The ways that impacted teeth could affect your oral health might surprise you. Not only are impacted teeth more likely to become infected, they can be quite painful. Our oral surgeon provides extractions for impacted teeth and wisdom teeth. Following are five common problems associated with...
Some of our patients’ biggest concerns regarding oral health procedures involve their comfort. If you have an upcoming procedure for dental implant placement, you might be wondering what your experience will be like at our practice. Our oral surgeons take our guests’ comfort very seriously;...
Losing teeth can have a profound impact on your way of life. From losing the density of bone in your jaws to an increased risk for mental health concerns, missing teeth has far-reaching effects that might surprise you. Treatment options for tooth loss include dental...
Losing a tooth is a drag. Not only does it affect your self-esteem, it can present some concerning oral health issues including additional tooth loss and jawbone deterioration. Fortunately, dental implants make for excellent replacement teeth. These permanent prosthetics are the only structurally complete tooth...
Traveling and living a busy lifestyle could wreak havoc on your oral health. Deviating from normal routines can make it easy to neglect your teeth and gums and skip important appointments with your dentist. There are steps you can take, however, to keep your teeth...
A sedation dentist can make your oral surgery far more relaxing and comfortable. This comfort amenity can benefit patients with severe dental anxiety as well as those receiving common treatments such as wisdom teeth removal and dental implant placement. There are different types of sedation dentistry,...
For the first time in human history, there exist prosthetics that can replace the roots of missing teeth. Although bridges and dentures can complete the appearance of a smile, their inability to replace the roots of missing teeth presents limitations for patients. Dental implants, however,...
An impacted tooth increases a patient’s risk for common oral health conditions and can negatively affect oral function. The most typical tooth to become impacted is a wisdom tooth. Since these teeth are unnecessary to oral function, they are often removed by an oral surgeon. A...
Missing teeth has far-reaching effects on your oral health. This is why it is important to evaluate your treatment options and choose one that meets your needs. For many people, the best treatment for tooth loss is dental implants. These durable prosthetics provide a lifelike...
Do you have an upcoming appointment for dental implant placement or wisdom teeth extraction? If so, you might be wondering how our oral surgeon will keep you comfortable during your procedure. Our practice offers sedation dentistry to increase our guests’ physical and emotional comfort during...