Facial trauma caused by a fall, accident, sports injury or other insult to the jaw and surrounding structures, generally will require some degree of intervention by an oral surgeon. Those procedures may repair damage to the teeth, bones or soft oral tissues or any combination...
By addressing various deficits or issues with the jaw, corrective jaw surgery can have dramatic effects on the appearance and function of a patient’s smile. It can be a valuable tool as a stand-alone procedure, or your oral surgeon may collaborate with an orthodontist as...
When facing a procedure like wisdom teeth extraction, patients want to be as prepared as possible for their appointment and the recovery period thereafter. It can be helpful to know how long the procedure will take and how to prepare for it, for example. At your...
Patients facing oral surgery will want to do everything possible to ensure an uneventful procedure and subsequent recovery. Therefore, you may need to discontinue certain medications prior to your procedure if they might contribute to excessive bleeding or interfere with healing. Some Medications Can Interfere With...
Patients who are exploring their options to restore a smile that has been decimated by tooth loss may consider different approaches, including conventional dentures and dental implants. An innovative treatment known as All-on-4 can meet the needs of a wide variety of patients. When you are...
Patients who are facing oral surgery typically want the most streamlined recovery possible. Technology used throughout the treatment process can help them to achieve this goal. As such, it’s important to consider the types of technology that your oral surgeon will incorporate into the process. Technology...
Misaligned jaws can cause a number of problems. This issue can negatively affect your ability to chew and speak properly and it can also increase your risk of damage to the teeth or the soft tissues of the mouth. Fortunately, corrective jaw surgery can be...
If you’re fed up with your dentures, you’re not alone. Many patients find that their new dentures fall short in many ways. These patients may turn to dental implants for a better solution to restore their smiles. Dental implants outperform conventional dentures in a number of...
One of the complaints that patients have about conventional tooth replacements, such as dental bridges and dentures, is that the appliances must be refitted or replaced periodically. Dental implants improve on this because they are far more durable. In fact, they can last almost as...
Your recovery after oral surgery, such as jaw surgery or facial trauma repair, makes significant contributions to the overall success of your treatment. Therefore, it’s important to closely follow all post-operative instructions provided by your oral surgeon. Being prepared for your post-operative needs can go far...