A cleft lip occurs when a gap develops in the upper lip during fetal development. When the opening extends into the roof of the mouth, the condition is referred to as a cleft palate. A cleft can occur on one side of the mouth (unilateral)...
The wisdom teeth extraction procedure is a relatively routine one that is very common, and most patients experience an uneventful recovery. In most cases, any discomfort is mild and can often be managed with over-the-counter painkillers. Nonetheless, wisdom teeth removal does require oral surgery, and there can...
Replacing missing teeth with dental implants is not only a great opportunity to restore the aesthetics of a smile but it is a wise investment in one’s health. Dental implants are the closest thing available to natural teeth. By replacing both the roots and crowns of...
Conventional dentures can be uncomfortable and unreliable, so many patients have either chosen to upgrade to All-on-4 dental implants or just select this treatment option initially following extraction of the remaining teeth. All-on-4 is a unique treatment approach that uses just four dental implants to secure...
Most people have their wisdom teeth removed as a preventive measure to avoid oral health complications. Retaining wisdom teeth can lead to a number of health problems including painful infections, tooth misalignment, tooth decay, and periodontal disease. Technically known as “third molars”, wisdom teeth are...
The jaw is a complex joint with a number of components that all must work together to move the jaw in the various ways that are necessary for chewing, speaking and other functions of the jaw. Furthermore, the structure of the jaw plays an important role...
In April 2015, Richmond Magazine mailed nearly 500 letters to local dentists in the Richmond area to survey them on who they thought were the top dental professionals in the city. The top three nominated candidates are listed on the Richmond Magazine website. Among those named for...
For many patients, it can be easy to put off dental treatments if they’re not having any symptoms that interfere with their quality of life. This is especially true of an intervention that requires oral surgery, such as wisdom teeth extraction. However, procrastinating may not be...
Dental implants offer patients a durable, stable and lifelike solution following tooth loss. However, some patients may not be an immediate candidate for dental implants. These patients may need preliminary treatments prior to implant placement. Certain conditions must be met in order for a patient to...
The wisdom teeth are so large that most people’s jaws do not have enough room for them to erupt properly. When that occurs, the wisdom teeth become impacted, which can lead to a host of problems, such as infection, abscesses, discomfort and misaligned teeth. In order...