My child having oral surgery, can I accompany them during their surgery?
We understand that there is some stress involved when your child is going to the oral…
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Expanded Roles in the Dental Office: Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Why is the Dental Assistant Filling My Tooth? Perhaps the last time you saw your dentist…
Oral procedures seem to take some time, is it alright to eat before the scheduled surgery?
When you come in for oral surgery, there are numerous ways your oral surgeon will attempt…
What can you expect when getting your wisdom teeth removed?
In an adult’s mouth the third molars, commonly referred to as wisdom teeth, are the last…
How do dentists numb your mouth?
Dentists have a few options to numb your mouth and ensure you remain comfortable and pain-free…
7 reasons for bad breath:
Bad breath is embarrassing and worrisome. For most of us, it’s temporary. But for 25% of the…
What is a dental emergency?
You can rest assured that we’ll be here when a dental emergency arises. While most dental…
FAQs about Oral Cancer and Biopsy
Oral cancer, also called oropharyngeal cancer is a type of head and neck cancer. Statistics show that…
Do I need a referral to see an Oral Surgeon?
Can I go straight to an oral surgeon or do I need a referral? Are you…
Wisdom Teeth Extraction FAQ’s – Answered by Dr. Alfano
Do you have questions about an upcoming wisdom tooth extraction procedure? We sat down with Dr….