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Six Tips for Oral Surgery Recovery

July 21, 2017

Modern advances in medicine and dentistry have made the process of oral surgery all but painless. Even when oral surgery is uncomplicated, there is a lengthy recovery process to endure to ensure your mouth heals properly. Here are some tips to encourage recovery: Take Recommended Medications. Your oral surgeon might prescribe you an antibiotic before and/or after surgery to eliminate or reduce the risk of...
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What to Do if An Adult Loses a Single Tooth

July 10, 2017

Losing a tooth as an adult is not quite as magical as it was when you were a kid and the tooth fairy would leave money under your pillow. You can lose a permanent tooth because of a crack, decay, or infection, and the process can be stressful. Most people assume they will not lose any adult teeth, but around 178 million people in the...
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Treating Facial Trauma

June 21, 2017

Many Americans suffer traumatic injuries to the head and face, many of which leave lasting scars, nerve damage, sensory impairment, or permanent disfigurement. The team at OMSNashville are specialists in oral and maxillofacial surgical treatments for facial trauma. We want our patients to recover from their trauma as completely as possible. A facial wound is not only physically painful, but also emotionally traumatic. A serious...
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Pain Medication Disposal and Addiction

June 14, 2017

Over the past several years, the United States has seen unprecedented levels of drug overdoses and deaths from overdoses. While most people may assume that illegal drugs are behind this disturbing trend, this isn’t entirely correct. Prescription painkillers, particularly those made from opioids, are the primary cause of accidental death by drug overdose in the U.S. It’s imperative for citizens of Tennessee to understand this...
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A Guide to Senior Oral Health

May 19, 2017

As we get older, issues that affect our oral health can worsen. While most people know that routine health and dental care is important, they may be surprised to find that poor mouth health can increase their risk for conditions such as diabetes and heart disease. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to safeguard your mouth: Treat the Cause Did you know that about...
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OMSNashville Spring 2017 Seminar Videos

May 9, 2017

Catrice Opicka, RDH presents information about Marijuana, Oral Cancer and Mouth Health; Sex, Drugs & Alcohol; HPV, Sexual Behavior and Drugs’ and their Impact on Oral Health at the 2017 OMSNashville Spring Seminar.
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