According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, oral cancer roughly kills 1 person every hour, with approximately 600,000 newly-diagnosed cases each year. Here at Fort Lauderdale oral surgery practice, we recommend that those at high risk for oral cancer, namely smokers, drinkers, users of chewing tobacco perform a self evaluation monthly. When detected in the early […]
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Despite its soaring popularity over the years, it should be noted that Botox is not the panacea for all facial aging problems. Here at our Fort Lauderdale oral surgery practice, Botox is one of our most popular cosmetic procedures and we make it a point that our clients are knowledgeable of the procedure they’re about
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Shortly after your oral surgery, you will most likely be told to consume a semi-liquid/soft diet to avoid hurting the surgical site as well as the incisions. Here at our Fort Lauderdale oral surgery practice, we recommend the following soft food ideas for a smoother and quicker recovery: Carbohydrates – mashed potatoes, risotto, porridge, bread
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The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons estimated that roughly 69 percent of adults between 35 to 44 years old experience at least one permanent tooth loss due to tooth decay, gum disease, or accidents. In addition, it has also been revealed that 26 percent of adults above 74 years old will lose the
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An individual’s nutritional needs following oral surgery may need special attention. First, postoperative swelling may impede eating and swallowing, not to mention the presence of surgical incisions in the mouth. Also, the need for increase intake of nutrients needed for healing and quicker recovery should also be taken into consideration. On Proper Nourishment Following Oral
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There seems to be a confusion as to whether you should keep your wisdom tooth or not. Majority of our clients here at our Fort Lauderdale oral and maxillofacial surgery practice often ask our dental team if they can keep their wisdom tooth as it’s not bothering them at all. Dr. Sultan recommends that you
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On a whole, your wisdom teeth appear and develop between the ages of 17 and 25 years. These third molars are referred as wisdom tooth because these ages are supposedly to be your “Age of Wisdom” phase. Although the appearance of wisdom tooth does not present an inherent risk itself, it becomes a problem when
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Jaw reconstruction refers to a variety of procedures aimed at correcting dental and skeletal problems. The aim of the procedure is to restore jaw misalignment and improve bite problems. Dr. Leslie Sultan is a Fort Lauderdale oral and maxillofacial surgeon who has immensely improve people’s live by rebuilding severely deficient upper and lower jaws. During
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Has a member of your household commented lately about your snore which is as loud as a freight train? Have you recently experienced sudden halts in your breathing? There’s a huge chance that you have obstructive sleep apnea. Here at our Fort Lauderdale oral-maxillofacial surgery practice, we have a lot of clients who come in
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Ideally, a mouthguard should be by turns sturdy to protect your mouth and lightweight to help you easily breathe. There are various types of mouthguards out there — from the mass-produced models to the custom-fabricated guards by dental professionals. So what exactly should you look for in a mouthguard? Your mouthguard requirements could vary depending
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