As the Houston Cougars look to enter the Big 12, we’re thinking about dental injuries (among other things). Contact sports like football are one of the leading causes of injured teeth — but there’s also life’s little unexpected, like fender benders or a Sunday afternoon bike ride gone awry. Whatever it is that causes your next tooth injury, you can stay calm by being prepared. Keep reading to learn how to treat the pain at home, and when to seek help from your Houston oral surgeon.
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Houston Oral Surgeon Explains What to Do After Injured Tooth
September 8, 2016
3,887 People Will Have Oral Cancer in Houston This Year
August 25, 2016
We need to talk about oral cancer. The nonprofit organization The Oral Cancer Foundation estimates that 48,250 Americans will receive an oral cancer diagnosis in 2016 alone. 3,887 of those cases will be in Houston. Will you or someone you love be affected by the disease that kills one person in the United States every hour? Learn more about oral cancer today — doing so could (literally) save your life.
Jaw Clicking? Your TMJ Is Trying to Tell You Something
August 24, 2016
Click, pop, click — hear that? If you’ve got TMD, or temporomandibular joint dysfunction (often referred to as simply TMJ), you probably can’t get away from the noise of your jaw clicking. Sound like something you need a morse code translator for? Listen closely, because it’s your jaw’s way of telling you to get help. Your TMJ can cause chronic pain and problems elsewhere in your body — but seeking treatment from your Houston oral surgeons can help you find relief at long last.
What To Do If Your Tooth Gets Knocked Out
July 28, 2016
Have you experienced facial trauma in the form of a knocked out tooth? If so, don’t panic due to your dental emergency. The most important thing to do after a knocked out tooth is to remain calm. After you lose a tooth, take the necessary first steps (detailed below) and get in touch with the team at Piney Point Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery immediately. Oral surgery in Houston is likely necessary to ease the pain and repair your smile.
Apicoectomy: When Root Canal Treatment Fails
July 25, 2016
Root canal treatment may fail for reasons that are beyond the control of your dentist or endodontist. While the procedure does have a high success rate, there may be canals or branches within the tooth that are impossible to detect. The infection spreads to these areas, causing you to feel continued pain in the tooth. You have options when a root canal fails: tooth extraction, retreatment of the tooth, or apicoectomy. Dr. Weil and Dr. Koo perform apicoectomy at Piney Point Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. Continue reading to learn more about the oral surgery in Houston.
Which Anesthesia Option Is Right for You?
July 15, 2016
So you’re preparing for oral surgery in Houston — now how do you determine which option in anesthesia is right for you? The answer depends on your age, your level of health and anxiety on the day of your appointment, and, of course, the procedure being performed. Take some time to read about your options in sedation dentistry and you will be more prepared to discuss your options with your oral surgeon in Houston.
Orthognathic Surgery: What Is It? What’s It For?
June 8, 2016
Orthognathic surgery is a procedure that improves the way your jaw functions. The surgery may be necessary when jaw alignment affects facial appearance, the ability to eat and speak, or for improving severe under- or overbites. Keep reading to learn more about orthognathic surgery to prepare for your upcoming oral surgery in Houston.
Foods To Eat After Oral Surgery
May 20, 2016
The key to quick healing after your oral surgery in Houston is preparation. Planning to take plenty of time to rest and relax, and filling your fridge, freezer and pantry with soft, easy-to-eat foods ahead of time will make a big difference in your recovery. Your diet is a big factor in healing post-surgery — and we’ve got a list of recommended foods to help you enjoy a speedy recovery.
Types of Anaesthesia for Your Oral Surgery in Houston
May 19, 2016
Are you getting ready for an upcoming oral surgery in Houston? If so, we want to remind you there’s absolutely no need to worry — with our list of options in anesthesia, we promise you won’t feel anything at all. Current offerings in anesthesia and sedation make modern oral surgery more comfortable than ever before. Make yourself aware of the types of anesthesia offered by Dr. Steve L. Koo and Dr. Thomas M. Weil at Piney Point Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
5 Ways to Reduce Swelling After Oral Surgery
May 13, 2016
A certain amount of swelling is normal following your oral surgery in Houston, but you can help reduce inflammation and discomfort for an easier, more comfortable recovery overall. We here at Piney Point Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery have five tips to help you keep swelling to a minimum following your upcoming oral surgery!