Many people are interested in getting dental implants to replace their missing teeth from the roots up but are unsure what to expect after the surgery. You can always talk to your oral surgeon if you have any questions or concerns, but it never hurts to be prepared ahead of time. Below are the answers to 5 common post-op questions for dental implant surgery.

When you’re having oral surgery done, sedation can help you stay relaxed and calm throughout the process. But if you’re pregnant, you might have concerns about the effect that sedation might have on your baby’s development. What’s the right choice for you? Here’s what you need to know about having dental sedation administered while pregnant.

Wisdom teeth extraction is a very common procedure. In fact, nearly 10 million wisdom teeth are removed in the United States every year. Most of the people who have this surgery done are between the ages of 17 and 25. But what if you’re older than that? Can you still have your wisdom teeth removed? And why might an extraction be needed in the first place? Here’s what mature patients with wisdom teeth need to know.