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Ah, summer—the season of beach reads, lazy afternoons, and carefree moments. It’s also the ideal time for wisdom teeth removal. While the thought of oral surgery might seem at odds with the joys of summer, there are several reasons why summer is the perfect time to remove problematic wisdom teeth. Flexible Scheduling By scheduling the […]

Oral Surgery for Orthodontic Patients Can I get my wisdom teeth removed with braces? Orthodontists often refer their patients to an oral surgeon for specific procedures before treatment with braces or aligners. When a patient have teeth that need to be removed before braces can be applied, an oral surgeon often performs the operation. There […]

Do’s and Don’ts After Wisdom Teeth Removal Healing after wisdom teeth removal usually goes smoothly, provided you follow Dr. Valiente’s post-surgical care instructions. Getting plenty of rest, staying hydrated, and ensuring proper nutrition are vital aspects of your recovery. Keeping track of what you can and cannot do in the days following wisdom tooth extraction […]

Signs Your Wisdom Teeth are Coming In Your wisdom teeth are the third and final set of molars that usually emerge when you are a young adult between ages 15 and 20. Wisdom teeth come in much later in life than your other teeth and sometimes do not come in at all. They often crowd […]

Recipes for New Dental Implants Patient Dental Implants are incredibly powerful and stable once healed. They give you back the ability to eat virtually any food you choose. What to Eat the First Two Days Following Implants The first two days after surgery, you must eat only soft or liquid foods, this may include applesauce, […]

What is Recovery Like After Your Wisdom Teeth are Removed? Your oral surgeon performs wisdom teeth extraction as an outpatient procedure, so you’ll be able to do the bulk of your recovery at home. While you are recovering, there will be certain restrictions you should keep in mind to speed the healing process and minimize […]

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 […]

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 […]