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Should I wait to have my wisdom teeth extracted?

I feel two of my wisdom teeth coming in at the top part of my mouth. I know that they need to be removed because me and my dentist already talked about me not having enough room...
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Is jaw surgery painful?

I'm getting jaw surgery to correct a bad bite, but I'm just a little nervous about my procedure. Is this surgery going to be painful? How long is the recovery for it?
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My surgery is in an outpatient facility. What happens if I have any complications?

I'm getting jaw surgery to correct my sleep apnea (since we found out the main cause of it is from my jaw). But I didn't realize it was going to be in an outpatient facility,...
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What questions should I ask my surgeon about jaw corrective surgery?

According to my dentist, my jaw is not aligned properly and I have a severe underbite, so he is sending me to an oral surgeon to discuss my options for surgery. I'm a little nervous...
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How is a tooth extraction determined?

Lately, I've been having a lot of pain in a few of my teeth. Normally I take Advil to relieve the pain, and it works for a little bit. But obviously I'm going to have to go to...
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Would my son need surgery if he keeps grinding his teeth?

My son grinds his teeth while he's sleeping and loudly, too. We would like to get him a mouth guard, just to see how it'll help him. But if he continues grinding his teeth, would...
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Is general anesthesia sometimes used for wisdom tooth extractions?

I have to get my wisdom teeth removed, and I'm a little nervous for the procedure. Do these procedures sometimes need general anesthesia?
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Is surgery a treatment for TMJ?

Since I was a kid, I had TMJ and I have been, mostly, coping with it in the best way I can. Is surgery a treatment for TMJ?
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How should I prepare for jaw adjustment surgery?

I'm getting jaw adjustment surgery to help with my sleep apnea treatment. Is there anything that I should do to prepare for the surgery?
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What is the difference between an oral surgeon and a dentist?

Recently, for a wisdom tooth extraction that I need, I was referred to an oral surgeon and not a dentist. Why is that?
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Can oral surgeons perform implant surgery?

I have been advised to go in for a tooth implant. Whom should I visit to get this done; can an oral surgeon carry out the implant procedure?
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Can I smoke after oral surgery?

I recently underwent oral surgery and my healing process is still ongoing. Is it safe to smoke?
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Can I eat meat after an oral surgery procedure?

Is it okay to eat meat after jaw surgery? Is it likely to weaken my jaw in any way or cause more pain due to the chewing?
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How can I strengthen the soft tissues in my jaw?

The soft tissues in my jaw are very weak according to my dentist. What can I do to strengthen them?
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Chronic cannabis use before surgery. Should I stop before surgery?

For a patient who uses a mild amount of cannabis daily for approximately a year, how long before a wisdom teeth removal surgery should they stop use?
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What should I do to prepare for jaw corrective surgery?

I need to get jaw corrective surgery next week, and I'm a little nervous for. Is there anything that I need to do prepare for my surgery? And, also will I get anesthesia only...
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Is a dental extraction very painful?

I need to have a dental extraction in two weeks for my wisdom teeth. Is the extraction painful? Would I be getting anesthesia?
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I had an accident and my tooth broke. What can be done about it now?

I met with an accident and my tooth broke, almost in half. If I go to get this fixed, what will happen?
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Does an impacted tooth require surgery?

I have an impacted tooth in the back of my mouth, by my molars. Does an impacted tooth usually require surgery?
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Why do I need to go to an oral surgeon for my tooth extraction?

I have to get my wisdom teeth removed and my dentist said that he's going to refer me to an oral surgeon to remove them asap. Does a wisdom tooth extraction really require surgery?...
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