Often, patients who are pursuing wisdom teeth removal may be working with an oral surgeon for the first time. As such, they may have a number of questions about the process. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions we get from patients who are preparing to have their wisdom teeth extracted. My wisdom…
DetailsIn the past, patients who had suffered tooth loss were limited to restoring their smile with structurally incomplete devices that included only a crown and no root. Thanks to dental implants, patients now are able to replace the entire tooth, both root and crown. When you work with an oral surgeon to get dental implants,…
DetailsBone grafting can help patients access dental implants when bone loss is a potential obstacle to this treatment option. However, because the patient must heal fully from the bone graft before dental implants can be placed, this procedure does extend the treatment timeline. Each patient’s case is unique, and your oral surgeon can give you…
DetailsAdvances in facial surgery treat more complex issues than ever before, and many of these innovations are facilitated by modern technology, such as digital radiography that allows the oral surgeon to use three-dimensional images to develop the treatment plan. This results in more predictable procedures and fewer surprises when the surgeon enters the surgical field.…
DetailsCleft lip and palate is one of the most common birth defects, affecting upwards of 1 in 700 babies. Fortunately, an oral surgeon can intervene to correct these issues when a child is relatively young, sparing the child emotional and physical difficulties that can result from cleft lip and palate. Typically, clefts are repaired during…
DetailsOne of the first signs of impacted wisdom teeth can be discomfort at the rear portion of the jaw. This occurs because the impacted teeth will continue to attempt to push through the bone and gums although there’s not enough room in the jaw to accommodate them. Patients who are experiencing this symptom should consult…
DetailsWhen you are referred to an oral surgeon for facial surgery or for treatment such as wisdom teeth extraction or dental implants, you may wonder about the education and training that these specialists have completed that qualifies them to provide this treatment. After graduating from dental school, an aspiring oral surgeon will move on to…
DetailsWhen you need to replace a missing tooth, it’s important to consider how the remaining teeth in the smile may be affected by the treatment option. If you want to take steps to preserve your biological teeth, you should consider dental implants as a potential tooth replacement. Dental implants have minimal impact on the adjacent…
DetailsFor children, tooth loss is natural. In fact, losing teeth during childhood is celebrated as a rite of passage in the Western world. Deciduous (baby) teeth are replaced over time with permanent (adult) teeth. The process of new teeth replacing older, smaller teeth is a period called “tooth transition” that can last for a couple…
DetailsHas your dentist informed you that you might have misaligned jaws? Perhaps you have already been referred to an oral surgeon for a consultation. Having misaligned jaws can have far-reaching effects on your oral health and quality of life. Fortunately, jaw surgery can correct the alignment of your jaws so that you can enjoy comfortable…
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