Impacted wisdom teeth can undo the results of years spent in braces as they continue to try to erupt into a jaw that doesn’t have enough room for them. The other teeth can shift to relieve some of this pressure. Preserving an investment in orthodontic...
Although unpleasant and even devastating, sometimes facial trauma is just a fact of life. When a patient endures trauma to the face, specialized and compassionate care is necessary to improve a person’s appearance, oral function, and quality of life. Our oral surgeons have extensive training...
Has your oral surgeon recommended a bone grafting procedure before you receive dental implants? If so, you likely have some questions about why bone grafting is necessary and how much time is needed to recover between your procedures. Bone grafting is an oral surgery procedure that...
Patients who are facing the surgical removal of their wisdom teeth often have a number of questions about the need for the procedure and the treatment process. Here are some of the issues that come up most frequently. I’m not having any problems with my wisdom...
While living an active lifestyle through sports and other physical activities is important for one’s total well-being, some hobbies, sports, and activities can be quite dangerous. Certain sports and hobbies can greatly increase a patient’s risk for accidental falls, facial trauma, and head injuries. Whether...
Much like the saying the “eyes are the window to the soul”, the same could be said for oral health and general well-being. Research has shown that a healthy mouth is literally a gateway to a healthy body, and many health conditions and oral diseases...
When our oral surgeons perform certain treatments, various types of sedation may be involved to promote a positive experience and improve one’s care. Since many surgeries and procedures require accuracy and precision, sedation can help our team work without obstruction while our guests rest peacefully....
Dental implants have earned an acclaimed reputation for restoring incomplete smiles as naturally as possible. Since these prosthetics address the loss of a tooth’s roots as well as its biting surface, implants assist with smooth and comfortable oral function. In addition to restoring one’s appearance...
Having one’s wisdom teeth removed is a common procedure performed by an oral surgeon. This treatment is common because wisdom teeth are typically very problematic to oral health. The retention of these teeth (also called third molars) can increase one’s risk for dental caries, periodontal...
The lower jaw, or mandible, is essential to oral function. The lower mandible is connected to the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and these two hard tissues work together to facilitate all mouth movement—from eating to speaking. Additionally, the positioning of the lower jaw affects more than...