All-on-4 Dental Implants in Dallas: Cost, Candidacy, and What Recovery Looks Like

If you’re missing most or all of your teeth in an arch, All-on-4 dental implants offer something removable dentures can’t: a full set of fixed, natural-looking teeth anchored permanently in your jaw. For many patients in the Dallas area, it’s the difference between avoiding photos and smiling with confidence again. Here’s what you actually need […]

How Much Do Dental Implants Cost in Dallas, TX?

Dental implants are widely considered the gold standard for replacing missing teeth — and for good reason. They look, feel, and function like natural teeth. But one of the first questions patients ask is: how much will this cost me in Dallas? The honest answer is that it depends on several factors, and we want […]

Dental Implants Vs Dentures

If you’re facing tooth loss — whether it’s one tooth, several, or a full arch — you’ve likely encountered two very different paths forward: dental implants and dentures. Both can restore your smile, but they are fundamentally different solutions with different costs, timelines, and long-term outcomes. This guide gives you the unvarnished truth so you […]

The Advantages of Using Exparel for Pain Control After Oral Surgery

Managing pain after oral surgery is one of the biggest concerns patients have when planning for wisdom teeth removal, dental implants, or other surgical procedures. At Johnson Oral Facial Surgery in Dallas, TX, board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon Dr. Chris Johnson offers Exparel®, a long-lasting, non-opioid medication that helps control pain and reduces the need […]

Best Time To Remove Wisdom Teeth In Dallas

If you’re wondering when is the best time to have wisdom teeth removed, the answer is usually between ages 16 and 24. At this stage, wisdom teeth are easier to extract, recovery is faster, and complications are less likely. At Johnson Oral Facial Surgery in Dallas, Dr. Chris Johnson, a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon, […]

How Long Should I Keep Pressure on the Gauze After Wisdom Teeth Surgery?

Damp gauze over the extraction site should be kept in place by firmly biting down for two hours after surgery. You will want to change the damp gauze every 30 minutes until the bleeding has stopped. After the bleeding has stopped, discontinue biting down on gauze as the blood clot has stabilized. If the bleeding […]

What Do I Do if My Sutures Become Loose in My Mouth After Oral Surgery?

Sutures are routinely placed during an oral surgery or facial  procedure to minimize bleeding and reapproximate skin or tissue minimizing scarring. There are two categories of sutures or stitches: Resorbable (dissolving) or Non-resorbable. Each category has different properties that are used in different situations.  Non-resorbing sutures are many times used for skin for its strength […]

What Is All-On-4?

All-on-4 is a catch all phrase for full mouth dental implant reconstruction.  The name means that all of the top or bottom teeth are supported on 4 dental implants.  Placing 4 implants per arch is most common, but many times we place more implants if space allows. This solution has revolutionized patients that have failing […]