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Today, most of the population enjoys refined grains, good oral hygiene, and excellent dental care. It’s a combination that preserves healthy teeth and smiles. Consequently, many people don’t have room for their wisdom teeth. As a result, it can seem like everyone is having their wisdom teeth extracted.

Taking a tooth out of its jawbone socket is a dental procedure called a tooth extraction. It’s a service that dentists perform often. Some tooth extractions are simple procedures, and others are more involved. It depends on where in the mouth the tooth is located and what sort of condition it’s in. At Northern Virginia Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates, we can handle a wide variety of extractions.

You may not realize just how much of a difference the quality of your self-care following surgery will make in your recovery. With good home care, you’ll feel better sooner and avoid potential complications.

There are plenty of topics that people don't like talking about, and oral cancer is one of them. However, the more that people talk about it, the more that they understand it. In this case, knowledge really is power, and it has the power to save lives by raising awareness.

You might already know that oral surgeons and general dentists are not the same. However, you might not know what makes them different. In fact, most people don't know the difference between these two professionals.

Do you know how important your gums are? Sure, you might know that they're important to your oral health, but they're just as important to your overall health. In fact, your gums not only hold your teeth in place but also act as a barrier that protects your body from bacteria.