Losing teeth is distressing and can lead to further dental problems. Fortunately, there’s usually more than one way to find a solution. Fixed dental bridges, tooth implants, and removable dentures are three potential choices. But many patients are finding their best smiles with All-On-4. Here’s why you should consider All-On-4 and talk with your dentist… Continue reading Why All-On-4 Might Be Right for You
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How Today’s Oral Surgeons Treat Facial Trauma
Oral surgeons are often the first line of defense for patients who experience any facial trauma. When a traumatic event occurs, whether it’s a car accident, sports injury, or work-related injury, you might be suffering from a variety of different pains and symptoms. Facial trauma could leave you with the following: Pain in your jaws… Continue reading How Today’s Oral Surgeons Treat Facial Trauma
3 Questions to Ask Your Oral Surgeon Before a Procedure
If you have been scheduled for oral surgery, there are some critical questions to ask your oral surgeon. It can be about post-operative health concerns, risks, and even the recovery period. So we are here to help you compile a questionnaire! To ease up the preoperative stress, here are three important questions to ask an… Continue reading 3 Questions to Ask Your Oral Surgeon Before a Procedure
Wisdom teeth removal: What are the benefits?
Between the ages of 17 and 24, most adults will have a discussion about wisdom teeth with their dentist or oral surgeon. The wisdom teeth, also known as third molars, are the last set of molars to develop in the later teen years and are frequently recommended for extraction. Often, for your health, the wisdom… Continue reading Wisdom teeth removal: What are the benefits?
How do I know if my tooth is impacted?
An impacted tooth is no laughing matter. Impacted teeth can inflict damage to neighboring teeth, lead to infection, or damage the jaw bone. Most often, impacted teeth are not likely to move into the proper positions, leading to a recommendation for extraction. If you suspect that you may have an impacted tooth, it is important… Continue reading How do I know if my tooth is impacted?
Don’t wait too long to extract a damaged tooth
In dentistry, whenever humanly possible, the best choice for your health is to preserve the natural teeth. If a damaged tooth can be restored, whether by filling, root canal, or crown, saving your natural tooth is the best choice. In some cases, however, the damage can be so extensive that the tooth simply cannot be… Continue reading Don’t wait too long to extract a damaged tooth
What is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon?
As the name implies, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery encompasses many treatments and conditions pertaining to the mouth, head, and face. In addition, addressing common surgical procedures like tooth extractions, these surgeons are specially trained to diagnose and treat a wide variety of conditions. In addition, oral surgeons receive extensive training and experience in anesthesia and… Continue reading What is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon?
Are there age requirements for dental implants?
There are many appealing qualities that have increased the popularity of the dental implant procedure. In addition to the broad spectrum of possible uses, the implant is an optimal tooth replacement alternative for virtually all healthy adult patients. As long as the jaw bone has stopped growing (typically around the late teen years) age is… Continue reading Are there age requirements for dental implants?