Wisdom Teeth Removal During Spring Break: The Strategic Choice for Students
Prioritize Your Health and Study Schedule Without Missing a Beat TLDR Why Spring Break is the Ideal Time for Wisdom Teeth Removal For students in the Big Apple, time is the most valuable currency. Balancing a rigorous study schedule with the social demands of New York City leaves little room for unexpected dental emergencies. Choosing […]
Lovely Smiles For The Season
Discover the Confidence of a Radiant, Healthy Smile with Cosmetic Oral Surgery TLDR Why Your Smile Matters More This Season As we move into a season filled with gatherings and milestones, your smile is often the first thing people notice. It serves as a universal language of joy and connection. However, for many, a smile […]
2026 Insurance Benefits Reset: Maximize Your Care Early
New Year, New Deductible: Starting 2026 with a Healthy Smile TLDR Understanding Your 2026 Insurance Benefits Reset As we step into 2026, it is important to recognize that most dental insurance and medical insurance plans operate on a calendar year. This means that on January 1st, your benefits “reset”. If you have been delaying necessary […]
Moving to Flushing: Your Ultimate Guide to a Seamless Transition
Life in the Fast Lane: Solutions for Your New Start TLDR Mastering the Move to Flushing Flushing, New York, is more than just a neighborhood; it’s a vibrant, fast-paced hub of culture, flavor, and community in the heart of Queens. Moving here means joining one of the most dynamic parts of “The Big Apple,” but […]
5 Reasons We Use Piezosurgery
The mere mention of jaw surgery often evokes feelings of fear and anxiety in many patients, and this causes some of us to completely avoid necessary treatments altogether. If this applies to you, we want to do all we can to assure you that we can treat our patients comfortably and safely, alleviating dental issues […]
Ridge Augmentation
What is a ridge augmentation? A ridge augmentation is a common dental procedure often performed following a tooth extraction. This procedure helps recreate the natural contour of the gums and jaw that may have been lost due to bone loss from a tooth extraction, or for another reason. The alveolar ridge of the jaw is the bone that […]
Updated Patient Safety Measures at Our Office
Infection control has always been extremely important to us at Flushing Oral Surgery and Dental Implants. We assure you that we will continue to adhere to all infection control recommendations made by the American Dental Association (ADA), the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and New […]
The Impact of Jaw Surgery on Speech and Breathing
Patients undergoing corrective jaw surgery (orthognathic surgery) are often most concerned about the difference they’ll see in their appearance. It’s natural to be excited, and perhaps a bit apprehensive, about how much your appearance will change after jaw surgery. Still, jaw surgery’s impact on speech and breathing is equally or more important. Any time the […]
Common Myths About Pre-Surgery Fasting
Before undergoing surgery that requires anesthesia of any kind, we will provide you with pre-surgery instructions to follow to prepare for surgery. Depending on the type of surgery and the anesthesia we will be using, part of your instructions will indicate how long you have to fast before you arrive at our office for your […]
Understanding the Importance of Pre-Op Instructions for Oral Surgery
If you’re undergoing oral surgery, you will receive pre-op instructions from our office outlining what you need to do (and NOT do) before your surgery. If you are concerned about how your surgery will go, following your pre-op instructions carefully is crucial. Ignoring any part of your instructions can lead to serious complications or rescheduling […]