Dr. Michael Long and staff, wishing you a relaxing and memorable Memorial Day weekend

Memorial Day weekend, only two days away, is a time when Americans everywhere stop and remember all those men and women who bravely gave their lives for our country.

Memorial Day also marks the unofficial start of summer 2010, and for many folks in Fresno and surrounding communities in Central Valley, getting out of town for three days after being cooped up in the office or in the classroom means sweet, sweet relief. At the office of Dr. Michael Long, we also know Memorial Day weekend is ripe for travel. After all, it’s a season of vacations, adventures and great memories. Whether you are headed to a barbecue, a camping trip, hitting the great open roads or hanging out in your backyard this weekend, we want to know about it!

Our entire team at Michael G. Long DDS wish you a nice and relaxing Memorial Day weekend!

Wisdom teeth extraction in Fresno

Believe us when we say Dr. Michael Long and team know that the thought of tooth extraction is scary for most Americans. With wisdom teeth - the third and final set of molars that most people get in their late teens or early twenties - it's no different. There are four wisdom teeth: upper left, upper right, lower left, and lower right

When a tooth is impacted, it may need to be removed. If it is not removed, you may develop gum tenderness, swelling, or even severe pain. Impacted wisdom teeth that are partially or fully erupted tend to be quite difficult to clean and are susceptible to tooth decay, recurring infections, and, yes, even gum disease. Before removing a wisdom tooth, Dr. Long will give you a local anesthetic to numb the area where the tooth will be removed. A general anesthetic may be used instead, especially if several or all of your wisdom teeth will be removed at the same time.

For more information on wisdom teeth, please visit this helpful page from our friends at WebMD.

Please give us a call at 559-432-4850 to learn more about wisdom teeth and whether it's time for your wisdom teeth to be extracted. We look forward to hearing from you!

Write a review of Dr. Michael Long!

At the dental practice of Dr. Michael G. Long, we treat patients in a casual, relaxed, and family-friendly environment. Dr. Long and his team are dedicated to giving you, our patient, the care you deserve and the healthy, bright smile you want. Oral hygiene is at the core of what we do. We believe that a healthy mouth contributes to a healthy lifestyle, and we always want you to feel like your smile matters – because to us, it does!

Whether you've visited Dr. Long for a week, months or even years, we'd love to hear your feedback about how our office is doing! There are lots of ways you can share your thoughts about our practice with the rest of the world, but we encourage you to head to our Google Local listing and write a review there.

After all, reviews help Dr. Long create more beautiful smiles in Fresno and surrounding communities here in Fresno County.

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Thank you and enjoy your week! Dr. Long and team look forward to reading your reviews!

Your turn! From Dr. Michael Long

Week after week, Dr. Long and our creative team blog about important topics pertinent to dental care and your well-being, including innovative dental techniques offered at the office of Michael G. Long. Today, we thought we’d step back and ask you, our loyal patients and readers: what’s on your mind? What would you like to know about the field of dentistry? What would you like us to focus on our blog in the coming months? Let us know by posting here or on our Facebook fan page!

So… take it away and we’ll try to answer any questions you may have!