Not all wisdom teeth must be removed. If there is adequate space in the very rear of the mouth to allow the third molars to erupt properly, there may be little reason to have them extracted. Unfortunately for millions of patients, the wisdom teeth create...
Your body needs oxygen and rest to function properly. A lack of oxygen or the inability to sustain deep levels of sleep can impair your health, sour your mood, and present serious safety issues. Not only is your safety at risk, but you must also...
By design, the human body should produce exactly 20 baby teeth and 32 adult teeth, with each tooth tasked with an important duty. The front teeth must cut and bite into foods, the side teeth are responsible for tearing, and the molars must be forceful...
We’ve all been there. That moment when a professional (in any field) recommends a procedure to address an issue that doesn’t seem to be causing a problem. Whether it’s an auto mechanic recommending costly preventative maintenance, an electronics store suggesting an extended warranty, or an...
Anxiety, nervousness, and apprehension are very common and normal emotions that millions of patients experience in response to dental treatment. Prior to, or during a dental visit, these emotions can contribute to high levels of stress and may even prevent you from seeking the dental...
As surgical specialists in the field of dentistry, you can be assured that your oral surgeon has completed a course of study that is amazingly similar to that of a medical physician. Their education begins with a minimum of four years of undergraduate college coursework, followed...
Any injury to the face can be devastating. After all, your face may be one of the most sensitive parts of your body, and also one of the most visible. A cut, scrape, or laceration to the face can be both painful and unattractive. In light...
Understanding the cause of cleft lip and cleft palate conditions can also help you to understand the importance of corrective surgery. Clefts, or separations, in the lip and the hard palate can create significant physical and esthetic challenges. Fortunately, there are a number of oral surgery...
The procedure for dental implant surgery is unique for each patient. The techniques and materials that are used to replace your missing teeth have become quite sophisticated and predictable. However, as a patient, you have individual needs and expectations which can significantly influence your treatment. There...
Sleep apnea, a condition in which people repeatedly stop breathing while they are asleep, is marked by loud snoring. That sleep apnea symptom is merely an annoyance, but other issues related to the disease have a much greater impact on a patient’s health. For example, people...