Piney Point Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery of Houston Blog

Cleft lip and cleft palate are serious conditions that can interfere with a baby’s ability to eat adequately and speak properly. While surgery can correct these issues, it is better to prevent them in the first place. How can you do that? While you cannot completely eliminate the risk that your baby will have one of these defects, you can reduce the risk by making sure you take in adequate nutrition during pregnancy.

Can folic acid prevent cleft lip and cleft palate? This blog post discusses the answer.

An orthodontist is a dental specialist who is in charge of improving the alignment of the teeth with braces, Invisalign clear aligners, or any other treatment that repositions misaligned teeth. Most of the time, an orthodontist can do their job without needing the help of another type of specialist. However, in some complex cases, an oral surgeon can help to create the right environment for orthodontic treatment to take place. Keep reading to learn more about when an orthodontist may seek the help of an oral surgeon in Houston — and what to expect if your treatment case requires this outside assistance.

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Are you thinking about investing in BOTOX®? This popular cosmetic treatment has the potential to smooth out fine lines and wrinkles, allowing you to look years younger. Some people even opt to get preventive BOTOX® in hopes of delaying the development of signs of aging.

Whom should you choose to administer your injections? Many people automatically think that they should visit a general plastic surgeon or a dermatologist. While those types of doctors are very skilled, it could be even more beneficial to visit an oral surgeon. But why should you get BOTOX® from an oral surgeon? This blog provides the answer.

If you have one or more missing teeth, your dentist has likely told you that you should consider getting dental implants. But the treatment is a bit on the pricey side, so you naturally want to know more about it before you commit to anything. In particular, you may be curious about its lifespan. How long do dental implants last? Are they worth your money? Read on below to learn about the remarkable longevity of this procedure.

While the wisdom tooth extraction procedure takes place in just one appointment that is approximately two hours long, the recovery can last for 2 – 3 weeks after. If complications arise, it may take even longer to properly heal from the surgery. Keep reading below to learn more about how long you can expect the recovery from wisdom tooth extraction in Houston to take.

In March of 2007, the death of a 12-year-old Maryland boy made national headlines. What resulted in his tragic passing? An untreated tooth infection. While deaths resulting from dental problems are relatively rare, it is still important to be aware of the possibility. Read on below to learn how tooth infections can prove to be fatal and what you can do to protect yourself.

If you get a little nervous when it is time for you to undergo dental procedures, you might be a candidate for sedation. There are several forms of sedation, but one of the most common is nitrous oxide, which is otherwise known as laughing gas. It may be just what you need to breeze through your next appointment! Read on below to learn some basic facts about this type of sedation.

Your dentist wants to help you retain all of your natural teeth for a lifetime. Unfortunately, though, that isn’t always possible. In some cases, it is necessary to remove one or more teeth. If a tooth extraction is ever recommended for you, you can be confident that the procedure will be beneficial. Let’s talk about just a few of the advantages you can enjoy following this treatment.

The removal of the wisdom teeth is often considered a sort of rite of passage for young adults. However, not everyone goes through this surgery. Some individuals choose to keep their third molars because they are not currently posing a threat to their oral health. Other people never develop wisdom teeth! Why is that the case, and how can you tell if you have wisdom teeth? Let’s talk about this important topic.