A protruding lower jaw can cause many problems for patients. When orthodontic care is not enough, mouth surgery is often necessary to correct a patient’s appearance and oral function. Misaligned jaws are often caused by developmental and congenital abnormalities. When one jaw protrudes out further...
Impacted wisdom teeth can wreak havoc on your oral health and your smile’s appearance, increasing your risk of infection and potentially pushing the surrounding teeth out of position. Impacted wisdom teeth are more likely to develop tumors, cysts or an abscess, and they can also...
Tooth loss can have many ramifications for your oral health and your general well-being. The alignment of the remaining teeth can be compromised, and bone loss may occur. Your speech and nutrition also can be affected. Fortunately, dental implants can help to address these and...
Dental phobias are quite common, especially among patients who are facing oral surgery. However, anxiety can interfere with your ability to get effective dental treatments, and when that happens sedation dentistry can put you at ease. Sedation dentistry helps the patient achieve a state of deep...
Oral sedation can give oral surgery patients a more comfortable experience during their procedures. Patients who are particularly anxious can benefit from this service, as can patients who are facing lengthy, complex treatments. Many oral surgery procedures require some form of sedation, in addition to a...
Pain at the rear of the mouth can be caused by a number of issues, such as impacted wisdom teeth or a tooth abscess, which will need appropriate treatment for the patient to get symptom relief. If you develop pain at the rear of your jaw,...
Many patients who are in need of a tooth replacement find themselves in that situation due to tooth loss as a result of advanced decay or gum disease. They typically want to be sure that the replacement will not be compromised by those same issues. In...
When working with an oral surgeon, many patients choose to take advantage of sedation dentistry for a more comfortable treatment experience. At the same time, those patients often have questions or concerns about sedation dentistry. Here are some of the most common questions about sedation dentistry: Q:...
When your smile is not as attractive as it could be, it can do a serious number on your self-esteem. Fortunately, a number of different cosmetic dentistry procedures can enhance your smile’s appearance. Issues with the teeth can affect the smile’s aesthetics, especially when a patient...
Children may lose their permanent teeth, just as their parents can, but the tooth loss treatment for a pediatric patient may differ from that of an adult. For example, most children are not candidates for dental implants because their jaws are still developing. If an oral...