sign of a sleep condition called sleep apnea. This is a … Read more

5 Dental Implant Aftercare Tips

Our doctors at Fort Worth Oral Surgery place dental implants in thousands of patients every year. This is a rewarding experience for us, as we are giving our patients the oral health, biting functionality, and smile they deserve. Placing implants is considered oral surgery, and just like you’ll need to take special care of yourself … Read more