When you have an unsightly gap in your smile, you likely want to address it as soon as possible so that you can smile with confidence again and be able to chew and speak properly. Therefore, it’s helpful to know what treatment timeline to expect...
Your large third molars - also known as the wisdom teeth - are the last teeth to erupt in your mouth, generally by late adolescence. If your wisdom teeth erupt properly, you may not even notice it until they come in. However, for the vast majority...
Cracked teeth can be problematic in a number of ways. They can leave the tooth vulnerable to an infection in its core, which can severely compromise the tooth’s structure and go on to spread elsewhere in the body. Cracked teeth are also unsightly in the...
All-on-4 is a wonderful tooth replacement method that restores your smile and your ability to eat a wide range of foods. When prosthetic teeth are anchored to dental implants, patients enjoy more control over their oral function. Maintaining your new smile after All-on-4 is important....
Has your dentist referred you to an oral surgeon to have a tooth removed? If so, it’s for good reason. While a general dentist can perform a simple tooth extraction, sometimes an oral and maxillofacial surgeon (OMS) is needed to perform complex tooth removals. This...
Did you know our oral surgeons offer cosmetic procedures that can help you fight the effects of premature aging and maintain a more youthful appearance? Our practice offers popular non-surgical, injectable treatments including Botox, Juvéderm, and Kybella. Botox Botox is a non-surgical treatment to reduce the appearance...
Oral health conditions like gum disease or oral cancer could wreck your wellbeing and even take your life if left untreated. While many oral health conditions can be diagnosed and treated by a dentist, visiting a specialist such as an oral surgeon or periodontist may...
Wisdom teeth are a third set of molars that come in during our adult years - normally between the ages of 17 and 25. Since these teeth erupt many years after the rest of adult teeth, they typically do not come through the gums in...
Do you have an upcoming oral surgery for dental implants, wisdom teeth removal, or jaw surgery? After your procedure, it is important to follow all post-operative guidelines from your oral surgeon. One important aspect of your recovery will be to make temporary modifications to your...
Tooth loss itself is difficult enough, without having to wait for weeks on end to get your fully restored smile. However, this is exactly what many patients experience with conventional dentures. Thanks to a novel approach known as All-on-4, an oral surgeon can restore your smile...