Have you recently had a tooth extracted? Perhaps you have an upcoming extraction scheduled. Sometimes our teeth fail. Whether it is from disease or an injury, some teeth require extraction when they cannot be saved with restorations or endodontic therapy. Severely diseased teeth can pose...
An oral and maxillofacial surgeon is a dentist with special education and training to perform oral surgery and other procedures such as removing wisdom teeth and placing dental implants. Oral surgeons are trained to treat facial trauma and injury as well where reconstructive and corrective...
In this economy, our team understands that financing important oral and dental procedures can be difficult. Some patients require extra help when dental and health insurance falls short on its coverage. Other patients without dental insurance prefer to pay for routine care in cash and...
Dental implants are very durable permanent replacement teeth. Their construction and the method by which they are surgically inserted helps patients enjoy the benefits of full oral function and a natural looking appearance. Since dental implants are artificial, they are not prone to disease or...
Do you have an upcoming oral surgery procedure such as a bone graft, wisdom tooth extraction, or jaw surgery? If so, you are probably wondering what to expect after your procedure. You might wonder if you will be comfortable, how long it will take you...
Most edentulous patients place a high priority on a tooth replacement treatment that restores a lifelike appearance to the smile. These patients can consider All-on-4 dental implants as an intervention that can help them achieve that goal. All-on-4 secures a denture using just four dental implants....
A misaligned jaw or one that has some other sort of congenital defect can be corrected with jaw surgery. This procedure can be extensive, and therefore patients need to plan adequately for adjusting their routines as they recuperate from surgery. In general, patients who undergo jaw...
Dentures that never stay put can be inconvenient at best. Patients who are frustrated by unstable conventional dentures can upgrade the appliance and gain a sense of security with Teeth in a Day. This treatment method, which is also known as All-on-4, uses just four dental...
If you wear dentures, you are probably tired of using messy adhesives to keep your prosthetic teeth in place. Using adhesives are cumbersome and often necessary to keep ill-fitting dentures from moving and sliding when you eat and speak. Fortunately, you have options that can...
Facial trauma and injuries to the oral and maxillofacial region can have profound effects on a patient’s livelihood. From intense discomfort to lost oral function, facial injuries can damage the bones of the face and jaw, affect tooth placement, and cause lacerations on the skin...