South Florida Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Blog

After getting one or more teeth pulled, you may be tempted to sit back, relax, and enjoy a drink or two. However, you may not want to go digging into your fridge or alcohol cabinet just yet. Although alcohol can be a nice treat to enjoy every once in a while, it can have adverse effects on your healing time. That said, here’s what you should know about drinking alcohol after tooth extraction and how abstinence can ensure a successful recovery.

At your last routine checkup, did your dentist say you needed to get your wisdom teeth removed? If they’re not causing you any discomfort, you may be wondering if the procedure is even necessary. Since there’s no pain, it should be no problem leaving them in – right? Well, that’s not necessarily true in all cases. In this blog post, we’ll discuss what wisdom teeth are and the problems that can arise if you postpone their removal.

Are you planning on restoring your smile with dental implants? Congratulations! This state-of-the-art tooth-replacement solution is widely regarded as the superior option. In fact, the unmatched durability, long lifespan, and lifelike look are just a few of the many reasons more than 500,000 choose them each year. But how long does it take to heal from dental implant surgery? It’s a fair question, especially if you want to get back to work quickly. Keep reading for the answer!

Whether you’ve been told that you need to have a tooth extracted or someone in your family is hesitant about undergoing the treatment, it’s important to stay as informed as possible. Tooth extractions are not exactly common as checkups and cleanings, which can cause many people to get the wrong idea about the process, their necessity, and other aspects of this treatment. Listen to an oral surgeon bust the most common myths about this procedure and learn why you and anybody else shouldn’t worry about a tooth extraction.

One of the great things about living in today’s world is the fact that you no longer need to settle for missing teeth. Gaps in your smile can be a thing of the past. There are several different tooth replacement options out there to choose from with dental implants being preferred by dentists and patients alike due to their many benefits. But what will they feel like? Continue reading to learn more about how dental implants work and what you can expect to feel after your placement procedure.