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Category: Oral Surgery

WHEN ARE TOOTH EXTRACTIONS CONSIDERED ORAL SURGERY?

Although dentists always prefer to save damaged teeth, sometimes tooth extractions are unavoidable. If you need a tooth extracted, you probably look forward to saying goodbye to the pain it’s causing you. Certain tooth extractions are surgical rather than simple, so it’s important to have all the information when having

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WHAT IS BONE GRAFTING AND WHY MIGHT YOU NEED IT?

Tooth loss inevitably leads to jawbone loss, which is natural. However, bone loss can affect your appearance, giving you a concave and aged look around the lower face. Additionally, bone loss can make it difficult or impossible to replace missing teeth with prosthetics, including dental implants. Fortunately, our dentists in Sartell

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a dental patient in need of oral surgery.

What to Eat After Oral Surgery

If you are preparing for oral surgery, you may be wondering what you can eat during the healing process. Because your mouth will likely be sore, we recommend eating soft foods. Though your dentist will give detailed instructions on the dos and don’ts of oral surgery recovery in Sartell, MN,

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT DENTAL EXTRACTIONS

Being told you may need a tooth extraction can seem worrying, but don’t worry. This is a standard dental surgical procedure. There are various reasons why surgical extractions are recommended, from an infection, decaying tooth, or incoming wisdom teeth. At i-Implant Dentistry, we keep our patients up-to-date on necessary dental procedures; we are

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WHAT’S INVOLVED WITH FULL MOUTH RECONSTRUCTION?

Full mouth reconstruction refers to a process where dentists and specialists use multiple procedures to restore a smile to full health. Often performed by a Sartell, MN prosthodontist like Dr. Saad Bassas, these procedures may include dental crowns and fillings, tooth replacement with dental implants, bridges, or dentures. Cosmetic dentistry

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WHY DO I NEED TO HAVE MY WISDOM TEETH REMOVED?

If you’re one of the lucky few who was born without your wisdom teeth, give yourself a high five and a pat on the back! If, however, you’re like most of us and have at least one of your wisdom teeth, we’d like to share some information about why it’s

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a dental implant patient smiling after teeth replacement.

Your Options for Restoring Missing Teeth

As diligent as many of us are with our oral health, it is still unlikely that we go through life with all our natural teeth. By the time we celebrate our 50th birthday, most of us have lost over ten permanent teeth. The usual culprits include tooth decay, infection, gum

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a graphic of a jaw bone cutaway.

THE DIFFERENT ASPECTS OF ORAL SURGERY

When you think about oral surgery, you typically think about tooth extractions. Removing teeth is a significant part of oral surgery; however, did you know that your oral surgeon can also help with tooth implant placement and gum contouring? Dr. Bassas and Dr. Chong help our patients with all aspects of

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a graphic of a damaged tooth that needs to be extracted.

When Is Wisdom Tooth Removal Necessary?

Nobody likes to face the prospect of a tooth extraction, but in some cases, it’s necessary for your oral health. Getting your wisdom teeth removed in Sartell, MN is almost an oral rite of passage, for many of us, it’s needed to save our other teeth. It’s easier to remove

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