HOW TO MANAGE AN INFECTED ORAL PIERCING
When you get an oral piercing such as a barbell through your tongue, or a ring or stud in your lip or cheek, you are creating a wound. With time, the wound can heal, but it is not uncommon for
WHAT A MOUTHGUARD DOES TO PROTECT TEETH FROM DAMAGE
When people talk about mouthguards, they think of the things that professional football players or other athletes wear to protect their teeth when they participate in violent sports.They may not realize that there are plenty of reasons that even people
IS THAT TOOTHACHE AN ORAL ABSCESS?
Do you know the difference between an everyday, run of the mill toothache and an oral abscess? Most people do not. It is very important that everyone understand the symptoms of an abscess because if it does not get proper
SIGNS YOU NEED TO REMOVE YOUR ORAL PIERCING ONCE AND FOR ALL
Body modification has long been not only a cultural experience, but a form of self-expression for the individual as well. Beyond tattoos and body piercings, we see many patients who have found the trend for oral piercings appealing.While we recommend
COMMON BONE-GRAFTING TECHNIQUES
If you’re preparing for dental implant placement, you’ll probably need a bone-grafting procedure before getting your implants. Dental bone-grafting procedures are usually done by expert oral and maxillofacial surgeons to provide the solid foundation of bone tissue that your dental
OVERCOMING EXTREME ANXIETY ABOUT WISDOM TOOTH REMOVAL
So, you’re feeling extremely nervous about your upcoming procedure to remove your wisdom tooth or multiple wisdom teeth? The good news is a bit of anxiety about dental procedures is normal - many people experience some form of anxiety when it comes
HOW TO AVOID DRY SOCKET AFTER WISDOM TOOTH REMOVAL
If you’ve had a wisdom tooth removed, you know how important it is to make sure it heals properly and as quickly as possible so you can go back to eating and drinking all your favorite things.While this shouldn't be
CAN YOU LOSE MORE TEETH AS A RESULT OF JAW RESORPTION?
Jaw resorption is something that can happen after you have lost a tooth or teeth. Without the teeth, the structure of the jaw becomes compromised and may start to shrink.While jaw resorption is not always a big problem if a
THESE FOUR THINGS CAN CAUSE IMPLANT FAILURE
Do you have a missing tooth or teeth that have you considering dental implants? One of the most common questions we get here at Rockwall Oral Surgery is What can cause dental implant failure? Make no mistake: Dental implants
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU HAVE RECOVERY QUESTIONS AFTER ORAL SURGERY
No one expects you to be an expert about oral surgery. It is not something that people like to talk or think about. They only undergo a surgical procedure if they feel it is absolutely necessary. That leaves most people