A temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder can cause frequent headaches. For example, if the muscles that move the jaw are strained due to clenching or grinding the teeth, or even excessive pressure applied to those muscles if other components of the jaw aren’t moving properly. Unfortunately, TMJ...
Patients may be referred to an oral surgeon for any number of procedures that address a variety of dental and health issues. Here is an overview of the surgical interventions that our experienced practitioners provide most often: Wisdom teeth removal – this is probably the...
The jaw, also known as the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), consists of a number of structures, including bones, muscles and tendons, that must work together precisely to facilitate the many types of movements that your jaw may make. When even one of those components is off-kilter,...
Obstructive sleep apnea, a condition in which a person stops breathing for brief periods repeatedly during sleep, can result in dental issues as the mouth and jaw may try to shift their positions to maintain an open airway. Other oral health issues may have a...
Dental implants have quickly become the best method for replacing a lost teeth. This is because a dental implant is biocompatible with the body and can last for decades. Dental implants closely mimic the function of natural teeth by replacing their root structure and supporting...
Are you having your wisdom teeth removed? Are you wondering what you should do to prepare for your procedure? Having your wisdom teeth removed is a smart decision for preserving your oral health. Wisdom tooth retention contributes to various oral health complications including gum disease,...
Did you know that it is possible to enjoy dentures that will not move or budge during oral function? All-on-4 is a method of supporting dentures with dental implants, which offers the best of both worlds: the stability of dental implants with the appearance of...
If a large cavity or gum disease has caused your tooth loss, you likely want assurance that your tooth replacement device will not fall victim to the same conditions. Indeed, dental implants, which are made of titanium, are not directly susceptible to attack by the...
Impacted wisdom teeth can wreck the results of years of orthodontic treatment as they continue to try to erupt when there’s not enough room in the jaw for them. Therefore, if you’ve invested time and money in braces, you’ll likely want to have your wisdom...
Dental implants offer patients the only structurally complete tooth replacement device available in modern dentistry. The implants themselves, which are small titanium cylinders, function as artificial tooth roots in supporting a single crown or a dental bridge or even a complete denture. In this way,...