Tuesday, January 23, 2018

Your First Visit

Our doctors at Oral Surgery Consultants of Pennsylvania are dedicated to making your experience with us a memorable one for all the right reasons. When visiting our office for the very first time, you may find the process similar to visiting your general practitioner. This is because your initial appointment will consist of a consultation, where you and our doctor will reach a diagnosis and discuss treatment options.


During your first visit, there are some things we don’t want you to forget. You’ll need to bring your surgical referral slip from your dentist or periodontist as well as any X-rays if applicable. If you don’t have X-rays, we will take them for you. In addition to those items, we will need to know which medications you are taking at the moment, as well as your insurance card and a form of ID. Please alert our office before surgery, if you have a medical condition that may be of concern. All patients under the age of 18 will need to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at the consultation.


If you have questions or concerns regarding oral surgery or appointment scheduling, please give us a call. To learn more about the services we provide at our practice, visit www.oralsurgerypa.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with one of our doctors at Oral Surgery Consultants of Pennsylvania located in Philadelphia, call 215-463-4141. 

Saturday, January 20, 2018

Dental Implant Surgery

Dental implants are an excellent option for patients who have missing teeth. Dental implants not only restore the aesthetics of a smile, they restore the function of a smile because once dental implants are placed, you’ll notice an improvement while eating your food and you may even have the urge to smile like never before. Dental implant surgery is a procedure that replaces tooth roots with metal, screw-like posts. Our doctors at Oral Surgery Consultants of Pennsylvania understand that this procedure may seem frightful, which is why we are here to ease your fears.


Dental implant surgery is performed in stages and before surgery, our doctors will discuss sedation options that best suit your needs. First, the implant, that looks like a screw is placed into the jawbone. Over the next two to six months, the implant and bone will need to bond together in a process called osseointegration. Once this takes place, you will visit your restorative dentist for placement of a crown.


If you have questions or concerns regarding oral surgery or dental implants, please give us a call. To learn more about the services we provide at our practice, visit www.oralsurgerypa.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with one of our doctors at Oral Surgery Consultants of Pennsylvania located in Philadelphia, call 215-463-4141. 

Wednesday, January 10, 2018

What is a Frenectomy?

A frenum is a muscular attachment between two tissues, and the procedure of removing this attachment is called a frenectomy. The doctors of Oral Surgery Consultants of Pennsylvania perform frenectomies to correct a number of issues patients may have with their teeth, lips, and tongue.


One frenum is located underneath your tongue, and removing this is called a lingual frenectomy.  Patients that have an enlarged frenum underneath their tongue may not be able to move their tongue freely.  This interferes with speech and is often called ‘tongue tie’. Lingual frenectomies are typically performed on very young patients, who can recover quickly and continue to develop their speech.


Another frenum in your mouth connects the inner surface of the lip with the gum. These are present between both the top and bottom front teeth. Removing this attachment is called a labial frenectomy. Patients who have receding gums can benefit from this procedure, because a strong frenum from the gum to the lip can cause extra pulling on the gums and lead to further recession.


To learn more about frenectomies all the services we offer, visit www.oralsurgerypa.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with one of our doctors at Oral Surgery Consultants of Pennsylvania located in Philadelphia, call 215-463-4141.