Dental implants are more common today than ever. And they're one of the best ways to replace missing teeth. But not every patient has enough jawbone to support them, especially in the upper back teeth near the sinuses. That’s where a sinus lift comes in. At our Charlottesville Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Center, we often recommend this procedure to help patients build the strong foundation implants need.
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...
Preparing to have a tooth extracted can provoke feelings of nervousness and uncertainty. If you don’t know what to expect, or worse, you have heard frightening stories from friends, your level of anxiety can reach tremendous heights. Modern dentistry provides your oral surgeon with the tools...
Sleep apnea is a condition in which a person’s breathing stops and starts repeatedly during sleep. Sleep apnea is often accompanied by loud snoring that can interrupt a spouse’s or partner’s slumber in addition to robbing the person who has the condition of deep, restful...
One of the most difficult aspects of oral cancer is the lack of noticeable signs and symptoms. One of the best aspects of dentistry in Charlottesville is that you can trust your dental professionals to provide routine screening and education regarding oral cancer. The early signs...