For any Texas resident in Frisco, Plano, Richardson, McKinney, Little Elm, and The Colony – when you have a health concern that may require oral surgery, the best course of action is to work with a medical professional that understands the nuances of your issue. Patients with a foot issue would see a podiatrist, while … Read More >
Wisdom tooth removal is one of the most common outpatient procedures done by an oral surgeon. Talking with your oral surgeon about the surgery is important, but so is understanding the recovery process after wisdom teeth removal. In fact, wisdom teeth extraction aftercare is a vital step to helping your mouth heal, alleviating pain, and … Read More >
Nearly everyone has their wisdom teeth removed at some point in their lives. While the wisdom teeth procedure is routine, its post-operative nature makes proper aftercare vital to your recovery. Here’s what you can expect following wisdom teeth surgery. How Long is the Healing Process? One of the top internet searches surrounding wisdom teeth removal … Read More >
If you’re thinking about getting a dental implant or have already started the process, you probably have a lot of questions. To have a procedure on your mouth might sound frightening, but it doesn’t need to be. We’re here to answer any of your questions, and ease your anxiety about the surgery:
Oral and maxillofacial surgery is used to treat complex dental problems and medical conditions related to the mouth, teeth, jaws, and face requiring oral surgery. Much of the practice of oral surgery is focused on facial reconstructive surgery, facial trauma surgery, and dental procedures involving the jawbone (like wisdom tooth extractions and dental implants). The … Read More >
Photo By image_jungle at istock It’s the weekend and you’re all geared up to tackle a long-neglected to-do list for an upcoming backyard barbecue. You decide to start by weeding out the vegetable patch. Unfortunately, you leave the hoe lying on the ground and trip over it. When you land, you notice that you’ve landed … Read More >
Photo By ibreakstock at istock Salivary glands produce saliva, which helps you digest food and maintain a moist environment in the throat and mouth. There are three types of salivary glands called the sublingual, submandibular and parotid glands. Each of these glands produces saliva and secretes it into the mouth. There are also minor salivary glands … Read More >
Photo By seb_ra at istock If you have headaches, ear pain, neck pain, facial burning, dental pain, or jaw pain, you’re experiencing orofacial pain. There are traditional and surgical treatment options available at NextGen OMS in Richardson, TX. Unfortunately, there are many reasons that could cause pain in these areas. Therefore, it’s important to work … Read More >
Photo By Oleggg at Shutterstock In a perfect world, we’d retain our own teeth throughout our entire lives, but unfortunately, many of us wind up suffering from tooth decay, gum disease, and tooth loss. If you’ve lost teeth or intend to have teeth extracted, you may be a candidate for dental implants. If you’re new to … Read More >
Photo By dardespot at istock Many people put off going to the dentist because of nervousness or fear – and believe us, dental phobia is a very real thing! At NextGen OMS in Richardson, TX, we’ve seen plenty of patients who are nervous the moment they sit down in a dentist’s chair. However, missing regular … Read More >
