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

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 dentist – but that is constantly bothering you.
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Different Types of Oral Surgery

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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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Announcing the Board Certification of Dr. Ryan H. Parnell

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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What is Dry Socket?

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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How Dental Bone Grafting Works

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

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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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Impacted Teeth: Basics of an Expose and Bond Procedure

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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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Health and Safety Protocols to Protect Our Patients and Staff

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A visit to any medical office these days will have to take into account new safety protocols to stop the transmission of COVID-19. The globa...
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November is National TMJ Awareness Month

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November is National TMJ Awareness Month, a national effort to educate those who suffer from the often overlooked, sometimes misdiagnosed an...
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Am I Too Old to Have My Wisdom Teeth Removed?

NW Oral Surgery Am I Too Old to Have My Wisdom Teeth Removed? Adult Patient Lying in Dentist Exam Chair
While most patients that have their wisdom teeth removed are under the age of 25, older adults, even AARP card carrying members, can need th...
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