Dry Sockets: What to Expect and How to Manage Them
Most patients recover quickly after tooth extraction with no complications. However, some patients develop a “dry socket,” which can be intensely painful. A dry socket results from the blood clot over the extraction site being dislodged or not forming fully. When the blood clot is missing, the jawbone and nerve endings are exposed, and the socket will […]
Bone Morphogenetic Protein: 6 Benefits for Oral Surgery
Bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) are a group of naturally occurring proteins that play a crucial role in bone formation and regeneration. At Flushing Oral Surgery, BMPs have several benefits and applications. Consider the benefits outlined below if you wonder why our surgeons have suggested bone morphogenetic protein treatment. 1. Enhanced Bone Regeneration BMPs can induce the differentiation of stem […]
Platelet-Rich Plasma Myths and Facts
Flushing Oral Surgery and Dental Implants offers platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy to our patients undergoing oral surgery to aid in healing and encourage successful bone grafting. While many people have heard about PRP, many do not fully understand how it works. As a result, some myths have sprung up around its uses and capabilities. Myth #1: PRP is […]
Why You Should Preserve Dental Stem Cells
Parents often save stem cells from their infants’ umbilical cords to preserve them for future use. It’s an excellent idea because stem cells are powerhouse cells. Unlike most cells in the body that serve a specific function, stem cells are the origin of all other specialized cells. They become all the other cells that make […]
A CPAP Machine Could Save Your Life!
If you snore and have trouble getting a good night’s sleep, you may have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Although snoring is annoying, sleep apnea is much more – it is a dangerous health condition that can contribute to diabetes, heart problems, and extreme exhaustion. For patients with sleep apnea, the diagnosis begins with a sleep study. If […]
Oral Cancer: Signs You Can Spot at Home
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. If you aren’t familiar with oral cancer, it’s crucial to know the signs and symptoms of this potentially devastating disease. Dentists and oral surgeons are the first line of defense in treating oral cancer, which can develop anywhere in or around the mouth, including the lips, gums, tongue, under […]
3 Unexpected Symptoms of Wisdom Teeth Problems
Most patients who need their wisdom teeth removed experience common symptoms of wisdom teeth problems, including: Inflamed or red gums Tooth pain Jaw pain Swelling in or around the jaw Tender, bleeding gums (especially after brushing or flossing) An impacted or partially emerged wisdom tooth However, some patients may have painful and worrying symptoms that, at first […]
Q&A with Dr. Yijiao Fan
Meet Dr. Fan What Inspired You to Pursue Dentistry? Where I grew up, there was not a lot of emphasis placed on going to the dentist. Everyone simply accepted having painful rotten teeth. When my family and I moved, this time to a community where oral health was valued, I saw first-hand the difference good […]
Q&A with Dr. Paul Chin-Fan Li
Dr. Li: A Superior Oral Surgeon in Flushing & Brooklyn NY + Westfield NJ What Inspired You to Pursue Dentistry? As a child, my parents emphasized the importance of oral health and as a first-generation immigrant access to dental care was considered a luxury. I wanted to be able to provide oral health care access […]
What is a Pre-Prosthetic Surgery? Everything You Need to Know in 2022
Pre-prosthetic surgery is a procedure to prepare your mouth for the placement of a dental prosthesis, like a denture. Before receiving dentures, your oral surgeon might need to make minor adjustments to your jawbone to ensure the prosthesis is as comfortable as possible. There are several types of pre-prosthetic surgery that your oral surgeon might recommend. […]