Did you know that the health of your mouth is connected to the health of your entire body? More and more research has indicated that oral health conditions coincide with other systemic conditions. For example, patients with gum disease are more likely to develop cardiovascular...
Oral sedation has many applications in oral surgery procedures. In fact, dental professionals have used various sedation methods for centuries. This is because sedation promotes patient comfort by relieving panic and worry. Oral sedation may be used for patients with dental phobias, those with strong...
When the upper and lower jaws don’t meet properly--a condition known as a malocclusion--a patient can suffer from a number of negative effects, including discomfort, decreased capacity for chewing, breathing problems and an unattractive smile. Fortunately, most malocclusions can be corrected with the jaws brought into...
When patients lose a natural tooth, the ideal scenario for tooth replacement is a prosthetic that comes as close as possible to matching the complete structure of that tooth. The dental implant performs well in this regard. A dental implant is a unique intervention because it...
Permanent teeth become impacted when they are unable to emerge properly in the smile. Many impacted teeth are surrounded by the jawbone. Alternatively, a soft tissue impacted tooth is covered only by the gum tissue and unable to emerge. A patient’s third molars, or wisdom teeth,...
In the past, patients with bone loss had limited options when it came to replacing missing teeth. Because they lacked the bone density necessary to support implants, their options normally consisted of relying on prosthetics such as full or partial dentures to complete their smiles....
The extraction of wisdom teeth is a common dental procedure normally performed by an oral surgeon. Because these teeth are unnecessary to oral function and erupt the gums much later in life than other teeth, they often require removal. Although this procedure requires minor oral...
Dental implants have revolutionized the way dental professionals address tooth loss. These permanent replacement teeth are made from durable materials that restore the function of an entire tooth, including the roots. Surgically placed into the jawbone, dental implants consist of a titanium rod with an...
Patients who have lost a tooth due to injury have a number of tooth replacement methods that they may choose to restore a complete smile. They can get a fixed dental bridge, a partial denture or a dental implant to fill in the empty space. When...
Patients who establish good dental hygiene habits can stave off problems like severe decay or advanced gum disease that can create the need for surgical tooth extractions and tooth replacement procedures like dental implant placement. The best oral hygiene regimens begin at home. Patients should brush...