College Station Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

So you’re missing a tooth. Whether it’s due to decay, injury, or something else, losing a permanent, adult tooth can feel embarrassing, scary, and like it’s a really big deal. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be! Getting an unhealthy tooth removed and out of your mouth is an important part of oral health. If you’re worried about aesthetic or functionality issues that can come along with a gap in your gums, you might be interested in a dental implant. Dental…

You already have a dentist, so why should you go see an oral surgeon? Great question! An oral surgeon isn’t a replacement for your regular dentist. Your dentist and an oral and maxillofacial surgeon work together as a team to provide the most comprehensive dental care possible for their patients because their focuses are a little different. Most basically, the main difference between a dentist and an oral and maxillofacial surgeon is that one is a generalist and the other…

Here are some things that are safe (and tasty!) to eat after you’ve had a tooth removed: Refried beans and guacamole: skip the chips and add guac directly to your beans Milkshakes: try making a milkshake using mashed frozen bananas or yogurt as a healthier, tooth-friendly alternative! Soups: brothy soups that don’t need to be chewed are going to be incredibly soothing Mashed potatoes: make sure they’re nice and smooth without too many lumps Smoothies: avoid fruits with seeds and…

What’s the deal with wisdom teeth? Wisdom teeth are one of those interesting parts of our bodies that were once very useful and are now just a problem waiting to happen. Back before oral health was a priority, wisdom teeth were welcome replacements that came in after other teeth had fallen out. These days, we’re more likely to keep all of our teeth because we know how to take care of them, so when Wisdom Teeth try to come in…