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...
Have you been plagued by jaw pain that disrupts your daily routine and makes it difficult to do simple things like chew and speak? You don’t need to put up with such discomfort. Jaw surgery can put an end to your jaw pain. Patients who are...
Choosing an oral surgeon can seem daunting at first, but it doesn’t need to be an anxiety-provoking experience. Whatever the reason that you need oral surgery, weighing just a handful of concerns can help you pick the right provider. Reasons For Consulting With An Oral Surgeon Why...
Patients who are experiencing tooth loss might be primarily concerned with restoring the smile’s appearance, but other issues are as much of if not more of a concern. Your teeth perform a number of functions that aren’t only important for your smile, but for your wellbeing...
After an oral surgeon performs a surgical tooth extraction, the incision site is stitched back together to allow the area to heal. If you’ve never had oral surgery before, you may not know what to expect from these stitches. Often, the oral surgeon will use dissolvable...
Patients are considering a number of concerns as they prepare for oral surgery, and cost is one of those issues. While insurance coverage varies from plan to plan, many insurers will pay for or reimburse the patient for at least some costs associated with oral...
If you want to get maximum comfort and functionality when restoring your entire smile after tooth loss, you should consider All-on-4. This treatment approach, in which a denture is supported by four dental implants, outperforms conventional appliances in a number of ways. While the benefits of...