The truth about how long the pain lasts after oral surgery for teeth extraction is that it varies from patient to patient. There should be no pain during surgery, but as the anesthetic wears off, there may be pain for the first three days. This is normal. Some more sensitive patients may be sore for a week. It is possible to develop a condition called dry socket, in which the blood clot that forms as the wound heals dislodges and[…] Read More
Dental implants are a common solution to replace missing teeth due to their ability to function like natural teeth. During dental implant surgery, an oral surgeon places small titanium screws into the jawbone to serve as artificial tooth roots to create a stable foundation for attaching replacement teeth. Receiving dental implants requires a few different procedures to prepare the mouth for the implants. One of the earliest steps is surgery to install the implants, which typically takes one to two[…] Read More
According to the American Sleep Apnea Association, more than 25 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea, a disorder that continually interrupts breathing during sleep. While it has long been known that this diminished quality of sleep results in daytime fatigue, researchers have now confirmed that there is also a link between sleep apnea and memory. Cognitive decline is another name for the mild forgetfulness that sets in naturally with age. Mild cognitive impairment may be noticeable in that a person[…] Read More
