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Can surgery treat TMJ?

I'm 29 years old, male, and I think I have TMJ issues. Can surgery treat TMJ?
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Do I need to remove wisdom teeth?

I'm 28 years old and my wisdom teeth came through. Do I need to remove wisdom teeth?
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How can I relieve TMJ pain?

I'm 32 years old, male, and I have a TMJ disorder. How can I relieve TMJ pain? Should I see a doctor?
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Is dental implant surgery painful?

I'm 27 years old and I'm thinking of a dental implant placement for a missing tooth. Is dental implant surgery painful?
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How long does the dental implant surgery last?

I need to have a dental implant placement surgery next week. How long does the dental implant surgery last?
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How long does it take to recover from oral surgery?

I'm 30 years old and I need to have oral surgery next month. How long does it take to recover from oral surgery?
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Is ridge augmentation possible at my age?

I'm 65 years old, and I'm experiencing bone loss in my lower jaw, according to my doctor. Do you think a ridge augmentation is possible at my age?
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How long is the recovery time for tooth extraction?

I'm going to have a tooth extraction next week and it's my very first one. How long is the recovery time for a tooth extraction?
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Do I need to remove all 4 wisdom teeth?

I'm 25, and all of my wisdom teeth are in. I want to know if I need to have them all removed, even if I'm not having any issues? Do I need all 4 gone, or is it okay to keep them?...
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How would I know if my wisdom tooth is infected?

One of my wisdom teeth feel weird. It's painful to even open my mouth, my gums are tender and swollen around that area, and I have bad breath. Could my wisdom tooth be infected?...
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Do I need to remove a mouth cyst?

I'm 32, and a doctor detected a cyst inside of my mouth. Would I need to have this removed?
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What foods can I eat after oral surgery?

I'm going to have oral surgery next week and I want to know which type of foods I'm able to eat after I'm done. What foods can I eat after oral surgery?
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Does having a tooth replaced require an oral surgery follow up?

I'm 28 years old, and I want to have my missing tooth replaced. Would I need to have a follow up after the procedure?
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Is it normal to get wisdom teeth when you're 14?

My friend's daughter is only 14 years old, but she's already getting her wisdom teeth removed. I thought that you didn't normally get them until you're, like, 20. Is this normal?...
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How do I know if I have an infection after tooth extraction?

I'm 24 years old, and I've gotten one tooth extracted two days ago. The area is still hurting me, and I'm afraid that it's an infection. How would I know if I have an infection...
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Is jaw surgery done in the hospital?

My dentist thinks I need to have jaw surgery and has referred me to an oral surgeon. Would this surgery be done in a hospital?
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Can grinding your teeth eventually lead to jaw surgery?

My oldest son grinds his teeth while he sleeps and he's 16 years old, so his teeth are pretty much fully developed. Can grinding his teeth cause issues for his jaw? Would he...
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How long is the recovery from jaw surgery?

I'm having jaw surgery to fix my cross bite, but I'm just curious about the recovery. How long is the recovery, usually, with jaw surgery? Would I be able to go back to work...
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How long does your jaw stay wired shut after surgery?

I'm 27, and I'm going to have jaw surgery soon and I know that my jaw will be wired shut for sometime after the surgery. How long are the wires on for?
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What are the symptoms of an infection after tooth extraction?

I'm 35 years old, and I had a tooth extraction over a week ago. I don't think it's healing properly, especially since the area feels pretty tender. There's also some pain still....
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