Debunking Common TMJ Myths

You have a hidden joint known as the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) located in front of your ear which allows you to open your jaw. However, millions of Americans each year suffer from TMJ disorder causing pain.

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What is Sleep Apnea & What Treatments Are Available?

Roughly 22 million people in America suffer from sleep apnea. This disorder causes a person to stop breathing for periods of time during the night. Sometimes, people stop breathing for only a handful of seconds or for full minutes at a time. This can lead to serious issues such as a heart attack, stroke, diabetes, and more.

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What is Bone Grafting & its Post-Operative Care Instructions?

Bone grafting is an incredible tool that oral surgeons can use to help reconstruct the mouth to prepare itself for dental implants. When teeth are missing, the area along the jawbone slowly breaks down over time. Because of this, the area becomes unusable for future dentures if needed.

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All You Need to Know About Dry Socket & Wisdom Teeth Removal

Many young adults have their wisdom teeth removed due to overcrowding in the mouth which prevents the wisdom teeth from properly erupting through the gum. Because of Dr. Tomlinson’s professional expertise, you have no need to fear this surgery. He can perform this surgery swiftly and with precision.

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What is Pre-prosthetic Surgery & When Do I Need it?

In oral surgery, prosthetics take the shape of dentures, implants, bridges, crowns, and more. Prosthetics are also used on many other body parts such as a missing arm or leg, a diseased heart valve, a glass eye, or artificial knee joint.

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Understanding Different Types of Facial Trauma

Facial trauma includes any external or internal injury to the face. Unexpected injuries can cause physical pain to the affected area. It is important to know that mental and emotional shock may occur alongside the physical pain. If possible, keep calm after an injury.

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What is Anesthesia & Why Do I Need it?

For hundreds of years, people from different societies tried to find a solution to ease pain during surgery. It wasn’t until 1846 that William Morton publicly and effectively used anesthesia during an operation. In 2016, 170 years later, this medicine is still being used in modern hospitals, dentist offices, and surgery centers. There is no need to be in pain during a surgery anymore with the invention of anesthesia, a medicine that numbs the sensation of pain.

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