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Tooth crowding creates an unattractive smile, and in order to fix this problem, patients may need to undergo oral surgery. Different surgical procedures may be used, depending on the issue causing the crowding. In such cases, an oral surgeon will often collaborate with an orthodontist...

Patients who must replace a missing tooth have a number of options. Only one of those restorations, dental implants, offers patients a structurally complete tooth replacement. This quality gives patients a number of advantages in contrast to conventional appliances. Dental Implant Structure Dental implants are small cylinders...

  Your jaws play a significant role in your smile’s appearance and function, so when they don’t fit together properly, it can be problematic. In some cases, jaw surgery may be needed to correct a malocclusion. Jaw Surgery Can Benefit Patients in the Following Ways Restore ability...

Bone atrophy is a common side effect of tooth loss. In the past, patients with bone loss were limited with their tooth replacement options when it comes to implant dentistry. Bone atrophy can cause dental implants to lose stability. Fortunately, our oral surgeons offer bone...

Have you ever wondered why you have wisdom teeth? If so, the next question you might have is “why do wisdom teeth come in during adulthood?” These are common questions to have because wisdom teeth present a peculiar issue for modern people. Wisdom teeth are...

Do you have an upcoming consultation for jaw surgery, dental implants, or wisdom teeth extractions? Perhaps you have suffered from trauma and require reconstructive facial surgery. Your consultation is a great time to ask questions and voice concerns about your treatment options. When it comes to...

Dental implants are the closest thing a person can have to natural teeth. When our teeth are missing, dental implants make for excellent replacement teeth that will restore oral function, support the entire oral health system, and improve a person’s appearance. From canines to molars,...

Bone grafting can help patients access dental implants when bone loss might otherwise be a barrier to this treatment. This preliminary procedure supplements bone tissue to improve the likelihood of successful dental implant osseointegration. We understand that patients may have concerns about undergoing an additional...