Many treatments associated with cosmetic dentistry may involve oral surgery. If you may benefit from such a procedure, you will have an initial consultation with an oral surgeon to explore your treatment options. At this first appointment, the oral surgeon will review your medical history and...
In childhood, a complete smile consists of 20 teeth. In adulthood, that number increases to a total of 32 teeth, including the wisdom teeth. When a patient is found to have more than the normal number of teeth, the additional teeth are known as “supernumerary...
In recent decades, dental implants have become the most commonly recommended form of tooth replacement by dentists worldwide. When these replacement teeth are selected for the appropriate patient, placed under the best circumstances, and permitted to heal properly, the success rate soars to nearly 97%. Part...
If you want to maintain good overall health, you just can’t ignore your dental health. The consequences of not maintaining healthy teeth and gums can result in a number of dental conditions that can lead to a general decline in the quality of your life. Now,...
In dentistry, there is a constant battle to deliver dental care that meets an enormous list of expectations. Our constant goal is to provide care that is faster, more attractive, more versatile, more comfortable, more predictable, and more conservative. But, above all, every aspect of...
A simple screening procedure by your dentist can protect you from the consequences of the sixth most common cancer, oral cancer. More than 34,000 new oral cancer cases are diagnosed each year. Unfortunately, without early intervention, the disease results in more than 8,000 deaths annually....
If you are considering replacing your missing teeth, you should know a little about how your choice will affect the rest of your natural teeth. Some tooth replacement choices can only be stabilized by attaching or connecting to the neighboring teeth. In fact, some choices...
Many patients choose sedation dentistry when undergoing oral surgery, and for good reason. Sedation dentistry helps improve the patient experience, and for some particularly fearful patients, it’s the primary factor that helps them access much needed treatment. The drugs in sedation dentistry help patients achieve a...
One of the most significant advances in modern dentistry over the past few decades is the dental implant. This innovative device allows patients to get a complete structural tooth replacement when a natural tooth is lost to decay or disease. If your dentist recommends a bridge...
If you get migraines, you may think that you’re familiar with all of the things that might trigger them. Hormones, chocolate, stress and bright lights often are some of the first to come to mind. Did you know, though, that the root of your severe...