Center for Oral Surgery and Dental Implants

What to Expect After Anesthesia: Everything You Need to Know Anesthetic treatments are standard for patients undergoing any surgical procedure. Some types of anesthesia ensure you don’t feel pain, while others keep you relaxed or asleep throughout your surgery. Depending on your level of sedation, you may need more recuperation time after your procedure for […]

How to Prepare for Oral Surgery You’ve made the decision to have oral surgery. Congratulations! What should you do ahead of time to make sure this whole experience goes as well as possible? Check out our answers to the following frequently asked questions. A few key steps will ensure a quick and successful recovery. What […]

Wisdom Teeth Removal for Adults Should adults get their wisdom teeth removed? There’s no better time like the holidays (when you get a few extra days off) to schedule a minor oral surgery—like that wisdom teeth extraction you’ve been putting off. The pesky set of third molars were fine for a while, but now, after […]

How do you know your wisdom teeth are coming in? Wisdom teeth, are aptly named because they make their appearance as young people transition to adulthood and become “wise.”  These third molars typically erupt through the gums during the late teen years. The roots are often firmly established by the time a person turns 20, […]

When to See an Oral Surgeon Oral surgeons are specialists in the area of the face, mouth, and jaw, so when you’re facing a significant issue pertaining to one of these areas and you’d like to consult an expert, seek out an oral surgeon. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons have an additional 4 years of education, […]

What to Eat (and What to Avoid) After Oral Surgery As your upcoming oral surgery procedure approaches, one of the best things you can do to prepare for your recovery is to stock your pantry and fridge with food you’ll need once you return home. You’ll be ready to rest on the couch, and having […]

What You Need to Know About Oral Surgery Recovery If you’re making your summer and fall plans, you may be ready to schedule your oral surgery procedure and wondering how long the recovery takes. Whether its dental implants, wisdom teeth removal, or a more invasive jaw surgery procedure, it’s important to know what to expect […]

Why Oral Surgery Consultations Are Imperative We’re often asked how important, or necessary, is it to have a consultation before an oral surgery procedure. After all, most our patients lead busy lives and would love to save the time and money on one less appointment, especially if we’ve already got their dental records. A consultation […]

The Top Reasons Oral Surgeons are Most Qualified for Anesthesia Administration It’s probably no surprise that the number one reason people avoid going to the dentist and neglect their oral care is the fear of pain. At Center for Oral Surgery and Dental Implants, we understand that dental anxiety is real, so we offer a […]

Benefits of Replacing a Full Arch of Teeth with Dental Implants We hear your story often at our Tampa Florida oral surgery practice. You’re missing all your teeth and have been wearing dentures for some time now. Your dentures haven’t been horrible, but they certainly haven’t been the best. The ongoing compression on your gums […]