When our teeth begin to fail due to disease or if their emergence - such as in the case of wisdom teeth -presents problems to our quality of life and oral health, a tooth extraction is necessary. The most common reasons for removing teeth beyond...
Receiving dental implants is a life-changing event. Since the process of placing dental implants does involve minor surgery, many people have questions on what to expect during their recovery. Every person’s treatment plan is unique and factors like the amount of dental implants, their locations,...
Tooth crowding creates an unattractive smile, and in order to fix this problem, patients may need to undergo oral surgery. Different surgical procedures may be used, depending on the issue causing the crowding. In such cases, an oral surgeon will often collaborate with an orthodontist...
Dental implants are an innovative tooth replacement option that allow patients to retain their biological teeth while missing teeth are replaced with dental implants and the restorations that implants anchor. It is very common for dental implants to be placed next to biological teeth. When embedding...
Patients who must replace a missing tooth have a number of options. Only one of those restorations, dental implants, offers patients a structurally complete tooth replacement. This quality gives patients a number of advantages in contrast to conventional appliances. Dental Implant Structure Dental implants are small cylinders...
Your jaws play a significant role in your smile’s appearance and function, so when they don’t fit together properly, it can be problematic. In some cases, jaw surgery may be needed to correct a malocclusion. Jaw Surgery Can Benefit Patients in the Following Ways Restore ability...
Bone atrophy is a common side effect of tooth loss. In the past, patients with bone loss were limited with their tooth replacement options when it comes to implant dentistry. Bone atrophy can cause dental implants to lose stability. Fortunately, our oral surgeons offer bone...
Have you ever wondered why you have wisdom teeth? If so, the next question you might have is “why do wisdom teeth come in during adulthood?” These are common questions to have because wisdom teeth present a peculiar issue for modern people. Wisdom teeth are...
Dental injuries can be incredibly uncomfortable and damaging to one’s quality of life. Those who participate in sports should take their facial and dental safety very seriously. This is why it is important to wear all recommended safety gear for the physical activities and sports...
Do you have an upcoming consultation for jaw surgery, dental implants, or wisdom teeth extractions? Perhaps you have suffered from trauma and require reconstructive facial surgery. Your consultation is a great time to ask questions and voice concerns about your treatment options. When it comes to...