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What is Marsupialization of a Keratocyst?

Posted by Northwest Oral Content Team on 20 Jul, 2022

Marsupialization is a conservative and non-invasive surgical option to treat keratocysts, especially in the case of large cysts, or with very young or old patients. Research has shown that marsupialization, which creates a pouch-like openin...

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#Oral Surgery #Oral Health #Maxillofacial Surgery

Pineapple Juice and Wisdom Teeth Removal Recovery: Fact or Fiction?

Posted by Northwest Oral Content Team on 15 Jun, 2022

If you put stock in the adage that it is best to “believe none of what you hear and believe half of what you see” then what are we to make o...

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#Wisdom Teeth #Exparel #Maxillofacial Surgery

Oral Mucoceles: What Causes Them and How to Treat Them

Posted by Northwest Oral Content Team on 11 May, 2022

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Oral mucoceles, sometimes called an oral mucous cyst, is a harmless, painless swelling on the lip or inside of the mouth.

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#Oral Surgery #Oral Health

Sore Spot: Your Oral Surgeon Can Treat Scar Tissue in Your Mouth

Posted by Northwest Oral Content Team on 13 Apr, 2022

You know what’s irritating? That … that, right there! That sore spot in your mouth that nobody else can see – except for your hygienist and ...

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#Oral Surgery #Oral Health #Maxillofacial Surgery

Different Types of Oral Surgery

Posted by Northwest Oral Content Team on 16 Mar, 2022

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Oral and maxillofacial surgeons undergo years of extensive education and training, which allows them to perform many different types of oral...

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#Anesthesia for Oral Surgery #Oral Surgery #Board Certified Oral Surgeons #Maxillofacial Surgery

Announcing the Board Certification of Dr. Ryan H. Parnell

Posted by Northwest Oral Content Team on 7 Mar, 2022

Northwest Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, one of the largest oral surgery practices in southeast Texas, is pleased to announce the Board Certi...

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#Board Certified Oral Surgeons #Northwest Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

What is Dry Socket?

Posted by Northwest Oral Content Team on 15 Feb, 2022

Dry socket is a painful condition that can sometimes develop after the removal of an adult tooth. In fact, dry socket is the most common com...

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#Wisdom Teeth

How Dental Bone Grafting Works

Posted by Northwest Oral Content Team on 12 Jan, 2022

When implants are needed to replace missing teeth or the jaw bone needs to be reconstructed after traumatic injuries or following removal of...

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#Oral Surgery #Jaw Reconstruction #Maxillofacial Surgery

What to Ask Your Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon (OMS) Before Surgery

Posted by Northwest Oral Content Team on 29 Dec, 2021

Oral and maxillofacial surgeons, or OMS, are called upon to complete surgical dental procedures. Some of the most common surgical oral and d...

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#Oral Surgery

Impacted Teeth: Basics of an Expose and Bond Procedure

Posted by Northwest Oral Content Team on 15 Dec, 2021

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If you're like most people when you hear the words impacted teeth, wisdom teeth come to mind. This is quite understandable since nine out of...

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#Wisdom Teeth #Impacted Teeth

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Northwest Oral News

What is Marsupialization of a Keratocyst?

Pineapple Juice and Wisdom Teeth Removal Recovery: Fact or Fiction?

Oral Mucoceles: What Causes Them and How to Treat Them

Sore Spot: Your Oral Surgeon Can Treat Scar Tissue in Your Mouth

Different Types of Oral Surgery

Announcing the Board Certification of Dr. Ryan H. Parnell

What is Dry Socket?

How Dental Bone Grafting Works

What to Ask Your Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon (OMS) Before Surgery

Impacted Teeth: Basics of an Expose and Bond Procedure

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