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FAQ for Your Oral Surgeon at Your Consultation
Your Oral Surgeon will likely answer these questions without you having to ask them, but just in case he or she forgets any details, you should arrive at your consultation prepared with an arsenal of questions about your procedure, what to expect, and any other important details. Below is a list of questions you should be prepared to ask your Oral Surgeon and why you......
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Our Safety Measures to Protect the Health of Our Patients
At Virginia Oral, Facial & Implant Surgery, our team is dedicated to providing the highest level of care for our patients. In order to protect the health of our patients and staff, our office is taking the following precautions: CDC Screening of ALL Patients Prior to Coming into the Practice CDC Screening and Temperature Checks for: All Patients AND Team Members Staggered Appointments to Minimize......
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COVID-19
Dear Valued Patients, As our communities continue to feel the impact of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), please know that we are closely monitoring the guidelines from the CDC in response. We will continue to take additional steps to keep our patients and staff safe and to prevent the spread of illness across our community. When you come to visit Dr. Gocke and Virginia Oral, Facial......
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Dental Implants vs. Dentures vs. Bridges
Many patients try and fail with dentures and/or bridges before finally realizing that dental implants are the most lasting tooth replacement option. Unlike dentures and bridges, implants can last a lifetime, they support surrounding facial structures, they don’t decay, and they look, feel, and act like your natural teeth. Below are in-depth explanations of each type of tooth replacement, what you can expect from them,......
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Dental Implants: The Benefits of Having Them and the Risks of Not Getting Them
There are several factors that go into deciding whether or not to get dental implants. Among the things to take into consideration when deciding on which kind of tooth replacement is best for you are the healing time, price, and durability. Before we delve into why dental implants are the best tooth replacement option, let’s talk about what exactly dental implants are in the first......
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Opioid-Free Options for Dental Implants
Opioid-free pain management is an essential aspect of dental implants placement at Virginia Oral, Facial & Implant Surgery. With the growing opioid epidemic, Dr. Gocke knew he could do his part by searching for a pain management solution that would not pose additional risk to his patients. When it comes to controlling pain after receiving dental implants, Dr. Gocke uses the opioid-free Exparel Pain Management......
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Wisdom Tooth Removal: What Food Can You Eat?
One of the most common questions we are asked before and after wisdom teeth removal by our patients is: What foods can I eat? Eating the right food isn’t just a matter of protecting the stitches in your mouth or making sure you are not causing yourself any pain, it is also a matter of eating foods that can help speed up the healing process. Socrates......
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Keep Your New Year’s Health Resolutions on Track
The New Year is always an exciting time. It presents us with the possibility of making changes in our life, some small and some big, that can really make a positive impact. For many, New Year’s resolutions involve making changes for the better in regards to their health, such as losing weight, eating healthier, exercising more, and regularly seeing their doctor and dentist. Most of......
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Breast Cancer by the Numbers
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, our oral surgery team is sharing a few 2017 breast cancer statistics with our readers. Since 1 in 8 women in the U.S. will develop breast cancer in the course of her lifetime, it’s crucial to raise awareness in our community. The National Cancer Institute reports that the five-year survival rate is nearly 90% if the disease is detected......
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