Did you know it is possible to receive both your dental implants and your prosthetic teeth the same day? With All-on-4, also known as Teeth in A Day, dentures are supported by strategically placed dental implants. Dental implants will hold dentures in place so that...
Has your dentist recommended that you visit an oral surgeon to have your wisdom teeth extracted? Are you wondering if these teeth really need to be removed? For the most part, wisdom teeth are removed to prevent a number of oral health complications. In fact,...
Are you considering dentures supported by dental implants? Perhaps you have heard about All-on-4 and this tooth replacement method’s ability to increase oral function and denture stability. All-on-4 is a great way to replace teeth among edentulous patients because a full arch of prosthetic teeth...
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...