Patients who will be undergoing some form of oral surgery will usually choose anesthesia or sedation in addition to a local anesthetic for the most comfortable experience possible. If you will be receiving general anesthesia, it’s important to know the facts about this option so...
You may not realize how much of an effect impacted wisdom teeth can have on your overall health, but it’s quite significant. A healthy mouth is the gateway to a healthy body, so if impacted wisdom teeth are increasing your risk of infection or other...
Facial trauma can result in a number of different injuries that may compromise your smile. You may break or lose a tooth, or you may suffer a fractured jaw, for example. An oral surgeon is qualified to treat all of these injuries, so you may...
Did you know that dental implants have an incredibly long lifespan? It’s true. A dental implant, once stable, can last for decades, and in some cases, the rest of a person’s life. Not only do dental implants address the limitations of popular prosthetics like bridges...
Do you suffer with facial pain or frequent headaches? Perhaps the gums and teeth at the back of your mouth feel sensitive? Retaining our wisdom teeth can produce a host of oral health complications and issues with daily comfort. This is because wisdom teeth erupt...
Like other oral health structures, your jaws are precious. The jawbones hold the roots of teeth in place, protecting them, while also contributing to all oral function by connecting the temporomandibular joints (TMJs) to the skull. A jaw injury can seriously disrupt oral function and...
If you develop an abscess, you should see a dentist or oral surgeon as soon as possible for treatment. An abscess is a dangerous oral health condition that can spread throughout the oral cavity and rest of the body. When an abscess develops, strong antibiotics...
Dental implants have quickly become the go-to prosthetic for replacing missing teeth. This is because implants address the loss of all a tooth’s structure, including structure below the gums. While most dental professionals regard dental implants as the best alternative to biological teeth, many people...
A tooth extraction is the surgical removal of a tooth’s crown and its roots. This type of procedure is done for many reasons—normally to preserve one’s health and quality of life. The most common teeth extracted are wisdom teeth. This is because third molars (wisdom...
Has your dentist referred you to our oral surgeon for wisdom teeth extractions? If so, you might have some questions about to expect after your procedure. Having your wisdom teeth removed is a smart investment in your health; this is because keeping your wisdom teeth...