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...
Our oral surgery practice offers a number of procedures to help our patients enjoy comfortable and healthy oral function. Procedures such as wisdom teeth extraction, jaw surgery, placing dental implants, and treatment for facial trauma might seem daunting to new patients. While any oral surgery...
If you are anticipating some type of oral surgery procedure, you likely will have a number of questions about the process, including about how long the procedure will take. Your oral surgeon will review this aspect of your treatment, along with other pertinent details, at...
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...