Has 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...
Dental 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...
Wisdom 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...
Although 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...
Cleft 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...
Have you received orthodontic treatment in the past? Perhaps you are reaping the benefits of a straight smile after wearing braces. Did you know that the emergence of wisdom teeth could be a threat to the placement of all of your teeth? It’s true! When...
For patients who lack adequate bone tissue in a segment of the jaw, bone grafting can help to restore a more complete facial appearance or smile. Whether the absence of bone is a congenital issue or a result of tooth loss, this procedure can help...
Dental implants offer patients a structurally complete tooth replacement option that includes both a root-like structure and a prosthetic crown. As such, this treatment option has a number of advantages over conventional appliances. Here are the top five benefits of getting dental implants from an oral...
One of the most common complications faced by patients who have had their wisdom teeth removed is dry sockets. This painful condition develops when the blood clots that protect the sensitive nerve endings in the empty sockets either fail to form or are dislodged completely. Fortunately,...
Among tooth extractions, wisdom teeth are considered some of the most difficult. Many oral healthcare professionals refer patients to an oral surgeon for wisdom tooth extractions because an oral and maxillofacial surgeon (OMS) is an expert at removing teeth - especially in complex cases. Wisdom teeth...