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The average person has four wisdom teeth in the back of their mouth. These are evolutionary holdovers from the ancient past when our ancestors had a slightly different jaw structure and survived on a primitive diet. At first, they hide deep in the gums, but in mid-to-late adolescence, the wisdom teeth attempt to emerge. This… Read more »
Posts Tagged: recovery
Tobacco Cessation Is Important for a Complication-Free Recovery After Oral Surgery
Oral surgery comes in many different forms. Whether it’s a bone graft, dental implant, tooth extraction or other treatment, maintaining healthy gums is important in the recovery process. This often includes eating a soft-foods diet, refraining from drinking through a straw and using any prescription medications as directed. Tobacco use can be especially troublesome for… Read more »
A Facelift Can Improve the Appearance of Aging Skin
As you age, your skin naturally slows the process of exfoliation and collagen replenishment in the dermis. This causes your skin to lose elasticity. This can cause fine lines and wrinkles as well as sagging in the skin of your face and neck. To address these problem areas and restore your youthful appearance, Dr. Franco,… Read more »
Your Wisdom Teeth May Need Extraction
If your wisdom teeth are giving your trouble, our oral surgeon, Dr. , can extract them for you. Our team of highly trained professionals have the techniques and equipment needed to extract the tooth, the root, and any other infected tissues. This usually requires full sedation, so you will need to arrange to have a… Read more »
Recovery after a Bone Graft
A bone graft in , , is a form of oral surgery which is designed to restore the compromised bone structure in a specific part of your jaw. Here at , we would like to offer you some insights which will help you have quality aftercare following a bone graft. During your initial consultation with… Read more »