Wisdom Teeth Removal: Your Most Common Questions Answered

25 Oct Wisdom Teeth Removal: Your Most Common Questions Answered

Posted at 14:53h in Wisdom Teeth

Are you having your wisdom teeth removed? If so, you probably have questions about this procedure. Removing your wisdom teeth can improve your oral health, comfort, and quality of life. Following are answers to common questions about wisdom teeth extractions. Why is wisdom teeth removal necessary? Wisdom teeth...

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15 Oct How Dental Implants Can Reduce Long-Term Dental Costs

Posted at 14:39h in Dental Implants

Did you know that dental implants could last a lifetime? These sturdy prosthetics are designed to replace missing teeth, permanently. While the costs for dental implants might be higher up front than dentures or bridges, they actually help reduce long-term dental costs. This is because...

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04 Oct What is a supernumerary tooth?

Posted at 14:14h in Oral Surgeon

A supernumerary tooth is an extra tooth. Most adults have about 32 permanent teeth while children typically have 20 deciduous teeth. The eruption of extra teeth is a disorder called hyperdontia. Affecting up to four percent of the population, hyperdontia can lead to a number...

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25 Sep Why is bone grafting performed?

Posted at 16:24h in Bone Grafting

Bone grafts are common procedures used to improve the health and function of the jawbones. A bone graft might be performed as a preliminary procedure before receiving dental implants or performed after a tooth extraction to give patients the option for receiving implants at a...

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16 Sep What To Do After A Tooth Extraction

Posted at 15:50h in Tooth Extraction

A tooth extraction that involves a surgical procedure, such as removal of the wisdom teeth, can result in complications if the patient does not take proper care of the extraction site afterward. Your oral surgeon will send you home with thorough instructions about what to do...

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05 Sep What issues can jaw surgery correct?

Posted at 16:53h in Jaw Surgery

When we think of our oral health, we might not think about our jawbones as frequently as we think of our teeth. Our jawbones play a vital role in oral function and they serve as the support system for all the tissues in the oral...

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26 Aug Will I still be able to eat my favorite foods with Teeth in a Day?

Posted at 16:40h in Teeth in a Day

Did you know you could receive a brand-new smile secured to dental implants in one procedure? This treatment, called “Teeth in a Day” or “All-on-4" involves securing custom made dentures to dental implants. Teeth in a Day presents unique advantages for improving patients’ quality of...

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15 Aug Your Most Common Dental Implant Questions Answered

Posted at 17:48h in Dental Implants

If you have suffered with tooth loss, it is important to look into whether dental implants are a good fit for your needs. These versatile prosthetics are used to replace the roots of teeth and can hold restorations like crowns and bridges. Dental implants also...

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06 Aug Teeth in a Day Will Have You Smiling Again in No Time

Posted at 17:45h in Teeth in a Day

An incomplete smile takes a toll on our quality of life, self-esteem, and oral health. If you have suffered with total tooth loss, it is important to know there is hope. Teeth in a Day is a great option for meeting the needs of edentulous...

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26 Jul Understanding The Nature Of Facial Trauma

Posted at 16:01h in Facial Trauma

Facial trauma that results from an injury to the jaw, other facial bones or soft oral tissues can have serious consequences for the function and appearance of your smile if it’s not treated promptly and appropriately. People should do everything possible to prevent the kinds of...

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