Hermitage Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Can Pineapple Juice Help After Wisdom-Teeth Removal? A science-backed guide from Hermitage Oral Surgery (Nashville, TN) Why This Question Keeps Popping Up TikTok videos showing patients downing a liter of pineapple juice before or after third-molar surgery have gone viral. The idea is that bromelain, a complex of proteolytic enzymes concentrated in pineapple, can tame […]

1 | What Is a Dry Socket? If you’ve been searching “what is a dry socket”, you are not alone. Clinically termed alveolar osteitis, a dry socket occurs on average 2–5 days after a tooth extraction when the protective blood clot dissolves or is lost. Without that clot, exposed bone and nerve endings are left exposed, causing […]

If you’ve noticed a hard bump in your mouth, you might have a torus (plural: tori). Tori are benign bony growths that can appear in the jaw or palate. They are common and usually harmless. However, some people do need them removed for comfort or to proceed with other dental treatments. This guide will explain the types of […]

Table of Contents Introduction Common Oral Pathologies Oral Cancer Mucocele Leukoplakia Oral Candidiasis (Thrush) Oral Lichen Planus Aphthous Ulcers (Canker Sores) When to Seek Evaluation Diagnostic Approaches Treatment Approaches FAQ Introduction Oral pathology deals with diseases and abnormalities in the mouth – ranging from harmless lesions to serious conditions like cancer. Knowing the common oral […]

Choosing the right oral surgeon can be daunting, especially if the surgeon you trust is not in your insurance network. Yet, if your dental plan includes out-of-network (OON) benefits, you may still receive coverage for wisdom teeth removal, tooth extractions, sedation, or dental implants. In this guide, we’ll help you understand OON benefits, from financial […]

Recovering from oral surgery – whether it’s a simple tooth extraction or impacted wisdom teeth removal – requires extra care when it comes to diet. Knowing what food to eat after oral surgery is essential to ensure a smooth recovery. Proper nutrition gives your body the building blocks to heal, while the right food textures […]

When a tooth is removed, many patients wonder why do you need socket preservation and what happens to the jaw afterward. Without intervention, the bone that once supported the tooth can shrink rapidly. This article explains in easy-to-understand terms the importance of preserving bone after an extraction, how socket preservation works, the benefits of bone grafting, what recovery […]

Wisdom teeth are the last molars (third molars) at the very back of your mouth, usually emerging in the late teens or early twenties. Most people have four wisdom teeth (one in each corner). Often, there isn’t enough room in the jaw for these teeth to come in properly. When a wisdom tooth doesn’t fully […]