The health of your mouth and the health of your body are connected. For the past couple decades, scientists have been researching the concept of oral systemic health, which is the theory that oral health affects general wellness and vice versa. This research has shown...
Impacted wisdom teeth can cause a number of problems for patients, such as discomfort caused by a painful abscess or even just the impacted tooth’s ongoing attempts to erupt through the gum tissue. Cysts and tumors are more likely to occur in impacted wisdom teeth,...
While bleeding gums will certainly make your smile more unattractive, this symptom actually can suggest that more serious oral health problems are present. If you notice that your gums bleed – even if it’s only while you brush or floss – you should be sure...
Patients who need a tooth replacement for a single missing tooth do have choices, including dental implants and dental bridges. If you find yourself in need of this treatment, carefully investigate all of your options to select the intervention that best meets your needs. To...
For many people suffering with tooth sensitivity, enjoying a meal without pain seems impossible - especially if one is eating ice cream or drinking a hot cup of coffee. Due to wear and tear and common oral health conditions, many folks develop tooth sensitivity and...
Dental phobias and anxiety can make receiving oral healthcare difficult. Since anxiety can produce feelings of great distress and even keep patients from receiving necessary care, our oral surgeons offer medication options for dealing with phobias and anxiety. As sedation dentists, our doctors can provide...
Have you ever wondered why some teeth can be saved with root canal therapy while others require surgical removal? While these treatment protocols are very different; their objectives are the same. Whether tooth extraction or root canal treatment is necessary, the ultimate goal is to...
If you have lost a tooth, you can probably attest to the fact that traditional prosthetics require frequent replacement. One major reason for the short-term lifespan of traditional prosthetic teeth is bone atrophy. When a tooth is lost, its roots are no longer in the...
Traditional radiographs (X-rays) are only two-dimensional and when used in medicine and dentistry, they have limitations. Fortunately, some dentists - including our oral surgeon - use three-dimensional technology when diagnosing conditions and planning treatment to enhance patient care. Three-dimensional imaging produces far more detailed images...
Does sitting in a dental chair send your anxiety into overdrive? Perhaps you have trouble sitting through long treatments. Whatever your needs may be, our oral surgeon offers oral sedation to help our patients feel at ease and comfortable during treatment. Oral sedation is a...