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What Happens During an Oral Surgeon Consultation?
Has your dentist referred you to an oral surgeon?
Whether you’re in need of wisdom teeth removal, bone grafting, dental implants, corrective jaw surgery or any other oral or maxillofacial procedure, you might not be looking forward to your first consultation. And that’s OK — many people become anxious at the idea of visiting an oral surgeon.
If you’re feeling nervous, knowing what wi
How to Prepare for Your Oral Surgery Procedure
Are you undergoing oral surgery soon? Chances are you may be feeling a bit stressed, and a little planning can make the experience easier.
At Richmond Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, we give you pre-operative instructions in advance. And we do whatever we can to calm your nerves and ensure you have a positive experience. To that end, we’ve put together a list of steps you can take to prepare
How Soon After Wisdom Teeth Removal Can You Return to Work?
When you schedule wisdom teeth removal, make sure you set aside enough time for recovery. You’ll need to restrict your activities to ensure proper healing, so you won’t be able to return to work right away.
Fortunately, recovering from wisdom tooth extraction doesn’t typically take long. Follow your oral surgeon’s aftercare instructions, and you should be able to resume your normal work
See a Facial Surgeon for These Types of Fractures
If you suffer a facial fracture, you’ll need immediate treatment — and a facial surgeon is the professional of choice for expert care.
Fractures are complex injuries that frequently create issues with eating, speaking, breathing and seeing. To restore functionality and aesthetic appearance requires expertise in oral and maxillofacial surgery as well as facial reconstruction.
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Pre-Prosthetic Oral Surgery for Dental Implants or Dentures
Are you planning to get dental implants or dentures? Pre-prosthetic oral surgery may be a necessary step in your treatment plan.
To many patients, pre-prosthetic surgery can sound a bit scary. But this is just a term oral surgeons use to describe any minor, in-office procedure performed to prepare the mouth for implant or permanent denture placement.
When Pre-Prosthetic Surgery is Necess