Some patients may benefit from taking antibiotics and/or over-the-counter or prescription painkillers to optimize comfort and minimize risk of infection after oral surgery, such as jaw surgery, wisdom teeth extraction or the placement of dental implants. Your oral surgeon will work closely with you to plan...
Patients who are planning to get dental implants after a tooth extraction may need bone grafting in certain circumstances. It may be possible to prevent the need for bone grafting, but ultimately if this supplemental procedure is necessary, it will be instrumental in dental implant...
When your wisdom teeth fail to erupt properly and become impacted, you can develop a number of concerning symptoms. Some of the issues can seriously affect your oral health, so it’s important to address this condition if it affects you. To prevent the problems associated with...
One of the common complaints about traditional dentures is that the appliances tend to lose their fit as the patient gradually loses jawbone tissue over time. Patients who want a more permanent solution to restore their smiles after tooth loss should consider All-on-4 as an...
When facing a surgical tooth extraction, such as wisdom teeth removal, many patients are concerned about discomfort that they may experience during the procedure. This fear can be driven by previous negative dental treatment experiences or just from stories they’ve heard from others. Fortunately, your oral...
Many people may be operating under incorrect assumptions about their oral health that can ultimately lead to serious consequences. It’s important to check and make sure that you have accurate information available when determining how to approach your oral health and treatment you might get from...
Do you have an upcoming procedure for wisdom teeth extraction, dental implant placement, treatment for facial trauma, or jaw surgery? When patients are referred to an oral surgeon, one of their first concerns is whether their treatment will be affordable. Our practice offers a few...
Tooth loss has far-reaching consequences. One unwanted and often undiscussed side of effect of tooth loss is bone deterioration in the jaw. Bone loss occurs when teeth are no longer present to keep the jaw stimulated. Fortunately, the tooth replacement solution that most closely resembles...
Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) are a collection of issues that can develop when one of the jaw’s many components malfunctions. TMD can cause a list of symptoms, the most noteworthy of which is significant discomfort in the jaw. It can be helpful to know the risk...
Facial injuries have the potential to compromise the appearance and function of your smile if you don’t take action to address them in a timely manner. Often this involves working with an oral surgeon, who has the education and expertise needed to achieve the desired...