Staten Island Oral Surgery Center Blog

Like your other teeth, the wisdom teeth are supposed to grow upward through the gums. But in many cases, they can end up growing horizontally instead. Naturally, this can lead to serious problems and typically warrants a wisdom tooth extraction. Below is a closer look at why wisdom teeth may start growing sideways and why this can be a major issue for your oral health.

The craving for coffee is real. For millions of people around the world, it serves as a daily ritual- whether it’s the first cup to kickstart the morning or a soothing decaf option to relax in the evening. However, if you’ve recently had one or more teeth extracted, it’s wise to refrain from indulging in java. Here is why you should avoid it as well as recommended beverages instead.

Getting your wisdom teeth removed is a big step, and once the surgery is over, the real work begins. Your recovery depends on factors like your oral care and compliance with post-treatment guidelines. But what about your diet? Of course! Choosing the right foods for your post-surgery menu can help reduce discomfort, speed up healing, and prevent complications. So, what should you chow down on after wisdom tooth surgery? Continue reading to find out and fill your fridge.

BOTOX is most widely known as a cosmetic treatment – and rightfully so! The injections are minimally invasive and have been used to safely relax facial muscles and skin for decades. But did you know that BOTOX has many therapeutic uses as well?

If you suffer from chronic head or jaw pain, you should read this post to learn more about how BOTOX could help!

Dental implants are the best tooth replacement option out there. Since they replace the roots of the missing teeth, they allow for a wide range of additional benefits, including being more stable, comfortable, and long-lasting. To achieve this, getting dental implants requires a surgical procedure, and sometimes preliminary procedures, like a sinus lift. Continue reading to learn more about sinus lifts and why they are sometimes necessary.

Do you need to have bone grafting performed before you can qualify for dental implants? If so, then it’s important to be aware of what will happen after the procedure. As with many kinds of oral surgery, a bone grafting procedure is followed by a recovery period. Here’s a brief look at what will happen while your mouth is healing as well as what you can do to take care of it during this time.

While one of the primary goals of dental medicine is to prevent tooth loss, sometimes extraction is necessary to preserve the health of the rest of the smile. While people often assume that extraction can only be needed if the tooth hurts, the truth is that a patient may need to have a tooth removed even if no pain is present. Here’s a guide to why extraction can be necessary even if the tooth doesn’t hurt and what to expect during the procedure.

Dental Implants have allowed millions of people to replace their teeth with lifelike restorations that look, feel, and work just like the real thing. While dentists regard them as the ideal form of tooth replacement, receiving them involves a significant commitment of time. Here’s a brief guide to the dental implant process including some information on how long you can expect the surgery to last.

When you’re missing teeth, daily tasks that you once found routine are made difficult. This includes things as simple as chewing your food, speaking clearly, and smiling without feeling self-conscious about your appearance. Missing just one tooth can make a huge difference in self-esteem. Fortunately, dental implants are available to make your smile as good as new! However, it’s important that you find a skilled dental professional to place them for you. As you are searching for an implant dentist, here are some things to be on the lookout for.

Tooth extractions might be the dental treatment that patients dread most. No one is excited by the the prospect of losing a tooth, but the truth is that the procedure is often the best way to deal with a serious infection or profoundly damaged tooth.

In fact, there are some serious benefits to tooth extractions in the right circumstances. Here are some of the benefits to this procedure when it’s done properly.