Most of us don't give our teeth much thought on a day-to-day basis. Well, this is until something is wrong. That's when you start to learn more about how complex teeth are. A major part of preventative care is patient education. Understanding your teeth will allow...
At some point, you may need wisdom teeth removal surgery. In fact, roughly 85 percent of adults need their wisdom teeth removed. The question, then, is “why?” Why do people grow wisdom teeth if they only cause problems? When should you have your wisdom teeth...
Sleep apnea presents a distressingly common problem. This condition affects up to nine percent of adults in the U.S., although it can trouble people of all ages. If you suffer from this breathing disorder and conservative treatments haven't helped, you may still get the relief...
Hypodontia, or congenitally missing teeth, tends to affect lateral incisors and premolars. When these teeth fail to develop, patients may pursue treatment options like braces to close the gaps between teeth or prosthetics to complete their smiles. Adults who have congenitally missing teeth may benefit...
Is living with an incomplete smile affecting your daily life and your self-esteem? Many people suffer after losing their teeth. Fortunately, our oral surgeon can help with a revolutionary tooth replacement method called “All-on-4". Using dental implants to anchor dentures, All-on-4 produces a natural looking,...
Have you suffered an accidental fall, a car accident, or sports injury that’s caused facial trauma? If so, you have likely been referred to an oral surgeon for facial surgery. An oral and maxillofacial surgeon (OMS) is a specialist who is trained to treat facial...
Wisdom teeth removal is a great investment in your oral health and wellbeing. Having your wisdom teeth removed by an oral surgeon reduces your risk for common dental conditions and can make oral function more comfortable. After your procedure, you will need to temporarily adopt...
Tooth loss can have a negative impact on your nutrition, limiting your ability to chew healthy foods like fresh fruits and vegetables that provide a variety of minerals and vitamins. If you choose dental implants to restore your smile, you can preserve nearly all of...
For patients who would like to get dental implants to restore their smiles after tooth loss, deficits in the amount of available bone tissue can stand in the way. In such cases, bone grafting can help these patients access dental implants despite this potential barrier. Bone...
If you have endured tooth loss, there’s a good chance that you really miss your teeth. Our teeth are precious and when we lose them, everyday tasks like eating and speaking become difficult. If you have suffered with tooth loss, we encourage you to look...