What Do We Mean When We Say a Tooth is Impacted?
If the oral surgeon who’s going to extract your wisdom teeth tells you one or more of them are “impacted,” that means they haven’t been
If the oral surgeon who’s going to extract your wisdom teeth tells you one or more of them are “impacted,” that means they haven’t been
Any surgical procedure is daunting. Even very minor oral surgeries like dental implants might require anesthesia and sedation, especially for anxious patients. But having surgery on your mouth doesn’t have to be scary; just ask your surgeon all about it before you show up for procedure day. Ask them how you can best prepare before surgery day and what things to avoid. Ask them what goes into the oral surgery, including anesthesia requirements, steps and healing time. Finally, make sure you get all the tips on how to optimize your healing time. Making the unknown known will relieve anxiety, improve safety, and give you confidence going into your mouth procedure.