Below is a diagram of the most common side-effects of vicodin, which has the active ingredient of hydrocodone: Below is a diagram of the most common side-effects of Percocet, which has the active ingredient of oxycodone. (FYI, Percocet or any medication containing the…
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Why CBCT when suspecting external root resorption with impacted third molars?
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On many occasions, when patients present to our office for extraction of third molars as adults, a CBCT is recommended in preparation for surgery. Some patient may even go as far as question “the need” to obtain a CBCT. There is more and more recent research backing up the need for CBCT imaging, as they…
Is that the Easter bunny?
No, its not. Those are diverging roots on a fully developed third molar in an adult patient that came to our office in pain for the extraction of his third molars in his 30’S. Three roots with that level of divergence is a bit unusual and unexpected, especially since it was not clearly visible even…
Running even 5 min per day can save your life… later?
Categories: Health and Well being
Really! In a new study published this past Monday in The Journal of the American College of Cardiology, researchers from multiple academic institutions found that running for as little as 5 minutes a day could significantly lower a person’s risk of dying prematurely! The runners’ risk…
Another link between gum disease & arterial disease!
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According to a study published on June 23 in the journal of Hypertension, a team of researchers in Australia found a link between Periodontal Therapy and Arterial Structure of the carotid. Treatment of the periodontal (gum) disease reduced the thickness of the diseased carotid artery. “The effect is comparable to a 30% decrease in (LDL) low-density lipoprotein cholesterol…
FAQs About Dry Socket
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Many of us have had a tooth pulled before by our dentist or oral surgeon; whether it was a tooth that couldn’t be saved or your wisdom teeth. While getting a tooth pulled isn’t the most enjoyable experience, it’s important to understand the risks that could evolve during the recovery. When pain becomes intense and…
3 Reasons to Have Corrective Jaw Surgery
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Jaw Surgery might sound intimidating, frightening, or both. It isn’t easy to process the fact that your jaw needs to be realigned. Ultimately, overcoming the surgical aspects of orthognathic surgery is well worth the years of having a symmetric, visually appealing jawline. Here are the top reasons why more and more patients are considering jaw…
The 6 Tips Your Toothbrush Wants to Tell You
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You already know how important I am to your oral health. That’s why you brush your teeth for two minutes twice a day. However, are you aware of how much bacteria lives on your toothbrush? Researchers have found that a single toothbrush can have as many as 10 million germs and bacteria! But, don’t let…
Don’t Fear the Dentist!
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The two most common fears known to man are death and public speaking. Believe it or not, visiting the dentist isn’t far behind. But, it isn’t the pain that patients lose sleep over – it’s the lack of control. Patients must remember that dentists undergo a minimum of 8 years of schooling before being…
Our SF office was just featured in….
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Bay Area Surgical Arts – Los Gatos (SFSA), our flagship office in downtown San Francisco was just featured in the latest edition of the Medical and Dental Space planning, by Wiley publishers! This book is the “holy grail” of anyone thinking of building an medical office. Just to mentioned in this book is an honor,…
