Muskingum Valley Oral Surgery Blog

If you’re getting surgery soon, you’ve probably studied everything you can about the procedure itself. But there’s an important feature of oral surgery you may not know as much about—sedation.

Sedation is great for anyone who is a little ill at ease in the dentist’s office and is particularly well-suited to longer oral surgeries. If you’re interested in sedation, however, you may wonder how it might feel. If you’re curious, here’s some information that may be useful to you.

If you’re familiar with dental implants, then you’ve probably heard that they’re considered the best possible option when it comes to replacing missing teeth; after all, they replace lost pearly whites in terms of look and functionality and can easily last for several decades! But sometimes, a patient cannot immediately receive dental implants without first undergoing a preparatory procedure. Keep reading to learn more about a few of these different procedures and how they ultimately set implants up for lasting success!

Regular dental care is just as important as brushing and flossing; however, even a routine cleaning and checkup isn’t easy for everyone. If your heart races or your palms sweat at just the thought of seeing a dentist, you’re not alone. About 36% of Americans have some degree of dental-related anxiety. A painful procedure in the past is enough to make anyone dread the dentist, but a bad experience isn’t the only cause of dental fears. Believe it or not, the media is a leading contributor. Here’s how what you see on TV and online can influence your experience in the dentist’s chair. 

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The reason why talking to our dentists is so important is that it’s not always possible to take care of our oral health on our own. While good dental hygiene and being aware of how your teeth feel are important, it’s equally important to have a professional catch certain problems before they get worse.

If your dentist tells you that you might need a tooth extracted, you might be surprised. After all, it’s possible that you could need an extraction on a tooth that doesn’t even hurt! Here’s why that might be the case, and why you should still go through with the procedure.

Many people choose to take advantage of their time off work during the holidays to get dental surgery, like getting a tooth extracted. Although it can be wise to use your free time to care for your oral health, you may be wondering how this will affect your festivities while you recover. Fortunately, you can enjoy the holidays and allow your mouth to fully heal! Here are four tips on how to make it possible.

Pregnancy is an exciting time in your life; however, it also means that you’ve got an extra passenger onboard that you need to take into consideration at all times! But one thing that you should always keep in mind is your oral health, given how connected it is to the rest of your body. This means that issues such as missing teeth still need to be addressed—but are restorative solutions like dental implants safe during pregnancy? Here’s what you need to know.

Are you a regular coffee fiend? Are you unable to start your day without a large cup (or pot) of Joe? If so, you aren’t alone; coffee is one of the most widely consumed beverages on the planet, after all! But are you still able to enjoy your favorite drink if you’re scheduled for an upcoming tooth extraction? Here’s why your dentist thinks you should hold off on doing so for a bit, along with some better alternatives and tips for promoting a smooth recovery.

If your dentist has recently informed you that you’re going to need a tooth extracted, you might have a million different questions racing through your mind! This can understandably lead to some anxiety and fear concerning the upcoming procedure; however, you have absolutely nothing to worry about, as your dentist has your smile’s best interest in mind! Here are some helpful tips for overcoming your fear of tooth extractions so that you can feel totally comfortable about the process.

Wisdom teeth are often unable to erupt properly due to a lack of space in the mouth. As a result, they can become impacted, meaning they’re partially or fully trapped under the gums. An impacted wisdom tooth needs to be removed quickly before it can lead to adverse health effects. But how can you tell if a wisdom tooth is impacted? Here are 5 possible warning signs to look for.

Your smile is easily one of your most noticeable features—especially if your pearly whites are healthy, bright, and uniform! But not all of your teeth look exactly the same or serve similar functions: the sharper teeth towards the front of your mouth are meant for biting and tearing into food, while your flatter teeth near the back grind it all down. However, most people have a third set of molars, referred to as wisdom teeth; but these teeth are often extracted during early adulthood. Keep reading to learn a little more about these teeth, why we have them, and why they sometimes need to come out.