Has your dentist diagnosed you with TMJ disorder? Does your jaw click or pop when you eat or open your mouth? TMJ disorder can be a very debilitating oral health condition and in some cases, may require jaw surgery when other treatments fail to alleviate...
Did you know that the emergence of wisdom teeth could affect the placement of your existing adult teeth? Many times, patients who do not have their wisdom teeth extracted when they begin to come in end up developing misaligned teeth. In some cases, those who...
Facial trauma can affect anyone. Whether a person endures a traumatic injury to the face from a car wreck or an accidental fall, specialized treatment is often a necessity - especially if the injury affects hard tissues on the face. Since traumatic injuries to the...
Patients with missing or failing teeth often feel like their situation is hopeless. Many people who come to our oral surgery office feel that their situation, appearance, and oral function are beyond repair. Fortunately, there is a way for people to reclaim their lives after...
If you have worn dentures for some time, you likely want to explore your options for improving oral function and comfort. Since dentures have limitations, many patients inquire about new technology and prosthetics to enhance their smiles and improve their ability to eat food comfortably....
By now, you have probably heard about dental implants and how these prosthetics are commonly used to replace missing teeth. Although implants have become incredibly popular, many people have questions about how these prosthetics work and what benefits they provide. Following are questions and basic...
Many patients are immediately concerned about restoring their smile’s appearance in the aftermath of tooth loss, but teeth that are lost due to decay or injury pose a threat to your oral health as well. Therefore, it’s important to weigh all of your options for...
While snoring isn’t always a sign that a patient has sleep apnea, most people who have sleep apnea will snore loudly. Therefore, if you do snore, you should be evaluated for this condition. Sleep apnea can be treated, which means protection of not just your...
Teeth grinding, also known as bruxism, is an annoying habit, especially for the person’s spouse or partner whose sleep may be interrupted by the noise. However, bruxism also presents a concern for the patient’s oral health. It’s important to get treatment for this condition if...
Jaw pain can be a sign of a temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder, so if you are experiencing this symptom, you should be evaluated by an oral surgeon to determine if this condition is present. A proper diagnosis is the first step in eliminating jaw pain. The...