Month: December 2017

Sleep apnea is a very common sleep disorder, affecting roughly 20 million Americans. It’s a condition where a person periodically stops breathing while sleeping. These pauses in breathing can occur anywhere from a few times a night up to hundreds of times a night. There are three types of sleep apnea. Let’s take a look at the different types of…
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You or someone you know has probably had their wisdom teeth removed, but what exactly are wisdom teeth. Wisdom teeth are referred to as third molars and they appear in the back of the mouth. This blog will go into more detail about what exactly wisdom teeth are from your oral surgeon in Aventura. Where Are Your Wisdom Teeth and…
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Oral surgeons are unique in that after they complete the standard four years of dental school they go on to spend another four years in a hospital-based residency program for surgery. They focus on treating problems related to the hard and soft tissues of the face, mouth, and jaws. Let’s take look at some of the more popular, or common,…
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Hearing loss is a common issue, affecting millions of people of various ages. While the most common reasons for hearing loss are old age or damage to the ear and eardrum, there are still other reasons. One of the more surprising and often overlooked causes is your temporomandibular joint (TMJ). Let’s take a look at just how your TMJ in…
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Orthognathic surgery is a treatment that reshapes or realigns the jaw and teeth to improve their form and function. It is done by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon. There is much more that goes into the procedure though than just showing up and having it done. Here is what you need to do to properly prepare for orthognathic surgery in…
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So you have decided to get dental implants. While the decision itself is a major part, there are still plenty of things that you need to do to properly prepare for the surgery. Here are some things you should consider doing as you prepare for your dental implants in Coral Springs. Stop Eating and Drinking Consult with your doctor to…
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Chin augmentation is surgery to reshape or enhance the size of the chin. The implant can be done by either inserting an implant or by moving or reshaping bones. The chin implant in Miami Beach can be performed in the surgeon’s office, a hospital, or an outpatient clinic. If you are thinking about getting a chin procedure done, here is…
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Oral surgery is typically an outpatient procedure performed in your dentist office. Just because you don’t have to go to a hospital like other surgeries though, doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t be preparing the same way. You need to make many of the same preparations and follow post-operative instructions to avoid the risk of infection. Here are some helpful tips…
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