When you find out that you should schedule oral surgery to improve the health of your smile, you may find this sends your mind reeling. Why do you need surgery? Is this going to be a convenient thing or something that makes your life more complex, you wonder? Fortunately, coming in for this type of… Read more »
Category: Oral Surgery
Why Visit An Oral Surgeon?
You may wonder why you have suddenly been thrust out into the world away from the comfortable cloister of your general dentist’s practice and into the office of an oral surgeon. The moment you are referred to a specialist of any kind can certainly be cause for some concern or confusion if you are not… Read more »
When Is a Tooth Extraction the Answer? Part One
Few, if any, patients want to hear from their dentist that they require an extraction. A tooth extraction can seem a scary prospect, particularly if you are unfamiliar with how the procedure works or how your smile will look or function after the removal of the tooth or teeth. Fortunately, a skilled oral surgeon can… Read more »
A Look at Oral Surgery
Did you know that dentistry, like medicine, has its own surgical field? Oral surgeons undergo extensive training and experience to gain the expertise necessary for handling the most complex and demanding oral health issues. To help you understand the importance of oral surgery, we take a look at just a few of the procedures that… Read more »
Am I a Candidate for Jawbone Grafting?
In general, routine dental care is pretty straight-forward. Brush and floss your teeth twice a day, attend checkups and cleanings as often as recommended, and when necessary, don’t hesitate to undergo a particular treatment. Sometimes, however, dental issues can cause more damage to your oral health than you realize, and a more extensive procedure, like… Read more »
Explaining Dental Implant Placement
Dental implants are small, titanium cylinders that are surgically inserted into your jawbone, and are used as an anchor for your replacement teeth. In some cases, a dental implant procedure may include visiting one specialist to place the implant posts, and another to secure your dental crown, bridge, or denture to them. At Cerritos Dental… Read more »
When Do You Need Oral Surgery?
Oral surgery may be more common than you think – it’s certainly a lot less scary than you’re probably imagining. If your dentist refers you to an oral surgeon, like Dr. Hofkes, don’t be alarmed. From placing dental implants, removing tumors, to grafting bone and gum tissue – oral surgery is only used to better… Read more »
How To Prepare For Oral Surgery
Any kind of surgery can seem scary, we know oral surgery is no different. Fortunately, unlike other surgeries, undergoing an extensive dental procedure is typically an outpatient procedure – meaning, you’ll get to go home afterwards. Knowing what you can expect before, during, and after your surgery can help you to prepare and quickly recover…. Read more »
Bone Grafting: Bettering Your Oral Health
Jawbone deterioration is nothing to take lightly – it’s one of the worst consequences of lost teeth. Without the proper stimulation from the root of your tooth, it’s inevitable that you’ll begin to lose bone density and shape over time. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be this way – bone grafting has made it possible… Read more »
Patients Guide To Preparing For Oral Surgery
The word “surgery” paired with anything can be intimidating and scary. It’s never any dentists first choice treatment option because there are many less-invasive procedures that have become so advanced that they’re able to do much more without surgery than they used to. But, if you have a dental problem that requires surgery – severe… Read more »
