One 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…
DetailsHas your dentist recommended oral surgery? Perhaps you have been referred to an oral and maxillofacial surgeon (OMS). An oral surgeon is a specialist that performs a variety of treatments and procedures that address issues affecting the entire oral health system and the face. Since an OMS treats issues that affect oral health, he or…
DetailsDental implants have changed the way we treat tooth loss. These revolutionary prosthetics provide a viable solution for the loss of a tooth’s root, which has been overlooked by conventional prosthetics until the discovery of osseointegration (the process of bone fusing to titanium implants). Not only do dental implants address the loss of total tooth…
DetailsWisdom teeth are often problematic to our oral health when they emerge and if they are retained. If we keep our wisdom teeth, they can contribute to a host of oral health conditions including gum disease, tooth decay, occlusal problems, and orofacial pain. Most dental professionals recommend the removal of wisdom teeth because of their…
DetailsAlthough many people take them for granted, the roots of your teeth play an important role in your oral and overall health. Therefore, patients who seek traditional tooth replacements, such as fixed dental bridges or conventional dentures, may not be getting the optimal health benefits from restoring their smile. Alternatively, structurally complete dental implants do…
DetailsCleft lip and palate is a condition that is typically treated with a number of surgeries during a child’s early childhood years. In order to prepare themselves to care for their children following these procedures, parents often ask about what to expect following surgery to correct a cleft lip and palate. While each case is…
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