TMJ disorder is a common affliction that can result in debilitating symptoms and severely impacted oral function. A common side effect of TMJ disorder is frequent headaches. This is often caused by tension along the orofacial region and neck. When conservative treatment options such as...
If you are about to receive orthodontic treatment, your orthodontist may have recommended you to our oral surgeon for wisdom teeth removal. A tooth extraction is a procedure where an entire tooth is removed from the oral cavity to preserve oral health. Since wisdom teeth...
If you have suffered with total tooth loss, you might think that your only option for restoring your smile is with conventional dentures. While dentures are a popular solution to addressing complete tooth loss, patients do have alternatives that can offer unique benefits such as...
Your first appointment with an oral surgeon can feel intimidating if you’ve never been seen by one of these specialists before, so here are a few suggestions to make the process go more smoothly. Keep in mind that a consultation is just a preliminary appointment...
Although wisdom tooth extraction is a routine procedure and most patients are able to resume their routines fairly soon afterward, you will need to make some adjustments to your diet in the hours and first day or two after your wisdom teeth are removed. Liquids...
Patients who were not born with a complete set of teeth may be confused about their treatment options to restore a complete, beautiful smile. While interventions to address tooth loss might seem straightforward, the ways to address congenitally missing teeth may be less evident to...
For patients with systemic tooth loss, dental implants for single tooth replacement are not an ideal smile restoration option. Fortunately, however, when a series of dental implants are embedded throughout the jaw, they can adequately support a full denture. The method of securing dentures to...
A tooth extraction is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of a tooth. Performed by a dentist or oral surgeon, a tooth extraction is only recommended when it is necessary to preserve a patient’s health and quality of life. The reasons a tooth extraction...
Orofacial pain is discomfort that occurs from problems within the oral cavity and its surrounding tissues, including those that involve the lower half of the face. Since orofacial pain has a few underlying causes, the type of treatment can vary. For those whose orofacial pain...
Patients don’t want to delay restoring a beautiful smile after tooth loss, so many are interested in the treatment timeline associated with dental implants. This will vary from patient to patient, and the timing of the treatment process is dependent on a number of factors....