Archive for the ‘ Oral Health Tips ’ Category

Oral Health- A Mouth-Body Connection

You may have heard the saying that the eyes are the window to the soul, but did you know that the mouth is the window to overall health? When you think about health goals you may picture the gym and kale smoothies, but oral hygiene is just as important. By taking a look inside your […]

5 Things You Might Not Know About Oral Cancer

Oral cancer consists of any head and neck cancer (excluding brain cancers – which is its own category). The death rate of oral cancer is unfortunately very high because people find out about oral cancer too late. This is why it is important to practice regular self-examinations in order to be proactive and seek treatment […]

Better Breakfast for a Better Smile

Breakfast truly is the most important meal of the day. It kick starts your body and provides you with enough energy to make it through your hectic morning as well as keep your mind focused on the task at hand. Eating a balanced breakfast is not only good for you body, but also good for […]

Dental Implants: The Recovery

The recovery time following dental implant surgery tends to vary, but is usually based on the amount of teeth being implanted, whether or not a bone graft was needed and the individual and how well they manage their recovery. Luckily, the science and technology behind dental implants has improved drastically over the last few years, […]

Orthognathic Surgery

What is orthognathic surgery? Also known as corrective jaw surgery, patients undergo this procedure in order to correct a wide range of major and minor dental and skeletal irregularities. Jaw surgery is used to correct the misalignment of a person’s jaw or teeth, which will eventually improve breathing, chewing, and speaking. While a patient’s physical […]

What Are Dry Sockets, and What Can You Expect?

Getting a tooth pulled or your wisdom taken out can be painful and downright embarrassing. You might not want to see friends for days, so that they won’t make fun of you for your puffy cheeks. You can’t eat, drink and have to sit in bed all day with the inability to take care of […]

Oral Health Tips for Kids

Good oral health care for adults start when we’re still children. As a parent, you want the best oral health for you child during the course of their life. Below you will find the best dental care tips for you child to ensure a beautiful and healthy smile. Oral Health Tips for Kids Introduce your […]

What to Do After Having a Tooth Pulled

After having a tooth pulled or any other dental surgery, there are a number of things you would want to do or to avoid doing to facilitate faster healing. It is important to keep in mind that the area will be tender for a while, and that a blood clot will form on the extraction […]

Does Oral Health Change When We Get Older?

You have to feel for teeth, the amount of biting, gnashing, chewing, grinding – they take a battering over a lifetime. But with the proper oral health care regime throughout your life, you can keep them looking good for longer. The truth is your teeth change with age and you should have a different regime […]

Oral Cyst Symptoms & Types

Unless you have personally encountered an oral cyst, you may not know much about them. In an effort to maintain good oral health, it is important to be aware of the different symptoms and types of cysts. Wagner Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Specialists is an expert in oral care. For information about the signs […]