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What is a Dry Socket, and How Do I Avoid One?

After a tooth extraction procedure, you will be left with an empty socket in your gum, which requires special care to allow the wound to heal quickly and successfully. In most cases, a dental implant is placed in the empty socket to replace the missing tooth. Your doctor might decide to place the implant on … Read more

Dental Implant Providers: Personal Service or Assembly Line?

Dental implants are among the most essential innovations in modern dentistry, allowing patients to permanently replace their missing teeth and continue living their lives normally without disruption. A dental implant is a metal post inserted into the jawbone to act as the missing tooth’s root. It is then covered with an artificial dental crown that … Read more

Feeling Empowered by Managing Your Recovery

Whether you have just had oral reconstructive surgery or a dental implant procedure, you will need to give yourself enough time to recover. In the past, patients recovering from oral surgery had to go for regular checkups at the clinic, which was time-consuming and expensive. However, things have improved, thanks to the ongoing technological advancements … Read more

Advantages Of All-On-X Implants vs Other Options

All-on-4 dental implants are the most natural looking tooth replacement system on the market today. If you have loose or missing teeth and want to restore your oral function – and your smile – let the doctors at Fort Worth Oral Surgery help! Our practice is a state-of-the-art oral and maxillofacial surgery practice located in … Read more

Should I Have All My Wisdom Teeth Removed At Once?

Every year, our doctors at Fort Worth Oral Surgery see hundreds of patients for wisdom teeth removal. Some of them have just one or two wisdom teeth, but most people have all four wisdom teeth that decide to make an appearance in their late teens or early 20s. When discussing surgical option for wisdom teeth … Read more

The All-On-X Implant Process: What Is Involved?

If you have loose or missing teeth, finding a good tooth replacement option is probably high on your list of priorities. Every year, our doctors at Fort Worth Oral Surgery see thousands of patients, and many of them come in to discuss dental implant options. While most patients have heard about traditional implants, our doctors … Read more

Symptoms Of Impacted Wisdom Teeth

It’s no secret that wisdom teeth can cause discomfort and crowding in your mouth. And if they are impacted, which is a frequent problem many patients experience, they can cause a whole host of additional problems. If you suspect your wisdom teeth are making their grand arrival, or you’ve started experiencing any of the following … Read more

The Dental Implant Process: What’s Involved?

Dental implants are the most popular tooth-replacement option for men and women who have loose or missing teeth. Our doctors at Fort Worth Oral Surgery see thousands of patients every year, many of whom are interested in having dental implants placed. They understand how stressful it can be to find out that you need to … Read more

Are There Any Restrictions Before Patients Can Receive Sedation?

Sedation dentistry is a great tool offered by our doctors at Fort Worth Oral Surgery. Whether you require mild sedation to address the dental anxiety you struggle with, or you’ll be receiving IV sedation or general anesthesia for your upcoming oral surgery, our doctors are trained and qualified to safely administer the full array of … Read more

At What Age Should I Get My Wisdom Teeth Removed?

Wisdom teeth are something almost everyone will deal with at some point in their late teens or early 20s. But why do we even have these teeth, and why do they wait so long to make their appearance? Most people don’t have room in their mouths for them, which leads to frustrating problems like overcrowding, … Read more