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Dr. Flint has created this informative blog to help educate the community.

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How Dental Implants Can Improve Your Jaw Health

Posted on 5/15/2025 by Oral Surgery Specialists of Austin Office
Missing teeth can affect more than just your smile. They can also have a significant impact on your jaw health. The good news is that dental implants offer a solution that can improve both your smile and your oral health. What are Dental Implants? Dental implants are artificial tooth roots...
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You May Be Struggling with Sleep Apnea and Be Totally Unaware

Posted on 5/1/2025 by Oral Surgery Specialists of Austin Office
Imagine this: you're fast asleep, dreaming about exotic adventures. Suddenly, you're jolted awake, gasping for air. This happens again and again throughout the night, leaving you feeling exhausted and drained the next day. You might think you're just a bad sleeper, but what if it's something more?...
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After Dental Implant Surgery - What to Expect

Posted on 4/15/2025 by Oral Surgery Specialists of Austin Office
Congratulations on taking the first step towards a beautiful, functional smile! Now that your dental implant surgery is complete, it's natural to have questions about what to expect during the healing process. Here's a comprehensive guide to help you navigate the post-surgical phase and ensure...
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All Posts:

How Dental Implants Can Improve Your Jaw Health
5/15/2025
You May Be Struggling with Sleep Apnea and Be Totally Unaware
5/1/2025
After Dental Implant Surgery - What to Expect
4/15/2025
Common Side Effects of Impacted Canine Removal
4/1/2025
Ideal Candidates for BiteLock & Teeth-in-a-Day
3/15/2025
When You Have Obstructive Sleep Apnea, We May Be Able to Help
3/3/2025
What is Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
6/19/2023
Risk Factors For Oral Cancer
6/5/2023
Causes and Treatment of Uneven Jaw
5/22/2023
What Are Some Common Defects In The Mouth?
5/8/2023
Mandibular Nerve Damage Symptoms
4/24/2023
Wisdom Teeth Removal And The Holidays
4/10/2023
Do Cold Sores Affect Your Oral Health?
3/20/2023
Signs You Could Need a Frenectomy
3/6/2023
Why Was I Referred to an Oral Surgeon?
2/20/2023
Risks You Face by Not Treating Sleep Apnea
2/6/2023
Can I Get Dental Implants If I Have Periodontal Disease?
1/23/2023
Does Your Sleeping Pattern Affect Your TMJ?
1/9/2023
Scope of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
12/19/2022
How To Choose The Right Floss For You
12/5/2022
What is a Sinus Lift?
11/21/2022
Why Children Cant Have Dental Implants
11/7/2022
Jaw Surgery after Effects
10/24/2022
What are Recovery Tips After Oral Maxillofacial Surgery?
10/10/2022
What You Need to Know About Ridge Expansion or Modification
9/19/2022
Does Drinking More Water Protect Your Teeth?
9/5/2022
What is the consultation required before an OMS surgery
8/22/2022
Things You Should Know About Invisalign
8/8/2022
Jaw Pain, What Should I Do?
7/18/2022
Corrective Jaw Surgery
7/4/2022
When Is Oral Surgery Critical and Necessary?
6/20/2022
Neck liposuction
6/6/2022
What to expect during an oral maxillofacial surgery
5/23/2022
When Do You Need Oral Surgery?
5/9/2022
Why Do I need An Oral Surgeon?
4/25/2022
What Is Oral Pathology And How Can You Spot It?
4/11/2022
What Are The Essential Preparation Tips For Corrective Jaw Surgery?
3/21/2022
Some foods are bad for your teeth
3/7/2022
How to Treat a Misaligned Jaw
2/21/2022
Cardiac Implanted Devices and Electronic Dental Instruments
