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Preparing for Oral Surgery

Our Oral Surgeons Discuss Oral Surgery Prepping Are you preparing for an oral surgery at Northern Texas Facial & Oral Surgery in Grapevine, Irving, or Keller? Perhaps you’re feeling nervous about your upcoming procedure, wondering how long it will take, what your recovery will look like afterward and how to avoid any unpleasant complications. Our oral surgeons are dedicated to ensuring your comfort during all procedures. To accommodate various patient needs, we provide several safe sedation options in our offices. General Tips for Preparing for Oral Surgery While we realize oral surgeries can be anxiety-inducing for many patients, we want you to know you’re in expert hands at Northern Texas Facial & Oral Surgery. Like many things in life, preparing for oral surgery and knowing what to expect can alleviate many of your fears. Here are a few general tips for preparing for your surgery at one of our offices:…

What Are Dental Implants?

Understanding Dental Implants from Our Oral Surgeons Dental implants can restore your smile if you’ve lost or damaged teeth over the years or due to an accident or Trauma. Permanent dental implants are now a preferred method for replacing missing teeth with a natural-looking, long-lasting solution. Anchored in the jawbone, dental implants function like your normal teeth and offer many benefits over traditional bridges and dentures. The surgical team at Northern Texas Facial & Oral Surgery wants to ensure you receive a replacement tooth that will look, feel, and function like your natural teeth, so call today for an exam.  What are dental implants? Dental implants are a durable, permanent solution to tooth decay, replacing missing teeth or weakened bone structure with metal fittings and natural-looking tooth replacements blended to your remaining teeth.   Modern implants are usually made of a synthetic and sterile material like metal or ceramic. An implant structure typically consists of an implant and a tooth-shaped custom dental…

How Does Jaw Surgery Treat Sleep Apnea?

How Does Jaw Surgery Treat Sleep Apnea in North Texas? Sleep apnea is a condition that impacts your breathing, your sleep quality, and your life. Patients with sleep apnea experience irregular breathing while they sleep, resulting in health issues such as fatigue, weight gain, memory loss, cardiovascular problems, and more. In many cases, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) provides effective relief of symptoms. For some patients with obstructive sleep apnea, however, CPAP is ineffective, and other treatments and corrective devices do not relieve symptoms.  Fortunately, medical advancements have made jaw surgery a safe and effective way to alleviate sleep apnea symptoms permanently. The team at Northern Texas Facial & Oral Surgery is here to explain how jaw surgery is a viable solution for certain patients suffering from obstructive sleep apnea. Contact us today for an appointment in North Texas.  How does jaw surgery work? Obstructive sleep apnea is the result of an airway blockage caused by soft tissue that collapses and closes…