Sedation dentistry is a common service for patients undergoing procedures that require surgery and precise care. Since this service involves the administration of prescription sedatives, patients are strongly encouraged not to drive home after their treatments. Our practice recommends that patients arrange for transportation to...
Oral sedation is a method of promoting a comfortable and relaxing treatment during dental and oral health procedures. By administering mild sedatives in tablet form, our oral surgeon can help fearful patients or those requiring lengthy or complex treatment to enjoy positive experiences during their...
In the past, patients had limited options for replacing missing teeth. Before dental implants became widely available, lost teeth were replaced by bridges and full or partial dentures. Today, however, dental implants have become the preferred method of tooth replacement because they are incredibly durable,...
Did you receive braces as a child or teenager? Did you know that when your wisdom teeth come in they could reverse all the progress made by orthodontic treatment? It is true. When wisdom teeth erupt through the gums in early adulthood, they will crowd...
Oral sedation can help to make patients more comfortable during oral surgery, and it’s particularly appealing to patients who are squeamish about needles and don’t want to get sedation intravenously. It’s understandable that many people would rather take a sedative in pill form rather than...
Congratulations on your decision to consider dental implants as a solution for your tooth loss! This state-of-the-art technology offers the most structurally complete tooth replacement available, and it is becoming an increasingly popular among many patients who have suffered tooth loss. When you are weighing...
Patients who have a soda habit may not recognize the damage that they’re doing to their smiles. However, as our dentist can tell you, soda is one of the most common dietary culprits of tooth decay. A major concern about soda is the sugar content. That...
Implant dentistry requires a surgical procedure involving anesthesia. If you’ve never had anesthesia before or it’s been some time since your last surgery, here’s an overview of what you may experience after the procedure. Most patients who get dental implants for tooth replacement will actually receive...
Some patients feel that they just can’t fit in semiannual appointments with their dentist, while others may avoid these visits out of dental fear. However, if you’re tempted to put off your exams and cleanings, you may suffer some pretty serious consequences for your oral...
Many patients who are not experiencing symptoms due to impacted wisdom teeth may wonder why it’s recommended that they have those teeth extracted. Some may even opt to keep their wisdom teeth rather than undergo the surgical procedure needed to remove them. If you’re weighing...