2/7/2022
Three Important Reasons Why You Might Need To See an Oral Surgeon
1/24/2022
Here is Everything You Need To Know Concerning Bone Grafts
1/10/2022
Knowing When You Might Need Maxillofacial Surgery
12/23/2021
Can We Repair Your Teeth if You Grind Your Teeth in Your Sleep
12/10/2021
Why Do We Recommend You Rinse with Salt Water After Oral Procedures?
11/22/2021
Procedures That Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Do
11/8/2021
Why Does Jaw Pain Sometimes Take a While to Show Up After a Car Accident?
10/25/2021
What to Do If You Have a Dental Emergency?
10/11/2021
Recovery from Dental Implant Placement Differs for Everyone
9/21/2021
What We Can Do if You Come to Us with a Severe Oral Burn
9/6/2021
Is an Overbite Dangerous to Leave Untreated?
8/23/2021
Dangers of Trying to Exercise Too Soon After Oral Surgery
8/9/2021
What Does an Impacted Tooth Do?
7/26/2021
Ignoring Your Tongue During Your Oral Hygiene Routine is Dangerous
7/12/2021
There Are Ways To Recover from Orofacial Pain
6/21/2021
Could Your Sleep Apnea Be Due To an Overbite?
6/7/2021
How Many People Really Struggle with Bruxism?
5/24/2021
Reasons We Use Several Types of Stitches During Oral Surgery
5/10/2021
Can a Facial Fracture Affect Your Teeth's Alignment?
4/26/2021
When Do You Need a Full Month Reconstruction?
4/12/2021
Pre-Operative Instructions You Need to Know Before Getting Oral Surgery
3/22/2021
Can Dental Implants Help Save You Cost in the Long Run?
3/8/2021
What Causes Bone Loss in Your Jaw?
2/22/2021
How Long Does a Full Mouth Reconstruction Take?
2/8/2021
Simple Things You Can Do to Ensure Your Mouth Stays Clean after Oral Surgery
1/25/2021
Foods To Avoid if You Have Chronic Jaw Pain
1/11/2021
Long-Term Effects of Tobacco Use
12/21/2020
Things to Know About Getting an Oral Biopsy
12/7/2020
Recognizing Dental Trauma
11/16/2020
When is a Dental Bridge the Best Option for Missing Teeth?
11/16/2020
What to Do to Care for Your Custom Mouthguard
10/19/2020
Is my Jaw Broken?
10/5/2020
How Laser Treatment Can Help With Gum Health
9/21/2020
Why Do So Many People Face Oral Trauma During the Spring or Fall?
9/7/2020
How Root Canals Are Easier Than Ever Before
8/24/2020
Not All Broken Teeth Are Immediately Painful
8/10/2020
Orofacial Pain is Not Something to Ignore
7/23/2020
Signs You Have a Bony Growth in Your Mouth We Need to Treat
7/7/2020
Understanding What a Tuberosity Reduction Is
6/22/2020
How Whiplash and Jaw Pain Are Connected
6/8/2020
We Should Be Who You Call if You Endure Facial Trauma
3/25/2020
How to Get Ready for Oral Surgery
3/15/2020
Times Where a Sinus Lift Could Improve Your Oral Health or Implant Chances
2/29/2020
Questions to Ask if You Get a Consultation for Crown Lengthening
2/20/2020
Is a Dental Abscess Something to Worry About?
1/30/2020
How Snoring Can Ruin Your Oral Health
1/20/2020
Treatment Options You Have if You Have an Underbite
12/30/2019
How Weather Can Affect Your Jaw Pain
12/20/2019
Dental Trauma Is Something That Can Happen at Any Point in Time
11/25/2019
How an Untreated Abscess Can Lead to Ludwig's Angina
11/15/2019
Sleep Apnea Is Treatable in Most Instances
10/30/2019
Sinus Problems Can Lead to Your Tooth Pain
10/20/2019
Most Unusual Symptoms of TMJ Issues
9/30/2019
How Your Posture Can Impact Jaw Pain
9/20/2019
Signs You Could Need a Root Canal
8/30/2019
Ringing in the Ears is Something We Can Help Correct
8/20/2019
When Should You Call Our Office?
7/25/2019
What Common Restrictions Are There Following Oral Surgery?
7/15/2019
Do You Have Any Increased Risk Factors for Oral Cancer?
6/30/2019
Dental Implants Can Improve the Health of Your Jaw Bone
6/20/2019

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