Impacted wisdom teeth can be problematic in a number of ways, so many patients will opt to have them extracted as a preventive measure to avoid those consequences. In fact, wisdom tooth extraction is probably the most common reason for patients to see an oral...
Complications after a tooth extraction can be painful and threaten your oral health, so it’s important to do everything possible to prevent them. If you are having a surgical extraction, such as wisdom teeth removal, your oral surgeon will give you detailed instructions of what...
Jaw surgery can involve complex procedures that require a fair amount of time in healing. While the results of such surgery is worthwhile to correct defects in the jaw, it’s important for patients to know what to expect from the procedure and subsequent recovery. Your oral...
Patients who need to restore their smiles after experiencing tooth loss are advised to consult with an oral surgeon to see if dental implants might be the right treatment for them. This intervention offers the only structurally complete tooth replacement, which is associated with a...
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...