From the Surgery Center

Straight answers to the questions patients actually ask us — about wisdom teeth, implants, jaw surgery, anaesthesia, and what recovery really looks like. Written by the surgeons who do the procedures.

Removable implant-supported denture beside a fixed full-arch implant restoration

Dental ImplantsAugust 31, 2026

Implant-Supported Dentures vs. All-on-X: What's the Difference?

Implant-supported dentures and All-on-X both use dental implants to replace a full arch of teeth, but one is usually removable and the other is fixed. Compare how they feel, how they are cleaned, and what affects treatment planning.

12 min read

Dental jaw model showing bone graft material rebuilding a missing molar site

Patient GuidesAugust 16, 2026

What Is a Dental Bone Graft? Healing, Types & Recovery

A dental bone graft rebuilds missing jawbone so it can support a dental implant or protect oral health. Learn what grafts are made of, how healing works, and what recovery involves.

12 min read

An anatomical dental model showing an impacted lower wisdom tooth in a jawbone cutaway

Patient GuidesAugust 7, 2026

Does Everyone Have Wisdom Teeth?

Not everyone develops all four wisdom teeth. Learn why some people have fewer or none, when wisdom teeth come in, and how to tell if yours are present or impacted.

9 min read

A man holding his cheek with tooth pain highlighted along his jaw

Recovery & AftercareJuly 30, 2026

What to Eat After a Tooth Extraction — A Day-by-Day Guide

A surgeon-written guide to what you can eat after a tooth extraction, when solid food is safe again, and the specific foods and habits that put your healing at risk.

8 min read

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