Many people choose to schedule oral surgery procedures like gum grafting or tooth extraction around the holidays. This way, they can recover during an already scheduled break from work or school. Of course, you may be concerned about missing out on the festivities while dealing with the aftereffects of surgery, but don’t worry! While you may need to be a bit more mindful of what foods you can eat and what activities you take part in, you’ll still be able to enjoy a fun, fulfilling holiday season even while you’re in the middle of the recovery process. Here are 4 tips for taking care of your mouth while in the middle of holiday celebrations.

Do your palms sweat when it’s time to visit the dentist? Maybe you need an upcoming procedure, and you’re concerned about pain? No matter the reason, dental sedation can provide a comfortable, pain-free appointment; however, there has been a lot of controversy surrounding it. The media often features sedation dentistry negatively without reporting the benefits. It’s normal to have concerns because there’s a lot of misinformation about the services. Don’t let rumors stand in your way of getting the comfortable care you need. Here are the facts to 4 common dental sedation myths to make the best decision about your oral health needs.

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The end of the year is approaching quickly, and the holiday season is officially in full swing. Now that it’s November, there’s one special holiday everyone is looking forward to – Thanksgiving! Not only is it a chance to feast on delicious food, but to show gratitude and appreciation for what matters most in your life. If you have dental implants, there are plenty of reasons to be grateful this season. That said, here’s why you should be thankful for your new smile this Thanksgiving.

Between your late teen years and early 20s, a third set of molars should erupt through your gum tissue, but often there are complications. The wisdom teeth can help grind and chew food; however, evolution has caused the human jaw to narrow, which means there may not be enough room for them to erupt. Although your dentist generally does whatever they can to preserve your natural smile, here are 3 reasons they may recommend wisdom tooth removal.

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Are you ready to replace your missing teeth with the next best thing to your natural smile? You can join over 500,000 people who invest in dental implants annually. Your first step to a complete smile involves a thorough consultation with your dentist. Don’t be surprised if your dentist recommends a bone graft before beginning the transformation process. Although it adds another step to your journey, the success of your new smile relies on the procedure.

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Gum disease is one of the most common dental issues, currently affecting around 50% of the US population. What starts as minimal tenderness and bleeding can lead to serious oral and overall health issues like tooth loss and increased risks of heart disease if it goes unchecked. Thankfully, periodontists can provide scaling and root planing – a nonsurgical treatment also known as a “deep cleaning.” If you think you need this service, you’re probably wondering how much it costs. Read on to get the answer and learn more about scaling and root planing!

The large teeth at the back of your mouth, referred to as the wisdom teeth (third molars), usually emerge between the ages of 17 and 25. Sometimes, there isn’t enough room for the wisdom teeth to move into the correct position, which is called impaction. This can result in pain or an infection. The remedy is to have the teeth removed. What can you expect from the extraction process and what’s the usual timeframe for wisdom tooth recovery? Continue reading to get the answers.

Untreated periodontal disease can lead to bone damage, tooth loss, and increased risk of serious health conditions such as stroke and diabetes. The earliest stage of periodontal disease can often be reversed by practicing good oral hygiene. However, advanced periodontitis usually requires more serious measures. Specifically, pocket reduction surgery is one of the best treatment options available to overcome serious gum infections. Are your gums chronically swollen and bleeding? Keep reading to learn more about the pocket reduction procedure and see whether it’s right for you.

Much like getting a driver’s license or going to prom, getting wisdom teeth removed is a common rite of passage for many teenagers and young adults. In fact, each year 10 million wisdom teeth are extracted from 5 million people, according to research published in the U.S. National Library of Medicine. So, why do people have wisdom teeth in the first place? Are they just extra, useless teeth? Answering these questions requires looking back millions of years. Keep reading to learn about the history of third molars and why wisdom teeth extraction in Colorado Springs is so common.