If you are prescribed an antibiotic to take after your oral surgery, be sure to take it. This can be crucial to ensuring the area does not get infected. If you aren’t prescribed a prescription for painkillers, an over-the-counter painkiller such as Ibuprofen could be an option.
Since so many things can cause TMJ (including misaligned teeth, an accident or injury, arthritis, stress, and malocclusion), dentists tend to treat each individual TMJ case as singular and unique. In some cases, computers and state-of-the-art electronic equipment can be used to retrain facial muscles and resolve the condition.
Unfortunately, even people who’ve spent their whole lives taking excellent care of their teeth can get into accidents that cause tooth loss. Rest assured that our team is always available to help you restore your bite and your smile after an accident.
When you have a toothache, it can make it difficult to function normally because of trouble eating, talking or sleeping. Let us help correct the issue so that your life can get back to normal.
Honest communication with your dentist is perhaps the best way to have a smooth dental procedure. If you have even the faintest amount of feeling when we start your procedure, please let us know so that we can ensure you’re fully numb before we continue.
Keep in mind that dentures must always be kept moist when they’re not being worn, so they do not dry out or lose their shape. When not being worn, dentures should be placed in a denture cleanser solution or in water.